Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#103 Stenberg vs The Sigit
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Alexander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Coleman.
Alexander is looking to clinch but Coleman is avoiding it.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alexander enables Coleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alexander manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman works over Alexander with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Coleman won't allow Alexander to sweep him here.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
Coleman cracks Alexander with a solid left hand.
Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alexander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexander has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 10th planet rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Coleman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexander controls the pace.
Coleman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Alexander is stalling in the full guard.
Alexander looking to pass the guard.
Coleman is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Coleman misses the target.
Coleman misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Alexander sprawls well.#CL#
Coleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Ludvig Alexander has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Coleman tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexander avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Alexander scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman with a nice cross.#T4##CL#
Coleman has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Alexander on the inside. #BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Coleman misses with the combination.
Alexander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
Alexander lunges at Coleman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coleman's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Black Coleman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Alexander's cut.
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#
Coleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman wants to clinch.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman lands a jab.
Alexander blocks a jab.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander misses with a jab to the body
and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Alexander will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Alexander gets tackled into the cage by Coleman. Coleman maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coleman scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Coleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ludvig Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Coleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alexander not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Coleman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexander manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Coleman trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom. #T2#
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Coleman 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.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Black Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Coleman postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Coleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman stands up over Alexander, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alexander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Alexander's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Alexander wants to clinch.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Alexander drives through and clinches with Coleman against the cage.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
Alexander digs a right hand into Coleman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coleman's gas tank.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
I was talking to Coleman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Coleman effectively controlling the action here.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands. #T1#
Alexander is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coleman.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Alexander blocks with his arms.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but Alexander blocks it. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexander cracks Coleman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coleman looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Coleman needs to keep his hands up - Alexander had a free shot at his head there.
Coleman takes one on the button.#T2##CL#
Coleman has Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Coleman on the inside.
Alexander is looking to break free of the clinch but Coleman has double underhooks.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander tries to break free but Coleman pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Coleman working aggressively here. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch. #T3#
Coleman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Alexander has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexander blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexander is looking to break free of the clinch but Coleman has double underhooks.
Coleman keeps control of Alexander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coleman.
Black Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Coleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alexander defends it nicely.
Alexander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coleman.
Alexander needs to keep his hands up - Coleman had a free shot at his head there.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Ludvig Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Coleman slips under a jab from Alexander.
Coleman throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander dips to his left and cracks Coleman with an uppercut!#CL2#
Alexander has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ludvig Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Alexander does no damage.
Ludvig Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ludvig Alexander.
I think Coleman 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Black Coleman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Black Coleman thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEFC 245
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Lodbrok.#BC#
Lodbrok manages to break the clinch.
Lodbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander wants to clinch up but Lodbrok keeps it at a distance.
Lodbrok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexander misses with a looping right.
Alexander fails to land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Alexander jabs Lodbrok right on the nose. Lodbrok blinks but takes it well.
Alexander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lodbrok slips a straight right by Alexander.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander tests Lodbrok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Alexander slips a jab from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok blocks a low kick nicely.
Lodbrok is looking for a counter combo.
Alexander is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexander circles away quickly and effectively.
Lodbrok lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Ludvig Alexander has been cut.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Lodbrok circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Lodbrok.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Lodbrok moved out of range.#T1#
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lodbrok misses with a wild combination.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lodbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Lodbrok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lodbrok!
Alexander takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lodbrok.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Alexander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Lodbrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Alexander clobbers Lodbrok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lodbrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lodbrok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexander connects with a body shot.
Alexander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lodbrok.#CL2#
Alexander clinches up with Lodbrok and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alexander.
Lodbrok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Lodbrok's ribs.
Alexander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alexander wants to slow Lodbrok down by chopping away at his legs.
Lodbrok is looking for a counter combo.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Lodbrok ducks down to avoid it.
Lodbrok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lodbrok throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexander! But no joy.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lodbrok. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Lodbrok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
Lodbrok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters with a series of strikes. Lodbrok will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lodbrok lands a right hand.
Alexander lands a body shot. #BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Lodbrok.
A nice side step and Alexander releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lodbrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander tries a quick counter leg kick but Lodbrok is wise to it.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Lodbrok circles away.
Lodbrok misses with a head kick.
Lodbrok takes one to the chin there.
Alexander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodbrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lodbrok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexander.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Alexander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lodbrok is trying to break free.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lodbrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lodbrok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice combination there by Alexander.
Some wild striking there from Lodbrok.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Lodbrok. #CL2#
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Lodbrok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lodbrok paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Alexander's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
As Alexander looks to move away, Lodbrok throws a big counter combo but Alexander just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Alexander lands a lovely overhand right.
Lodbrok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Alexander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alexander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Lodbrok in a clinch.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
Lodbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lodbrok obliges.#BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Lodbrok does no damage.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Lodbrok is rocked!#CL2#
Alexander instigates a clinch.
Oh Lodbrok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Lodbrok leaves his chin hanging out and Alexander seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lodbrok crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludvig Alexander!
An out of breath Ludvig Alexander thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC 243
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Alexander tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Alexander connects with the punch.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alexander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alexander throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexander misses the jab.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson clobbers Alexander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Alexander clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander lands a jab to the nose.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alexander connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexander lands with a cross.
Alexander tries to clinch
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson slips a jab from Alexander.#T2#
Alexander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Alexander throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexander scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Alexander clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Ludvig Alexander has been cut.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson. #T3#
Alexander wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Alexander wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Alexander tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson prevents Alexander from breaking the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alexander's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Alexander cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Ludvig Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Alexander. Alexander maintains the clinch.
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson has Alexander pressed against the cage, preventing Alexander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Anderson slips under a jab from Alexander.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexander.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Alexander takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Alexander's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexander checks a low kick from Anderson.
Alexander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alexander, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Alexander misses.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Alexander fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexander on the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Ludvig Alexander's cut even more.
Alexander pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Alexander settles back down. #T1#
A low kick from Alexander is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson has Alexander pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Anderson has Alexander pushed against the cage.
Anderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Alexander is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Anderson prevents Alexander from breaking the clinch.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexander up against the cage.
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexander.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander misses the jab.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Alexander's legs.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Alexander cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A jab from Alexander misses.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch.
Anderson just leaning against Alexander, taking a breather.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Brownie Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Alexander can't break the clinch.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson is working Alexander over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Alexander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludvig Alexander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Alexander's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alexander misses with a straight left.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Anderson throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alexander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Alexander moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Alexander tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson checks a low kick from Alexander.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Alexander didn't see that one coming.
Alexander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
The cut above Ludvig Alexander's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson sets himself, and Alexander steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Anderson staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Alexander throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexander under the eye.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Anderson throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Alexander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
Ludvig Alexander's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander slips a straight right by Anderson.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Alexander lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Alexander's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4##CL2#
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Alexander has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson tries to work over Alexander's front leg with a kick but Alexander checks it. #T1#
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexander wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Alexander misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Alexander sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Alexander.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.#T2#
That kick from Anderson tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Alexander tries to clinch up.
Alexander keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brownie Anderson made sure he mentioned Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEFC 241
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Alexander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payne walks into a stiff left hand from Alexander.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Payne misses. #CL2#
Payne tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexander tries to circle away but Payne has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Payne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Payne takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payne under the eye.
Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Payne throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Payne throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexander.
Alexander scores with a spinning back kick!
Payne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alexander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander scores with a nice head shot.
Alexander walks into a stiff left hand from Payne.
A big left from Payne misses.
Alexander was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Payne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexander to score with a decent uppercut.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander lands with a hook. Payne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payne defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Payne throws a leg kick
and Alexander counters with a good low kick that Payne was not able to check.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alexander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Payne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Payne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike.
Payne tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexander avoids the damage to the body.
Payne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payne misses with a knee strike.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne working aggressively here.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexander digs a right hand underneath Payne's ribcage. Payne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne.
Payne digs a right hand into Alexander's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexander's gas tank. #T3##BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alexander lands the left hand.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Payne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexander throws a body kick that misses.
Payne is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexander follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alexander swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.#T4#
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander tries to score with a low kick but Payne moves his leg out of the way.
Jab, jab by Alexander - just one landing.
Alexander explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexander only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alexander walks into a jab.
Payne walks into a jab.
Payne misses with a low kick as Alexander jumps back.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Payne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alexander.
Alexander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander throws a front kick aimed at Payne's knee but Payne avoids it well.
Alexander connects with the punch.
Alexander lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Payne throws a low kick but Alexander moves out of range easily.
Payne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Alexander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payne tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Payne lands with a kick to the temple. Alexander shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Payne throws a one two combo.
Alexander throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Payne lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Payne's leg. Payne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander cracks Payne with an open hand slap.
Alexander throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Payne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexander is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payne. #BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Payne back into the cage.
Ludvig Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payne misses with an elbow over the top.
Payne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne misses with a looping left.
Alexander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander tries to clinch but Payne moves out of range. #T2#
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexander throws a jab when Payne was well out of range.
Payne needs to keep his hands up - Alexander had a free shot at his head there.
Alexander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexander 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.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Alexander.
Payne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Alexander misses.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Payne pushes him off.
Ludvig Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Payne throws a low kick but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Payne's front leg but catches the back leg as Payne tries to avoid it.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Payne misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alexander.
Alexander tries to clinch but Payne moves out of range. #T3#
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
A big right from Payne misses.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payne.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Payne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Payne backing away here, and Alexander unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alexander misses with a hook. Payne ducked under it nicely.
Payne misses with a leg kick
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexander lands with a nice body kick.
Alexander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alexander.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alexander avoids the body shot from Payne.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexander misses with an uppercut.
Alexander cracks Payne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payne throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payne throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander throws out a leg kick but Payne moves out of range and Alexander only half commits.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alexander in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Payne thuds a left hand into Alexander's body.
Payne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexander can pounce on him.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alexander misses with a hook.
It looked like Payne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne lands a body shot.
Payne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payne lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludvig Alexander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexander blocks a jab.
Payne defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Payne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payne doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
Payne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away. #CL2#
Alexander has managed to clinch. #T1#
Payne is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Payne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexander misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Payne takes a step back to recover.
Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Alexander.
Payne tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters circling a little - Alexander finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Payne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Payne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payne landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Alexander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payne scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Alexander there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander throws a push kick but Payne slaps the foot to one side.
Payne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Alexander with a jab.
Payne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander slips a jab from Payne.
Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne moves out of range of the leg kick from Alexander.
Some bone on bone action there as Alexander checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Alexander instigates a clinch.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payne is trying to break the clinch but Alexander has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alexander.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4##CL2#
Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Payne in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Payne throws an elbow but misses.
Payne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander tries to work over Payne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Payne.
A nice left hand lands by Alexander.
Payne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Ludvig Alexander has been cut.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
Alexander with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payne throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Payne throws a front kick that sends Alexander stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexander has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: VFA 13
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Alexander throws a leg kick but Tetsuo moved away.
An inside leg kick from Tetsuo misses.
Tetsuo missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tetsuo motions for Alexander to come forward. Tetsuo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander tried to counter with a leg kick but Tetsuo avoided it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tetsuo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Alexander blocks the leg kick.
Tetsuo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tetsuo tried to score with a low kick but Alexander checks it.#CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Tetsuo misses with an elbow strike.
Tetsuo trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tetsuo into the cage.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Tetsuo can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander pushes Tetsuo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tetsuo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Tetsuo blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Tetsuo blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Tetsuo blocks an uppercut.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander lands a body shot. #TD2#
Tetsuo pulls guard.
Tetsuo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alexander has passed into side control.
Alexander trying to control the action but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo trying to remain calm as Alexander controls from the top position.
What's Tetsuo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Tetsuo is looking to reverse the position.
Alexander trying to control the position but Tetsuo is working away.
Tetsuo tries to bench press Alexander off him but Alexander keeps the position.
Tetsuo regains half guard.
Well, if Alexander is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alexander wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Tetsuo uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tetsuo is controlling Alexander's posture.
Alexander content to stall in guard here.
Alexander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tetsuo controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Alexander clinches with his opponent.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viking Alexander 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#
Alexander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tetsuo blocks a jab.
Tetsuo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexander with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tetsuo misses the target.
Alexander throws a leg kick
and Tetsuo counters with a body kick.
Tetsuo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tetsuo is looking to chop away at Alexander's legs.
Alexander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tetsuo can do to turn this around?
Tetsuo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with a hook
and Tetsuo counters with a head kick.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tetsuo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tetsuo. Alexander shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander moves to clinch but Tetsuo breaks away
and Tetsuo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgen Tetsuo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Tetsuo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander lands a nice shot that snaps Tetsuo's head back.
Tetsuo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Alexander thows a leg kick but Tetsuo checks it
and Tetsuo counters with a head kick.
A big right from Tetsuo misses.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Alexander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Tetsuo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tetsuo. #ES#
Alexander uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tetsuo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexander. Alexander obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
No joy there for Tetsuo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tetsuo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tetsuo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Tetsuo.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tetsuo lands a leg kick that knocks Alexander off balance momentarily.
Tetsuo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexander throws a jab when Tetsuo was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tetsuo! But no joy.
A combination from Tetsuo does no damage.
Alexander lands a jab to the nose.
Alexander avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Tetsuo swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Tetsuo blocks the low kick.
Alexander connects with a right hand. Tetsuo shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Alexander connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexander keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexander scores with a hook.
Tetsuo scores with a push kick.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Tetsuo is out of range.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Tetsuo.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Tetsuo's front leg but catches the back leg as Tetsuo tries to avoid it.
Tetsuo throws a push kick but Alexander slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Tetsuo throws a body kick that misses
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Alexander catches Tetsuo right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo throws a wild body kick that Alexander sees coming a mile off.
Tetsuo misses with a combination
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tetsuo misses with a low kick.
Tetsuo shoots for a takedown but Alexander saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viking Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Tetsuo.
Alexander checks a low kick from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo looks to land a body kick but Alexander moved away.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.
Tetsuo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexander can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jurgen Tetsuo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tetsuo manages to avoid it.
Alexander throws a head kick but Tetsuo moves out of range.
Tetsuo throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Tetsuo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexander throws a leg kick
and Tetsuo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alexander really felt that one!
Alexander misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Tetsuo counters with a single leg into guard. Alexander didn't expect that.
Tetsuo trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tetsuo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tetsuo stands up over Alexander, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Tetsuo looking to sit in guard and control but Alexander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tetsuo 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.
Tetsuo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexander controls the pace.
Tetsuo 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.#SUB2#
Tetsuo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alexander is fighting to break Tetsuo's control of his arms but Tetsuo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexander 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.
Tetsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alexander looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tetsuo throws a push kick but Alexander slaps the foot to one side.
Alexander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick.
Alexander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tetsuo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tetsuo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Alexander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Tetsuo.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexander lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tetsuo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tetsuo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tetsuo clobbers Alexander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Alexander. No joy for Tetsuo on that attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexander.
Tetsuo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander throws a low kick but Tetsuo moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Tetsuo.
Tetsuo looks for a takedown but Alexander sprawls well.
Tetsuo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Tetsuo.
Alexander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tetsuo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander moves out of range as Tetsuo throws a body kick.
Tetsuo ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander.
Alexander tests Tetsuo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tetsuo on the side of the head.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tetsuo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viking Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Alexander lands.
Tetsuo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Alexander.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jurgen Tetsuo.
I think Tetsuo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jurgen Tetsuo!
Post fight, Jurgen Tetsuo took to the microphone: 'Karate is back! Without my karate I am nothing, this win was all thanks to my awesome karate!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 100
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1#
Cane avoids a kick to the body.
Cane missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander walks into a stiff left hand from Cane.
Cane jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
Cane throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Cane blocks the low kick.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Alexander misses with a low kick as Cane jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane misses with a straight left. #T1#
Cane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexander momentarily.
Alexander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Cane.
Cane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cane swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Alexander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a thumping low kick.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane sizes up Alexander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Cane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cane showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Alexander kicks off Cane and gets to his feet.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alexander, right into the meat.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Cane dips to his left and cracks Alexander with an uppercut!
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cane. That did some damage!#T3#
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a nice body kick.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander tries to counter by clinching up but Cane breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Alexander.
Alexander moves forwards but Cane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Cane circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
Alexander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane misses the jab.#T4#
Alexander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Alexander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Cane. #CL#
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Alexander improves position.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cane wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Cane manages to avoid it.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Cane's ribs.#TD2#
Cane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
Cane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Alexander's brow.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane looking to pass the guard.
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander is pulling down on Cane's head. It's preventing any offense from Cane, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Alexander swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Cane throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Cane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexander. Alexander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2##CL#
Alexander rushes Cane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexander up against the cage.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexander stalling in the clinch but Cane improves position.
Cane misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
A bit of stalling here from Cane.
Cane lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cane trying to stall but Alexander improves his position.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cane can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane lands an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Alexander to work.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Cane lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Viking Alexander has been cut.#BC2#
Cane breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a leg kick
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cane just manages to avoid it.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viking Alexander's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexander connects with a single shot there.
Cane blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Cane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cane doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Cane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A big right from Cane misses.
Good leg kick by Alexander there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alexander tries to move into range but Cane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cane blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Darnell Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a nice body kick.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander tries to stall but Cane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Viking Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Cane.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Alexander. #T3#
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Cane controls the action.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Stalling in the clinch from Cane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Viking Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viking Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 95
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Cane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cane lands a nice shot that snaps Alexander's head back.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Cane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Cane scores with a punch to the head.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexander momentarily.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Alexander gets tackled into the cage by Cane. Cane maintains the clinch.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander trying to control the position but instead, Cane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexander into the cage.#BC2#
Cane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Cane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to avoid it but Cane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexander to the ground. Alexander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Cane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cane.
Cane swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Viking Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Alexander tries to stall but Cane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane wants a takedown but no success here.
Viking Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Cane.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Alexander leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Cane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cane can turn it around.
Cane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Cane wants a takedown but no success here.
Cane tries to stall but Alexander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Cane misses with the head strike.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Cane can't break the clinch.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cane is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander blocks an uppercut. #T4##BC2#
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cane. Cane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Alexander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Cane avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Cane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cane looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Cane off balance momentarily.
Cane lands a nice hook to Alexander's body. Alexander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darnell Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Cane lunges at Alexander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexander's hand.
Alexander scores with a decent looking hook.
Cane blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Alexander scores with a nice strike.
Cane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
Cane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Cane misses with a body shot
and Alexander counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Cane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Cane misses
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cane takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cane's head.
Cane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Cane catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
Cane checks the leg kick.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Cane sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Alexander is looking to clinch.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander tries a low kick but Cane avoids it.
Cane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexander rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Cane circles away.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cane blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Cane.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Alexander throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Alexander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexander lands with an uppercut that bounces Cane off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Cane checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Cane scores with a hook.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Cane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Cane digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Cane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexander connects with a body shot that sends Cane's belly button to the back.
Alexander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Cane moves into the clinch.
Alexander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane being controlled against the cage.
Alexander is looking to control Cane's arms but Cane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexander has his back to the cage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cane.
Cane blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viking Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexander is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Cane avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexander.
Cane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cane.#T3#
Cane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Cane blocking some punches.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane misses with some punches.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Cane blocking some punches.
Viking Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viking Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 89
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Alexander scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Armen Petrosyan has been cut.
Petrosyan looks to clinch
and Alexander counters with a good low kick that Petrosyan was not able to check.
Petrosyan moves to clinch but Alexander breaks away
and Alexander counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrosyan's knee momentarily.
Alexander throws the kick towards the body but Petrosyan avoids it.
Petrosyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Petrosyan! Alexander dives in looking to finish! Petrosyan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viking Alexander!
Our winner, Viking Alexander, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 84
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Lecter throws a body shot but no joy.
Lecter slips under a jab.
We've been told by Alexander's head coaches at Odins Body Workshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lecter misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Alexander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lecter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alexander lands with a right hand.
Alexander sizes up Lecter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lecter staying out of range there.#CL#
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lecter backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Lecter throws a head punch that misses.
Lecter tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position.
Lecter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lecter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.
Lecter can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Lecter fails to land.
Lecter tries to pull guard but Alexander forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lecter blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Lecter fails to land.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lecter fails to land.
Lecter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexander effectively controlling the action here.
Lecter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Lecter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lecter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lecter tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lecter backwards. #BC2#
Lecter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lecter with a nice cross.
Lecter connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Lecter counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Viking Alexander has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danga de danga de dang - Alexander scores with a four punch combination!
Lecter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander lands a jab to Lecter's midsection.
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lecter misses with a hook.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Lecter's leg. Lecter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lecter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Lecter manages to avoid it.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lecter moves away.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Lecter throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Lecter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Lecter throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander counters with a left to the body.
Lecter throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Alexander catches Lecter right on the button with a cross.
Lecter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Lecter takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Lecter blocks a jab.
Lecter swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Lecter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alexander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Lecter misses
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick.
Alexander is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alexander tries a head kick but it misses.
Lecter throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Lecter misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good exchange - Alexander coming out on top.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Lecter drops his hands momentarily and Alexander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Lecter throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Lecter throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Alexander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lecter at a distance.
Lecter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lecter misses with a hook.
Alexander connects with a leg kick. Lecter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecter was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Alexander jabs Lecter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecter misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lecter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lecter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander lands a jab to Lecter's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Lecter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lecter misses with a left hand
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viking Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viking Alexander's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Alexander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lecter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lecter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
Lecter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander jabs Lecter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander punishes Lecter's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Alexander sizes up Lecter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lecter misses the shot to the body.
Viking Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alexander.
Lecter swings widly with a right hand
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Alexander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lecter takes a step back to recover.
Alexander slips under a jab from Lecter.
Alexander cracks Lecter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lecter walks into a jab.#ROC#
Lecter is rocked!
Lecter misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lecter if he has to take too many more of those.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lecter throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lecter thuds a left hand into Alexander's body.
Lecter throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lecter connects with a right hand. Alexander shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexander.
Lecter is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Lecter throws an off balance right hand
and Alexander counters with an outside leg kick.
Lecter seems to have recovered his senses.
Lecter is breathing heavily.
Lecter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lecter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexander. #T2#
Lecter keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lecter can do to turn this around?
Lecter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lecter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander cracks the inside of Lecter's front leg.
Alexander connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lecter 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.
Lecter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice jab there from Lecter.
Lecter throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexander lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alexander scores with a push kick.
Lecter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lecter throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lecter misses with a body shot
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Alexander cracks Lecter with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Alexander lands the left hand.
A solid body kick from Alexander.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lecter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexander can pounce on him. #KD#
Alexander lands a big right hand that sends Lecter crashing to the mat! Alexander stays standing though and waves Lecter back to his feet!
Alexander lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lecter falls backwards - clearly groggy! Alexander dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viking Alexander!
After winning the bout, Viking Alexander thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hannibal Lecter was interviewed post fight and said 'I might have lost this one but I do put on a hell of a show... another fight of the night?'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 74
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Fisher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fisher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Hall throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fisher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Fisher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher thumps Hall with a low kick.
Fisher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Scott Hall has been cut.#T1#
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fisher looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall connects with a single shot there.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher.
Fisher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fisher works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Hall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fisher counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fisher is defended easily by Hall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher connects with a body shot that sends Hall's belly button to the back.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Fisher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range. #T3#
Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Fisher.
Hall has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Fisher lands with a cross.
Fisher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall slips a straight right by Fisher.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall moves out of range as Fisher strikes.
It looks like Fisher has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fisher is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Hall rushes Fisher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Fisher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall misses with some punches.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher blocks a body shot from Hall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisher.
Still in the clinch, Fisher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands a left hand.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Hall.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisher misses with the head strike.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.
Fisher keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Fisher moved out of range nicely.
Fisher fails with the takedown.
Scott Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fisher. #T1#
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hall!
Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall works Fisher's body with a nice hook.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scott Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
Fisher misses with a leg kick
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Nathan Fisher has been cut.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Fisher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fisher lands a body shot.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Fisher.
Hall throws the left hand but Fisher avoids the punch easily.
Fisher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Fisher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hall sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fisher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hall misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Hall.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Fisher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fisher's knee momentarily.
Hall misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
Fisher throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Fisher misses with a double jab
and Hall counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Fisher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Hall misses.
Fisher connects with a jab.
A big right from Fisher misses.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fisher misses with a hook.
Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Crunch! Hall slams his shin into Fisher's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fisher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Fisher is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.
Hall takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
Fisher tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall tries to work over Fisher's front leg with a kick but Fisher checks it. #T1#
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hall lands the left hand.
Fisher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Fisher misses with a straight left.
Fisher 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.#TD#
Fisher gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher looks to land a strike but Hall avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Fisher 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.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall is trying to keep Fisher in close. #T3#
Fisher postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it. #SUB#
Fisher 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.
Fisher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nathan Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hall lands a head shot.
Fisher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Fisher connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.
Hall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher throws a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hall there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hall!
Scott Hall gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1#
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hall.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickal misses the shot to the body.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Nickal .
Nickal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Nickal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nickal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Hall lands with a right hand.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hall tries to bum rush Nickal with a series of wild strikes but Nickal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Nickal 's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickal tries to avoid it.
Hall lands with a hook. Nickal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickal .
Nickal misses with a double jab.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickal moves away.
Hall avoids the body shot from Nickal . #T2#
Nickal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Nickal tries to counter with a takedown but Hall is quick to defend against it.
Nickal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickal throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickal moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickal throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Nickal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal misses with a hook.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Nickal ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
Nickal moves away from the strike by Hall.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
Nickal fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickal misses with a hook.#T4#
Hall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
Nickal looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Nickal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Nickal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Nickal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nickal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickal .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nickal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickal staying out of range there.
Hall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickal .
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws out a leg kick but Nickal moves out of range and Hall only half commits. #TD#
Nickal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall keeping hold of Nickal 's head, controlling as best he can.
Nickal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Hall has been cut.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Nickal is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Nickal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nickal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Hall's hands, connecting with Hall's forehead.
Hall wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Hall controlling the position well.
Nickal throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal .
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal chips away with some ground and pound.
Hall seems keen to control Nickal 's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Hall pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.#CUT#
That has opened up Scott Hall's cut even more.
Hall managing to control the position.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall controlling Nickal 's posture.
Nickal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#
The cut above Scott Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nickal postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Nickal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hall'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nickal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal lands a couple of digs.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Hall has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hall has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Nickal stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#
Scott Hall'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 Scott Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bo Nickal !

Event: MMAHelsinki - 60
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall throws a hook but Nickal avoids it easily.
Nickal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab. #TD#
Nickal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hall quickly recovers to half guard.
Nickal working over Hall with some ground and pound. Hall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nickal throws a strike but Hall avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Hall seems keen to control Nickal 's posture.
Nickal postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Nickal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickal working some strikes from top position.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickal postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Hall is continuing to stall.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nickal misses with a body shot.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
Nickal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal .
Nickal throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nickal 's calf.#T4#
Hall throws a jab when Nickal was well out of range.
Nickal lands a lovely overhand right.
Nickal slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Nickal takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Scott Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickal .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickal 's head.
Hall throws a low kick but Nickal avoids it.
Nickal tries to counter with a takedown but Hall is quick to defend against it.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hall slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hall lunges at Nickal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickal 's hand.
Nickal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Nickal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Hall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nickal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickal misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nickal shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickal 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Nickal . Nickal gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickal throws a good cross that connects.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Nickal slips the punch.
Nickal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nickal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hall's guard.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Hall keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal .
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal works over Hall with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Nickal lands a couple of digs.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal .
Hall pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickal .
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
A jab lands there for Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Nickal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickal .
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall thuds his right hand into Nickal 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Nickal shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Nickal misses. #TD#
Nickal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal 's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickal trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall is hanging on to Nickal 's back as he tries to escape. #T1#
Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal trying to control the hands but Hall won't let him.
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall is controlling the position but Nickal somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nickal is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nickal trying to control the position here.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT#
It looks like Scott Hall has been cut.
Hall pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nickal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bo Nickal .
I think Nickal 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: G #34 STOLT vs ALEXIUS
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Hall throws a body punch but Barbu moves out of range. #CL#
Barbu takes the fight into the clinch.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Barbu is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Barbu.
Donk. Hall catches Barbu right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Barbu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Barbu throws a low kick but Hall moves out of range easily.
Barbu thuds his shin into the meat of Hall's side.
Barbu moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbu throws a leg kick but Hall moved away.
Barbu tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Barbu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbu thuds his shin into the meat of Hall's side.#T1#
Hall throws a push kick but Barbu slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Hall coming out on top.
Hall throws a leg kick but Barbu moved away.
Hall misses with a hook. Barbu ducked under it nicely.
Barbu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbu looks to land a body kick but Hall moved away.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
That kick from Barbu tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbu throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
Barbu ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Barbu slips under a jab from Hall.
Barbu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barbu just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Barbu's head but Barbu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbu's head backwards.#T2#
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Hall closes the distance and pushes Barbu back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall digs a right hand into Barbu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbu's gas tank.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbu tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
Barbu lands a knee to the body.
Barbu missing with knees to the body.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Barbu's head.
Our sources have told us that Barbu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Barbu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbu missing with knees to the body.
Barbu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall. #BC2#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Barbu counters by clinching up.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Barbu.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Barbu.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall working aggressively here.
Barbu trying to land knees to the body.
Barbu looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Barbu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Barbu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Barbu throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Barbu tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
Barbu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hall avoiding damage as Barbu throws knees to the body.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Barbu.
Hall takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbu backwards.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barbu.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Barbu.
Barbu tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barbu blocks a head kick by Hall.
Barbu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
As Hall tries to get set, Barbu tries to push him back and clinch up but Hall manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbu avoids the body shot from Hall.
Scott Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall throws a low kick, looking for Barbu's leg but Barbu calmly moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Hall.
Hall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hall blocks a head kick by Barbu.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbu.
Barbu is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barbu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbu misses with a low kick.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbu.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Barbu tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T1#
Barbu misses with a body shot.
Hall throws a hook but Barbu blocks it.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Barbu moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws the left hand but Barbu avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Barbu has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Barbu missing with knees to the body.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Barbu's head.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall avoiding damage as Barbu throws knees to the body.
Barbu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbu missing with knees to the body.
Hall takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Scott Hall has been cut.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbu blocks an uppercut.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Barbu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Barbu misses with a knee strike.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Barbu tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbu takes a shot to the head.
Scott Hall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Hall works on Barbu's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Barbu trying to land knees to the body.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Barbu is rocked!
Hall gets through Barbu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Barbu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbu.
Hall pushes Barbu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barbu with a big uppercut! Barbu tries to clinch up but Hall pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barbu to the mat! Barbu covers up and Hall unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Hall!

Event: G #26 BLACK vs NAPOLEON
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Howson with a nice cross.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Howson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Howson misses the shot to the body.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Howson slips under a jab from Hall.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Howson moves away and avoids it.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Howson ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall swings for the body but Howson moves out of range.
Howson moves forwards but Hall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Howson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Howson's ribs.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Howson is just out of range.#T1#
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howson.
Howson looks for the body kick but Hall saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Hall misses its target.
Howson cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Howson.
The fighters circling - Howson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howson misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Hall's head coaches at Unicorn Powered Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall throws a leg kick but Howson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hall sizes up Howson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall throws a head kick that misses
and Howson counters with a leg kick.
Howson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howson misses with a wild combination.
Howson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Howson ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
A little jabbing left from Howson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Howson lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Howson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hall connects with a single shot there.
Howson looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howson.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Howson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hall sizes up Howson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Howson.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howson.
Howson misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
A big right from Howson misses.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Howson throws a counter combo.
Hall is looking to slow Howson down with leg kicks.
Hall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall scores with a nice body kick.
Howson scores with a punch to the head.
Hall lands with a right hand.
A big right from Hall misses.
Howson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howson.
Hall wants to clinch up but Howson keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Howson.
Hall tries to move into range but Howson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.#T4#
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howson moves away.
Howson tries a quick counter leg kick but Hall is wise to it.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
Howson lands the left hand.
Hall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Howson connects with a body shot that sends Hall's belly button to the back.
Howson swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Howson.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Howson. Those never looked like landing.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Howson swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Howson flicks out a counter leg kick but Hall steps away.
Hall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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 Scott Hall will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Howson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Howson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Howson backs up against the cage.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Howson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall scores with a push kick.
Howson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hall counters with a solid body kick.
Howson checks a low kick from Hall.
Scott Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hall swings for the body but Howson moves out of range.
Howson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Howson catches Hall right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howson looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Howson motions for Hall to come forward. Howson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Howson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howson. #CL#
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Howson.
Howson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howson.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall prevents a body shot from Howson.
Hall tries a body shot but Howson blocks it.
Howson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Howson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Howson misses with a wild combination.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Howson lands a slapping body shot.
Hall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Howson under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall fakes the leg kick and cracks Howson in the body.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Howson counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Howson misses.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Good shot there by Hall.
Hall connects with the punch.
Howson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Howson counters with a straight right hand.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Howson is rocked!
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Howson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall lands a big head kick that sends Howson to the canvas! Hall follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Hall!

Event: GENERATION #16
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Misawa slips a jab from Hall.
Misawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Misawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hall thinking.
Misawa slips a straight right by Hall.
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and Misawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Misawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Hall has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to land a body kick
and Misawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Misawa slips the punch.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Misawa moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick. #T1#
Hall lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid body kick from Hall.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Misawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Misawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Misawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Misawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Misawa momentarily.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Misawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Misawa's head but Misawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Misawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Misawa prevents a body shot from Hall.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands a body shot.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
I was talking to Hall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hall's defenses.
Misawa lands with a light punch inside.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa. #T3#
Hall prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Hall tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Misawa backwards. #BC#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall thows a body kick. Misawa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Misawa there.
Misawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Misawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Misawa misses with a straight right.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Misawa's defenses. #CL#
Hall takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misawa trying to control the position but instead, Hall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Misawa into the cage.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Misawa tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall works on Misawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Hall gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Misawa is rocked!
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Misawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow.
Misawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Misawa into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Hall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Misawa avoids the body shot from Hall.
Misawa wants to counter with a clinch but Hall pushes him away.
Hall connects with the punch.
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Misawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Misawa.
Hall half committed to a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and Misawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Misawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Misawa seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Misawa.
Misawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Misawa checks it well.
Misawa wants to counter with a clinch but Hall pushes him away.#T1#
Donk. Misawa catches Hall right on the button with a cross.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Misawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Misawa throws out a counter right but Hall avoids it with no problem.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Misawa saw that one coming.
Hall misses with a hook. Misawa ducked under it nicely.
Misawa throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Misawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2##CL#
Hall has managed to clinch.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott Hall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Misawa can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Hall works on Misawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa lands a right hand.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Misawa lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall pushes Misawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Misawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Misawa throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hall misses.
A punch lands to the side of Misawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Hall misses.
Hall wants to clinch up but Misawa keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Misawa.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Misawa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misawa staying out of range there.
Misawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Misawa lands with a cross.
Hall throws a leg kick
letting Misawa counter with a right hand.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Misawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall keeps Misawa at a distance using the push kick.
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 Scott Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Hall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hall tries to clinch up.
Hall misses with a combination
and Misawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Misawa's defenses.
Misawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Misawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Misawa prevents a body shot from Hall.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa is pushing Hall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Misawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Misawa.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Misawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall misses with some punches.
Misawa tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Misawa digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Misawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall prevents a body shot from Misawa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it. #T3#
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Misawa.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Hall gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mitsu Misawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Hall works on Misawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Hall.
Hall blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hall's defenses.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Hall misses with some punches. #T4#
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall working aggressively here.
Misawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Misawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Hall.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Hall presses Misawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hall!

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