Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 206
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Laureana cracks Esposito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Esposito but Esposito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Esposito connects with a solid leg kick.
Laureana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esposito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laureana.
Esposito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laureana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laureana lands with a good body shot.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laureana throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laureana.
Esposito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Esposito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esposito slips under a jab.
Laureana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Esposito.#T1#
Laureana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito throws a quick counter head kick but Laureana was just out of range.
Laureana lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito.
Laureana throws a big shot that misses.
Esposito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Esposito is looking to slow Laureana down with leg kicks.
Esposito scores with a jab to the head.
Laureana throws a hook to the side of Esposito's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esposito swings for the body but Laureana moves out of range.
Laureana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Esposito.
Esposito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laureana finds it's way round the side to connect with Esposito's head.
Laureana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laureana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esposito walks into a stiff left hand from Laureana.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Laureana shoots in and bounces Esposito off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Esposito wants to sweep here but Laureana controlling him for the moment.
Laureana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laureana preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Laureana 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.
Laureana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Esposito looking for a sweep. Not yet Esposito, not yet.
Laureana throwing strikes from guard but Esposito blocks nicely.
Laureana throws a strike but Esposito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Laureana looking for a sweep. Not yet Laureana, not yet. #SUB2#
Laureana is looking for a triangle but Esposito pushes his legs off easily.
Esposito trying to control but Laureana is working from the bottom.
Laureana is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Esposito avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laureana is on top in guard. #REVB#
Laureana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Laureana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laureana is looking to work some ground and pound but Esposito has wrist control.
Esposito trying to keep a closed guard but Laureana is proving a slippery customer.
Laureana trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laureana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laureana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laureana throwing strikes but missing.
Laureana trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laureana throwing strikes from guard but Esposito blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Esposito throws a body kick that misses.
Laureana swinging wildly here.
Laureana throws a hook to the side of Esposito's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laureana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esposito throws out the jab.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Laureana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esposito doesn't seem phased though.
Laureana throws a lazy right hand but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laureana swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
As Laureana backs away, Esposito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Laureana blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Esposito misses the target.
Esposito throws a hook but Laureana blocks it.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laureana.
Decent striking displayed by Laureana there.
A low kick from Esposito misses
and Laureana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Laureana lands with a good body shot.
Laureana's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laureana duly obliges.
Laureana connects with the punch.
Esposito digs a good hook to Laureana's body.
Esposito misses with an uppercut. Laureana saw that one coming.
Esposito swings for the body but Laureana moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laureana! But no joy.
Esposito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laureana.
Laureana connects with the punch.
Javier Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laureana 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.
Laureana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Laureana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laureana catches Esposito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body
and Laureana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laureana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Laureana takes a swing at Esposito's ribcage but misses.
Laureana misses with an uppercut.
Laureana looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Laureana.
Esposito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laureana just manages to avoid it.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Laureana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Laureana misses with an uppercut. Esposito saw that one coming.
Laureana lands with a cross.
Laureana checks a leg kick nicely.
Esposito misses with a looping right.
Laureana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laureana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Laureana.
Esposito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laureana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Esposito throws a leg kick
enabling Laureana to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Esposito. #T3#
Laureana lands a lovely overhand right.
Laureana looks to land a right hand but Esposito moved out of range.
Esposito quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Esposito defending well as Laureana loads up on a big left hand.
Laureana lands with an uppercut that bounces Esposito off the cage and back into range.
Laureana misses the shot to the body.
Esposito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Esposito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laureana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.
Laureana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Laureana misses with a straight left.
Laureana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
Laureana scores with a hook to the body. Esposito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laureana scores with a jab to the body.
Esposito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laureana checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Laureana.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Esposito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laureana catches Esposito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Esposito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laureana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Esposito eats them both and turns towards Laureana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laureana lands a jab to the head.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laureana is looking for the big counter here.
Esposito motions for Laureana to come forward. Esposito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laureana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito slips a straight right by Laureana.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
Laureana throws a big shot that misses.
Laureana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Laureana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Esposito throws a low kick but Laureana avoids it.
Laureana connects with a nice looking jab.
Laureana lands a body shot.
Esposito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laureana checks a low kick from Esposito.
Laureana lands with an overhand left.
Laureana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laureana slips a jab from Esposito.
Laureana looks to throw the jab but Esposito is out of range.
Laureana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laureana throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
Laureana checks a leg kick.
Laureana ducks under a wild hook from Esposito.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Laureana as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Laureana misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Laureana swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Laureana thuds his right hand into Esposito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laureana tests Esposito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esposito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Esposito scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Laureana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laureana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laureana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Esposito tries to roll over but Laureana keeps him under control.
Javier Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Esposito regains full guard. Nicely done.
Esposito managing to control the position.
Laureana scoring with some ground and pound.
Esposito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laureana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
Laureana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Esposito can't keep his opponent in guard - Laureana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laureana prevents Esposito from improving his position.#T3#
Esposito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Esposito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laureana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Francisco Antonio Laureana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Esposito trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Laureana throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Esposito is looking for a triangle but Laureana pushes his legs off easily.
Laureana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laureana throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esposito trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laureana throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Esposito to counter with a crisp jab.
Laureana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laureana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Esposito throws a leg kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Laureana there.
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Laureana moves his leg out of the way.
Esposito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Laureana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Laureana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laureana lands strikes from half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Francisco Antonio Laureana!

Francisco Antonio Laureana wins by unanimous decision!
Francisco Antonio Laureana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 193
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
Dassler fails with the takedown
and Laureana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dassler dives in and grabs Laureana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laureana pushes down on Dassler's head and hops out.
Dassler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laureana swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Laureana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dassler attempts a counter takedown but Laureana avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Dassler.
Laureana jabs at Dassler's body.#TD2#
Laureana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dassler quickly recovers to half guard.
Laureana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dassler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laureana.
Laureana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Laureana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dassler defends it well.
Dassler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laureana.
Dassler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dassler tries to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
Laureana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laureana throws a big right hand that misses.
Dassler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Laureana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laureana has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted.
Laureana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laureana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laureana defends well.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dassler is looking to cinch up a triangle. Laureana throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dassler's body to avoid the submission. Dassler has instead reached around Laureana's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dassler arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rudi Dassler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rudi Dassler thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Francisco Antonio Laureana had this to say: 'Cant believe this has happened, im going to look at the game plan and make sure next fight will be different'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 161
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Agnarsson lands a body shot.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Agnarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agnarsson as he jumps to the side.
Laureana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laureana shoots in and drives through. Agnarsson sprawls well.
Bjarni Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Antonio Laureana.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laureana prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laureana is looking for a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Agnarsson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Agnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch.
Laureana fails with the takedown
and Agnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laureana shoots for a takedown but Agnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laureana manages to avoid it.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Agnarsson shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Agnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laureana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Laureana scores with a takedown into Agnarsson's guard.
Laureana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laureana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Laureana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Agnarsson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Agnarsson trying to control but Laureana is working from the bottom.
Agnarsson preventing the sweep. #T2#
Laureana wants to improve his position but instead Agnarsson has moved into half guard.
Laureana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laureana trying to control from the bottom.
Agnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Laureana has a hand on Agnarsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Agnarsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agnarsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laureana is looking to escape.
Laureana is desperately trying to improve his position but Agnarsson has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Agnarsson tries to control but Laureana wriggling away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laureana is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjarni Agnarsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Agnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laureana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Francisco Antonio Laureana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Agnarsson as Laureana shoots in.
Agnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Laureana manages to avoid it.
Laureana fails with the takedown.
Agnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laureana can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laureana.
Bjarni Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Antonio Laureana.
Laureana fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agnarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laureana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laureana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Agnarsson throws a big counter combination but Laureana scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Agnarsson clinches. #T1#
Laureana has Agnarsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Agnarsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Laureana lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Laureana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Agnarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laureana. #SUB2#
Laureana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Agnarsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laureana trying to control from Agnarsson's half guard. Agnarsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Laureana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Laureana trying to move into half guard but instead Agnarsson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Laureana wants to sweep but no luck.
Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Laureana keeps moving.
Agnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Agnarsson passes into half guard.
Laureana manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Agnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Agnarsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agnarsson won't allow Laureana to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Laureana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Agnarsson content to stall in guard here.
Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Laureana keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana is trying to keep Agnarsson in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjarni Agnarsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Agnarsson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Agnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Laureana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Agnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Laureana pushes him off.
Laureana with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Laureana shoots in for a double leg but Agnarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Agnarsson lands with a nice body kick.
Laureana has a takedown stuffed.
Agnarsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laureana fails with the takedown
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjarni Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Antonio Laureana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agnarsson circles away.
Laureana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Agnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Laureana blocks it. #T1#
Agnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Agnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Agnarsson pushes Laureana up against the cage in a clinch.
Agnarsson stalling.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Agnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Agnarsson.
A right handed body shot lands from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson has Laureana pushed against the cage.
Agnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Agnarsson pushes Laureana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Agnarsson digs a right hand underneath Laureana's ribcage. Laureana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Agnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laureana.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch. #T2#
Agnarsson digs a right hand into Laureana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laureana's gas tank.
Agnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Agnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson is struggling to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Agnarsson. #BC#
Agnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Agnarsson.
Laureana fails with a takedown attempt.
Laureana fails with the takedown
and Agnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laureana closes the distance and clinches up with Agnarsson, looking for a takedown. Laureana pushes Agnarsson against the cage but Agnarsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Agnarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Laureana just manages to avoid it.#T3##CL#
Agnarsson pushes Laureana up against the cage in a clinch.
Agnarsson holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Agnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Agnarsson has Laureana up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Agnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Bjarni Agnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agnarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Agnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Agnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Laureana tries for a takedown but Agnarsson manages to get underhooks.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Laureana controls the action.
Laureana is trying to break the clinch but Agnarsson is controlling him.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Laureana tries a knee to the head but Agnarsson blocks it.
Agnarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laureana wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjarni Agnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Agnarsson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjarni Agnarsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bjarni Agnarsson waved his t-shirt featuring Venom Combat Sports's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Francisco Antonio Laureana stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cant believe this has happened, im going to look at the game plan and make sure next fight will be different'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 158
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1#
Laureana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Runnisto's waist but Runnisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laureana off to one side.
Laureana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runnisto is fending him off so far but Laureana persists. Nope, Runnisto circles away and we're back to standing.
Laureana shoots in and drives through. Runnisto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laureana shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laureana manages to avoid it.
No luck for Laureana with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Laureana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Laureana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Runnisto wants to control but Laureana postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Runnisto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Laureana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Runnisto, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Runnisto is trying to control Laureana's posture but Laureana avoids it.
Laureana throws an elbow but Runnisto slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Laureana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laureana advances to mount.
Runnisto holds on to Laureana as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Laureana misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Laureana can't control as he wanted to and Runnisto manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T2#
Runnisto is looking to improve his position.
Laureana trying to pass the guard but Runnisto defending well.
Runnisto wants to control but Laureana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laureana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Laureana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laureana content to control rather than advance.
Runnisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Runnisto keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
Runnisto wants to sweep but no luck.
Laureana trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Laureana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laureana wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Laureana wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Laureana looking to sit in guard and control but Runnisto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Runnisto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Runnisto from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Runnisto is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laureana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana dives in and grabs Runnisto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Runnisto pushes down on Laureana's head and hops out.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Laureana moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Laureana with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Runnisto is quick to defend against it.
Runnisto takes a swing at Laureana's ribcage but misses.
Laureana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Runnisto leaves Laureana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a hook but Laureana blocks it.
Laureana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laureana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Runnisto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Laureana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laureana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Runnisto sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Laureana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet. #SUB#
Laureana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Runnisto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laureana has Runnisto in his guard.#REVB#
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laureana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Runnisto 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.
Runnisto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Runnisto advances position into side control!
Runnisto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laureana will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Runnisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laureana keeps working. #T3#
Laureana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Runnisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Runnisto controlling the position from side mount.
Runnisto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laureana's legs.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
Laureana being controlled for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laureana is trying to get back to half guard.
Laureana being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laureana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runnisto pinned against the cage. Runnisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Runnisto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laureana somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laureana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runnisto is fending him off so far but Laureana persists. Nope, Runnisto circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Runnisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laureana shoots in but Runnisto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laureana misses with a takedown attempt - Runnisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runnisto leaves Laureana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laureana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Runnisto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laureana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francisco Antonio Laureana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laureana.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Runnisto shows good takedown defense.
Runnisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laureana's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Laureana with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Laureana slips the punch.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laureana in his tracks.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laureana momentarily.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Laureana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Laureana with a series of wild strikes but Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laureana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Laureana.#TD#
Laureana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Runnisto!#SUB#
Laureana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Runnisto struggling a bit here.#T2#
Runnisto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laureana trying to control the action but Runnisto is working from the bottom. #T3#
Runnisto defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Laureana is trying to get an arm triangle but Runnisto is defending well. #SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runnisto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Runnisto tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Laureana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana works to advance to full mount. Runnisto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto wants to hold on but Laureana pushes him away.
Runnisto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laureana thowing shots but they're missing.
Runnisto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Laureana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laureana punching from mount but Runnisto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Laureana thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Runnisto 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
Francisco Antonio Laureana spoke after the fight, saying 'Cant believe this has happened, im going to look at the game plan and make sure next fight will be different'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 154
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
Tetsuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Tetsuo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laureana sprawls well initially but Tetsuo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Laureana wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laureana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laureana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laureana.
Tetsuo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Laureana tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tetsuo passes into side control.
Laureana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tetsuo off and has taken his back!
Tetsuo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Laureana is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetsuo trying to control but not successfully.
Laureana has the hooks in. Tetsuo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tetsuo really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Laureana's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Laureana is trying to stick to Tetsuo's back but Tetsuo is turning into Laureana. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laureana's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tetsuo.#T2#
Tetsuo stopping the sweep attempt from Laureana.
Tetsuo looking to sit in guard and control but Laureana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Laureana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laureana throws a big right hand that misses.
Laureana wants to stand but Tetsuo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Laureana slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Laureana is keen to just control but Tetsuo is a slippery customer.
Laureana thows a huge punch but Tetsuo dodges it nicely.
Laureana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laureana frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Laureana trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Laureana controlling his opponent.
Laureana wants to control the pace but Tetsuo is squirming around nicely.
Laureana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laureana wants to control the pace but Tetsuo is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Laureana walks into a straight right hand from Tetsuo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laureana.
Tetsuo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laureana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tetsuo goes for a double leg but Laureana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laureana continues to drive forward.
Laureana looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Tetsuo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Laureana is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tetsuo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Laureana's body to avoid the submission. Laureana has instead reached around Tetsuo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Laureana arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Antonio Laureana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 150
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1##TD#
Laureana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lecter's guard.
Laureana wants to stand but Lecter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Laureana looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laureana won't allow Lecter to sweep him here.
Laureana controlling from the top position.
Laureana is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shark Tank MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter managing to control the position. #T1#
Laureana showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lecter swats away the attempt to clinch by Laureana.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Lecter misses.
Lecter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laureana momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Lecter throws a shot from downtown. Laureana moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Laureana.
Laureana staying out of range there.#CL#
Lecter gets tackled into the cage by Laureana. Laureana maintains the clinch. #TD#
Laureana jumps guard and drags Lecter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Laureana keeps moving.
Lecter landing with the ground and pound.
Laureana is pulling down on Lecter's head. It's preventing any offense from Lecter, at least for the moment.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Laureana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Laureana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lecter prevents Laureana from getting back to his feet.
Lecter 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.
Laureana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Laureana postures up in Lecter's guard and throws a big left but Lecter blocks it.
Laureana won't allow Lecter to sweep him here.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
Laureana stays in close to Lecter's body and controls the position.
Lecter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Laureana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laureana walks into a left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Laureana clinches up with Lecter and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lecter breaks the clinch.
Lecter throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Francisco Antonio Laureana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Laureana scores with a nice head shot.
Laureana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lecter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laureana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lecter throws a hook to the side of Laureana's head but Laureana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laureana shoots in looking for a takedown but Lecter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laureana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lecter scores with a body shot.
Lecter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lecter misses with the combination.
Lecter throws a lazy right hand but Laureana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.#CL#
Laureana closes the distance and clinches.
Lecter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laureana is keeping busy.
Lecter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards. #BC2#
Lecter manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Lecter misses the jab.
Laureana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lecter misses with an uppercut. Laureana saw that one coming.
Hannibal Lecter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lecter missing with a left hand there. Laureana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lecter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lecter 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.
Lecter misses the shot to the body.
Laureana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lecter.
Laureana slips a straight right by Lecter.
Francisco Antonio Laureana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lecter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laureana circles away quickly and effectively.
Lecter looks to land a combination but Laureana avoids it well.
As Lecter tries to get set, Laureana tries to push him back and clinch up but Lecter manages to avoid the attempt.
Laureana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lecter throws out a counter right but Laureana avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Laureana gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Lecter trying to hold on to Laureana's head to control him but Laureana postures up.
Laureana wants to take a breather but Lecter is having none of it.
Francisco Antonio Laureana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laureana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Laureana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lecter sees it coming and defends easily.
Laureana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Laureana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lecter is looking for a sweep. Laureana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laureana is pressing down on Lecter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lecter is holding on for now.
Lecter gets back to full guard.
Laureana is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laureana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lecter.
Laureana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Lecter misses.
Laureana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lecter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lecter cracks Laureana with an open hand slap.
Lecter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laureana.
Laureana tries to close the distance and clinch but Lecter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lecter throws a shot from downtown. Laureana moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lecter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Laureana with that takedown attempt.
Lecter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lecter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Laureana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lecter trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana slows the pace down in half guard.
Laureana tries to stand and escape but Lecter is controlling the position. #T1#
Laureana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lecter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Laureana seems to be looking for submissions.
Lecter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laureana.
Laureana missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lecter clobbers Laureana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lecter scores with a jab to the body.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laureana moves out of range of the strikes.
Lecter misses the jab.#T2#
Laureana throws a series of punches but Lecter moves out of range.
A big right from Lecter misses.
Laureana takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Lecter. Beautiful body shot.
Laureana lands a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Lecter. No joy for Laureana on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lecter misses with a hook.
Lecter cracks Laureana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter throws a looping overhand right but Laureana ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Laureana looking to score a takedown here. Lecter is defending well but Laureana drives through and ends up in Lecter's guard.
Lecter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laureana tries to stand but Lecter is controlling from the bottom.
Lecter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SU#
Laureana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lecter swings widly with a right hand
and Laureana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laureana.#TD#
Laureana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Laureana stays in close to Lecter's body and controls the position. #T4#
Laureana wants to control from the top but Lecter keeps moving.
Laureana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lecter trying to keep a closed guard but Laureana is proving a slippery customer.

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 Francisco Antonio Laureana.
I think Laureana 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hannibal Lecter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hannibal Lecter waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Francisco Antonio Laureana stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cant believe this has happened, im going to look at the game plan and make sure next fight will be different'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 146
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laureana shoots in but Halverson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halverson loads up on a big right hand but Laureana slips the punch.
Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halverson.
Laureana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Halverson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halverson lands in his opponent's guard.
Halverson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laureana has Halverson pulled in close to control his posture.
Laureana looking for a sweep. Not yet Laureana, not yet. #T1#
Laureana keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Laureana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laureana wants to stand and escape but Halverson is having none of it.
Laureana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halverson is one step ahead there.
Laureana has control of Halverson's left arm, preventing Halverson from doing any damage.
Halverson advances position into side control!
Halverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laureana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
Laureana regains half guard.
Halverson moves nicely into side control.
Laureana struggling a bit here.
Laureana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Halverson.
Halverson working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Halverson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
Halverson scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Halverson with the ground and pound but Laureana regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Halverson trying to control from half guard but Laureana is working away.
Laureana has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shark Tank MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Laureana keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laureana punching from the bottom.
Laureana taking some punishment here, with Halverson in his half guard.
Laureana trying to control but Halverson postures up.
Laureana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halverson trying to control the action but Laureana is working from the bottom.
Laureana has hold of Halverson's hands but Halverson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Laureana trying to control from the bottom.
Halverson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laureana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halverson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halverson wants to control but Laureana is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halverson trying to advance position but Laureana counters by regaining guard.
Laureana is trying to control the position but Halverson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Halverson looks to land a left hand but Laureana moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Laureana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halverson lands a jab to Laureana's midsection.
Halverson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laureana can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Halverson. No joy for Laureana on that attempt.
Halverson throws a jab when Laureana was well out of range.
Laureana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laureana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halverson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laureana some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana is looking to regain half guard here but Halverson keeps moving and retains side control.
Laureana is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Laureana is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Laureana holds on to Halverson's head and controls the position momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Laureana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson throws an elbow but Laureana slips to the side and avoids it well.
Halverson scoring with punches from side control.
Halverson tries to score with some ground and pound. Laureana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Laureana can't do much from the bottom here.
Laureana prevents Halverson from improving position.
Laureana keeps Halverson under control for a moment.#T2#
Laureana tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Halverson easily slips into full mount!
Halverson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Laureana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halverson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laureana?
Laureana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halverson working the ground and pound effectively.
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Laureana working to try and regain half guard.
Halverson dominating with strikes here.
Halverson with shots to the head and body - Laureana looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halverson tries to control but Laureana wriggling away.
Laureana regains half guard.
Halverson is thwarting Laureana's attempts to control the position.
Halverson working over Laureana with some ground and pound. Laureana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laureana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##ES2#
Laureana kicks Halverson off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Laureana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laureana with the ground and pound but Halverson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Laureana passes Halverson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laureana trying to pass the guard but Halverson defending well.
Laureana tries to stand but can't do so whilst Halverson controls his leg.
Halverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laureana wants to free his trapped foot but Halverson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thatcher Halverson dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Laureana ducks under a wild hook from Halverson.
Halverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Laureana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laureana.
Laureana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Halverson has Laureana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laureana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Laureana drags the fight down to the ground.
Halverson working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Halverson passes Laureana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halverson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Halverson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Halverson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laureana defending well though.
Laureana is trying to get back to full guard.
Laureana taking some punishment here, with Halverson in his half guard.
Laureana is trying is best to control the position here.
Halverson is trying to control the action in half guard but Laureana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halverson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laureana controlling the position for now.
Halverson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Laureana's thigh. Laureana counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Halverson trying to control but Laureana is working from the bottom.
Laureana pulls Halverson in close to his closed guard and prevents Halverson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laureana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Laureana's legs - danger averted.
Laureana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halverson is controlling him.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laureana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laureana has his hands on Halverson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Halverson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but Laureana shows good takedown defense.
Laureana wants to counter the offense by Halverson and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halverson misses with a straight left.
Laureana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halverson pinned against the cage. Halverson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Halverson misses the target.
Laureana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halverson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Laureana gets the takedown into side control.
Halverson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Laureana is keen to just control but Halverson is a slippery customer.
Laureana throws a strike but Halverson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Halverson working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Halverson working for a triangle but Laureana defends it easily.
Halverson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laureana manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Thatcher Halverson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Halverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laureana defends it nicely.#TD2#
Laureana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Halverson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Halverson's face as Laureana controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laureana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halverson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Halverson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Laureana decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Halverson scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Halverson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halverson.#TD2#
Laureana 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.
Halverson wants to sweep here but Laureana controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Laureana trying to control but Halverson is working from the bottom.
Halverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laureana. #SU2#
Laureana stands up and waves to Halverson to follow him.
Halverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laureana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halverson swivels and escapes.
Laureana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halverson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laureana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halverson.
Laureana tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Halverson shows good takedown defense.
Laureana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halverson.#TD#
Laureana gets caught napping as Halverson dives in and scores a takedown. Laureana manages to retain guard.
Halverson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laureana being controlled here, momentarily.
Halverson with a nice head shot there.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Laureana is keeping the position.
Halverson prevents Laureana from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Laureana tries to strike from the bottom.
Halverson stopping the sweep attempt from Laureana.
Laureana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Halverson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Halverson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halverson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thatcher Halverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halverson landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laureana holds on and takes a little breather.
Laureana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Thatcher Halverson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Halverson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Laureana forces Halverson back against the cage and clinches.
Halverson is trying to break the clinch but Laureana is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laureana as Halverson tries to tie him up.
Halverson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laureana misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Laureana breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Laureana misses
and Halverson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Halverson misses with an uppercut. Laureana saw that one coming.#TD#
Halverson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laureana quickly recovers to half guard.
Laureana tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halverson working the head and body with strikes.
Halverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laureana wants to improve his position but Halverson is controlling well.
Laureana is in trouble now - Halverson has advanced to mount! #T2#
Halverson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Laureana is bucking up trying to escape but Halverson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Halverson dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halverson with the ground and pound from mount.
Halverson avoids the attempt from Laureana to control.
Halverson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laureana is looking to escape.
Laureana sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Laureana desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halverson is keen to just control but Laureana is a slippery customer.
Halverson works his way into side control.
Halverson working away.
Laureana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Laureana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laureana keeps working.
Laureana is trying to control Halverson's posture but Halverson avoids it.
Halverson working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halverson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laureana is working to avoid the ground and pound but Halverson connects with a decent elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thatcher Halverson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halverson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thatcher Halverson!
Francisco Antonio Laureana spoke after the fight, saying 'Cant believe this has happened, im going to look at the game plan and make sure next fight will be different'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 138
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Jaruud throws a poor cross that misses
and Laureana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laureana throws an off balance right hand
and Jaruud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laureana works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Laureana moved away.#CL#
Jaruud gets tackled into the cage by Laureana. Laureana maintains the clinch.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laureana blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Laureana misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Laureana fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laureana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Laureana wants to break free but Jaruud has control.
Laureana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laureana.
Jaruud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laureana jumps guard but Jaruud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jaruud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Laureana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaruud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaruud lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Jaruud.
A nice left hand lands by Jaruud.
Laureana lands a left hand.
Laureana throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Laureana looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laureana misses with some punches.
Laureana misses with some punches.
Laureana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laureana jumps guard but Jaruud stands there with Laureana around his waist. Laureana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laureana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Laureana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Jaruud lands with a short shot to the head.
Laureana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud keeps control of Laureana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Laureana gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jaruud regains guard.
Jaruud 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.#SUB#
Laureana is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jaruud is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jaruud has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB#
Laureana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jaruud stacks Laureana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jaruud!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laureana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Laureana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laureana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaruud pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Laureana actively working from the bottom here.
Jaruud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Laureana tries to roll over but Jaruud keeps him under control.
Jaruud has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jaruud with the ground and pound from mount.
Jaruud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laureana wants to hold on but Jaruud pushes him away.
Laureana is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Jaruud manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laureana to take his back!
Jaruud keeps control of the position easily here as Laureana tries to buck him off.
Laureana trying to control the position but Jaruud manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Jaruud.
Jaruud is hanging on to Laureana's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Jaruud.
Jaruud keeps control of the position as Laureana tries to break free.
Laureana is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jaruud throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laureana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laureana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaruud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laureana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laureana throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud cracks the inside of Laureana's front leg.
Jaruud wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laureana.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaruud's head backwards.
Laureana moves out of range as Jaruud throws a body kick.
Laureana throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jaruud misses with an uppercut.
Francisco Antonio Laureana is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaruud throws a poor cross that misses
and Laureana counters with a stiff right hand.
Batuhan Jaruud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laureana's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laureana duly obliges.
Laureana throws an off balance right hand
and Jaruud counters with a leg kick.
Jaruud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laureana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaruud counters with a nice body kick.
Laureana throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaruud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laureana misses the jab.
Laureana misses with a looping right.
Jaruud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laureana throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Laureana throws a series of strikes that have Jaruud backpedaling.
Laureana shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaruud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laureana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jaruud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaruud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laureana 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.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
Laureana misses with a straight left.
Jaruud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Laureana as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Jaruud connects with a leg kick. Laureana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laureana scores with a hook.
Laureana dives in and grabs Jaruud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaruud pushes down on Laureana's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laureana has his takedown stuffed
and Jaruud counters with a low kick, right behind Laureana 's knee.
Jaruud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Laureana gets a clinch.
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Jaruud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud. #TD#
Laureana manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Laureana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jaruud stacks Laureana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jaruud!
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!
Jaruud is looking to take a break and control but Laureana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Laureana is looking to reverse the position.
Jaruud controlling the position.
Laureana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaruud is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laureana is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laureana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laureana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaruud.
Laureana cracks Jaruud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laureana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaruud.
Jaruud is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jaruud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laureana throws the left hand but Jaruud avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Jaruud shows good takedown defense.
Jaruud throws a body shot but no joy.
Laureana throwing a counter right hand but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
Jaruud swings for the body but Laureana moves out of range.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Jaruud is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud throws a solid leg kick but Laureana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaruud.
Laureana throws a series of punches but Jaruud avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
Jaruud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice shot by Jaruud.#T1#
Laureana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Laureana keeps the fight on the outside.
Laureana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laureana 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.
Jaruud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laureana is out of range and Jaruud settles back down.
Laureana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaruud's waist but Jaruud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laureana off to one side.
Jaruud lands a jab to the nose.
Jaruud stuns Laureana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaruud defending well as Laureana loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Laureana misses.
Jaruud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Laureana 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
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!
Laureana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laureana preventing the sweep.
Jaruud is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Laureana wants to pass the guard but Jaruud is keeping the position.
Jaruud is trying to keep Laureana in close. #SUB#
Laureana has gone for a leg lock! Jaruud slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laureana's guard.#REVB#
Jaruud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jaruud passes into side control.
Laureana wants to control but Jaruud postures up.
Jaruud controlling from side mount.
Laureana tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Laureana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laureana sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Jaruud moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Laureana.
Laureana looks to move to half guard but instead Jaruud has passed into mount! Damn!
Jaruud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaruud 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 133
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Mahmoud lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahmoud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laureana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Laureana's head but Laureana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmoud.
Laureana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahmoud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahmoud misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Laureana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laureana was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.
Laureana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mahmoud defends it well.
We've been told by Mahmoud's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahmoud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Laureana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Laureana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mahmoud manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laureana has Mahmoud in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Laureana keeping full guard, as Mahmoud tries to pass.
Laureana 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#
Laureana looking for a guillotine here but Mahmoud defends easily. #SUB2#
Mahmoud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laureana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahmoud has managed to get both his arms back between Laureana's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Laureana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahmoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Laureana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahmoud defends it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Laureana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahmoud defends it easily.
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Mahmoud from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Laureana has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mahmoud is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laureana.
Laureana tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Mahmoud wants to control but Laureana is keeping him busy.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
Laureana felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laureana is not content to let Mahmoud control the position. #T4#
Mahmoud content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Laureana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Laureana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahmoud sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Laureana seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mahmoud is defending against the submission attempts here by Laureana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Laureana is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mahmoud as he works his way to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francisco Antonio Laureana will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
Laureana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Mahmoud rushes Laureana and presses him up against the cage.
Laureana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahmoud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Laureana ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Laureana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mahmoud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Laureana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahmoud is aware though and is defending well.
Laureana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahmoud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Laureana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahmoud defends well.#T1#
Mahmoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Laureana is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Laureana throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mahmoud escapes and throws Laureana's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Laureana is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laureana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laureana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laureana tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mahmoud has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Laureana tries to reverse the position but Mahmoud maintains control.#T2#
Laureana sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Laureana has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mahmoud escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mahmoud!
Laureana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mahmoud's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laureana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mahmoud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mahmoud's back!#SUB2#
Laureana is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mahmoud has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Laureana looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Laureana looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laureana is persistently looking for the submission but Mahmoud is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Laureana has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3##SUB2#
Laureana working for the choke.
Well, with Laureana on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mahmoud is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mahmoud rolls, trying to escape but Laureana keeps control of the position.
Mahmoud turns into Laureana and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Laureana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mahmoud has picked Laureana up and slammed him! Laureana can't keep hold of the triangle and Mahmoud manages to pass to side control!
Laureana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mahmoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Laureana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Laureana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Laureana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahmoud is just riding it out for now. Laureana eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laureana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laureana feints the counter takedown.
Laureana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mahmoud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laureana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laureana tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laureana misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahmoud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
Laureana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Laureana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Laureana finds it's target.
Mahmoud wants to clinch up but Laureana keeps it at a distance.
Laureana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laureana swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Laureana moves out of range.
Mahmoud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Laureana to counter with a crisp jab.
Laureana shoots in and drives through. Mahmoud sprawls well.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Antonio Laureana.#T2#
Laureana slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Laureana goes for a double leg but Mahmoud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mahmoud continues to drive forward.
Mahmoud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laureana keeps the fight on the outside.
Laureana tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahmoud tries to work over Laureana's front leg with a kick but Laureana checks it.
Laureana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Mahmoud scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Mahmoud clinches up with Laureana and pushes him back against the cage.
Laureana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahmoud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laureana blocks a body shot from Mahmoud. #T3#
Laureana lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmoud digs a right hand underneath Laureana's ribcage. Laureana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laureana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laureana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mahmoud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.#KD#
Mahmoud drops Laureana onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Laureana is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Laureana is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud dips a shoulder and cracks Laureana with a mighty uppercut! Laureana falls back against the cage and Mahmoud unloads with a barrage of strikes! Laureana is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mahmoud screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sameh Mahmoud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 126
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
A jab lands there for Nickal .
Nickal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laureana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickal throws a lazy uppercut
and Laureana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Nickal .
Laureana staying out of range there.
Laureana feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Nickal .
We've been hearing reports that Laureana has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nickal shoots in and drives through. Laureana sprawls well.#TD2#
Nickal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laureana!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laureana tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
Laureana is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nickal connects with a decent elbow.
Laureana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laureana tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Laureana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laureana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Laureana.#SUB#
Laureana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.#SUB#
Laureana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Laureana looking for a triangle here. Nickal is fighting it but it looks tight! Laureana pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nickal is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Francisco Antonio Laureana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 121
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Laureana misses with an uppercut
and Nutzzzz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz misses with a jab to the body
and Laureana counters with a stiff right hand.
Nutzzzz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nutzzzz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Nutzzzz as Laureana shoots in.
Laureana avoids the body shot from Nutzzzz.
Laureana slips a jab from Nutzzzz.
Laureana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laureana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nutzzzz.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana catches Nutzzzz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz lands with a straight right. Laureana didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Nutzzzz.
Laureana throws a jab when Nutzzzz was well out of range.#T1#
Nutzzzz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nutzzzz throws an overhand right that lands on Laureana's shoulder, as Laureana tries to avoid the shot.
Laureana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laureana feinted with a counter takedown.
Laureana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nutzzzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laureana moves away.
Nutzzzz missing with a left hand there. Laureana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Nutzzzz misses its intended target.
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Laureana's ribcage but misses.
Laureana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nutzzzz swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Laureana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nutzzzz won't be happy with that.
Laureana working away.#SUB#
Laureana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nutzzzz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Laureana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutzzzz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laureana working away.#SUB#
Laureana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Laureana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nutzzzz, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nutzzzz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nutzzzz struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Laureana is working to tighten his grip on Nutzzzz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nutzzzz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Laureana is really squeezing tight and eventually Nutzzzz passes out! Laureana breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Francisco Antonio Laureana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 114
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Laureana dives in and scores a takedown into Ashton's guard.
Ashton is pulling down on Laureana's head. It's preventing any offense from Laureana, at least for the moment.
Laureana tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laureana 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. #SUB#
Laureana drops back looking for a leg! Ashton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ashton manages to kick Laureana off! Laureana jumps back into Ashton's guard.
Ashton controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ashton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Laureana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Laureana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laureana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ashton controls Laureana momentarily but Laureana frees himself. #SUB#
Laureana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laureana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ashton has Laureana pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laureana looking to pass the guard.
Laureana is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashton pulls Laureana in close to his closed guard and prevents Laureana from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Laureana 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.
Laureana passes Ashton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Laureana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ashton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ashton is trying to control but can't.
Ashton is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laureana is working for a kimura but Ashton is defending it quite comfortably.
Ashton tries to roll over but Laureana keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Laureana seems to be looking for submissions.
Ashton tries to get to full guard but Laureana has control of the leg. #SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura but Ashton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laureana to get the leverage.
Ashton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laureana trying to mount his opponent but Ashton defends it. #SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura here.
Ashton trying to control from the bottom.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Laureana is controlling well. #SUB#
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ashton gets full guard.#T4##SUB#
Laureana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laureana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laureana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Laureana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ashton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ashton's back!#SUB#
Laureana working for the choke.
Ashton trying to control the action but Laureana just sinks the hooks in.
Ashton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Ashton showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ashton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laureana haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ashton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Laureana connects with a nice looking jab.
Laureana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Laureana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laureana slips a jab from Ashton.
Laureana moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Laureana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ashton sprawls and moves away.
Laureana takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Laureana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ashton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laureana swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashton pinned against the cage. Ashton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ashton scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laureana.
Laureana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ashton misses with a hook
and Ashton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laureana moves away.#TD#
Laureana shoots in and bounces Ashton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ashton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Laureana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Laureana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ashton avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Laureana looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ashton is defending well. Laureana quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ashton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Laureana celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Antonio Laureana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 107
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Laureana there.
Laureana throws a hook to the side of Haraldsson's head but Haraldsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laureana looks to throw the jab but Haraldsson is out of range.
The fighters circling - Haraldsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laureana with the counter takedown but Haraldsson avoids it easily.
Haraldsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laureana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haraldsson defends well and Laureana ends up having to push Haraldsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haraldsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Haraldsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haraldsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haraldsson dips to his left and cracks Laureana with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laureana drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laureana controlling from the top position. #T1#
Haraldsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laureana is fighting to break Haraldsson's control of his arms but Haraldsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haraldsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Haraldsson keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
Haraldsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laureana looking to sit in guard and control but Haraldsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Laureana working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haraldsson has passed into half guard!
Laureana wants to control but Haraldsson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Laureana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haraldsson pulls his head out easily.
Laureana is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Laureana actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laureana is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Haraldsson jumps into side control!#T3#
Haraldsson gets to mount! Laureana was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Haraldsson moves to back control.
Laureana turns into Haraldsson and is now in his guard.
Laureana looking to sit in guard and control but Haraldsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Haraldsson stays in close to Laureana's body and controls the position.
Haraldsson preventing the sweep.
Laureana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Haraldsson pulls Laureana in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Haraldsson keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Laureana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haraldsson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Haraldsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laureana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haraldsson's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haraldsson keeping full guard, as Laureana tries to pass.
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 Svend Haraldsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Haraldsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Laureana's head.#TD2#
Laureana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haraldsson quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Haraldsson makes his way to full guard, as Laureana worked for a kimura. #SUB2#
Laureana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haraldsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laureana has Haraldsson in his guard.#REVR#
Haraldsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laureana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Laureana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Haraldsson stacks Laureana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Haraldsson!#T1#
Laureana regains half guard.#SUB2#
Laureana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haraldsson content to control rather than advance.
Laureana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laureana works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Laureana has an active guard here but Haraldsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Laureana wants to improve his position but Haraldsson is controlling well.
Laureana keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Laureana looking for submissions off his back.
Haraldsson controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Laureana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Laureana looking for subs from the bottom but Haraldsson mounts him!
Laureana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laureana is still trying to improve position.
Haraldsson wants to control the pace but Laureana is squirming around nicely.
Laureana is desperately trying to improve his position but Haraldsson has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Laureana wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Haraldsson is hanging on to Laureana's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Haraldsson is looking to control Laureana but Laureana is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Laureana is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Haraldsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haraldsson, right into the meat.
Decent striking displayed by Laureana there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haraldsson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Laureana shoots in but no luck this time.
Laureana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haraldsson lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Laureana pushes Haraldsson up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laureana.
Haraldsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Laureana controls his hands.
Haraldsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laureana lands a nice uppercut.
Haraldsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haraldsson tries to stall but Laureana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Laureana on the inside.
Haraldsson has a couple of punches blocked by Laureana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haraldsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laureana's elbow.
Haraldsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haraldsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Haraldsson lands an uppercut.
Haraldsson lands a left hand.
Laureana throws a head punch that misses.
Haraldsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haraldsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Laureana tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Laureana controls his hands.
Haraldsson misses with a punch to the body.
Haraldsson scores with a shot to the side of Laureana's head.
Haraldsson lands a left hand.
Haraldsson cracks Laureana with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haraldsson.
Laureana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haraldsson prevents Laureana from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Haraldsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Laureana breaks the clinch.
Haraldsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haraldsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Svend Haraldsson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Laureana looks to throw the jab but Haraldsson is out of range.
Haraldsson is looking to slow Laureana down with leg kicks.
Haraldsson moves out of range as Laureana strikes.
Laureana wants to clinch but Haraldsson slips to the side
and Haraldsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haraldsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Haraldsson lands a nice hook to Laureana's body. Laureana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laureana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haraldsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haraldsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haraldsson sprawls well. Haraldsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laureana gets slowly back to his feet.
Svend Haraldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Antonio Laureana.#T3#
Haraldsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Laureana fails with the takedown
and Haraldsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laureana blocks a leg kick.
Laureana misses with a body punch
and Haraldsson counters with a nice body shot.
Haraldsson cracks Laureana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laureana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haraldsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haraldsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laureana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haraldsson punishes Laureana's body with a nice straight punch.
Haraldsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Haraldsson scores with a leg kick.
Laureana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Laureana pushes Haraldsson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haraldsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Haraldsson tries a body shot but Laureana blocks it.
Laureana misses with the head strike.
Haraldsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haraldsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laureana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haraldsson tries to throw a body punch but Laureana avoids it by throwing Haraldsson back against the cage.
Haraldsson is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Laureana fails to land.
Svend Haraldsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laureana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haraldsson backwards.
Haraldsson working aggressively here.
Laureana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laureana working aggressively here.
A short right from Haraldsson on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Haraldsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haraldsson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 100
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1#
Laureana throws a right and a left that Yew avoids nicely.
Laureana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yew.#TD#
Laureana gets a takedown into half guard.
Laureana is looking to take a break and control but Yew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yew is in trouble now - Laureana has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laureana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yew is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yew and Laureana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yew is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Laureana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Laureana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yew, who protects the arm well.
Laureana taking a break here but Yew is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laureana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Laureana is trying to work for a kimura but Yew is defending well.
Laureana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Yew tries to roll over but Laureana keeps him under control.
Yew keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yew throws the left hand but Laureana avoids the punch easily.
Yew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laureana.
Laureana ducks under a wild hook from Yew.
Laureana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yew throws a hook to the side of Laureana's head but Laureana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laureana darts in looking for a takedown but Yew gets double underhooks and turns Laureana into the cage.
Yew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Laureana as he connects with a hook.
Yew scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Yew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Laureana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laureana manages to avoid it.
Laureana feinted with a counter takedown.
Yew misses with a lunging right hand
and Laureana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yew moves out of range as Laureana strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yef Yew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Laureana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Yew explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Laureana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yew cracks Laureana with an open hand slap.
Laureana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yew's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laureana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yew.
Yew throws the left hand but Laureana avoids the punch easily.
Laureana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yew lands a jab to Laureana's midsection.
Yew loads up on a big right hand but Laureana slips the punch.
Yew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yew looks to score with a jab to the body but Laureana is just out of range.
Laureana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yew.
Yew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Laureana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yew's guard.
Laureana trying to control the position from guard on top but Yew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yew is controlling Laureana's posture.
Laureana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yew swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yew looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Laureana trying to control the position from guard on top but Yew 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.
Yew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laureana to score with a decent uppercut.
Laureana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yew swivels and escapes.
Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Yew is quick to defend against it.
Yew lands the left hand.
Laureana moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Laureana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Laureana staying out of range there.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Yew is quick to defend against it.
Laureana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yef Yew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Laureana shoots in and bounces Yew off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Yew pushes Laureana off and scrambles back to his feet.
Laureana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laureana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yew throws a shot from downtown. Laureana moves away and avoids it.
Laureana seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laureana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Yew.
Laureana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laureana somewhat.
Laureana misses with a straight right.
Laureana moves away from the strike by Yew.
Yew throws a looping overhand right but Laureana ducks down to avoid it.
Laureana shoots for a double leg takedown but Yew sprawls well. He's pushed Laureana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laureana throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Yew to counter with a crisp jab.
Yew swings widly with a right hand
and Laureana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yew misses with an uppercut
and Laureana counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yef Yew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Laureana.
Laureana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laureana was well out of range. Poor timing from Yew.
A big right from Laureana misses.
Laureana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yew tries to avoid it but Laureana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yew to the ground. Yew escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Yew misses.
Laureana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yew defends it nicely.
Laureana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana blocks a jab.
Yef Yew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yew throws a jab but it's blocked by Laureana.
Yew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yew throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Laureana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yew's guard.#T1#
Laureana content to stall in guard here.
Yew has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laureana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laureana is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana controlling from the top position.
Yew seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laureana wants to pass the guard but Yew is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Yew is quick to defend against it.
Yew misses with a lunging right hand
letting Laureana counter with a right hand. #T3#
Laureana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yew missing with a left hand there. Laureana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Laureana there.
Laureana throws a lazy right hand but Yew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laureana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yew finds it's way round the side to connect with Laureana's head.
Laureana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laureana somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laureana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laureana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Yew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yew misses with a hook
and Laureana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Yew misses the target.
Yew throws a shot from downtown. Laureana moves away and avoids it.
Yew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laureana.#TD#
Laureana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Yew is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Laureana presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Laureana on the inside.
Yew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Yew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Laureana.
Yew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yew.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yef Yew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yew winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yef Yew!
Yef Yew tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 92
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
Laureana moves into range and clinches up with Tyrone Jones.
Laureana misses with a punch on the inside.
Laureana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Laureana.
Tyrone Jones blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Tyrone Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones keeps control of Laureana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laureana or not.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Laureana.
Laureana throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Laureana has had enough of the clinch but Tyrone Jones keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Laureana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laureana.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice hook to Laureana's body. Laureana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laureana moves out of range of the body kick from Tyrone Jones. #T1#
A slow jab from Laureana misses its intended target.
Donk. Laureana catches Tyrone Jones right on the button with a cross.
Tyrone Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laureana on the side of the head.
Donk. Tyrone Jones catches Laureana right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyrone Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Laureana blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Laureana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laureana lands with a short shot to the head.
Laureana is leaning against Tyrone Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laureana lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laureana.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Laureana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laureana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laureana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyrone Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laureana blocks an uppercut.
Laureana misses with a punch on the inside.
Laureana misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyrone Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards. #T3#
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laureana or not.
Laureana is trying to push Tyrone Jones away but Tyrone Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Laureana.
A short left from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Laureana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Laureana has picked Tyrone Jones up - he's going for a ride! Laureana dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Laureana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyrone Jones keeps working.
Laureana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Laureana wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones has his hands on Laureana's head, controlling the position.
Tyrone Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laureana is one step ahead there.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laureana's guard. #REVB#
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Laureana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyrone Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Laureana postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Tyrone Jones coming out on top.
Tyrone Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laureana connects with a looping right hand.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a front kick but Laureana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Laureana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laureana moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones throws a wild body kick that Laureana sees coming a mile off.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross.
Laureana tests Tyrone Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laureana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laureana backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Laureana in the body. #T1#
Tyrone Jones tries to land a front kick but Laureana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laureana is looking to counter punch.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Laureana is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tyrone Jones.
Laureana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Laureana is rocked!
Laureana throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyrone Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Laureana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laureana misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Tyrone Jones cracks Laureana on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Laureana falls backwards against the cage. Tyrone Jones follows up with more strikes that drop Laureana to his knees. Tyrone Jones keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Laureana! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Tyrone Jones! Russell Tyrone Jones retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Tyrone Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 85
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laureana.
Turner misses with a low kick. #CL#
Laureana has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laureana.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Laureana breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Laureana moved out of range nicely.
Turner throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Laureana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turner's guard.#SUB#
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laureana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laureana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turner trying to control the position. #T1#
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Turner is trying to control the position but Laureana postures up.
Turner keeping full guard, as Laureana tries to pass.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Laureana 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.
Laureana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laureana moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laureana checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Laureana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Laureana sees coming a mile off.
Laureana takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Laureana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turner on his heels. He'll look to pass Turner's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet. #T3#
Laureana wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Laureana preventing the sweep.
Turner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laureana is now in half guard.
Laureana is trying to control. Turner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Laureana seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Laureana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laureana is trying to control the action in half guard but Turner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Laureana looking for a submission but Turner manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laureana controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Laureana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laureana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Laureana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Laureana scores with a jab.
Laureana lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Laureana blocks a leg kick.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Laureana moves out of range easily.
Laureana attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Turner clobbers Laureana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana moves away from the strike by Turner.
Laureana fails to land the takedown.
Turner throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laureana.
Turner feints and then cracks Laureana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laureana down.
Laureana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner is looking to slow Laureana down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laureana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turner defends well and Laureana ends up having to push Turner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laureana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turner!
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner moves away from the strike by Laureana. #T2#
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laureana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Laureana down.
Ben Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Turner as Laureana shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laureana feinted with a counter takedown.
Laureana with a jab.
Laureana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laureana.
Laureana misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Laureana throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Laureana is just out of range.
Laureana misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laureana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.#T3#
Turner scores with a body shot.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Laureana's front leg but catches the back leg as Laureana tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laureana throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laureana. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Laureana down.
Laureana walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Laureana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Turner won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laureana wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Turner is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Turner tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Laureana tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well. #SUB#
Laureana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laureana is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Laureana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner scores with a spinning back kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turner.
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Laureana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner throws the left hand but Laureana avoids the punch easily.
Laureana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner throws a head kick but Laureana moves out of range.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Laureana as he checks the leg kick.
Turner moves away from the strike by Laureana.
Laureana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laureana throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.#T1#
Laureana loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner throws a push kick but Laureana slaps the foot to one side.
Laureana misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Laureana counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turner!
Laureana in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Turner is not content to let Laureana control the position.
Turner tries to buck Laureana off but Laureana is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Laureana tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well.
Turner is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Laureana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laureana wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Laureana keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB#
Laureana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turner, who protects the arm well.
Turner keeps Laureana under control for a moment.
Laureana working away.#SUB#
Laureana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laureana trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Turner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laureana wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Turner struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Laureana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laureana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laureana trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner tries to bench press Laureana off him but Laureana keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Antonio Laureana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laureana 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 78
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Laureana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creed's waist but Creed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laureana off to one side.
Creed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laureana throws out the jab.
And Creed responds with a good body kick, but Laureana manages to step out the way in time.
Laureana takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Creed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apache Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laureana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laureana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Creed.
Creed throws a lazy right hand but Laureana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creed throws an off balance right hand
and Laureana counters with a straight right hand.
Creed throws a lazy right hand but Laureana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creed misses with a right hand
and Laureana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laureana moves out of range of the strikes.
Creed lands with a straight right. Laureana didn't see that one coming.
Creed throws a looping overhand right but Laureana ducks down to avoid it.
Creed misses with a shot to the body
and Laureana counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Laureana moves out of range of the strikes.
Creed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Creed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Creed is quick to defend against it.
Laureana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
A cross from Creed lands.
Laureana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laureana throws a looping overhand right but Creed ducks down to avoid it.
Creed throws out a loose jab but Laureana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed tries to work over Laureana's front leg with a kick but Laureana checks it.
Laureana loads up on a big right hand but Creed slips the punch.
Creed misses with a hook. Laureana ducked under it nicely.
Creed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Creed 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.
Laureana blocks a jab.#T2#
Laureana checks a leg kick.
Creed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laureana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Creed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Laureana throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
Laureana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Creed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laureana. Laureana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laureana blocks a jab.
Laureana swings for the body but Creed moves out of range.
Creed lands with a straight right. Laureana didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Creed.
Laureana lands a glancing blow to the side of Creed's head.#TD#
Laureana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laureana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Creed has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Laureana is trying to get an arm triangle but Creed is defending well. #SUB#
Laureana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Creed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Creed pushes Laureana away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Laureana gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Laureana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laureana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Laureana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Creed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Laureana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Creed, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Laureana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Creed has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Creed has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Francisco Antonio Laureana will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laureana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Laureana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Laureana.
Creed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Creed throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Laureana counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Laureana wants to work for an arm triangle but Creed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laureana wants to control but Creed is keeping him busy.
Creed felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Creed wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Laureana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Creed is just riding it out for now. Laureana eventually gives up the hold.
Laureana trying to pass the guard but Creed defending well. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Creed is trying to stand up here but Laureana is controlling him well. #SUB#
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Creed wants to get back to his feet.
Laureana is looking to advance position but Creed won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laureana in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laureana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Creed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Creed misses with an uppercut. Laureana saw that one coming.
Donk. Creed catches Laureana right on the button with a cross.
Laureana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Creed misses the jab.
Creed misses with a straight left.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Creed is quick to defend against it.
Creed scores with a nice strike.
Creed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laureana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Creed throws a hook but Laureana blocks it.
Laureana throws a right hand that Creed ducks under and follows up with a left that Creed also avoids with ease.#T3#
Laureana drops his hands momentarily and Creed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laureana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Creed just misses with a punch to the body.
Creed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laureana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laureana tries to bum rush Creed with a series of wild strikes but Creed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Creed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Creed sizes up Laureana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laureana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creed tests Laureana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laureana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Creed throws the left hand but Laureana avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Laureana.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
Laureana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Creed.
Laureana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by Laureana.
Laureana misses with a straight left.
Jab by Creed.
Creed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Creed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laureana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laureana moves forwards but Creed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apache Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Creed lands a really nice looking cross but Laureana seems unphased.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creed connects with a body shot that sends Laureana's belly button to the back.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Laureana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Apache Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Creed misses.
Laureana feinted with a counter takedown.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Laureana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creed looks to land a right hand but Laureana moved out of range.
Laureana scores with a decent looking hook.
Laureana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Creed can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana throws a hook but Creed avoids it easily.
Creed wants to slow Laureana down by chopping away at his legs.
Laureana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Creed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laureana.
Nice defenses there by Creed.
Creed throws an overhand right that lands on Laureana's shoulder, as Laureana tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Creed misses with a hook. Laureana ducked under it nicely.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Laureana is just out of range.
A slow jab from Creed misses its intended target.
Creed loads up on a big right hand but Laureana slips the punch.
Laureana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laureana slips a straight right by Creed.
Jab by Creed.
Creed moves out of range as Laureana strikes.
Creed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laureana on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Laureana misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Laureana.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Laureana misses the target.
A slow jab from Creed misses its intended target.
Laureana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laureana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Laureana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Creed is rocked!
Laureana misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Creed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Creed is still on wobbly legs! Can Laureana finish him?
Creed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laureana's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Creed enables Laureana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Creed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Laureana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laureana wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
Creed seems to have recovered his senses.
Creed wants to stand up but Laureana is controlling him. #T3#
Laureana trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Laureana is really struggling to control Creed but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Creed throws an off balance right hand
and Laureana counters with a series of strikes. Creed will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laureana throws a hook but Creed avoids it easily.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Laureana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Laureana's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creed. Laureana does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Laureana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Creed throws a lazy right hand but Laureana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apache Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Creed, as that shot connected.
Creed cracks Laureana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laureana throws a hook but Creed avoids it easily.
Creed moves out of range of the strikes.
Laureana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Creed swings widly with a right hand
and Laureana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creed thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Creed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laureana ducks right into an uppercut from Creed.
Creed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Creed tries to move into range but Laureana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Creed misses with an uppercut.
Laureana appears to be looking for a big counter.
Creed misses with a hook
and Laureana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed throws the left hand but Laureana avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Apache Creed just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Laureana scores with a hook.
Creed connects with a nice looking jab.
Laureana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Creed.
Laureana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Creed throws a head kick but Laureana moves out of range.
Laureana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, jab by Laureana - just one landing.
Creed looks to throw the jab but Laureana is out of range.
Creed scores with a punch to the head.
Creed looks to throw the jab but Laureana is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Creed is quick to defend against it.
Laureana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Laureana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Laureana's ribs.
Creed lands an overhand right.
Laureana ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
Creed throws an off balance right hand
and Laureana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Creed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Creed swings for the body but Laureana moves out of range.
Creed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Creed does it's job there.
Creed punishes Laureana's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Laureana misses.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Laureana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laureana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Creed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laureana doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laureana blocks the body kick.
Creed connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Creed.
Creed looks to throw the jab but Laureana is out of range.
Laureana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Creed.
Laureana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Creed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laureana throws a nice looking combination but Creed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laureana throws out a loose jab but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Laureana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Creed misses the jab.#T3#
Creed connects with a leg kick. Laureana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laureana throws a shot to the body.
Laureana misses with an uppercut.
Laureana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laureana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laureana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Creed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laureana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laureana misses with a straight right.
Laureana misses with an uppercut
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Laureana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laureana misses with a hook.
Laureana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4##TD#
Laureana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laureana is looking to take a break and control but Creed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Laureana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Creed defends it well.
Laureana wants to control but Creed is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apache Creed dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Laureana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creed misses with a body shot.
Laureana throws an overhand right that lands on Creed's shoulder, as Creed tries to avoid the shot.
Creed connects with a jab.
Laureana blocks a jab.
Laureana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Creed misses with a body shot
and Creed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Creed throws a leg kick which misses Laureana's front leg but catches the back leg as Laureana tries to avoid it.
A big left from Creed misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed lands a glancing blow to the side of Laureana's head.
Laureana lands a jab-cross combination.
Creed lands a jab to the head.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Creed with a jab.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Laureana throws out a loose jab but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laureana.
Laureana lands a nice looking body shot.
Laureana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laureana avoids the body shot from Creed.
Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laureana manages to avoid it.
Creed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the body from Creed misses
and Laureana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Creed slaps away a takedown attempt from Laureana, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Creed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laureana.
Creed throws a looping overhand right but Laureana ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Creed misses.
Creed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laureana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Creed throws a hook but Laureana avoids it easily.
Creed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
Creed throws a jab when Laureana was well out of range.
Creed throws an off balance right hand
and Laureana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creed throws a hook to the side of Laureana's head but Laureana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Laureana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Creed doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Creed misses with an uppercut. Laureana saw that one coming.
Laureana misses with a hook.
Creed misses with a straight right.
Laureana 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.
Laureana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick from Creed lands but Laureana takes it in his stride.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laureana.
Creed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laureana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Laureana attempts a counter takedown but Creed avoids it well and moves away.
Creed throws a poor cross that misses
and Laureana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Creed avoids the body shot from Laureana. #T4#
Laureana throws a hook but Creed blocks it.
Creed misses with a straight right.
Creed pushes Laureana away with a front kick.
Laureana walks into a stiff left hand from Creed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laureana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laureana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laureana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creed throws out the jab.
Laureana slips a jab from Creed.
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laureana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Laureana.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laureana blocks a jab.
Laureana feinted with a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apache Creed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Creed 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apache Creed!
Apache Creed is the new welterweight champion!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 70
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Laureana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gumshoe quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Laureana seems to be working for a kimura but Gumshoe defends the submission attempt.
Gumshoe is staying active underneath Laureana, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Laureana seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gumshoe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Francisco Antonio Laureana is the new welterweight champion!
Francisco Antonio Laureana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Infinity: Bad Blood
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Eugemia tries to clinch but Laureana moves away
and Laureana counters with a straight right hand.
Eugemia slips a jab from Laureana.
Eugemia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laureana throws a hook but Eugemia blocks it.
Eugemia doesn't manage to clinch there - Laureana circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Eugemia.
A jab from Eugemia misses.
Eugemia tries to clinch but Laureana moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laureana.
Eugemia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laureana. #T1#
Eugemia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eugemia lands with a cross.
Laureana blocks a head kick by Eugemia.
Eugemia misses with a double jab
and Eugemia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eugemia moves in looking to clinch but Laureana pushes him off.
Eugemia misses the shot to the body.
Laureana throws out a counter right but Eugemia avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Eugemia moves into range and clinches up with Laureana.
A right hand to the body from Eugemia.
Eugemia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laureana up against the cage.
Eugemia stalling in the clinch but Laureana improves position. #T2#
Laureana is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Laureana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laureana wants to take the fight to the mat but Eugemia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eugemia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eugemia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laureana can't get the takedown.
John Eugemia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Antonio Laureana.
Eugemia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laureana wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Eugemia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laureana is looking for a takedown.
Laureana swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laureana lands a shot to the body.
Laureana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eugemia misses with a body punch. #T3#
Laureana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eugemia backwards.
Eugemia stalling in the clinch but Laureana improves position.
Eugemia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laureana is looking for a takedown.
Laureana is looking to break free of the clinch but Eugemia has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laureana.
Our sources have told us that Eugemia has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Eugemia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Laureana.
Laureana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eugemia lands a damaging elbow.
Eugemia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Laureana tries to break free but Eugemia pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Eugemia.
A short left from Laureana.
Eugemia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laureana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laureana scores with a shot to the side of Eugemia's head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Laureana gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Laureana trying to control the position from guard on top but Eugemia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laureana wants to pass the guard but Eugemia is keeping the position.
Eugemia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laureana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laureana trying to control but Eugemia is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Laureana throws an off balance right hand
and Eugemia counters with a straight right hand.
Eugemia takes one on the button.#TD#
Eugemia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Laureana trying to keep a closed guard but Eugemia is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eugemia is one step ahead there. #T1#
Eugemia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laureana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eugemia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laureana swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Eugemia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laureana won't be happy with that.
Laureana is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Laureana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Eugemia is defending against the submission attempts here by Laureana. #SUB2#
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laureana in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Laureana wants to control but Eugemia is keeping him busy.
Eugemia keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laureana working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Eugemia's thigh. Eugemia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Eugemia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eugemia can't keep his opponent in guard - Laureana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eugemia is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Laureana is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Laureana is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Laureana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eugemia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laureana. #SUB2#
Laureana seems to be working for a kimura but Eugemia defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Eugemia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eugemia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laureana with the counter takedown but Eugemia avoids it easily.
Laureana lands with a hook. Eugemia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eugemia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laureana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Laureana thuds his right hand into Eugemia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Eugemia is rocked!
Eugemia misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Eugemia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laureana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eugemia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eugemia tries to bum rush Laureana with a series of wild strikes but Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eugemia seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Laureana counters with a shoot takedown. Eugemia fights it but they end up in guard.
Laureana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eugemia's guard.
Laureana is thwarting Eugemia's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Laureana wants to work for an arm triangle but Eugemia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eugemia trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laureana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eugemia is just riding it out for now. Laureana eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eugemia is not content to let Laureana control the position.
Eugemia is trying to maintain the position but Laureana is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Laureana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eugemia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eugemia won't allow Laureana to pass to mount. #SUB#
Eugemia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laureana pulls his head out easily.
Laureana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eugemia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Laureana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
Laureana wants to work for an arm triangle but Eugemia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laureana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eugemia keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Laureana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laureana is keen to just control but Eugemia is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eugemia ducks under a wild hook from Laureana.
Eugemia tries to close the distance and clinch but Laureana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eugemia throws a low kick, looking for Laureana's leg but Laureana calmly moves out of range.
Eugemia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laureana throws out the jab.
Eugemia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eugemia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laureana.#CL#
Eugemia has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Antonio Laureana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laureana 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Infinity: Hunter or Hunted
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laureana.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Laureana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego is looking to clinch but Laureana is avoiding it.
Diego lunges at Laureana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laureana's hand.
Laureana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Laureana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Laureana 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.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laureana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laureana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spawn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laureana throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Laureana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laureana looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.#T1#
Laureana throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Laureana as he connects with a hook.
Diego lands a head kick. Laureana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Laureana throws a series of punches but Diego avoids them all with ease.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laureana.
Spawn Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Diego rushes Laureana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laureana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laureana wants to break free but Diego has control.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laureana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Laureana's ribcage. Laureana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Laureana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Laureana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laureana's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Laureana is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Diego content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Laureana lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Laureana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego has Laureana pressed against the cage, preventing Laureana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laureana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego prevents a body shot from Laureana.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Laureana controls the action. #T3#
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego digs a right hand into Laureana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laureana's gas tank.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Laureana blocks an uppercut.
Diego is stalling here.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Laureana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laureana's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Laureana is trying to pull guard but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Laureana's head.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Laureana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laureana is trying to break free.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Laureana fails to land.
Diego misses with some punches. #T4#
Diego blocks a body shot from Laureana.
Laureana misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Laureana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diego prevents it.
Diego tries to work over Laureana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laureana takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Laureana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laureana.
Laureana misses with the head strike.
Laureana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laureana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laureana's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Laureana fails to land.
Laureana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spawn Diego dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Laureana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego tries a body shot but Laureana blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laureana.
Laureana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Diego.
A short left from Diego.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Laureana.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laureana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laureana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laureana swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laureana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laureana doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Laureana breaks from the clinch.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Laureana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laureana looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.#T1#
Diego moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laureana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laureana can do to turn this around?
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Laureana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego tries to clinch up.#CL#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Diego gets through Laureana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Diego.
Diego prevents Laureana from breaking the clinch.
Diego blocking some punches.
Laureana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diego has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Laureana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a body punch.
Laureana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Laureana controls his hands.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Laureana throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Laureana misses with a punch on the inside.
Laureana misses with the head strike.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laureana's efforts to push away.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laureana misses with a punch to the body.
Laureana swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Diego. #T3#
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Diego lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Laureana is rocked!
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Laureana is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Spawn Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laureana misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Laureana.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laureana struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laureana is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laureana misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Laureana uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Laureana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laureana seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego prevents a body shot from Laureana.
Diego lands a big right hand that drops Laureana! The killer instinct kicks in and Diego finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diego!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spawn Diego!
Spawn Diego retains his welterweight title!

Event: Infinity: Genocidal Tendencies
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Laureana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rojas misses with a takedown
and Laureana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laureana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojas tries to move into range but Laureana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laureana was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Laureana cracks Rojas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laureana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laureana.
Laureana throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laureana looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laureana with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laureana throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Laureana misses its intended target.
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laureana misses with a looping right.
Laureana throws a series of punches but Rojas moves out of range.
No joy there for Laureana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rojas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Rojas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Rojas connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Rojas connects with a body shot that sends Laureana's belly button to the back.
Rojas walks into a jab.
Rojas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laureana rather than just go for the knockout.
Laureana misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Laureana as Rojas shoots in.
Rojas throws a hook but Laureana blocks it.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laureana throwing a counter right hand but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Laureana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut there from Laureana.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laureana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laureana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laureana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Laureana.
Laureana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laureana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laureana misses with a series of wild punches.
Laureana looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laureana.
Laureana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laureana slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas slips under a jab from Laureana.
A big right from Laureana misses.
Laureana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Laureana throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soto Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Laureana to counter with a crisp jab.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soto Rojas.
Laureana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rojas on the side of the head. #T3#
Laureana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Laureana.
Laureana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laureana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rojas walks into a stiff left hand from Laureana.
Laureana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laureana thinking.
Laureana stuffs the takedown attempt from Rojas. Rojas gets slowly back to his feet.
Laureana lands with a right hand.
Laureana avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Laureana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice sprawl there from Laureana as Rojas shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laureana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Rojas blocks a jab.#T4#
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Rojas misses.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laureana manages to avoid it.
Laureana appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Laureana.
Laureana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Rojas misses.
Laureana cracks Rojas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Laureana.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of Laureana's head.
Laureana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rojas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laureana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laureana missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Laureana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laureana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laureana passes to side control.
Rojas struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Laureana cracks Rojas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laureana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Laureana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laureana is fending him off so far but Rojas persists. Nope, Laureana circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojas misses the jab.#TD#
Laureana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Laureana 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.
Rojas has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas trying to hold on to Laureana's head to control him but Laureana postures up.
Laureana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rojas can do to turn this around?
Laureana wants to take a breather but Rojas is having none of it. #T1#
Laureana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rojas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rojas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Laureana is working for a kimura but Rojas is defending it quite comfortably.
Rojas tries to get to full guard but Laureana has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rojas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laureana works his way into side control. #SUB#
Laureana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Laureana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laureana controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laureana is trying to get an arm triangle but Rojas is defending well.
Francisco Antonio Laureana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Laureana is working to tighten his grip on Rojas's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rojas has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Laureana is really squeezing tight and eventually Rojas passes out! Laureana breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Antonio Laureana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Infinity: Sink or Swim
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
La Grande takes a swing at Laureana's ribcage but misses.
Laureana cracks La Grande with a good jab.
La Grande will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laureana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laureana misses with a body shot.
La Grande seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
James La Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Grande throws a body punch but Laureana moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Laureana misses.
Laureana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Grande.
Laureana misses the jab.
Laureana looks to land a right hand but La Grande moved out of range.
La Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana misses with an uppercut. La Grande saw that one coming.
Laureana leaves La Grande with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
La Grande closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - La Grande lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
La Grande drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laureana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laureana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laureana! #REVB##SUB2#
Laureana has an Americana. La Grande didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Laureana is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Laureana hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Francisco Antonio Laureana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 57
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
PO scores with a push kick.
PO misses with a head kick.
Laureana shoots in but no luck this time.
PO rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laureana counters with a stiff right hand.
Laureana throws a hook to the side of PO's head but PO sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PO now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laureana tries for a takedown but PO circles away easily
and PO cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
PO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laureana throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Laureana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Laureana swings around for an armbar but PO sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laureana's guard.#SUB#
Laureana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. PO gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
PO 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. #T1#
Laureana 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.
Laureana seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
PO sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laureana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. PO manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
PO looking to control.
Laureana wants to control from the top but PO keeps moving.
PO keeping full guard, as Laureana tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laureana trying to control the position from guard on top but PO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PO is trying to control the position but Laureana postures up. #SUB#
Laureana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but PO manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laureana has PO in his guard.#REVB#
Laureana is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Laureana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
PO controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laureana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laureana managing to control the position. #SUB#
PO avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana controlling the position.
PO stopping the sweep attempt from Laureana.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
PO lands with a slapping head kick.
PO stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and PO wants it to stay on the feet.
PO swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laureana shoots for a takedown but PO saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Laureana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laureana needs to keep his hands up - PO had a free shot at his head there.
PO throws a hook to the side of Laureana's head but Laureana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PO throws a head kick that misses.
Laureana 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.

IL PO dominated that round.
That's time! Laureana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Laureana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging PO to the ground. Laureana is now in PO's guard.
Laureana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laureana trying to control but PO is working from the bottom.
PO trying to control the position.
Laureana wants to pass the guard but PO is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PO has Laureana pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Laureana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but PO manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laureana has PO in his guard.#REVB##T1#
PO won't allow Laureana to sweep him here.
Laureana controls PO momentarily but PO frees himself.
Laureana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
PO trying to control but Laureana is working from the bottom.
Laureana wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Laureana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. PO defends it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laureana being controlled here, momentarily.
PO's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
PO wants to control from the top but Laureana keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
PO lands a jab to the nose.
PO rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Laureana counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laureana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
PO is not content to let Laureana control the position.
PO is trying to control Laureana's posture but Laureana avoids it.
PO is trying to improve his position.
PO sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laureana wants to pass the guard but PO is defending well.
PO trying to control but Laureana postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laureana trying to control from half guard but PO is working away.
PO is positioning himself well to prevent Laureana advancing to mount.
Laureana is pressing down on PO's thigh, looking to free his foot. PO is holding on for now.
PO felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Laureana is trying to work for a kimura but PO is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
PO moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from PO. No joy for Laureana on that attempt.
PO tries to bum rush Laureana with a series of wild strikes but Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laureana drops down looking for a counter takedown but PO sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from PO. #TD#
Laureana gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Laureana is trying to get an arm triangle but PO is defending well.
You can see the frustration on PO's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana trying to control the action but PO is working from the bottom.
PO is trying to improve his position.
Francisco Antonio Laureana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Laureana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Laureana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. PO knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
PO is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Laureana is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from PO as he works his way to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana looking to pass the guard.
Laureana is working hard here to advance position.
PO has control of Laureana's left arm, preventing Laureana from doing any damage.
PO is continuing to stall.
Laureana passes into half guard.
PO trying to hold on to Laureana's head to control him but Laureana postures up.
Laureana trying to control from half guard but PO is working away. #T3#
PO wants to control but Laureana is keeping busy.
PO won't allow Laureana to pass to mount.
PO gets full guard.
Laureana wants to control from the top but PO keeps moving.
Laureana postures up.
Laureana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
PO is trying to control but Laureana passes into side control! #SUB#
Laureana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but PO is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, PO has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laureana is looking to take a break and control but PO is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Laureana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, PO rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laureana's guard! Nice work there by PO!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Antonio Laureana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laureana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

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

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