Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA London
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Thoreson scores with a jab. County acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thoreson slips under a jab from County.#TD2#
County gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thoreson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thoreson wanted to stand there but County had control of the position.
Thoreson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Thoreson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thoreson lands with a cross. #T1#
Thoreson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and County counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thoreson wants to clinch but County slips to the side
and County counters with a lovely straight right hand!
County fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thoreson tries to clinch
and County cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
County lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - County throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mats Thoreson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says County as he avoids it easily.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from County misses.
Thoreson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thoreson wants to clinch up but County keeps it at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoreson is looking to clinch but County is avoiding it.
County throwing a counter right hand but Thoreson manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thoreson.
County has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
County cracks Thoreson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
County is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Thoreson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. County quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Thoreson 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.
Thoreson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
County won't allow Thoreson to pass to mount.
Thoreson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under County.
Thoreson trying to mount his opponent but County defends it. #T3#
Thoreson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
County trying to hold on to Thoreson's head to control him but Thoreson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
County takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
County fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Thoreson has County up against the cage in a clinch.
Thoreson misses with the head strike. #BC#
County breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
County misses with a series of wild punches.
County looks to land a body kick but Thoreson moved away.
County keeps the fight on the outside.
County throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thoreson avoids it.#T4#
Some wild striking there from County.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thoreson, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Thoreson moves into range and clinches up with County.
County dodges an elbow strike from Thoreson.
County lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoreson misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
County lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thoreson misses with an elbow strike.
Thoreson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoreson.
County creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
County blocking some punches.
County tries for a takedown but Thoreson manages to get underhooks. #BC#
County's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Joe County will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thoreson tries to clinch up.
Thoreson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoreson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. County manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thoreson moves in looking to clinch but County pushes him off.
Joe County is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thoreson tries to bum rush County with a series of wild strikes but County uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
County misses with a two punch combination.
Thoreson tries to clinch up but County circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thoreson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Thoreson closes the distance and clinches.
Thoreson pushes off an throws an elbow but County leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
County can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoreson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoreson. #T1#
County tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow.
Thoreson trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
County breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoreson staying out of range there.
Thoreson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. County manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
County misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoreson.
Thoreson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
County misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Thoreson clinches up against the cage.
Thoreson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
County looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thoreson misses with an elbow strike.
Thoreson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. County seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thoreson can turn it around.
County gets through Thoreson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoreson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thoreson. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe County has been cut.
Thoreson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thoreson. #T2#
County blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Thoreson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoreson throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Thoreson on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thoreson.
County wants to break free but Thoreson has control.
County takes a knee to the side of the body.
County has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
County wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoreson won't allow it.
Thoreson lands an elbow just above County 's eye.
Thoreson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. County is defending well for now.
Thoreson swings wildly with an uppercut but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County wants to break free but Thoreson has control.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Thoreson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thoreson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
County is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Thoreson lands a big elbow that drops County! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - County is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Thoreson!
In his post fight interview, Mats Thoreson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 12
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
County scores with a one two! Baelish had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baelish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
County throws a series of punches but Baelish avoids them all with ease.
Baelish misses with a lunging right hand
and County counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from County.
A little feinted left hand from Baelish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baelish scores with a body shot.
Baelish takes a swing at County's ribcage but misses.
Baelish throws a jab but it's blocked by County.
Baelish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baelish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.
County lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petyr Baelish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baelish lands with a cross.
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!
No joy there for Baelish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baelish scores with a hook.
County defending well as Baelish loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Baelish. Beautiful body shot.
County lands with a good body shot.
County uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baelish.
Baelish slips a jab and a cross from County.
Baelish misses with an uppercut.
Baelish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by County.
Baelish looks to land a left hand but County moved out of range nicely.
County looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baelish on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baelish just misses with a punch to the body.
Baelish misses with an uppercut. County saw that one coming.
County throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baelish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Baelish misses.
Baelish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and County counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Baelish slips a straight right by County.
County fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
County throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baelish.
Baelish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baelish misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that County has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baelish misses with a two punch combination.
Baelish throws a jab but it's blocked by County.
County lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baelish connects with a looping right hand.
Baelish loads up on a big right hand but County slips the punch.
County takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
County takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baelish throws a hook to the side of County's head but County sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And County tries to counter it with a takedown but Baelish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baelish is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
County slips under a jab.#T3#
Baelish misses with a hook
and County counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baelish throws an off balance right hand
and Baelish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
County will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baelish lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
County slips a straight right by Baelish.
County gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baelish.
County keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
County cracks the inside of Baelish's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Baelish misses the target.
Baelish avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Baelish there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baelish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and County counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
County trying to control but Baelish is working from the bottom. #SUB#
County got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baelish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, County has managed to get both his arms back between Baelish's legs - danger averted.
Baelish is trying to control the position but County postures up.
County slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baelish controls County momentarily but County frees himself. #SUB#
Baelish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Petyr Baelish will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baelish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as County throws out the jab.
County takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baelish throws a poor cross that misses
and County counters with a three punch combo that has Baelish backing up. Baelish nods at County to acknowledge the strikes.
County showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baelish.
County tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
County thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baelish throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and County counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baelish wants to sweep here but County controlling him for the moment.
Baelish trying to control the position.
County preventing the sweep.
County wants to control from the top but Baelish keeps moving.
Baelish looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Baelish is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Baelish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. County defends it easily.
County stopping the sweep attempt from Baelish.
Baelish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Baelish has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Baelish looking for a sweep. Not yet Baelish, not yet.
Baelish working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
County is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A cross from Baelish lands.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baelish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baelish throws a right hand that misses
and County cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Baelish misses the target.
Baelish fails with the takedown
letting County counter with a right hand.
Baelish throws a hook but County blocks it.
County lands a two punch combo.
Baelish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
County displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baelish throws out the jab.
Baelish throws a jab when County was well out of range.
County is trying to counter with his kicks.
Petyr Baelish is winning the standup battle so far.
County takes one on the chin but seems OK.
County lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by County.
Baelish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but County moves away.
County dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Baelish misses with the combination.
Baelish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by County.
County throws out a counter right but Baelish avoids it with no problem.
Baelish throws a right hand that misses
and County counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baelish fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
County feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baelish's calf.
Baelish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
County takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
County showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baelish. #T4#
County has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from County there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baelish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
County unleashes a big counter combination but Baelish bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baelish misses with a hook
and County counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baelish thinking.
County lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baelish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
County throws a push kick but Baelish slaps the foot to one side.
Baelish misses with a left hand
and County counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baelish thinking.
Baelish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baelish looks to score with a jab to the body but County is just out of range.
Baelish ducks under a wild hook from County.
Baelish misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe County 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baelish misses with a hook
and County cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baelish jabs at County's body.
Baelish lunges at County with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by County's hand.
A swing and a miss from Baelish.
County takes a swing at Baelish's ribcage but misses.
County throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Baelish misses.
Baelish throws a body shot but no joy.
County goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Baelish is rocked!
County feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Baelish crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe County!
In his post fight interview, Joe County started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 8
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
County goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Neely misses with a two punch combination.
Neely scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Neely blocks a head kick by County.
Neely bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Neely. #CL2#
County fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neely, pushing him back against the cage.
County misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Neely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Neely misses.
County throws an overhand right that lands on Neely's shoulder, as Neely tries to avoid the shot.
Neely keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from County.
Neely throws a lazy uppercut
and County counters with a series of strikes. Neely will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
County walks forward, straight into a front kick from Neely.
County misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neely lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by County.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Neely has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neely fakes the leg kick and cracks County in the body.
County fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
County scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Neely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neely delivers a nice body kick.
Neely tries to land a front kick but County steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Neely throws a hook but County avoids it easily.
Neely misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from County misses.#TD2#
County manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Neely on his heels. He'll look to pass Neely's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
County avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
County working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
County 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. #T2#
County distracts Neely with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
County trying to control the position from guard on top but Neely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
County in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neely being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Neely misses with an uppercut. County saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on County's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Neely misses.
Neely throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from County lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Neely has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Neely and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Neely fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
County stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
County dips to his left and cracks Neely with an uppercut!
Neely avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neely just misses with a punch to the body.
County unleashes a big counter combination but Neely bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Neely is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by County.
Neely misses with an uppercut
and County counters with a one-two to the body.
County waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neely.
Neely misses the jab.
County thows a body kick. Neely tries to catch it but that hurt him.
County lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Neely is breathing heavily.
County cracks Neely with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neely misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
County looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Neely!
County controls the position from side control.#T4#
County throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
County just content to control the position.
County cracks Neely with a big right hand but Neely just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Neely tries to bench press County off him but County keeps the position.
County trying to control the action but Neely is working from the bottom.
Neely is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe County dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Neely's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
County feints a jab promting Neely to slip. County then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Neely slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
County slips a straight right by Neely.
County drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neely defends it well.#TD2#
County scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Neely prevents County from moving into mount.
County creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#
Jack Neely's cut is getting worse.
Neely is trying to control County's posture but County avoids it.
Neely regains half guard there - taking advantage of County's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
County wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neely keeps working. #T1#
Neely trying to hold on to County's head to control him but County postures up.
County perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
County throws a strike but Neely avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
County controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Neely has his foot on County's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. County works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neely looking for a sweep. Not yet Neely, not yet.
County trying to control but Neely is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
County takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joe County seems to be getting the better of the standup.
County with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neely to score with a decent uppercut.
County tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neely swats him away and circles back towards the center.
County tries to clinch there but Neely circles away.
Neely circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe County is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neely throws a looping overhand right but County ducks down to avoid it.
Neely getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neely lands a leg kick that knocks County off balance momentarily.
County throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neely attempts a counter takedown but County avoids it well and moves away.
Neely throws a wild body kick that County sees coming a mile off.
Neely looks to land a body kick but County moved away.
A slow jab from Neely misses its intended target.
County lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Neely misses with a kick to the body.
County swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
County checks a leg kick nicely.
Neely misses with a kick to the body.
Neely throws a push kick but County slaps the foot to one side.
County lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
County has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neely throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.
County throws a counter combo.
County looks to land a combination. Neely sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
Jack Neely's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
County lands with a nice combination. Neely backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
Jeez, Jack Neely's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe County!
Joe County 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.
Jack Neely spoke after the fight, saying 'Shame my mug's looking like Gerry Cheevers face mask, have to start considering sparring duties before calling it a day.'.

Event: Madness MMA 11: Havoc
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Xezeron.
County chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xezeron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
County has his takedown stuffed
and Xezeron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab from County.#CL#
County closes the distance and clinches.
Xezeron lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from County.
County misses with a hook from the clinch.
County takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
County misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Xezeron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Xezeron.
Xezeron sizes up County with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
County stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xezeron.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
County wants to clinch up but Xezeron keeps it at a distance.
County keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
County seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
County moves into the clinch.
County digs a right hand underneath Xezeron's ribcage. Xezeron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xezeron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xezeron tries to break the clinch but County is controlling the position.
Xezeron pushes County back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Xezeron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
County tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Xezeron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xezeron misses with the combination.
Xezeron lands with a nice body kick.
Xezeron slips under a jab.
County throws a combination that misses
and Xezeron counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xezeron scores with a nice body kick.
County is breathing heavily.
Xezeron throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from County misses its target.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Xezeron throws a head kick but County moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xezeron throws a head kick but County moves out of range.
Xezeron swats away the attempt to clinch by County.
Xezeron scores with a spinning back kick!
Xezeron scores with a shot to the body.
Xezeron lands a brutal head kick. County looks out on his feet and Xezeron throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Madness MMA 7: Tormented
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
County rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mironov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
County is looking to clinch but Mironov is avoiding it.
Mironov scores with a head kick. County tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
County takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mironov throws a shot from downtown. County moves away and avoids it.
A head kick from Mironov lands but County takes it in his stride.
Mironov moves out of range as County strikes.#CL#
County moves into the clinch successfully.
Mironov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. County fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mironov.
Nice defenses there by Mironov.
County has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mironov finds it's way round the side to connect with County's head.
A telegraphed right hand from County misses the target.
County will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mironov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling County to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Sergei Mironov has been cut.
County tries to clinch up.
Mironov wants to counter the offense by County and move into the clinch position.#T1#
County lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mironov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
County moves in looking to clinch but Mironov pushes him off.
No luck for County with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe County. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mironov connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Mironov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
County tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mironov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mironov in side control, throwing shots but County defends.
Mironov tries to score with some ground and pound. County controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mironov working away.#T2#
Mironov is looking to take a break and control but County is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
County tries to bench press Mironov off him but Mironov keeps the position. #SUB2#
Mironov swings around for an armbar but County sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mironov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mironov wants to sweep here but County controlling him for the moment.
Mironov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from County.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mironov striking off his back but it's not causing County any problems.
County controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
County preventing the sweep.
Mironov trying to keep a closed guard but County is proving a slippery customer.
County has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mironov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
County is pulling down on Mironov's head to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
County keeping moving, preventing Mironov from controlling successfully.
County pulls Mironov in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mironov tries to free his leg and advance position but County is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mironov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
County is looking to clinch.
Mironov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces County back to the cage. Mironov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mironov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt County.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Mironov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Mironov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
County wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mironov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts County as he jumps to the side.
County cracks Mironov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joe County seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
County wants to clinch but Mironov slips to the side#TD2#
and Mironov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
County avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mironov.
County is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County is not content to let Mironov control the position.
Mironov controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mironov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mironov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed County's head.
Mironov controlling the action here.
Mironov works his way into side control.
Mironov wants to control but County is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
County struggling a bit here.
Mironov throwing strikes but County manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mironov tries to bench press County off him but County keeps the position.
Mironov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mironov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
County seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
County takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
County is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
County is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mironov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mironov moves his hips nicely and gets into 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.
County sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mironov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mironov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and County defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as County accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Joe County will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergei Mironov's cut.
That's time! County's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
County throws a hook but Mironov avoids it easily.
County throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Mironov scores with a takedown into County's guard.
Mironov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
County is adopting a defensive guard.
County keeping moving, preventing Mironov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mironov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
County seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
County preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
County 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.
Mironov controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mironov misses with a wild combination.
County misses with a shot to the body
and Mironov counters with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Mironov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Mironov trying to control the position but County is working away. #SU2#
Mironov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
County misses the jab.
The fighters circling - County throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mironov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Mironov. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
County pushes Mironov up against the cage in a clinch.
County lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mironov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mironov goes for a takedown attempt but County pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
County fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mironov manages to avoid it.
Mironov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sergei Mironov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mironov throws a series of punches but County moves out of range.
County drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mironov sprawls and moves away.
Mironov throws a sloppy head kick and County moves out of range easily. #T3#
A jab from Mironov misses.
County shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mironov but Mironov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mironov scores with a jab.
County fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mironov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mironov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from County with a body shot.
Mironov takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Mironov looking to score a takedown here. County is defending well but Mironov drives through and ends up in County's guard.
County pulls Mironov in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Mironov trying to control but County is working from the bottom.
Mironov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
County keeping full guard, as Mironov tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mironov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: BRFC 49
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Turnbull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turnbull throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turnbull stuns County with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turnbull takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joe County seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before County has time to react.
County tries to close the distance and clinch but Turnbull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turnbull scores with a nice right hand.
Turnbull lands with a shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull checks a leg kick nicely.
County pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turnbull back to the ropes. County follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've been told by County's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Turnbull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turnbull fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. County looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
County tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from County.
A nice side step and Turnbull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turnbull pivots, looking for a leg kick but County is out of range and Turnbull settles back down. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turnbull enables County to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turnbull manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
County engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turnbull pulls County in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turnbull is trying to control the position but County postures up.
County trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
County is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
County thuds his right hand into Turnbull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from County.
County swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turnbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull throws a body kick that misses.
County appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but County steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
County is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turnbull.#CL#
County clinches up against the ropes.
County tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
County avoids the elbow strike from Turnbull, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Turnbull scores with a nice short uppercut.
County wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from County fails to land.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath County's ribcage. County let out a lung full of air as it connected.
County misses with a short punch on the inside.
County is stalling here.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by County.
County working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
A short right from Turnbull on the inside. #T4#
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull is working County over against the ropes.
County is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull displaying some good clinch control by pressing County up against the ropes.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as County controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by County as Turnbull tries to tie him up.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
County works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as County controls his hands.
Turnbull tries a body shot but County blocks it.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
County lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
County tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Turnbull dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
County is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turnbull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
County lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
County pushes Turnbull back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County content to slow the pace in the clinch.
County stalls.
County seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
County tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by County. #T1#
Turnbull tries a body shot but County blocks it.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County is working Turnbull over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for County.
County looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
County lands a shoulder strike.
Turnbull pushes off an throws an elbow but County leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Turnbull digs a right hand into County's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on County's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Turnbull.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from County.
County misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
County misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turnbull.
County misses with an elbow strike.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Colin Turnbull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turnbull lands an uppercut.
Turnbull lands a right hand that snaps the head of County backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
County is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turnbull is keeping busy.
Turnbull cracks County with a nice body shot.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks the elbow strike.
County tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull pushes off an throws an elbow but County leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turnbull lands a big right hand that drops County! The killer instinct kicks in and Turnbull finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Turnbull!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Turnbull!
After the fight, Colin Turnbull was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BRFC 47
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
County connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
County 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.
Jab by Connor.
Connor loads up on a big right hand but County slips the punch.
Connor misses with a hook.
Connor ducks under a wild hook from County.
County throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
County moves out of range as Connor strikes.
County lands with a thumping leg kick.
Connor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
County clinches up with Connor and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
County takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
County lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
County lands a body shot in the clinch.
Connor tries to work over County's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Connor working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
County misses with a hook to the ribs.
County just leaning against Connor, taking a breather.
A short left from County.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by County as Connor tries to tie him up.
County misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
County tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
County stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
County manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
County dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
County pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on County's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe County.
Nice takedown defense from Connor. No joy for County on that attempt. #CL2#
County has closed the distance and engaged Connor in a clinch.
County stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but County has him pressed against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from County.
County scores with a nice hook to the head.
County fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
County lands a left hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Connor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T3#
Connor letting County take a breather here.
Connor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from County.
A right handed body shot lands from County. #TD2#
County gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Connor regains guard.
Connor wants to improve his position but instead County has moved into half guard.
Connor moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
County engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
County looking to pass the guard.
Connor looking for a sweep. Not yet Connor, not yet.
County content to stall in guard here.
Connor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe County dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
County tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from County.
County swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
County misses with a double jab
and Connor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor misses with an uppercut. County saw that one coming.
County throws a jab when Connor was well out of range.
County misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
County moves into range and clinches up with Connor.
County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
County has Connor pushed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
County has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Connor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Connor tries to roll but County sticks to his back. #T1#
County controls the action.
County lands punches and elbows.
Connor trying to control but not successfully.
Connor wants to escape the position.
Connor is working hard here to advance position.
What can Connor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
County not allowing Connor to control his hands. #T2#
County controlling the position well here. Connor rolled but County kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Connor can't escape the position.
Connor wants to control his opponent's hands but County gets his hands free.
County is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T3#
County avoiding Connor 's attempts to control his hands.
County biding his time, controlling Connor.
County is continuing to stall.
County gets his hands free as Connor looks to control.
Joe County has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
I really don't envy Connor right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Connor tries to break free.
County controls the position.
County keeps control of the position as Connor tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Connor just trying to survive but County is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe County showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Connor jabs County to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Connor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Connor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
County sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Connor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor looking to control but County passes into half guard.
County is taking a breather. Connor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
County has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connor tries to roll over but County keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
County jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
County clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
County lands a right hand that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Connor trying to control the position but instead, County has worked for underhooks and has pushed Connor into the ropes.
Connor is looking to control County's arms but County gets an underhook and turns him. Now Connor has his back to the ropes.
County has Connor pressed against the ropes. #TD2#
County lands a takedown into guard. #T3#
County pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now.
County is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
County stopping the sweep attempt from Connor.
County lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
County engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big right from Connor misses.
Connor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
County slips a jab and a cross from Connor.
County thuds a left hand into Connor's body.
County fails to land the takedown.
Keith Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor throws the left hand but County avoids the punch easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Connor ducks under a wild hook from County.#CL2#
County gets a clinch.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connor misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe County comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got County 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Joe County!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Joe County!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Joe County!

Joe County wins by unanimous decision!

Event: BRFC 41
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Face misses with a takedown attempt - County sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
County scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
County swats away the attempt to clinch by Face.
County throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Face tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but County paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Face misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
County lands with an overhand left.
Face on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Hump Face has been cut.
Face looks up at the clock. Bad move! County lands a right hand from hell, dropping Face. County pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe County!

Event: BRFC 37
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
County swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdurahimov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdurahimov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
County misses with a jab to the body
and Abdurahimov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
County avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
A good leg kick by Abdurahimov.
County tries to move into range but Abdurahimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
County shoots in for a takedown but Abdurahimov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook. County ducked under it nicely. #CL#
County closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Abdurahimov misses #CL#
and County moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Abdurahimov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdurahimov throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and County counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that County has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
County scores with a shot to the side of Abdurahimov's head. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abdurahimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but County gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abdurahimov is looking to break free of the clinch but County has double underhooks.
Abdurahimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
County keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abdurahimov's efforts to push away.
Abdurahimov tries to stall but County uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdurahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdurahimov tried to score with a low kick but County checks it.
County gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdurahimov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abdurahimov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from County. #T2#
Abdurahimov misses with a wild body shot.
As Abdurahimov tries to get set, County tries to push him back and clinch up but Abdurahimov manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Abdurahimov finds it's way through County's defenses.
County checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abdurahimov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
County tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurahimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdurahimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on County. That did some damage!
County throws a shot from downtown. Abdurahimov moves away and avoids it.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov misses with a leg kick
and Abdurahimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abdurahimov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdurahimov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
County looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Abdurahimov cracks County with an uppercut from hell and County crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Abdurahimov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#
County is rocked!
Abdurahimov throwing strikes from guard but County blocks nicely.
Oh County is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdurahimov advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2#
Abdurahimov is working for a kimura but County is defending it quite comfortably.
County seems to have got his legs back now.
Abdurahimov is looking to advance position but County won't allow it.
County keeping hold of Abdurahimov's head, controlling as best he can.
County works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdurahimov trying to stand up but can't free himself from County's guard.
Abdurahimov is pushing down on County's leg trying to pass to half guard. County is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdurahimov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abdurahimov wants to stand but County has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Abdurahimov prevents County from improving his position.#SUB2#
County is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdurahimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Abdurahimov throws a body shot but no joy.
County throws a hook but Abdurahimov blocks it.
Abdurahimov misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdurahimov scores with a decent looking hook.
County tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from County.
County tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Abdurahimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdurahimov tries to bum rush County with a series of wild strikes but County uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
County is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abdurahimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
County darts in and clinches Abdurahimov up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov misses with the head strike.
County working aggressively here.
County is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Abdurahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Abdurahimov throws a looping overhand right but County ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov 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.
Abdurahimov throws a jab but it's blocked by County.
County seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
County has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abdurahimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot.
County wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD2#
County ducks straight into an uppercut from Abdurahimov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - County manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdurahimov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of County is proving hard to escape from.
Abdurahimov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
County is trying to keep Abdurahimov in close.
Abdurahimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. County swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
County looking to control.
County keeping moving, preventing Abdurahimov from controlling successfully.
Abdurahimov wanted to stand there but County had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
County is looking to clinch but Abdurahimov is avoiding it.
County misses with a wild combination.
County throws an overhand right that lands on Abdurahimov's shoulder, as Abdurahimov tries to avoid the shot.
Abdurahimov throws out a loose jab but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County is looking to clinch but Abdurahimov is avoiding it.
Abdurahimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from County.
Abdurahimov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abdurahimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abdurahimov misses with a head kick.
Abdurahimov throws out a loose jab but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdurahimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping County at a distance.
Abdurahimov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck County on the side of the head.
Abdurahimov loads up on a big right hand but County slips the punch.#T4#
Nice defenses there by County.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abdurahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but County won't allow it.
County tries to stall but Abdurahimov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abdurahimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdurahimov is looking to break free of the clinch but County has double underhooks.
County is trying to maintain a safe position but Abdurahimov gets an underhook and turns County into the ropes.
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County is controlling him.#BC2#
Abdurahimov manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Abdurahimov is predictable there
letting County counter with a right hand.
County throws a leg kick
and Abdurahimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
County uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt County.
County scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Abdurahimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
County tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurahimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Abdurahimov finds it's way through County's defenses. #CL#
County fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdurahimov, pushing him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Abdurahimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from County.
Abdurahimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdurahimov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abdurahimov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
County lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
County keeps control of Abdurahimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdurahimov wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Abdurahimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abdurahimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
County prevents Abdurahimov from breaking the clinch.
County scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
Abdurahimov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abdurahimov misses the body punch
and County counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Shamil Abdurahimov's cut even more.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but County avoids it easily.
County wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
County is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
County tries to clinch but Abdurahimov is having none of it.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
County tries to clinch up but Abdurahimov circles away and keeps his distance.
County tries to clinch up.#CL#
County closes the distance and clinches.
County throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdurahimovs head. #T2#
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County is controlling him.
County softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Abdurahimov working hard to break the clinch.
Joe County has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abdurahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but County won't allow it. #BC2#
Abdurahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdurahimov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
County darts in looking for a takedown but Abdurahimov gets double underhooks and turns County into the ropes.
County rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abdurahimov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
County ducks under a wild hook from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circle, before Abdurahimov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into County's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Abdurahimov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shamil Abdurahimov!
Shamil Abdurahimov very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 29
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
County tries to clinch but Palmeri moves out of range.
County throws a big shot that misses.
Palmeri misses with a straight right.
County fails with an attempt to clinch.
County has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DiscoClub in the buildup to the fight.
Palmeri lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Palmeri as he connects with a hook.
County bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palmeri's head.
Palmeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from County.
County ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmeri moves away.
County drops his hands momentarily and Palmeri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
County steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmeri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmeri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmeri lands a nice shot that snaps County's head back. #CL#
County forces Palmeri back against the cage and clinches.
County leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on County - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1##BC2#
Palmeri breaks from the clinch.
Palmeri lands a nice looking body shot.
Palmeri throws a hook but County blocks it.
Palmeri throws a lazy right hand but County sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
County tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palmeri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palmeri, as that shot connected. #CL#
County moves into range and clinches up with Palmeri.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Palmeri.
Palmeri blocks an uppercut.
Palmeri is trying to break free.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palmeri blocks a body shot from County.
County tries a body shot but Palmeri blocks it. #T2#
County doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
County tries to work over Palmeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmeri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as County walks away with a smile on his face. Palmeri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
County has managed to clinch.
Palmeri is struggling to control the position.
County misses with a body punch.
Palmeri taking a breather. #BC2#
Palmeri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Palmeri tries to keep at a distance but County has taken the fight into the clinch.
County lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmeri backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Palmeri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
County blocks a body shot from Palmeri.
Palmeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##TD2#
Palmeri gets a trip takedown into half guard.
County is trying to stand back up but Palmeri is controlling him
County keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmeri working the head and body with strikes.
Palmeri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. County defending well though.
Palmeri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
County avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palmeri.
County blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmeri.
Palmeri throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing County to regain full guard.
Palmeri postures up and lands a big shot to County's brow.
County preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palmeri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
County is pulling down on Palmeri's head to control his posture.
County working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmeri. #T4#
Palmeri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmeri passes into half guard.
County trying to control here.
Palmeri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmeri misses with a head shot. County uses the momentum to regain guard.
County bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palmeri's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
County postures up.
County is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palmeri is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Palmeri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
County shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palmeri as he avoids it easily.
Palmeri scores with a crisp jab that stopped County in his tracks.
Palmeri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmeri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Palmeri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Palmeri throws a body shot but no joy.
County scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
County shoots in for a takedown but Palmeri shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Palmeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
County walks into a stiff left hand from Palmeri.
County tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palmeri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from County.
Palmeri 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.
County changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palmeri tries to avoid it but County manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palmeri to the ground. Palmeri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palmeri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe County. That's going to take a lot out of him.
County tries to clinch there but Palmeri circles away.
Palmeri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Palmeri lands a body shot. #T1#
Palmeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from County.
Palmeri scores with a nice head shot.
Palmeri scores with a sloppy right hand. County should have avoided that one.
County fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
County throws a right and a left that Palmeri avoids nicely.
Palmeri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
County misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palmeri.
Palmeri scores with a hook to the body. County takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from County.
Palmeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Palmeri cracks a nice hook into County's ribs.
Palmeri tries a head kick but it misses.
Frankie Palmeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
County has closed the distance and engaged Palmeri in a clinch. #BC2#
Palmeri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from County.
And Palmeri tries to counter it with a takedown but County pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Palmeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from County is predictable there
and Palmeri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
County blocks the body kick.
Palmeri looks to land a right hand but County moved out of range.
County's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palmeri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! County scrambles back to his feet.
County takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmeri takes one on the button.
County takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Palmeri. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Palmeri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Palmeri tries to keep at a distance but County has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Palmeri breaks the clinch.
County with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from County.
County ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmeri throws a shot to the body.
Palmeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Palmeri tries to get set, County tries to push him back and clinch up but Palmeri manages to avoid the attempt.
County tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palmeri defends well and County ends up having to push Palmeri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from County. Those never looked like landing.
Palmeri scores with a hook.
County misses with an uppercut.
County shoots in looking for a takedown. Palmeri tries to sprawl out of it but County keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palmeri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
County takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Palmeri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
County swings for the body but Palmeri moves out of range.
Palmeri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palmeri misses the jab.
County fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palmeri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palmeri throws a hook but County avoids it easily.
County closes the distance but Palmeri moves to the side
and Palmeri counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
County throws a right hand that Palmeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Palmeri also avoids with ease.
Jab from Palmeri.
Palmeri tests County's chin there with a solid looking shot.
County throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palmeri.#CL#
County fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palmeri, pushing him back against the cage.
County content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Palmeri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Palmeri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
County drives through and clinches with Palmeri against the cage.
Joe County has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmeri can't break the clinch.
County dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
County gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palmeri.
Palmeri being controlled against the cage.
County prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County scores with a nice hook to the head.
County tries to stall but Palmeri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Palmeri working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Palmeri misses with a hook from the clinch.
County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
County stalling against the cage.
County tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
County looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Palmeri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palmeri.
County doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palmeri counters with a nice body shot.
Frankie Palmeri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
County keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmeri.
County ducks under a wild hook from Palmeri.
A big right from Palmeri misses.
County is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Palmeri.
Palmeri ducks under a wild hook from County.
County takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
County misses with a looping left.
Palmeri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
County slips a jab from Palmeri.
Palmeri throws a shot from downtown. County moves away and avoids it.
Palmeri misses with the combination.
Palmeri lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
County takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palmeri throws a jab but it's blocked by County.
Palmeri throws a right hand that County ducks under and follows up with a left that County also avoids with ease.
County with a lazy takedown attempt
and Palmeri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Palmeri misses with an uppercut. County saw that one coming.
County is looking to clinch. #T3#
Palmeri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Palmeri counters with a nice uppercut.
County tries to clinch but Palmeri is having none of it.
County closes the distance but Palmeri moves to the side
and County takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
County moves out of range as Palmeri strikes.
County wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Palmeri.
County looks to throw the jab but Palmeri is out of range. #T4#
County moves away from the strike by Palmeri.
Palmeri misses with a hook. County ducked under it nicely.
Palmeri lands a slapping body shot.
County fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palmeri! But no joy.
Palmeri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent County stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
County throws a big shot that misses.
County drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palmeri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmeri jabs County right on the nose. County blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
County is rocked!
County misses with a body shot.
Oh County is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
County tries to bum rush Palmeri with a series of wild strikes but Palmeri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for County. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmeri walks forward and throws a big overhand right! County drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Palmeri swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from County's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Palmeri! Frankie Palmeri retains his heavyweight title!

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