Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KAMIKAZE 82: Raw
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Winkle with a poor takedown
and Winkle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winkle misses with a takedown #KD#
and Jackson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Winkle! Jackson lets Winkle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winkle at a distance.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winkle walks straight into a right hand from Jackson - that's dropped him! Jackson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Winkle from any more punishment! Winkle complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luke Jackson!
A very excited looking Luke Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Range
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Hassan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winkle scores with a body shot.
Winkle shoots in but no luck this time.
Hassan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hassan leaves Winkle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Hassan does no damage.
Winkle darts in looking for a takedown but Hassan gets double underhooks and turns Winkle into the cage.
Hayder Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Winkle.
Hassan tries to bum rush Winkle with a series of wild strikes but Winkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hassan scores with a punch to the head.
Hassan moves in looking to clinch but Winkle pushes him off.
Winkle with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Winkle drives through with a takedown into Hassan 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Hassan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Winkle has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Winkle has hold of one of Hassan 's legs. Hassan is fighting the takedown attempt but Winkle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hassan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winkle wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving. #T1#
Winkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Hassan is retaining full guard.
Winkle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hassan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winkle is controlling him.
Hassan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Winkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Winkle trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Winkle stands and throws Hassan 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hassan can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Winkle in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hassan is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Winkle!

Event: Sun
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Winkle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Robbins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robbins wants to control from the top but Winkle keeps moving.
Robbins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Winkle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robbins chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Winkle looking for a guillotine here but Robbins defends easily.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Winkle is looking for a triangle but Robbins pushes his legs off easily.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully. #T1#
Robbins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robbins wants to stand but Winkle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robbins advances to half guard. #SUB#
Robbins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winkle defends it well. #SUB2#
Winkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robbins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winkle wants to control but Robbins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Winkle is not content to let Robbins control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Winkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winkle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robbins landing some decent shots from guard.
Robbins wants to control from the top but Winkle keeps moving. #SUB2#
Winkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robbins scoring with some ground and pound.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Winkle working for submissions but it's allowed Robbins to get to half guard. #SUB#
Robbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winkle is just riding it out for now. Robbins eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Robbins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Winkle is refusing to be controlled, as Robbins sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Winkle looking for submissions off his back.
Winkle wants to get back to full guard.
Winkle is refusing to be controlled, as Robbins sits in half guard.
Winkle wants to control but Robbins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Winkle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robbins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robbins's back!
Robbins wants to get back to his feet.
Robbins wants to escape the position. #T4#
Robbins is working hard here to advance position.
Robbins trying to control the position but Winkle manages to sink in the hooks.
Robbins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Robbins looking very determined here, making life difficult for Winkle. #SUB2#
Winkle is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Robbins taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Winkle.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Winkle!

Event: StrikeForce Union #77
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Ngata moves into range and clinches up with Winkle.#BC2#
Ngata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winkle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ngata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ngata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ngata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winkle jumps guard but Ngata stands there with Winkle around his waist. Winkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ngata pushes Winkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winkle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ngata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winkle tries to pull guard but Ngata won't allow it.
Winkle is trying to pull guard but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Winkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ngata.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winkle tries to pull guard but Ngata won't allow it.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle takes a shot to the head.
Oh Winkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Ngata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Winkle's head.
Ngata creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Winkle with a big uppercut! Winkle tries to clinch up but Ngata pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Winkle to the mat! Winkle covers up and Ngata unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tangaroa Ngata!
During a confident post fight interview, Tangaroa Ngata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: StrikeForce Union #74
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1#
Winkle fails with the takedown
letting Kage counter with a right hand.
Kage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kage stuffs the takedown attempt from Winkle. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kage misses the target.#TD2#
Kage gets caught napping as Winkle dives in and scores a takedown. Kage manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Winkle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winkle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Winkle works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Winkle is trying to work for a kimura but Kage is defending well.
Winkle performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Winkle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kage defends it well.
Winkle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kage is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Winkle locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kage is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Winkle!

Event: StrikeForce Union #68
Date: Jul 09, 2017

#R1##CL2#
McBonebrook clinches with his opponent.
Winkle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McBonebrook gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from McBonebrook.
A hook to the body from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
McBonebrook turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McBonebrook manages to end up in side control.
Winkle is looking to reverse the position.
Winkle is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkle can't do much from the bottom here.
McBonebrook just content to control the position.
Winkle wants to control but McBonebrook postures up.
Winkle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McBonebrook off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy McBonebrook right now. #SUB#
Winkle has both hooks in and is working for a choke. McBonebrook is in real trouble here. Winkle gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, McBonebrook is tapping out! Winkle wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Winkle!

Event: StrikeForce Union #65
Date: Jun 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Winkle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Winkle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winkle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kvasir keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kvasir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winkle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kvasir has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Winkle doesn't defend quickly enough and Kvasir has managed to lock this one up! Can Winkle escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kvasir on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Djin Kvasir!
An out of breath Djin Kvasir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: StrikeForce Union #64
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1##TD#
Winkle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kvasir's guard.
Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvasir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kvasir is looking for a triangle but Winkle pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Winkle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kvasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winkle has managed to get both his arms back between Kvasir's legs - danger averted.
Kvasir keeping full guard, as Winkle tries to pass.
Winkle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvasir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winkle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Winkle pushes down on Kvasir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Kvasir is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle is working hard here to advance position.
Kvasir wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kvasir actively working from the bottom here.
Kvasir looks winded!#SUB2#
Kvasir looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Winkle in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kvasir tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Winkle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Winkle!
Djin Kvasir spoke after the fight, saying 'next time is the time'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #59
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1##CL#
Lainey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Lainey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winkle walks into a jab.#TD2#
Winkle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Lainey explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Winkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lainey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winkle shoots for a takedown but Lainey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lainey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eddie Lainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winkle moves forwards but Lainey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winkle misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lainey counter with a right hand.
Eddie Lainey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Winkle.
Winkle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winkle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lainey.
Lainey lands a glancing blow to the side of Winkle's head.
Winkle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lainey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lainey doesn't manage to clinch there - Winkle circles away.
Lainey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lainey lands a right hook to the body. #T1##TD2#
Winkle gets the takedown into side control.
Lainey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Winkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lainey keeps working. #SUB2#
Winkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winkle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lainey!
Lainey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T2##SUB2#
Winkle is working for a guillotine from mount but Lainey frees his head quite easily.
Lainey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Winkle wants to control but instead Lainey manages to regain half guard.
Lainey is trying to stand.
Lainey is staying active underneath Winkle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winkle moves into full mount! Lainey won't be happy about that!
You get the feeling that Lainey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Winkle wants to finish this one by submission but Lainey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Winkle.
Lainey wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Winkle wants to finish this one by submission but Lainey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Winkle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lainey tries to buck Winkle off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Winkle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lainey has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Winkle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lainey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lainey shrugs it off.
Lainey is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lainey trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Winkle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lainey is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Lainey really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Winkle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lainey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lainey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Winkle controlling from the full mount.
Lainey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winkle wants to take his opponent's back but Lainey doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Lainey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lainey doesn't manage to clinch there - Winkle circles away.
Lainey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winkle.
Eddie Lainey is winning the standup battle so far.
Lainey cracks Winkle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lainey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winkle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Winkle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lainey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Winkle is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Winkle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lainey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lainey is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Winkle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Lainey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Winkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winkle prevents Lainey from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Winkle tries for a kimura but Lainey is defending well. #SUB2#
Winkle is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lainey looks calm but he's in trouble here. Winkle gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lainey is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Winkle lets go of the hold and Lainey can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Winkle!

Event: StrikeForce Union #58
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Winkle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kvasir on his heels. He'll look to pass Kvasir's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Kvasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kvasir is looking to cinch up a triangle. Winkle throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kvasir's body to avoid the submission. Kvasir has instead reached around Winkle's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kvasir arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Djin Kvasir!
An out of breath Djin Kvasir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: StrikeForce Union #56
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1##CL#
Winkle gets tackled into the cage by Lainey. Lainey maintains the clinch. #BC#
Lainey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lainey digs a good hook to Winkle's body. #CL#
Lainey has Winkle up against the cage in a clinch.
Lainey working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Lainey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winkle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winkle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, jab by Lainey - just one landing.
Lainey moves to clinch but Winkle breaks away #TD2#
and Winkle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkle stops Lainey from standing up. #SUB2#
Winkle drops back looking for a leg! Lainey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lainey manages to kick Winkle off! Winkle jumps back into Lainey's guard.
Winkle trying to control but Lainey is working from the bottom. #T1#
Winkle stops Lainey from standing up.
Winkle wants to control from the top but Lainey keeps moving.
Lainey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lainey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winkle on the ground.#SUB2#
Winkle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lainey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winkle has Lainey in his guard.#REVR#
Lainey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Winkle is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lainey trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Winkle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lainey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winkle is controlling him. #T2#
Lainey keeping full guard, as Winkle tries to pass. #ES#
Lainey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Winkle jumps guard but Lainey stands there with Winkle around his waist. Winkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Lainey manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Winkle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lainey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Winkle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Winkle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lainey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lainey is pushing Winkle's head away, looking to escape. Winkle manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB2#
Winkle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lainey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lainey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Winkle is controlling him well.
Winkle wants to control but Lainey is keeping him busy.
Lainey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lainey is not content to let Winkle control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lainey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Winkle asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Lainey is wriggling around trying to escape but Winkle has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Lainey taps out and Winkle picks up the big win! Great work there by Winkle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Winkle!

Event: StrikeForce Union #53
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Storm Cloud closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Storm Cloud lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Winkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Winkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Storm Cloud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Storm Cloud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Storm Cloud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Storm Cloud working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Storm Cloud is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Storm Cloud looking to pass the guard.
Winkle is trying to control the position but Storm Cloud postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winkle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Storm Cloud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Storm Cloud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Winkle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Storm Cloud tries to free his leg and advance position but Winkle is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Storm Cloud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Winkle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Storm Cloud defends it easily.#SUB2#
Storm Cloud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Storm Cloud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winkle controls Storm Cloud momentarily but Storm Cloud frees himself.
Winkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Winkle, not yet.
Storm Cloud tries to free his leg and advance position but Winkle is retaining full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Storm Cloud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winkle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm Cloud has managed to get both his arms back between Winkle's legs - danger averted.
Storm Cloud passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Storm Cloud thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?
Winkle is looking to regain half guard here but Storm Cloud keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
Storm Cloud in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Winkle is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chief Storm Cloud!
After the big win, Chief Storm Cloud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: StrikeForce Union #51
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
McBonebrook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winkle misses with a takedown attempt
and McBonebrook counters with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from McBonebrook.
Winkle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McBonebrook. That one must have hurt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McBonebrook! Winkle is out on his feet! McBonebrook rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Winkle is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Winkle is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy McBonebrook!

Event: StrikeForce Union #49
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
McBonebrook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winkle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Winkle tries to keep at a distance but McBonebrook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winkle is trying to drag McBonebrook to the mat but McBonebrook just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Winkle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McBonebrook after a bit of a struggle.
McBonebrook lands a hook to the side of the head.
McBonebrook lands an uppercut.
McBonebrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
McBonebrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winkle backwards. #ROC2#
Winkle is rocked!
McBonebrook's coach down at Vegas Campania was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McBonebrook's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from McBonebrook on the inside.
Oh Winkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBonebrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
McBonebrook breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McBonebrook connects with a leg kick. Winkle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Winkle shoots and misses
and McBonebrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by McBonebrook - that's a beauty! Winkle is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even McBonebrook can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Quincy McBonebrook!

Event: StrikeForce Union #46
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1##TD#
Winkle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Winkle is working for a kimura but Pariyar is defending it quite comfortably.
Pariyar is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Pariyar actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Winkle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pariyar defends it well.
Pariyar manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winkle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pariyar dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Winkle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Pariyar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pariyar advances to half guard. #SUB#
Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pariyar wants to take a breather but Winkle is having none of it.
Pariyar tries to pass to full mount but Winkle defends it.
Pariyar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pariyar wants to take Winkle's back here but Winkle is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pariyar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Winkle is surviving well by controlling Pariyar's body position as best he can.
Winkle wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2#
Winkle trying to control the position but Pariyar manages to sink in the hooks.
Pariyar controlling well, preventing Winkle from escaping the position.
Pariyar has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Pariyar is persistently looking for the submission but Winkle is defending it well.
Pariyar has good solid back control here.
Winkle tries to break free. #SUB2#
Pariyar working for the choke.
Winkle trying to control the hands but Pariyar breaks the grip. #T3#
Winkle tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Winkle fending off the submission attempt from Pariyar. #SUB2#
Pariyar looking to break Winkle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Winkle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pariyar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Pariyar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Winkle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Winkle turns into Pariyar and is now in his guard.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Pariyar is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pariyar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winkle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Pariyar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winkle defends well.#T4#
Winkle wants to control from the top but Pariyar keeps moving.
Winkle stands and throws Pariyar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pariyar struggling a bit here.
Pariyar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pariyar is just riding it out for now. Winkle eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pariyar tries to roll over but Winkle keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krishna Pariyar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Winkle gets caught napping as Pariyar dives in and scores a takedown. Winkle manages to retain guard.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Pariyar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Winkle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pariyar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Winkle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pariyar has picked Winkle up and slammed him! Winkle can't keep hold of the triangle and Pariyar manages to pass to side control!
Pariyar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pariyar trying to control the action but Winkle is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pariyar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Winkle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pariyar controlling the position. #T1#
Pariyar trying to control the position but Winkle is working away.
Winkle is trying to improve his position.
Winkle is trying to control Pariyar's posture but Pariyar avoids it.
Pariyar is looking to take a break and control but Winkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winkle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krishna Pariyar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winkle is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Pariyar is working for a kimura but Winkle is defending it quite comfortably.
Pariyar wants to pass the guard but Winkle is defending well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Pariyar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Pariyar is working for a kimura but Winkle is defending it quite comfortably.
Pariyar wants to take a breather but Winkle is having none of it. #SUB#
Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pariyar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pariyar pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pariyar is looking for a kimura but Winkle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pariyar to get the leverage. #SUB#
Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winkle is positioning himself well to prevent Pariyar advancing to mount. #T3#
Pariyar trying to control the action but Winkle is working from the bottom.
Winkle trying to control here.
Winkle wants to get back to full guard.
Pariyar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winkle keeps working. #SUB2#
Winkle is defending against the submission attempts here by Pariyar.
Pariyar wants to control but Winkle is keeping him busy.
Winkle is trying to control but Pariyar manages to pass to mount!
Winkle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pariyar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winkle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Winkle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pariyar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pariyar's back!#SUB#
Winkle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Winkle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Pariyar fending off the submission attempt from Winkle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pariyar trying to control the hands but Winkle won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Krishna Pariyar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Pariyar misses. #TD#
Winkle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pariyar quickly recovers to half guard.
Pariyar trying to control here. #SUB#
Winkle is looking for a kimura but Pariyar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winkle to get the leverage.
Winkle prevents Pariyar from improving his position.#SUB2#
Pariyar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Winkle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pariyar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pariyar is looking to control Winkle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pariyar avoid being mounted?
Winkle is keen to just control but Pariyar is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Winkle is looking for a kimura but Pariyar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winkle to get the leverage.
Pariyar trying to control here.
Pariyar is staying active underneath Winkle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Winkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pariyar sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Pariyar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winkle pulls his head out easily.
Pariyar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winkle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winkle's back!#SUB2#
Pariyar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pariyar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Pariyar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Winkle just trying to survive but Pariyar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Pariyar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T2#
Winkle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Winkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pariyar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pariyar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Winkle tries to lock up and control but Pariyar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winkle working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Winkle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Winkle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pariyar is trying to control the position but Winkle postures up.
Krishna Pariyar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Winkle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pariyar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pariyar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pariyar! #REVB#
Winkle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pariyar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Pariyar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winkle keeps working.
Winkle tries to buck Pariyar off but Pariyar is having none of it.
Pariyar gets to mount! Winkle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pariyar controlling the pace for now.
Winkle is looking to improve his position but Pariyar isn't that keen on the idea.
Pariyar wants to take his opponent's back but Winkle doesn't allow it.
Pariyar content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winkle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
John Winkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Winkle is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krishna Pariyar.
Well Pariyar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krishna Pariyar!

Event: StrikeForce Union #41
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Atkinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Winkle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Winkle's leg. Winkle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winkle fails with the takedown
and Winkle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Winkle gets the takedown into side control.
Atkinson tries to escape but Winkle is in control.
Atkinson trying to remain calm as Winkle controls from the top position.#SUB#
Winkle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Winkle keeps moving and retains side control.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Winkle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Winkle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atkinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Winkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson tries to improve position but can't.
Atkinson is not content to let Winkle control the position.
Atkinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Winkle wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position. #SUB#
Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Winkle eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Winkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winkle is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Winkle is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Winkle is very close to passing his half guard.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well. #SUB#
Winkle trying to work for an americana but Atkinson has managed to regain full guard.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Winkle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Atkinson dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
Atkinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkle's head.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Winkle is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winkle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Winkle has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Winkle trying to control the position.
Winkle trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Winkle has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Winkle is proving hard to escape from.
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 John Winkle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Atkinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winkle backs up against the cage.
Winkle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winkle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winkle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Atkinson lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atkinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atkinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Winkle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atkinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson lands a leg kick that knocks Winkle off balance momentarily.
Atkinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atkinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winkle.#T1#
Atkinson 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.
Winkle shoots and misses
and Atkinson counters with a low kick, right behind Winkle 's knee.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Atkinson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Winkle tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Atkinson is absolutely delighted - when Winkle wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clayton Atkinson!
A relieved looking Clayton Atkinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: StrikeForce Union #39
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Winkle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Winkle. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkinson leaves Winkle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Atkinson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Winkle shoots for a takedown but Atkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Winkle.
Winkle tries to move into range but Atkinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winkle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Atkinson does it's job there.
Winkle with a poor takedown
and Atkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atkinson sizes up Winkle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle misses with a takedown attempt - Atkinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkinson finish him?
Atkinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Winkle seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkinson throws a head kick that Winkle semi-blocks. #T1#
Winkle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atkinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Winkle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atkinson. Atkinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Winkle has his takedown stuffed
and Atkinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Winkle shoots and misses
and Atkinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Atkinson thumps Winkle with a low kick.#KD#
Atkinson lands a big uppercut and Winkle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Winkle looks OK. Atkinson waves Winkle back to his feet!
It looks like Atkinson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atkinson. #TD2#
Winkle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Atkinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Atkinson's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Winkle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winkle has Atkinson in his guard.#REVR#
Winkle has a closed guard, preventing Atkinson from standing up. #T2##SUB2#
Winkle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atkinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkinson postures up in Winkle's guard and throws a big left but Winkle blocks it.
Winkle 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.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Winkle keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atkinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atkinson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Atkinson is sitting in close to Winkle's body. Winkle has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Atkinson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Atkinson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Winkle.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Winkle!

Event: StrikeForce Union #34
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Makaki Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Renegade Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Winkle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaki Iii's waist but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winkle off to one side.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Winkle's front leg.
Winkle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Winkle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winkle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii catches Winkle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winkle tries for a takedown but Makaki Iii circles away easily
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Winkle.
Makaki Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Makaki Iii finish him?
Makaki Iii sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Winkle's defenses. It connects perfectly with Winkle's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yancy Makaki Iii!
A very excited looking Yancy Makaki Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: StrikeForce Union #33
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Garcia has managed to clinch.
Winkle tries for a takedown. No joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Winkle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Garcia landing knees to the head. #BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winkle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia wants to clinch.#TD2#
Winkle scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Winkle stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garcia pushes Winkle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Winkle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Winkle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Winkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Winkle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garcia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Winkle has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Winkle in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Garcia is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Winkle!
The defeated Askles Garcia had this to say: 'I will back..'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #27
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Winkle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bosch did well to prevent Winkle getting side control.
Bosch is looking for a sweep. Winkle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Winkle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bosch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winkle. #SUB2#
Winkle wants to work for an arm triangle but Bosch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bosch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Winkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Bosch is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving.
Bosch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bosch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Winkle has gone for a leg lock! Bosch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Winkle's guard.#REVR#
Bosch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Winkle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bosch passes into side control.
Winkle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Winkle actively working from the bottom here.
Winkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bosch.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bosch in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Winkle wants to control but Bosch is keeping busy.
Bosch controlling the action here.
Bosch continues to stall.
Bosch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bosch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3##SUB2#
Winkle looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Bosch seems content to control.#SUB2#
Winkle actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bosch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Winkle actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winkle wants to sweep but Bosch has passed to side control!
Winkle looking for a sweep but Bosch has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Winkle tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Winkle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Winkle is working to get back to half guard.
Bosch controlling the pace for now.
Winkle tries to hold on but Bosch postures up.
Winkle is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosch controlling the pace for now.
Bosch avoids the attempt from Winkle to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bosch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bosch duly obliges.
Bosch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bosch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bosch! Winkle is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heribert Bosch!

Event: StrikeForce Union #24
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Bosch scores with a jab.
Winkle takes one on the button.
Bosch lands a jab.
Winkle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bosch's waist but Bosch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winkle off to one side.
Bosch throws out a counter right but Winkle avoids it with no problem.
Winkle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bosch defends it nicely.
Bosch with a jab.
Winkle closes the distance and clinches up with Bosch, looking for a takedown. Winkle pushes Bosch against the cage but Bosch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosch digs a good body shot into Winkle's ribs.
Winkle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bosch lands a head kick. Winkle smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Winkle is rocked!
Bosch connects with a high kick.
Oh Winkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Winkle! Bosch dives in looking to finish! Winkle is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heribert Bosch!

Event: StrikeForce Union #20
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Garcia wants to clinch.
Garcia is looking to slow Winkle down with leg kicks.
Winkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Winkle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Garcia misses. #CL#
Garcia gets a clinch.
Winkle looking for a takedown.
Garcia throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Winkle jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Winkle looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Garcia trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom.
Winkle has Garcia pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Winkle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Winkle is tightening it up a little... Garcia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Garcia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Garcia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Winkle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Winkle!
In defeat, Askles Garcia stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will back..'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #16
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Winkle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winkle fails with the takedown
and Kruglov counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Kruglov finds it's target.#TD2#
Winkle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Winkle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Winkle swings around for an armbar but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Winkle's guard.#SU#
Kruglov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov dips to his left and cracks Winkle with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Winkle walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Winkle is rocked!#CL#
Kruglov closes the distance and clinches.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?
Winkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruglov walks away with a smile on his face. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD#
Kruglov lands a big right hand that sends Winkle crashing to the mat! Kruglov stays standing though and waves Winkle back to his feet!
Kruglov cracks Winkle on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Winkle falls backwards against the cage. Kruglov follows up with more strikes that drop Winkle to his knees. Kruglov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Winkle! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov made sure to mention his sponsor, Russian Bears Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: StrikeForce Union #14
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Here will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winkle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Winkle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Here throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winkle on the side of the head. #CL2#
Here gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Here walks away with a smile on his face. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winkle takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Winkle is rocked!
Here cracks Winkle with a hook to the temple - Winkle is on wobbly legs here! Here swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Winkle falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Here wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Your Name Here!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Winkle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winkle looking to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Cruz.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Winkle blocks with his arms. #BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Winkle both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Winkle tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle tries to pull guard but Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Winkle shoots in.
Carlos Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Winkle.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Winkle moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away #TD#
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cruz has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Winkle works to full guard. #ES2#
Winkle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cruz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Winkle moves out of range.
Winkle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winkle.#TD#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winkle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Winkle's guard.#ES2#
Winkle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cruz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Winkle quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Winkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winkle is holding on to half guard well.
Cruz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Winkle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##ES2#
Winkle pushes Cruz off and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winkle, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winkle scores with a one two! Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Winkle feints and as Cruz raises his hands in defense, Winkle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Winkle manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz tries to kick Winkle off in order to stand up. Winkle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Cruz is trying to control Winkle's posture but Winkle avoids it.
Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Winkle working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Winkle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Winkle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winkle dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz keeps control of Winkle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Winkle tries to sprawl but Cruz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Winkle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Winkle slams his shin into Cruz's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkle is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winkle lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Winkle is trying to force a seperation but Cruz has the dominant position.
Winkle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruz to keep the fight standing.
Winkle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Cruz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cruz manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Winkle throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Winkle lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Cruz has been cut.
Winkle throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winkle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Winkle lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Cruz can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Winkle and Cruz drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Winkle.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Winkle!

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