Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Trash Fights 1
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Lindberg lands a nice shot that snaps Nahtic's head back.
Nahtic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nahtic cracks Lindberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nahtic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nahtic.
Nahtic moves to clinch but Lindberg breaks away
and Lindberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nahtic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lindberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahtic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Nahtic missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nahtic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Lindberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lindberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nahtic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lindberg scores with a body shot. #T1#
A lazy left from Nahtic finds it's target.
Nahtic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nahtic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nahtic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nahtic lands a lovely overhand right.
Nahtic moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
Lindberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lindberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nahtic at a distance.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nahtic misses the target.
Nahtic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nahtic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahtic is just out of range.#T2#
Nahtic throws an overhand right that lands on Lindberg's shoulder, as Lindberg tries to avoid the shot.
Nahtic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nahtic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nahtic scores with a jab. Lindberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lindberg swings for the body but Nahtic moves out of range.
Nahtic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lindberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Lindberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nahtic rather than just go for the knockout.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nahtic doesn't seem bothered though.
Nahtic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nahtic somewhat.
Lindberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Nahtic is looking to clinch.
Nahtic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Lindberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nahtic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lindberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nahtic throws a big shot that misses.
Lindberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Nahtic is rocked!
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nahtic.
Oh Nahtic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nahtic scores with a punch to the head.
Nahtic seems to have got his legs back now.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nahtic swings for the body but Lindberg moves out of range.
Nahtic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lindberg takes one to the chin there.
Lindberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nahtic.
Nahtic slips a jab from Lindberg.
Nahtic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lindberg tries to avoid it but Nahtic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lindberg to the ground. Lindberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Nahtic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Nahtic misses.
Lindberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nahtic with a body shot.#T4#
A left lands for Lindberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg slips a straight right by Nahtic.
A big right from Lindberg misses.
Nahtic slips under a jab.
It looked like Nahtic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nahtic misses with an uppercut
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Nahtic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nahtic throws a combination that misses
and Lindberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Nahtic wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Nahtic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lindberg jabs at Nahtic's body.
Lindberg tries to bum rush Nahtic with a series of wild strikes but Nahtic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nahtic throws a big counter combination but Lindberg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nahtic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nahtic moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg 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#
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
Nahtic loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lindberg misses with a right hand
and Nahtic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Lindberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nahtic walks into a jab.
Lindberg jabs at Nahtic's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nahtic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nahtic misses with a takedown attempt - Lindberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nahtic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahtic tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Nahtic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Nahtic ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Nahtic misses its intended target. #T1#
Nahtic tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lindberg scores with a nice head shot.
Lindberg misses with a hook.#TD#
Lindberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nahtic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nahtic trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nahtic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nahtic prevents Lindberg from getting back to his feet.
Nahtic postures up in Lindberg's guard and throws a big left but Lindberg blocks it.
Nahtic scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Nahtic works over Lindberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Nahtic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nahtic postures up and lands a big shot to Lindberg's brow.
Lindberg wants to get back to his feet but Nahtic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nahtic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nahtic prevents Lindberg from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nahtic is nestled in close to Lindberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nahtic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lindberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nahtic is looking to take a break and control but Lindberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nahtic working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Nahtic drops an elbow to the side of Lindberg's head.
Lindberg is trying to control but can't.
Nahtic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindberg's head.
Nahtic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nahtic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lindberg is trying to stand up here but Nahtic is controlling him well.
Nahtic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nahtic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nahtic is nestled in close to Lindberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nahtic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nahtic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nahtic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Nahtic stops Lindberg from getting back to his feet.
Lou Nahtic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lindberg is looking for a sweep. Nahtic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nahtic working the head and body with strikes.
Nahtic winds up and cracks Lindberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahtic is taking a breather. Lindberg 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.
Nahtic working Lindberg over with strikes.
Nahtic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nahtic winds up and cracks Lindberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nahtic manages to move to mount!
Nahtic controlling the position easily from mount.
Nahtic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
BOOM! Nahtic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Nahtic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nahtic tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahtic is just out of range.
Nahtic ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Nahtic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nahtic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Nahtic looks to land a combination but Lindberg avoids it well.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nahtic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahtic is just out of range.
Nahtic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nahtic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nahtic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Lindberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nahtic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahtic is just out of range.
Nahtic with a jab.
Nahtic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nahtic shoots in for a takedown but Lindberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nahtic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nahtic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Lindberg misses its intended target. #T2#
Nahtic scores with a hook to the body. Lindberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Nahtic ducks down to avoid it.
Nahtic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nahtic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg avoids the body shot from Nahtic.
Nahtic tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Nahtic ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Nahtic throws a looping overhand right but Lindberg ducks down to avoid it.
Lindberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lindberg misses with a looping right.
Lindberg misses the jab.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Lindberg lands with a shot to the body.
Nahtic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindberg works Nahtic's body with a nice hook.
Nahtic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nahtic throws the left hand but Lindberg avoids the punch easily.
Lindberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nahtic moves away.
Lindberg connects with a body shot that sends Nahtic's belly button to the back.
Nahtic lands a jab to Lindberg's midsection.
Lindberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lindberg swings for the body but Nahtic moves out of range.
Nahtic avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Nahtic throws a jab when Lindberg was well out of range.
Nahtic lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Nahtic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindberg drops his hands momentarily and Nahtic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Nahtic ducks down to avoid it.
Nahtic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nahtic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindberg misses the jab.
Nahtic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lindberg manages to circle out of the way.
Lindberg throws a hook but Nahtic avoids it easily.
Nahtic throwing a counter right hand but Lindberg manages to avoid it.
Nahtic swinging wildly here.
Lindberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nahtic at a distance.
Nahtic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Lindberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lindberg 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DARE 87
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Lê scores with a leg kick.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindberg ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lindberg throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Lindberg loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Lê scores with a nice strike.
Lê connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lê.
Lê is looking to clinch.
Lindberg with a nice cross.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Lê there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Nice cross by Lê.
A jab lands there for Lê.
Lindberg swings for the body but Lê moves out of range. #T1#
Lindberg moves away from the strike by Lê.
Lindberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lindberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lê scores with a nice right hand.
Lê is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Lê connects with a crisp jab.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê stuns Lindberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lê sizes up Lindberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Lindberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Lindberg misses
and Lê counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lê feints and then cracks Lindberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindberg down. #T2#
Lê tries to land a front kick but Lindberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindberg.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Lê takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lê throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lê - that will leave a mark!
Lindberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê misses with the body kick
and Lindberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lê swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg walks into a stiff left hand from Lê.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lindberg. Lindberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lê lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindberg at a distance.
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Lindberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lê.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lê 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 Lindberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lindberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lê lands a head shot.
Lindberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Lê misses with a two punch combination.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê throws a head kick that misses.
Lê throws the kick towards the body but Lindberg avoids it.
Lê throws a chopping leg kick but Lindberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lindberg throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
Lê takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
Lindberg misses with a wild combination.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Lindberg throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Lindberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Lindberg does it's job there.
Lindberg takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Lê takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê lands a lovely overhand right.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Lê is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lindberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lindberg throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Lindberg's shoulder, as Lindberg tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Lindberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê cracks the inside of Lindberg's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê 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#
Lê cracks Lindberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lê misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lindberg! But no joy.
Lê lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindberg at a distance.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Lindberg.
Lê fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lindberg is out of range.
Lindberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Lê moves into the clinch successfully.
Lê lands with a short head shot 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!
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Lê throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindbergs head.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê pushes Lindberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Lê scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lê pushes Lindberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindberg.
Lê lands an uppercut.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindberg's elbow.
Lindberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindberg.
Lindberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lindberg blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Lindberg avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê lands a body punch. #T2#
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Lindberg's head.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindberg can do to turn this around?
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Lê working aggressively here.
Lindberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê lands a right hand.
Lindberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Lindberg.
Lindberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Lindberg controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindberg.
Lê working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action. #T3#
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindbergs head.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Lindberg misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Lê's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lindberg blocks the body kick.
Lindberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lê.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Lê.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê punishes Lindberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Lê.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lê tried to counter with a leg kick but Lindberg avoided it.
Lindberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindberg moves away.
Lindberg slips under a jab from Lê.
Lindberg moves away from the strike by Lê.
Lê lands a body shot.
Lê lands a nice shot that snaps Lindberg's head back.
A good leg kick by Lê.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg stuns Lê with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lindberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lê - the referee stops the clock and Lindberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lê. Lindberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lindberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
Lê takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê looks to throw a body kick
and Lindberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Some wild striking there from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Lê does it's job there.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê cracks Lindberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Donk. Lindberg catches Lê right on the button with a cross.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lindberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lê finds it's way through Lindberg's defenses.
Lindberg needs to keep his hands up - Lê had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Lê - just one landing.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Lindberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lindberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Lê throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê connects with a crisp jab.
Lê connects with the punch.
Lindberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Lindberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomas Lindberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lê scores with a jab to the head.
Lê defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lê throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lindberg takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Lindberg just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLê.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lindberg tries to move into range but Lê moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
Lê scores with a jab.#T3#
Lê lands a glancing blow to the side of Lindberg's head.
Lê lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindberg at a distance.
Lê lands a nice shot that snaps Lindberg's head back.
Lê with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lê scores with a spinning back kick!
Lindberg avoids the head kick by Lê.
Lindberg moves forwards but Lê connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lê fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lindberg on the side of the head.
A big right from Lindberg misses.
Jab by Lê.
Lê moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
Lindberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lindberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lê - the referee stops the clock and Lindberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lê. Lindberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lê goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Lindberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lê backs up against the cage.
Lê fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a jab. Lê acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lê connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê scores with a nice strike.
Lindberg tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindberg swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Lê there.
Lê fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lê has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

Event: DARE 79
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Lindberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe flicks out a counter leg kick but Lindberg steps away.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe misses the jab.
Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lindberg's head.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Lindberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Lindberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Lindberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe staying out of range there.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Lindberg throws out a powerful jab.
Lindberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindberg slips a jab from Monroe.
Lindberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monroe in his tracks.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lindberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lindberg works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Lindberg throwing a counter right hand but Monroe manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lindberg throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Lindberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lindberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Monroe slips a straight right by Lindberg.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monroe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lindberg throws a series of punches but Monroe moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Lindberg swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Lindberg misses with a double jab.
Monroe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Monroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lindberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.
Lindberg looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe thumps Lindberg with a low kick.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Lindberg both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Lindberg swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Lindberg is looking to counter punch.
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!
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Lindberg moved out of range.
A jab from Monroe misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lindberg misses the target.#CL2#
Monroe darts in and clinches Lindberg up against the cage.
Monroe lands a left hand.
Monroe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lindberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Monroe.
Monroe is working Lindberg over against the cage.
Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Monroe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lindberg or not.
Lindberg tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindberg controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe tries a body shot but Lindberg blocks it.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindberg is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
That's time! Lindberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
Lindberg jabs at Monroe's body.
Lindberg misses the body punch
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindberg moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Monroe scores with a head kick.
Lindberg lands with an overhand left.
Lindberg cracks Monroe with an open hand slap.
Monroe feints and then cracks Lindberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindberg down.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Jab by Lindberg.
Lindberg sizes up Monroe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Monroe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Lindberg scores with a shot to the body.
Monroe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monroe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Monroe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Lindberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Monroe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
Tomas Lindberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindberg moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Lindberg ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe slips under a jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.
Monroe misses with a hook. Lindberg ducked under it nicely.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monroe.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lindberg checks a leg kick.
Lindberg throws a big counter combination but Monroe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lindberg throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.#T3#
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe tries to bum rush Lindberg with a series of wild strikes but Lindberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lindberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lindberg throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Lindberg lands a nice shot that snaps Monroe's head back.
Lindberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Monroe tries to counter with a clinch but Lindberg shakes him off and moves away.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Lindberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lindberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monroe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe digs a good body shot into Lindberg's ribs.
Monroe scores with a one two! Lindberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Monroe throws a hook but Lindberg avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Lindberg lands a jab.
Monroe scoring well with a low kick there.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindberg manages to avoid it.
Lindberg misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monroe.
Lindberg throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
That's time! Lindberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lindberg misses with a body punch
and Monroe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monroe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lindberg in his tracks.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick
and Lindberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monroe connects with a right hand. Lindberg shakes it off.
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monroe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindberg.
Monroe tries a quick counter leg kick but Lindberg is wise to it.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Lindberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monroe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Lindberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away. #T1#
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindberg.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe dips to his left and cracks Lindberg with an uppercut!
Monroe avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe misses with a low kick as Lindberg jumps back.
Lindberg throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindberg moves away.
It looked like Lindberg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lindberg checks a low kick from Monroe.
Monroe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lindberg throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Monroe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lindberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monroe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Monroe avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Monroe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monroe at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Tomas Lindberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Lindberg moves his leg out of the way.
Lindberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lindberg swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe throws a hook but Lindberg blocks it.
Lindberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
Lindberg lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe lands a head kick!
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindberg throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lindberg.
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Lindberg lands a jab to the head.
Lindberg lunges at Monroe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monroe's hand.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Lindberg misses its intended target.
Monroe jabs Lindberg right on the nose. Lindberg blinks but takes it well.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.#T4#
Lindberg drops his hands momentarily and Monroe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe catches Lindberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lindberg throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Lindberg takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Lindberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lindberg connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Monroe digs a good hook to Lindberg's body.
Monroe lands with an overhand left.
Colin Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindberg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Monroe.
Well Monroe 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: AFC #6
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Lindberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baertum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baertum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lindberg takes a swing at Baertum's ribcage but misses.
Baertum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baertum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baertum throws a sloppy head kick
and Lindberg counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Lindberg misses.
Baertum scores with a nice strike.
Lindberg avoids the head kick by Baertum.
Nice shot lands for Lindberg.
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!
Baertum just misses with a punch to the body.
Baertum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baertum moves away.
Baertum throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Baertum misses with a head kick. #T1#
Baertum looks to land a right hand but Lindberg moved out of range.
Koala Baertum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baertum throws an off balance right hand
and Lindberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Baertum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baertum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baertum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lindberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baertum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindberg manages to avoid it.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Baertum ducks down to avoid it.
Lindberg is looking to wear down Baertum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baertum missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lindberg. Those never looked like landing.
Baertum's corner calls for a 1-2. Baertum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lindberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Lindberg.
Baertum takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick by Baertum misses
and Lindberg 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.
Lindberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baertum throws a looping overhand right but Lindberg ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
Baertum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Lindberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baertum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lindberg scrambles back to his feet.
Baertum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baertum misses with an uppercut
and Lindberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baertum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baertum throws a hook but Lindberg blocks it.
Lindberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baertum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a lazy right hand but Baertum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baertum misses with a hook.
Baertum throws a lazy head kick
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Lindberg as he checks the leg kick.
Lindberg cracks Baertum with an open hand slap.
Baertum misses the jab.#T3#
Baertum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baertum takes a swing at Lindberg's ribcage but misses.
Baertum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baertum swings for the body but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baertum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindberg avoids the head kick by Baertum.
An attempted straight right counter from Lindberg misses the target.
Lindberg lands with a good body shot.
Baertum throws a head kick that misses
and Baertum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Lindberg walks into a left hand.
Baertum throws a low kick but Lindberg moves out of range easily.
Lindberg scores with the left hand. Baertum knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg misses the jab.#T4#
Baertum misses with a body shot.
Lindberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lindberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baertum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Lindberg staying out of range there.
Lindberg throws out a loose jab but Baertum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baertum eats them both and turns towards Lindberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baertum moves away.
A head kick by Baertum misses
and Lindberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Baertum blocks a jab.
Lindberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baertum looks to land a right hand but Lindberg moved out of range.
Lindberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lindberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Baertum misses with a combination
and Lindberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Baertum is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
That's time! Lindberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lindberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baertum throws a head kick but Lindberg moves out of range.
Baertum jabs Lindberg right on the nose. Lindberg blinks but takes it well.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. Baertum moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Lindberg.
Baertum slips under a jab.
Tomas Lindberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindberg avoids the head kick by Baertum.
Baertum misses with an uppercut.
Lindberg throws out a loose jab but Baertum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baertum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baertum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Baertum is rocked!
Baertum gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Lindberg points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Baertum wakes up just in time to hear Lindberg thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomas Lindberg!
After winning the bout, Tomas Lindberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Koala Baertum had this to say: 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: DARE : RETRIBUTION
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Lindberg scores with a jab.
Lindberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paterson.
Paterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindberg manages to avoid it.
Paterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paterson missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paterson.
We've been told by Paterson's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paterson looks to land a left hand but Lindberg moved out of range nicely.
Lindberg looks to land a right hand but Paterson moved out of range.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Paterson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lindberg avoids it.
Paterson defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
Paterson lands the left hand.
Paterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lindberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paterson avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
As Lindberg backs away, Paterson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Lindberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paterson doesn't seem phased though.#T1##CL#
Paterson closes the distance and pushes Lindberg back into the cage.
Paterson prevents a body shot from Lindberg.
Paterson working aggressively here.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paterson just leaning against Lindberg, taking a breather.
Paterson has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Paterson misses with a body punch. #TD#
Paterson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paterson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Paterson has a closed guard, preventing Lindberg from standing up.
Lindberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Paterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Paterson ducks down to avoid it.
Paterson takes a swing at Lindberg's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Paterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lindberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lindberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Lindberg ducks under a wild hook from Paterson.
Lindberg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lindberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lindberg digs a good body shot into Paterson's ribs.
Lindberg throws a hook but Paterson blocks it.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindberg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lindberg swings for the body but Paterson moves out of range.
Paterson jabs at Lindberg's body.
Lindberg checks a low kick from Paterson.
Paterson just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lindberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tomas Lindberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paterson tries to move into range but Lindberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Paterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lindberg. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Paterson.
Lindberg throws an overhand right that lands on Paterson's shoulder, as Paterson tries to avoid the shot.
Paterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lindberg's calf.
Paterson scores with a jab to the head.
Paterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Paterson.
Lindberg cracks Paterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lindberg on the side of the head.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. Paterson moves away and avoids it.
Lindberg dips to his left and cracks Paterson with an uppercut!
Paterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paterson misses with a looping right.
Lindberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Paterson.
Paterson connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomas Lindberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Paterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lindberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindberg.
Lindberg unleashes a big counter combination but Paterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Paterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paterson misses with an uppercut
and Paterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lindberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paterson.
Paterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paterson tests Lindberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindberg throws a hook to the side of Paterson's head but Paterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Paterson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paterson misses with a body kick.
Paterson takes one on the button.
Good shot there by Lindberg.#T1#
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paterson misses with a hook.
Lindberg throws out a counter right but Paterson avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Paterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paterson misses with a body kick.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut. Paterson saw that one coming.
Paterson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lindberg manages to circle out of the way.
Paterson looks to land a left hand but Lindberg moved out of range nicely.
Lindberg throws out a counter right but Paterson avoids it with no problem.
Paterson throws a shot from downtown. Lindberg moves away and avoids it.
Paterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paterson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lindberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Lindberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Paterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paterson. Paterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Paterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a lazy right hand but Paterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paterson slips under a jab from Lindberg.
Paterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paterson throws a combination that misses
and Lindberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Paterson lands with a straight right. Lindberg didn't see that one coming.
Paterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lindberg! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Lindberg. #T3#
Paterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Paterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paterson moves away.
Lindberg throws a jab when Paterson was well out of range.
Paterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Paterson lands a slapping body shot.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paterson.
Lindberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lindberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lindberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lindberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lindberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Paterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Paterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Paterson tenderised Lindberg's leg. Lindberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Paterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lindberg checks it well.
Lindberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Paterson is rocked!
Paterson needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Paterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Paterson misses.
Paterson seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paterson.
Lindberg with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Lindberg misses its intended target.
Paterson defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Paterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lindberg walks into a left hand.
Paterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lindberg defends it nicely.
A jab lands there for Lindberg.
A big left from Paterson misses.
Lindberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paterson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lindberg wants to control but Paterson is keeping busy.
Lindberg won't allow Paterson to pass to mount. #T1#
Lindberg trying to control from the bottom.
Paterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lindberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lindberg wants to control but Paterson is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindberg has hold of Paterson's hands but Paterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lindberg is staying active underneath Paterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Louis Paterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lindberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lindberg.
Paterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lindberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Paterson prevents Lindberg from getting back to his feet.
Paterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lindberg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Paterson tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Lindberg swings for the body but Paterson moves out of range.
Paterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Paterson is just out of range.
Lindberg ducks right into an uppercut from Paterson.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
Paterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindberg manages to avoid it.
Paterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lindberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Paterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Paterson misses with some punches.
Paterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindberg's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindberg.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lindberg as Paterson tries to tie him up.
Lindberg scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Paterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paterson trying to control the position but instead, Lindberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paterson into the cage.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Paterson avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paterson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paterson.
Lindberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Paterson.
Paterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Paterson.
Lindberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Lindberg gets an underhook and turns Paterson into the cage.
Lindberg blocks a body shot from Paterson.
A nice left hand lands by Paterson.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomas Lindberg.
I've got Lindberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Lindberg!
After winning the bout, Tomas Lindberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE 40
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Lindberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunker finds it's way round the side to connect with Lindberg's head.
Lindberg throws a right hand that Bunker ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunker also avoids with ease.
Bunker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lindberg sprawls and moves away.
Bunker with a nice cross.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Bunker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunker. That's going to slow Lindberg down.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Bunker ducked under it nicely.
Bunker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bunker throws a lazy uppercut
and Lindberg counters with a left to the body.
Bunker throws a body punch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunker lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lindberg lands a nice hook to Bunker's body. Bunker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tomas Lindberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lindberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bunker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lindberg scrambles back to his feet.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunker is looking to counter punch.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunker tries to work over Lindberg's front leg with a kick but Lindberg checks it.
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
Lindberg slips under a jab from Bunker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lindberg! But no joy.
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
Bunker lands a leg kick that knocks Lindberg off balance momentarily.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
Lindberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bunker digs a good body shot into Lindberg's ribs.
Bunker throws a body kick that misses.
Bunker jabs Lindberg right on the nose. Lindberg blinks but takes it well.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Bunker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunker slips a straight right by Lindberg.
Bunker scores with a punch to the head.
Lindberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bunker slips a jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg tries to bum rush Bunker with a series of wild strikes but Bunker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lindberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut. Bunker saw that one coming.
Bunker lands a body shot.
Lindberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bunker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lindberg checks a low kick from Bunker.
Lindberg misses with a straight left. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Bunker misses its target.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
Bunker dodges the punch combination from Lindberg.
Bunker connects with a single shot there.
Bunker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
A lazy left from Lindberg finds it's target.
Lindberg misses with a two punch combination.
Lindberg swinging wildly here.
Lindberg throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot.
Bunker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lindberg takes a step back to recover.
Bunker looks to land a body kick but Lindberg moved away.#T4#
Bunker slips a straight right by Lindberg.
Bunker needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.
Bunker scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindberg throws out a loose jab but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
The crowd cheers as Lindberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bunker doesn't seem phased though.
Lindberg lands a nice hook to Bunker's body. Bunker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bunker.
No joy there for Bunker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bunker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunker connects with a high kick.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunker manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg lands a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomas Lindberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bunker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lindberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bunker on the side of the head.
Lindberg takes a swing at Bunker's ribcage but misses.
Bunker misses with a kick to the body.
Bunker throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunker.
Lindberg throws a hook to the side of Bunker's head but Bunker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Bunker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lindberg misses with a hook
letting Bunker counter with a right hand.
Lindberg looks to land a combination but Bunker avoids it well.
It appears Bunker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunker. That's going to slow Lindberg down.
Bunker throws a jab when Lindberg was well out of range.
Bunker misses with a body shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunker.
Bunker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bunker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bunker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lindberg's head.
Lindberg jabs Bunker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lindberg misses the body punch
and Bunker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Bunker clinches up with Lindberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Bunker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
A short right from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Lindberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow. #TD#
Bunker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lindberg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The referee is taking a good look at Lindberg as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bunker!
Bunker controlling from the back.
Lindberg is covering up but some of the strikes from Bunker are getting through and doing damage.
Bunker lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Lindberg hold on?!
Lindberg is covering up but some of the strikes from Bunker are getting through and doing damage.
Can Lindberg hold on?! Bunker is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #ROC#
Lindberg is rocked!
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lindberg is still in real trouble! Can Bunker finish him?
Bunker lands strikes from the back and Lindberg isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bunker!
A very excited looking Tony Bunker 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: DARE 36
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Trump throws out a loose jab but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg staying out of range there.
Trump is looking to clinch.
Trump throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Lindberg moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Trump misses.
Trump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindberg scores with the left hand. Trump knows he should have avoided that one.
Trump tests Lindberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trump's head.
Trump tries to clinch
and Lindberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Trump with a jab.
Trump takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lindberg counters with a nice body shot.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lindberg swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Lindberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Trump moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
Lindberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lindberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Lindberg ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Lindberg misses. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Lindberg.
Trump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindberg moves away from the strike by Trump.
Lindberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trump.#CL#
Trump darts in and clinches Lindberg up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
I was talking to Trump's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Lindberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg lands a body punch.
Lindberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lindberg lands a left hand.
Lindberg working aggressively here.
Trump working aggressively here. #T3#
Lindberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindberg blocks a body shot from Trump.
Lindberg tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
Lindberg tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Lindberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lindberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindberg lands a shot to the body.
Lindberg lands with a left to the head.
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Trump misses with the head strike. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindberg.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Trump blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Trump lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Trump successfully pulls guard.
Trump has control of Lindberg's left arm, preventing Lindberg from doing any damage. #SUB#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lindberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindberg wants to get up but he can't break Trump's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump is pulling down on Lindberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Lindberg, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Trump is looking for a triangle but Lindberg pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomas Lindberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lindberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Trump clinches up against the cage.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Lindberg tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindberg pushes Trump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lindberg misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Lindberg blocking some punches.
Hillary Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindberg's elbow.
Lindberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Trump.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lindberg lands with a right to the head.
Trump's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
Trump lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Trump blocks it. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindberg.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Lindberg.
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Lindberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trump gets through Lindberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lindberg - that landed with a thud.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Trump is working Lindberg over against the cage.
Lindberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindberg tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Lindberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trump.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Lindberg misses with some punches.
Lindberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindberg lands a shoulder strike.
Trump blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Trump pushes Lindberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands with a right to the head.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Trump working aggressively here.
Lindberg tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Trump jumps guard. #T4#
Lindberg wants to get up but he can't break Trump's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trump seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lindberg is aware though and is defending well.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lindberg wants to get up but he can't break Trump's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hillary Trump dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Lindberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trump avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a hook but Trump blocks it.
Trump fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trump takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trump tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lindberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Lindberg - just one landing.
Trump misses with a wild combination.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Lindberg scores with a nice head shot.
Lindberg misses with a right hand
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Trump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Lindberg saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg scores with the left hand. Trump knows he should have avoided that one.
Lindberg takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Trump throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lindberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trump's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Lindberg throws out a powerful jab.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
Lindberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lindberg there.
Trump is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Lindberg walks into a straight right hand from Trump.
Lindberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lindberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lindberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg takes one to the chin there.
Lindberg swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trump misses with a series of wild punches.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Trump connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lindberg. Lindberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trump scores with a nice strike.
Lindberg digs a good body shot into Trump's ribs.#T4#
Lindberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trump is looking to counter punch.
Lindberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump misses with a hook.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Trump closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lindberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump is working Lindberg over against the cage.
Lindberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lindberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tomas Lindberg just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Trump comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lindberg looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Trump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Trump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lindberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lindberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindberg throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lindberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trump misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump. #T1#
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
Trump lands a jab to the head.
Trump misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lindberg looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindberg takes one to the chin there.
Trump slips under a jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trump tries to clinch up but Lindberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trump gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lindberg.#T2#
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Lindberg misses its intended target.
Lindberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindberg looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Lindberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Trump slips under a jab from Lindberg.
A right-left combo lands from Trump. #ROC#
Lindberg is rocked!
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Trump takes a swing at Lindberg's ribcage but misses.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump scores with the left hand. Lindberg knows he should have avoided that one. #T3##CL#
Trump gets a clinch.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Lindberg working aggressively here.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
A short right from Trump on the inside.
Lindberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trump lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lindberg to his knees! Trump keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hillary Trump!
Hillary Trump retains his bantamweight title!
Hillary Trump decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DARE 29 LIBERTY
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Fairbanks tests Lindberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Fairbanks misses.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks throws a jab when Lindberg was well out of range.
Lindberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Lindberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg slips a jab from Fairbanks.
Nice straight punches there by Fairbanks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands a really nice looking cross but Lindberg seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Lindberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fairbanks looks to land a left hand but Lindberg moved out of range nicely.
Fairbanks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lindberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairbanks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairbanks throws out the jab. #T1#
Fairbanks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fairbanks misses with a straight left.
Lindberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairbanks.
A little jabbing left from Lindberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fairbanks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lindberg swinging wildly here.
Fairbanks takes one on the button.
Lindberg misses the jab.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the head.
Tomas Lindberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairbanks is looking to counter punch.
Lindberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fairbanks ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lindberg throws a series of punches but Fairbanks moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fairbanks sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindberg.
Lindberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairbanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Fairbanks throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lindberg counter with a right hand.
Lindberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairbanks lands a head shot.
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Fairbanks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindberg.
Lindberg lands with a shot to the body.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg throws a hook but Fairbanks avoids it easily.
Fairbanks takes one on the button.
Fairbanks misses with a jab to the body
and Lindberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fairbanks works the jab nicely.#T3#
Lindberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fairbanks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fairbanks slips a jab and a cross from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
Lindberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fairbanks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Fairbanks slips under a jab.
Fairbanks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lindberg. Lindberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Lindberg avoids it easily.
Fairbanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lindberg connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Lindberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.#T4#
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Lindberg catches Fairbanks right on the button with a cross.
Fairbanks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fairbanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a nice hook to Fairbanks's body. Fairbanks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Lindberg.
Fairbanks lands with a right hand.
Lindberg connects with a body shot that sends Fairbanks's belly button to the back.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Fairbanks ducks down to avoid it.
Lindberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lindberg slips a jab from Fairbanks.
Lindberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fairbanks with a body shot.
Fairbanks defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairbanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomas Lindberg will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindberg moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.
Lindberg slips under a jab.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Lindberg avoids it easily.
Lindberg throws out a powerful jab.
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the side of Lindberg's head but Lindberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairbanks throws the left hand but Lindberg avoids the punch easily.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Fairbanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindberg slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairbanks.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lindberg throws a hook but Fairbanks avoids it easily.
Fairbanks ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Lindberg's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Fairbanks misses with a hook. Lindberg ducked under it nicely.
Lindberg lands a slapping body shot.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Lindberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fairbanks lands a nice shot that snaps Lindberg's head back.
Lindberg throws a right hand that Fairbanks ducks under and follows up with a left that Fairbanks also avoids with ease.
Lindberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Fairbanks throws an overhand right that lands on Lindberg's shoulder, as Lindberg tries to avoid the shot.
Lindberg looks to throw the jab but Fairbanks is out of range.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
Fairbanks moves away from the strike by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Fairbanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg takes a swing at Fairbanks's ribcage but misses.
Lindberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fairbanks throws a shot from downtown. Lindberg moves away and avoids it.
Lindberg unleashes a big counter combination but Fairbanks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lindberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Fairbanks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fairbanks throws out a loose jab but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Lindberg avoids it easily.
Fairbanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindberg at a distance.
Fairbanks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lindberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fairbanks. #T3#
Fairbanks shoots for a double leg takedown but Lindberg sprawls well. He's pushed Fairbanks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fairbanks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lindberg scores with a body shot.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Fairbanks ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Fairbanks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Lindberg.
Fairbanks has a takedown stuffed.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fairbanks throws a jab when Lindberg was well out of range.
Lindberg defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairbanks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Lindberg throws a nice looking combination but Fairbanks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Fairbanks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Lindberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lindberg ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Lindberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindberg leaves Fairbanks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Fairbanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Fairbanks throws a series of punches but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbanks.
Lindberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Lindberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindberg lands with a straight right. Fairbanks didn't see that one coming.
Fairbanks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairbanks lands with an uppercut that bounces Lindberg off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomas Lindberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fairbanks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lindberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fairbanks tries for a takedown but Lindberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fairbanks misses with a looping left.
Fairbanks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairbanks connects with a crisp jab.
Fairbanks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Lindberg catches Fairbanks right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Lindberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Lindberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fairbanks doesn't seem phased though.
Lindberg lands with a hook. Fairbanks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fairbanks with a hook.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairbanks is just out of range.
Fairbanks lunges at Lindberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lindberg's hand. #ROC#
Lindberg is rocked!
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Lindberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairbanks finish him?
Lindberg avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
A right-left combo lands from Lindberg.
Lindberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Fairbanks misses with a looping left.
Lindberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lindberg connects with a right hand. Fairbanks shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindberg defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand.
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Fairbanks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Desmond Fairbanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindberg cracks a nice hook into Fairbanks's ribs.
Lindberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg connects with a body shot that sends Fairbanks's belly button to the back.
Fairbanks misses with a hook. Lindberg ducked under it nicely.
Lindberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lindberg works Fairbanks's body with a nice hook.
Fairbanks misses with a looping left.
Fairbanks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fairbanks misses the jab.
Fairbanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindberg throws out the jab.
Lindberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lindberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fairbanks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Lindberg finds it's target.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a shot from downtown. Lindberg moves away and avoids it.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
Lindberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fairbanks at a distance.
Lindberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fairbanks swings for the body but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg slips a jab from Fairbanks.
Lindberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Lindberg throws a hook to the side of Fairbanks's head but Fairbanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairbanks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fairbanks doesn't seem bothered though.
Fairbanks misses with a straight right. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Lindberg avoids it easily.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Lindberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lindberg with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Fairbanks.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut. Lindberg saw that one coming.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Lindberg avoids it easily.
Lindberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fairbanks with a body shot.
Lindberg throws an overhand right that lands on Fairbanks's shoulder, as Fairbanks tries to avoid the shot.
Lindberg cracks Fairbanks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the side of Lindberg's head but Lindberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Fairbanks finds it's target.
Fairbanks lands a right hook to the body.
Fairbanks looks to throw the jab but Lindberg is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Lindberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lindberg 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomas Lindberg!
Our winner, Tomas Lindberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2018

#R1#
Bolek scores with a body shot.
Lindberg cracks Bolek with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Bolek.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bolek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lindberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolek misses with some punches.
Lindberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Lindberg misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lindberg.
Bolek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindberg avoids the elbow strike from Bolek, against the cage.
Lindberg lands with a short head shot 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!
Lindberg takes a shot to the head.
Bolek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindberg's elbow.
A body shot lands from Lindberg.
Lindberg being controlled against the cage.
Lindberg lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Bolek controls the action.
Bolek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Bolek.
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg pushes Bolek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolek struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindberg controls his hands.
Bolek trying to stall but Lindberg improves his position.
Bolek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lindberg lands a left hand.
Lindberg tries to work over Bolek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Lindberg.
Lindberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolek controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Lindberg.
Bolek trying to control the position but instead, Lindberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bolek into the cage.#T2#
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Bolek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Lindberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Lindberg lands with a left to the head.
Bolek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolek misses with a knee strike.
Bolek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolek blocking some punches.
Lindberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolek.
Lindberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolek uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Bolek to work.
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Lindberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolek backwards.
Bolek goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Bolek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolek leaning against his opponent.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bolek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lindberg is keeping busy.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Bolek lands with a light punch inside.
Bolek is looking to control Lindberg's arms but Lindberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bolek has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bolek fails to land.
Bolek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lindberg is keeping busy.
Bolek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Bolek.
Lindberg lands with a cross.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolek wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Bolek ducks down to avoid it.
Bolek misses with a body shot
and Lindberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bolek tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Bolek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolek blocks a jab.
Bolek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bolek takes a swing at Lindberg's ribcage but misses.
Bolek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolek throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
Bolek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lindberg scores with a jab to the head.
Lindberg lands with a nice body punch.
Bolek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lindberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolek misses with a few strikes there.
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg misses with a body punch
and Bolek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billy Bolek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolek misses with a lunging right hand
and Lindberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolek on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Bolek is rocked!
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!
Lindberg digs a good hook to Bolek's body.
Oh Bolek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lindberg misses the jab.
Bolek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindberg throws out the jab.
Bolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Lindberg drops Bolek with a naaaaasty hook - Bolek is in real trouble here! Lindberg dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Lindberg!
Tomas Lindberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018

#R1#
Primon moves forwards but Lindberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lindberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Primon is breathing heavily.
Lindberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Lindberg. Beautiful body shot.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Lindberg sends Primon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lindberg is motioning to the referee to let Primon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Primon is rocked!#CUT2#
Alexander Primon's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Primon is aggressively charging in as Lindberg backs up avoiding any damage. Lindberg tosses out a jab and Primon runs right into it face first! Primon is out cold! Lindberg dropped down on all fours and is barking in Primon's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomas Lindberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Tomas Lindberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bushido 70: Yurmommy vs. Penn
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Lindberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fighter 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.
The crowd cheers as Fighter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lindberg doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Fighter catches Lindberg right on the button with a cross.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
Lindberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Fighter misses.
Lindberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fighter cracks Lindberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter swings widly with a right hand
and Lindberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindberg connects with a body shot that sends Fighter's belly button to the back.
Lindberg throws a lazy right hand but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Fighter jabs Lindberg right on the nose. Lindberg blinks but takes it well.
Lindberg lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fighter.
Fighter throws a body punch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg 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.
Fighter lunges at Lindberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lindberg's hand.
Fighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lindberg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lindberg swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Fighter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lindberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fighter looks to land a body kick but Lindberg moved away.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Lindberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lindberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter looks to clinch
and Lindberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindberg moves away from the strike by Fighter.
Fighter 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Fighter instigates a clinch.
Lindberg working aggressively here. #T2#
Lindberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindberg.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindberg.
A short uppercut from Fighter.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fighter tries to work over Lindberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Fighter decides to pull guard.
Fighter pulls Lindberg in to control the position.
Fighter controls Lindberg momentarily but Lindberg frees himself. #T3#
Fighter is pulling down on Lindberg's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Fighter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Fighter with a hook.
Fighter moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Lindberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Fighter takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lindberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindberg cracks Fighter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tomas Lindberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lindberg takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter throws a hook but Lindberg avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Lindberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fighter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg scores with a nice right hand.
Fighter cracks Lindberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
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 Tomas Lindberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lindberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fighter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lindberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fighter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lindberg scrambles back to his feet.
Lindberg takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Fighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindberg.
Lindberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindberg takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Fighter as he connects with a hook.
Lindberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Lindberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fighter thumps Lindberg with a low kick.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of Lindberg's head but Lindberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lindberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.#T1#
Fighter looks to throw the jab but Lindberg is out of range.
Fighter slips under a jab.
Fighter throws out a powerful jab.
Lindberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
Lindberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Fighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lindberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter wants to counter with a clinch but Lindberg pushes him away.
Fighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fighter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindberg but Lindberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fighter wants to clinch.
Lindberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter motions for Lindberg to come forward. Fighter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lindberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Fighter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lindberg trying to hold on to Fighter's head to control him but Fighter postures up.
Lindberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lindberg tries to get out of the position.
Fighter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lindberg is trying to stand back up but Fighter is controlling him
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fighter is taking a breather. Lindberg 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.
Fighter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Lindberg is looking to escape.
Fighter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lindberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter.
Good work by Lindberg as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindberg checks a low kick from Fighter.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Fighter scores with a nice right hand.
Fighter throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
Fighter lands a jab to the head.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindberg moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindberg slips a straight right by Fighter.
Lindberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Lindberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter swings widly with a right hand
and Lindberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a head shot.
Lindberg cracks Fighter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Street Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fighter misses the jab.
Lindberg stalks Fighter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fighter's face. Fighter staggers backwards, shaken.
Lindberg walks into a left hand.
Lindberg looks to land a left hand but Fighter moved out of range nicely.
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fighter counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Fighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Street Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lindberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fighter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lindberg tries to avoid it but Fighter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lindberg to the ground. Lindberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lindberg throwing a counter right hand but Fighter manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a hook.
A combination from Lindberg does no damage.
Fighter shoots in but Lindberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fighter.
Fighter misses with a body shot
and Lindberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter clobbers Lindberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter moves to clinch but Lindberg breaks away
and Lindberg counters with a straight right hand.
Lindberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Good leg kick by Fighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tomas Lindberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Fighter rushes Lindberg and presses him up against the ropes.
Fighter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lindberg just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tomas Lindberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Street Fighter.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter tries to work over Lindberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter scores with a shoulder strike.
Fighter tries to work over Lindberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lindberg to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Lindberg.
Fighter lands a body punch. #T3##TD2#
Fighter successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Lindberg is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fighter has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lindberg is looking to defend but Fighter has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lindberg! Fighter pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lindberg taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Street Fighter!

Event: DFC 64: Penn Vs Manuel
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Lindberg stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lindberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Lindberg with a nice cross.
Lindberg feints a jab promting Vargas to slip. Lindberg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vargas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Vargas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lindberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vargas is in Lindberg's guard.
Lindberg trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindberg wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position.
Vargas is in close to Lindberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lindberg controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses. Lindberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Lindberg!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg wants to stand but Vargas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Vargas wants to stand but Lindberg is controlling the position.
Vargas is looking to stand back up but Lindberg counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vargas.
Lindberg stops Vargas from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Lindberg stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vargas to get to his feet.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindberg slips a jab and a cross from Vargas. #T2#
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lindberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lindberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Lindberg lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindberg as he connects with a hook.
Tomas Lindberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas scores with the left hand. Lindberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lindberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.#CL#
Lindberg forces Vargas back against the cage and clinches.
Vargas looking to stall.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Vargas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vargas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vargas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lindberg misses with the head strike.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Vargas blocks it.
Lindberg misses with the head strike.
Lindberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Lindberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lindberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Lindberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Lindberg lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomas Lindberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Vargas.
Lindberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vargas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lindberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vargas misses with a double jab
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas looks winded!#TD2#
Vargas shoots in and gets a takedown into Lindberg's guard.
Lindberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lindberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Vargas stops Lindberg from standing up.
Vargas throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lindberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vargas swings for the body but Lindberg moves out of range.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindberg, as that shot connected.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Vargas misses with a combination
and Lindberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lindberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lindberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
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!
Vargas needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Lindberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lindberg's hands.
Vargas seems to have recovered his senses.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindberg scores with the left hand. Vargas knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Vargas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vargas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lindberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vargas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lindberg throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lindberg circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Vargas tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lindberg wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomas Lindberg!
An out of breath Tomas Lindberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
McGinnis loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
McGinnis swings widly with a right hand
and Lindberg counters with a stiff right hand.
McGinnis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGinnis lands the left hand.
Lindberg takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
Lindberg throws a right hand that McGinnis ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinnis also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinnis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinnis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindberg throws the left hand but McGinnis avoids the punch easily.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
As Lindberg backs away, McGinnis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGinnis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for McGinnis. That snapped Lindberg's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from McGinnis. #T1#
Lindberg throws a sloppy body shot
and McGinnis counters with a stiff right hand.
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Lindberg's head but Lindberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindberg throws a series of punches but McGinnis moves out of range.
Lindberg misses with a wild combination.
Lindberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lindberg misses with the combination.
Lindberg moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
Lindberg throws out a counter right but McGinnis avoids it with no problem.
Lindberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lindberg duly obliges.
McGinnis scores with a hook to the body. Lindberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGinnis doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinnis lands a leg kick that knocks Lindberg off balance momentarily.#T2#
Lindberg moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
A big right from McGinnis misses.
Lindberg lands a jab.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGinnis.
Lindberg throws a lazy right hand but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from McGinnis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Lindberg there.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGinnis.
A head kick misses from McGinnis.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis misses with a straight left.
McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindberg throws out the jab. #T3#
Lindberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinnis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGinnis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGinnis throws a leg kick which misses Lindberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Lindberg tries to avoid it.
McGinnis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindberg digs a good body shot into McGinnis's ribs.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Lindberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinnis.
McGinnis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lindberg just manages to avoid it.
Lindberg takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
McGinnis lands with a nice body kick.
Lindberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGinnis throws a head kick that Lindberg semi-blocks.
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!
McGinnis throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGinnis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McGinnis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Lindberg throws out a powerful jab.
McGinnis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lindberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGinnis on the side of the head.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a head kick.
McGinnis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindberg connects with a looping right hand.
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindberg manages to avoid it.
McGinnis connects with the punch.
McGinnis lands with a straight right. Lindberg didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
McGinnis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGinnis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGinnis staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomas Lindberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGinnis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Lindberg blocks the leg kick.
Lindberg scores with a jab. McGinnis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindberg connects with a body shot that sends McGinnis's belly button to the back.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
McGinnis lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGinnis loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
McGinnis thuds a left hand into Lindberg's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
McGinnis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lindberg moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg throws a jab when McGinnis was well out of range.
McGinnis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lindberg just manages to avoid it.
Lindberg throws out a loose jab but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis throws a good cross that connects.
McGinnis digs a good body shot into Lindberg's ribs.
A big left from McGinnis misses.
McGinnis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGinnis misses with a body kick.
Lindberg misses with a right hand
and McGinnis counters with a nice leg kick.
McGinnis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a right hand that misses
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
McGinnis lands with a nice body punch.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it.
Aaron McGinnis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindberg lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lindberg misses with a hook.#T2#
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
McGinnis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGinnis with a hook.
Lindberg misses with a hook
and McGinnis counters with a right hand to the body.
Lindberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
McGinnis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lindberg throws a hook but McGinnis blocks it.
McGinnis connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from McGinnis.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGinnis. That's going to slow Lindberg down.
A swing and a miss from Lindberg.
McGinnis throwing a counter right hand but Lindberg manages to avoid it.
Lindberg misses the body punch
and McGinnis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGinnis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
McGinnis with a hook.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGinnis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lindberg is out of range and McGinnis settles back down.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
McGinnis lands a jab to the nose.
McGinnis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg checks a leg kick nicely.
McGinnis connects with a looping right hand.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis lands a nice looking body shot.
McGinnis thuds a left hand into Lindberg's body.
Lindberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by McGinnis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut.
McGinnis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
Lindberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGinnis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGinnis throws a push kick but Lindberg slaps the foot to one side.
McGinnis throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Lindberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGinnis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindberg can do to turn this around?
Lindberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindberg digs a good body shot into McGinnis's ribs.
McGinnis jabs Lindberg right on the nose. Lindberg blinks but takes it well.
Lindberg connects with a right hand. McGinnis shakes it off.
McGinnis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGinnis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinnis tries to score with a low kick but Lindberg moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
McGinnis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lindberg lands with a hook. McGinnis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGinnis connects with a right hand. Lindberg shakes it off.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Lindberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGinnis throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGinnis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lindberg misses with a left hand
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. McGinnis does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGinnis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lindberg misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
McGinnis throws a body punch but Lindberg moves out of range.
McGinnis with a jab.
Lindberg swings widly with a right hand
and McGinnis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis.
Lindberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGinnis missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg scores with a nice strike.
Lindberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGinnis.
McGinnis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lindberg stuns McGinnis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lindberg moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
Lindberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindberg throws a jab when McGinnis was well out of range.
McGinnis thuds his right hand into Lindberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the body.
Lindberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lindberg moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
McGinnis is looking to score with low kicks.
Lindberg lands a jab to McGinnis's midsection.
Lindberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGinnis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindberg.
McGinnis looks to land a left hand but Lindberg moved out of range nicely.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGinnis to score with a decent uppercut.
McGinnis throws a jab when Lindberg was well out of range.
A big right from McGinnis misses.
Lindberg throws an off balance right hand
and McGinnis counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
McGinnis lands with a shot to the body.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
McGinnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinnis.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGinnis.
McGinnis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lindberg misses with a wild combination.
McGinnis moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Lindberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGinnis slips a jab from Lindberg.#T4#
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinnis throws a leg kick
and Lindberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGinnis counters with a left to the body.
McGinnis cracks Lindberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGinnis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGinnis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGinnis slips under a jab from Lindberg.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinnis.
Lindberg misses with a hook. McGinnis ducked under it nicely.
Lindberg takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
McGinnis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindberg.
Lindberg cracks McGinnis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lindberg misses with a hook
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGinnis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lindberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGinnis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGinnis cracks Lindberg with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis misses with a straight left.
McGinnis misses with a looping left.
McGinnis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Lindberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGinnis scores with a punch to the head.
Lindberg throws a right hand that McGinnis ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinnis also avoids with ease.
McGinnis half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGinnis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindberg throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
McGinnis throws a lazy head kick
and Lindberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGinnis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a leg kick but Lindberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
Lindberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lindberg ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a jab when Lindberg was well out of range.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. #T2#
McGinnis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
McGinnis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Lindberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Lindberg catches McGinnis right on the button with a cross.
McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGinnis avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
McGinnis thumps Lindberg with a low kick.
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Lindberg's head but Lindberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGinnis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. #T3#
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis throws a head kick that misses
and Lindberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Lindberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGinnis lands with an uppercut that bounces Lindberg off the cage and back into range.
McGinnis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lindberg misses with the combination.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lindberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis.
McGinnis connects with a jab.
McGinnis throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
McGinnis loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lindberg checks a leg kick nicely.
McGinnis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGinnis missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindberg slips under a jab.
Lindberg throws a jab when McGinnis was well out of range.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
McGinnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinnis.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinnis.
Lindberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
McGinnis throws a leg kick that misses.
Lindberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis had his way with Tomas Lindberg in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
McGinnis moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
McGinnis catches Lindberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Lindberg moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lindberg.
McGinnis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
It looked like McGinnis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lindberg.
McGinnis lands a head kick!
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindberg.
Lindberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lindberg dodges the punch combination from McGinnis. #T1#
Lindberg misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.
Lindberg dips to his left and cracks McGinnis with an uppercut!
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. Lindberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGinnis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
McGinnis throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGinnis throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
Lindberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGinnis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lindberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from McGinnis.
McGinnis connects with a right hand. Lindberg shakes it off.
Lindberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lindberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGinnis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lindberg takes a step back to recover. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg tries to move into range but McGinnis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lindberg lands a nice hook to McGinnis's body. McGinnis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. McGinnis catches Lindberg right on the button with a cross.
Tomas Lindberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindberg misses with a right hand
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
McGinnis throws a solid leg kick but Lindberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGinnis.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg defending well as McGinnis loads up on a big left hand.
McGinnis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGinnis throws a looping overhand right but Lindberg ducks down to avoid it.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Lindberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGinnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
McGinnis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Lindberg.
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but McGinnis ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from McGinnis tenderised Lindberg's leg. Lindberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGinnis avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
McGinnis throws a body punch but Lindberg moves out of range.
McGinnis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lindbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lindberg throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
McGinnis scores with a kick to the body.
Lindberg misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
McGinnis throws a leg kick which misses Lindberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Lindberg tries to avoid it.
McGinnis avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
McGinnis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindberg's sensitive parts.
Nice shot lands for McGinnis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinnis.
Lindberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGinnis.
Lindberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGinnis finds it's way round the side to connect with Lindberg's head.
McGinnis lands a body shot.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. McGinnis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
McGinnis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGinnis lands a leg kick that knocks Lindberg off balance momentarily.
McGinnis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McGinnis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGinnis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Aaron McGinnis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC 49: Dog Vs Pauwels
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Trump wants to clinch
and Lindberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump tries to clinch up
and Lindberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lindberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trumps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trump tries to clinch
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindberg misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trump tries to clinch
and Lindberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiny Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
Lindberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Trump is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump tries to clinch up
and Lindberg counters with a big right hand! Oh Trump is in trouble here! Lindberg follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Lindberg!
A victorious Tomas Lindberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC 42: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lindberg looks to land a right hand but Larratt moved out of range.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Lindberg avoids it easily.
Lindberg scores with a jab. Larratt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
Lindberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lindberg.
Lindberg punishes Larratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larratt circles away quickly and effectively.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lindberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindberg misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Lindberg misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lindberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lindberg.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. Larratt moves away and avoids it.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Larratt dodges the punch combination from Lindberg.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lindberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Lindberg does it's job there.
Larratt ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Larratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A combination from Lindberg does no damage.
Lindberg falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Larratt prevents Lindberg from standing back up.
Lindberg taking some punishment here, with Larratt in his half guard.
Lindberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larratt. #T2#
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindberg's head.
Lindberg is trying to stand back up but Larratt is controlling him
Ground and pound from Larratt.
Larratt stops Lindberg from getting back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larratt working his ground and pound in the gym.
Lindberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larratt on the ground.
Larratt working Lindberg over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larratt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larratt connects with a nice short shot to Lindberg's temple.
Larratt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Larratt working Lindberg over with strikes.
Larratt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Larratt stops Lindberg from getting back to his feet.
Larratt winds up and cracks Lindberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg tries to kick Larratt off but Larratt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larratt uses his free foot to push down on Lindberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lindberg.
Larratt controlling his opponent. #T3#
Larratt working Lindberg over with strikes here.
Larratt with good strikes from the mount here!
Lindberg squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Larratt with good strikes from the mount here!
Larratt lands a couple of good shots and Lindberg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lindberg is trying to get back to his feet but Larratt has full control of the position and if anything, Lindberg has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Larratt tries to get the hooks in deep but Lindberg pushed the leg off.
Larratt lands a shot to the head.
Larratt softening up his opponent with strikes here. #ROC2#
Lindberg is rocked!
Lindberg takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Oh Lindberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Even with his hooks in, Larratt manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Lindberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Lindberg is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Larratt. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Larratt lands shots from the back.
Larratt loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lindberg hold on?
Larratt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Larratt lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Lindberg gets cracked with a huge elbow and he's out cold! Possibly KO of the night from the back? Unusual but possible!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shannon Larratt!

Event: DFC Las Vegas 54
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Lindberg lands a slapping body shot.
Lindberg misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Xhaka has managed to clinch.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xhaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindbergs head.
Lindberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lindberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Xhaka looks winded!
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lindberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg punishes Xhaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lindberg sizes up Xhaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Xhaka avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Xhaka.
Lindberg throws a hook but Xhaka blocks it.
Xhaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lindberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xhaka's hands.
Xhaka needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.
Xhaka ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
A cross from Lindberg lands.
Lindberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xhaka back to the cage. Lindberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lindberg.
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!
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Lindberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Xhaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lindberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xhaka scrambles back to his feet.
Lindberg connects with a right hand. Xhaka shakes it off.
Xhaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xhaka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xhaka! But no joy.#T2#
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Lindberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lindberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xhaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
Lindberg lands with a good body shot.
Lindberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Xhaka.#CL2#
Xhaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindberg, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xhakas head.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg lands a nice hook to Xhaka's body. Xhaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xhaka walks into a stiff left hand from Lindberg.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Xhaka.
Lindberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Lindberg tests Xhaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xhaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Xhaka wants to counter the offense by Lindberg and move into the clinch position.
Lindberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Lindberg.
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xhaka! But no joy.#T4#
Lindberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg lands a jab to the nose.
Xhaka takes one to the chin there.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Xhaka gets a clinch.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Lindberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xhaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg tries to work over Xhaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg gets through Xhaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lindberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
Tomas Lindberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Xhaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg throws a hook but Xhaka avoids it easily.
Lindberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Xhaka clinches.
Xhaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a good jab.
Good shot there by Lindberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xhaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Xhaka avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
As Xhaka looks to move away, Lindberg throws a big counter combo but Xhaka just gets out of the way.#T1#
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindberg as he connects with a hook.
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
Xhaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lindberg takes a swing at Xhaka's ribcage but misses.
Xhaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lindberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Xhaka ducked under it nicely.
Xhaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lindberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xhaka.
Xhaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xhaka ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Xhaka slips under a jab.#CL2#
Xhaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Xhaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
Lindberg blocking some punches. #T2#
Lindberg pushes Xhaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch but Xhaka keeps him there for the moment.
Granat Xhaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lindberg lands a nice uppercut.
Lindberg misses with the head strike.
Xhaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xhaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Xhaka.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Xhaka controls the action.
Lindberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xhakas head.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Lindberg cracks a nice hook into Xhaka's ribs.
Xhaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a hook but Xhaka blocks it.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Xhaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lindberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Xhaka's head. #T3##CL2#
Xhaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka takes a shot to the head.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka is breathing heavily.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Lindberg.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Xhaka blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg is leaning against Xhaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Xhaka controls his hands.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Lindberg lands with a left to the head.
Lindberg lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lindberg.
Xhaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lindberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Lindberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindberg misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Xhaka is rocked!
Lindberg with a hook.
Xhaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg scores with a hook.
Lindberg rushes Xhaka and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Xhaka is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lindberg piles on the pressure and Xhaka crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Lindberg!
After winning the bout, Tomas Lindberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 51
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Nice cross by Lindberg.
Lindberg thuds his right hand into Xhaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xhaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xhaka moves forwards but Lindberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lindberg swings for the body but Xhaka moves out of range.
Lindberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Lindberg stuns Xhaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xhaka slips under a jab.
Lindberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindberg lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Xhaka clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka prevents a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
Xhaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Lindberg.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka prevents a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Lindberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Xhaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xhaka blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Lindberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Xhaka.
Lindberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
Lindberg tries to work over Xhaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Xhaka controls the action.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindberg.
Xhaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lindberg lands a body punch. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xhaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindberg is looking to counter punch.
Xhaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xhaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Xhaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xhaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xhaka misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xhaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Lindberg swings widly with a right hand
and Xhaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xhaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xhaka back to the cage. Lindberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lindberg falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Xhaka to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindberg.
Lindberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xhaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xhaka needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Xhaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xhaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xhaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lindberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Xhaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
A jab lands there for Lindberg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindberg, as that shot connected.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg with a jab.
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xhaka on the side of the head.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lindberg lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lindberg.
Xhaka drops his hands momentarily and Lindberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xhaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Xhaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xhaka slips under a jab.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xhaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindberg as he connects with a hook.
Lindberg swinging wildly here.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg lands with a straight right. Xhaka didn't see that one coming.
Xhaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lindberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xhaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Xhaka ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Xhaka avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lindberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Xhaka.
A shot in the inside from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lindberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Lindberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Xhaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka gets through Lindberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
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!
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lindberg.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindberg. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Xhaka misses its intended target.
Lindberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Lindberg.
Xhaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xhaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xhaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.#T3#
Lindberg throws a one two combo.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xhaka! But no joy.
Lindberg throws a good cross that connects.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xhaka wants to counter with a clinch but Lindberg pushes him away.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
Lindberg throws out a powerful jab.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lindberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xhaka back to the cage. Lindberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Xhaka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg scores with a punch to the head.
Xhaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Xhaka.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lindberg throws the left hand but Xhaka avoids the punch easily.
Xhaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Xhaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindberg connects with a right hand. Xhaka shakes it off.
Nice cross by Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. #T4#
Lindberg throws a combination that misses
letting Xhaka counter with a right hand.
Lindberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Lindberg. Beautiful body shot.
Xhaka slips under a jab.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Xhaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lindberg with a body shot.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Xhaka ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xhaka! But no joy.
Xhaka ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Xhaka wants to counter the offense by Lindberg and move into the clinch position.
Lindberg misses with a body shot
and Xhaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Xhaka tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Lindberg misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg takes a swing at Xhaka's ribcage but misses.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a good jab.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Xhaka moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xhaka slips a jab and a cross from Lindberg.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xhaka.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the head.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xhaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lindberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xhaka can do to turn this around?
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xhaka manages to avoid it.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Xhaka rushes Lindberg and presses him up against the cage.
Xhaka working aggressively here. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lindberg misses.
Xhaka slips a jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a nice strike.
Lindberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xhaka.
Lindberg throwing a counter right hand but Xhaka manages to avoid it.
Lindberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xhaka.#T1#
Xhaka moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
Xhaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xhaka at a distance.
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xhaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lindberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Xhaka slips a jab from Lindberg.
Xhaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Lindberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lindberg.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Lindberg jabs at Xhaka's body.#T2#
Lindberg punishes Xhaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Xhaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lindberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xhaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xhaka avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Xhaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Xhaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Xhaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg lands a jab to Xhaka's midsection.#T3#
Lindberg throws an overhand right that lands on Xhaka's shoulder, as Xhaka tries to avoid the shot.
Lindberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
A swing and a miss from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xhaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Xhaka takes one to the side of the head.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Granat Xhaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xhaka slips under a jab from Lindberg.#CL2#
Xhaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lindberg throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg lands with a left to the head.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Xhaka controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindberg.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg scores with a hook to the body.
Tomas Lindberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
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!
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindberg.
A short left from Xhaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Lindberg pushes Xhaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Lindberg!
Tomas Lindberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFC LV MAYHEM 21
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
Lindberg checks a low kick from Cruz.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lindberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lindberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lindberg slips a jab from Cruz.
Lindberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg checks a leg kick.
Lindberg misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lindberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg takes one to the side of the head.
Lindberg is looking to clinch.
Lindberg throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lindberg's head.
Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lindberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindberg 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.#TD2#
Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Lindberg's guard.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz is in close to Lindberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lindberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Lindberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lindberg is looking to escape.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lindberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lindberg is trying to stand. #T2#
Lindberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lindberg tries to get out of the position.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindberg's head.
Lindberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Lindberg's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz controlling the pace.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lindberg is looking to escape.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz is nestled in close to Lindberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lindberg is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Lindberg defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.
Lindberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.#T3#
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lindberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lindberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Lindberg wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Lindberg is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Lindberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Lindberg wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz prevents Lindberg from standing back up.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Cruz working over Lindberg with some ground and pound. Lindberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Lindberg won't allow it.
Cruz prevents Lindberg from standing back up.
Cruz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz is looking to stall here but Lindberg recovers full guard.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Lindberg's brow.
Lindberg wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz trying to control but Lindberg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Lindberg looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lindberg defends it well.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lindberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Lindberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz wants to slow Lindberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Lindberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Lindberg throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.#T1#
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Lindberg moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Cruz lands.
Lindberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lindberg is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Dom Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut.
Lindberg walks into a straight right hand from Cruz.
Cruz slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lindberg doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg feints a jab promting Cruz to slip. Lindberg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cruz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Tomas Lindberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Lindberg blocks the low kick.
Cruz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Cruz jabs Lindberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lindberg throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz feints a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Lindberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz.
Lindberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the head.
Lindberg cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Lindberg takes one to the chin there.
Cruz misses with a leg kick.
Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lindberg backs up against the cage. #CL#
Lindberg has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Lindberg.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindberg scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Lindberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Lindberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lindberg is working Cruz over against the cage.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Cruz wants to break free but Lindberg has control.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindberg is defending well for now.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Lindberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tomas Lindberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindberg lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lindberg avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz. #T4#
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz connects with the punch.
Lindberg connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
Lindberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Lindberg connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Cruz clinches. #BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Lindberg moved out of range nicely.
Lindberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindberg, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lindberg as he jumps to the side.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lindberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dom Cruz 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##CL#
Lindberg drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage. #BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lindberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick from Cruz misses.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindberg misses with a few strikes there.
Lindberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Lindberg throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz throws a hook but Lindberg blocks it.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Lindberg ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Lindberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Lindberg.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindberg.
Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.#CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Lindberg.#T2##BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Lindberg.
Cruz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lindberg in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Lindberg.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Lindberg avoids it with no problem.
Well,Lindberg is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Cruz works the jab nicely.#T3#
Lindberg connects with a body shot.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tomas Lindberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Lindberg drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage.
Lindberg lands a left hand.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Lindberg has the dominant position.
Lindberg lands a right hand.
Lindberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Lindberg has the dominant position.
Lindberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindberg should have avoided that one. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Lindberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!#CL#
Lindberg forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Lindberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomas Lindberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lindberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Lindberg lands a body punch.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lindberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lindberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Lindberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz misses with a combination
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Lindberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Dom Cruz!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Dom Cruz!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Dom Cruz!

Dom Cruz wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Dom Cruz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFC Mayhem 18
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
A left lands for Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith with a jab.
Lindberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith slips under a jab from Lindberg.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lindberg.
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a leg kick but Lindberg moved away.
A little jabbing left from Lindberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lindberg throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Lindberg swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Lindberg was not able to check.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lindbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith slips a straight right by Lindberg.#T1#
Lindberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lindberg moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Lindberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lindberg misses with a looping right.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Lindberg throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Lindberg moved out of range.
We've been informed that Lindberg 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.
Lindberg dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Lindberg slips a straight right by Smith.
Lindberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Lindberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lindberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lindberg wants to clinch.#T2#
Lindberg lands a jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Lindberg is out of range.
Lindberg throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Lindberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lindberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a hook. Lindberg ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lindberg! But no joy.#CL2#
Lindberg clinches.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Lindberg is controlling the position.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Lindberg gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Lindberg misses with some punches.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindberg working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Lindberg. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Lindberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Smith's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Smith drops to his knees and Lindberg pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Lindberg!
Tomas Lindberg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that M.O. Fight Wear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sin City 12
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Lindberg ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Lindberg misses with a two punch combination.
Lindberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lindberg works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Lindberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lindberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Lindberg lands a slapping body shot.
Lindberg looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ragnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Lindberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Ragnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lindberg doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lindberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnarsson's head.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg lands a jab.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lindberg thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body.
Ragnarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson. #T1#
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
Lindberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Lindberg lands.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to Lindberg's midsection.
Lindberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lindberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lindberg throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Lindberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lindberg lands with a nice body punch.
Lindberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Ragnarsson instigates a clinch.
Lindberg is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Lindberg working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Lindberg avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragnarsson. That snapped Lindberg's head back.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Lindberg.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch.
Lindberg drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lindberg momentarily.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to the nose.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Lindberg.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Ragnarsson cracks Lindberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Lindberg slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lindberg loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Lindberg digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Lindberg connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindberg throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindberg throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Jab from Lindberg.
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Lindberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Lindberg looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Lindberg moves out of range.
Jab by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Lindberg moves away and avoids it.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Lindberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Lindberg lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and pushes Lindberg back into the cage.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindberg controls his hands.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragnarsson has double underhooks.
Lindberg tries to circle away but Ragnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lindberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
Maximus Ragnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson. #T1##BC2#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch.
Lindberg throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Lindberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a clinch but Lindberg shakes him off and moves away.
Ragnarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Lindberg.
Ragnarsson cracks Lindberg with a nice body shot.
Lindberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Lindberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
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!
Ragnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Lindberg controls the action. #T2#
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand underneath Lindberg's ribcage. Lindberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand into Lindberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lindberg's gas tank.
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lindberg misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson is working Lindberg over against the cage.
Good body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lindberg.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Ragnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Ragnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Lindberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindberg moves away.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
Lindberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Lindberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Lindberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnarsson.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Lindberg misses the jab.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Lindberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg misses with the combination. #T4#
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragnarsson. That snapped Lindberg's head back.
Ragnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lindberg in his tracks.
Lindberg throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Lindberg saw that one coming.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Lindberg pushes him away.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindberg slips a jab from Ragnarsson.
A combination from Lindberg does no damage.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that Lindberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindberg also avoids with ease.
Lindberg is looking to counter punch.
Ragnarsson lands with an overhand left.
Lindberg throws a right and a left that Ragnarsson avoids nicely.
It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Ragnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragnarsson.
A jab lands there for Lindberg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lindberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lindberg cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Lindberg moves forwards but Ragnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lindberg dodges the punch combination from Ragnarsson.
Tomas Lindberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Lindberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lindberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ragnarsson.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up
and Lindberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ragnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindberg circles away.
A quick step to the side and Lindberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg misses with the combination.
A left lands for Ragnarsson.
A jab from Ragnarsson does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindberg as he connects with a hook.
Lindberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
Lindberg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindberg.
Lindberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Ragnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindberg, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindberg.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Lindberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Lindberg. #BC2#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindberg slips a jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.#CL2#
Ragnarsson has Lindberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragnarsson has double underhooks. #T3#
Ragnarsson lands a right hand.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it. #BC#
Lindberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Lindberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Ragnarsson lands.
Ragnarsson lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Ragnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindberg, pushing him back against the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Lindberg throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarssons head.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindberg's elbow.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Lindberg working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindberg's elbow.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lindberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Lindberg's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindberg's elbow.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ragnarsson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A slow jab from Lindberg misses its intended target.
A big right from Lindberg misses.
Ragnarsson stuns Lindberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lindberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnarsson lands the left hand.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg swinging wildly here.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.#T1#
Ragnarsson wants to clinch but Lindberg slips to the side
letting Lindberg counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Lindberg gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson maintains the clinch.
Lindberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Ragnarsson keeps control of Lindberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lindberg cracks Ragnarsson with a nice body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindberg working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson presses Lindberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindberg. #T2#
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Lindberg tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lindberg working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindberg blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Lindberg working hard to break the clinch.
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Lindberg is leaning against Ragnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Lindberg controls the action.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Lindberg. #BC#
Lindberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson lands the left hand.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Ragnarsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Ragnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Lindberg.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson cracks Lindberg with a nice body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Lindberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindberg is working Ragnarsson over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson. #T4#
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lindberg.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Lindberg avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindberg's elbow.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Lindberg.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Lindberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindberg controls his hands.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands with a light punch inside.
Lindberg pushes Ragnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Maximus Ragnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lindberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lindberg throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson lunges at Lindberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lindberg's hand.
Ragnarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lindberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ragnarsson scrambles back to his feet.
Lindberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Lindberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Ragnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lindberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ragnarsson 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lindberg throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Ragnarsson clinches up with Lindberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Lindberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Lindberg controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand into Lindberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lindberg's gas tank.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Lindberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Lindberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindberg tries to break free but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Lindberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
Lindberg misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards. #T2#
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
A hook to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Lindberg avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lindberg's efforts to push away.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindberg.
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Lindberg gets through Ragnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches. #T3#
Lindberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
Lindberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindberg.
Tomas Lindberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus Ragnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragnarsson has double underhooks.
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Lindberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Ragnarsson!
Maximus Ragnarsson is the new featherweight champion!

Event: Sin City 9 Lindberg v Xhaka
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindberg looks to throw the jab but Xhaka is out of range.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
Xhaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Xhaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka pushes Lindberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Lindberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xhaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lindberg 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.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Lindberg looks to land a right hand but Xhaka moved out of range.#T1#
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg throws an off balance right hand
enabling Xhaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xhaka's hands.#CL2#
Xhaka gets a clinch.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xhaka lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xhaka.
Lindberg scores with a shot to the side of Xhaka's head.
Lindberg pushes Xhaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lindberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xhaka or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xhaka.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Xhaka avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Xhaka lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg is trying to force a seperation but Xhaka has the dominant position.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Lindberg - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
A short uppercut from Lindberg. #T2#
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
Xhaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Xhaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lindberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xhaka looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Lindberg.
Lindberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xhaka's elbow.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindberg lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch.
Xhaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Xhaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a good jab.
Xhaka walks into a jab.
Lindberg throws the left hand but Xhaka avoids the punch easily.
Xhaka looks to clinch
and Lindberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xhaka.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the head.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xhaka slips under a jab.
Lindberg sets himself, and Xhaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Lindberg avoids it this time.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Xhaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xhaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lindberg with a body shot.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Lindberg.
Xhaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lindberg swings for the body but Xhaka moves out of range.
Xhaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xhaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Lindberg lands.
Lindberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lindberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xhaka's hands.
Xhaka walks into a left hand. #T4#
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xhaka has time to react.
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
Lindberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xhaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a shot to the body.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Xhaka's head.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xhaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg lands a really nice looking cross but Xhaka seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xhaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lindberg throws a nice looking combination but Xhaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xhaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lindberg lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lindberg scores with a hook.
Xhaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xhaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xhaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Xhaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xhaka slips a straight right by Lindberg.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindberg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Xhaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg connects with a body shot that sends Xhaka's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Xhaka closes the distance and pushes Lindberg back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Lindberg.
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch but Xhaka keeps him there for the moment.
Lindberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xhaka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lindberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xhaka can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xhaka.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xhaka misses with some punches. #T1#
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg is working Xhaka over against the cage.
Xhaka is breathing heavily.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lindberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xhakas head.
Nice body punch from Lindberg - that landed with a thud.
Lindberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindberg.
Xhaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindberg lands a right hand.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Lindberg lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Lindberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xhaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Lindberg scores with a hook to the body. Xhaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lindberg lands with a nice body punch.
Lindberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lindberg connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lindberg. Those never looked like landing.
Xhaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lindberg throws a series of punches but Xhaka moves out of range.
Lindberg sizes up Xhaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xhaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Xhaka is rocked!
Lindberg lands a slapping body shot.
Lindberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Xhaka should have avoided that one.
Xhaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xhaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Lindberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xhaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Lindberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindberg lands a jab to the nose.
Xhaka needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.
Lindberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lindberg lands a right hook to the body.
Lindberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.
Lindberg digs a good hook to Xhaka's body.
Lindberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lindberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xhaka can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg lands a jab to Xhaka's midsection.
Lindberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xhaka. Xhaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lindberg lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Xhaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xhaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindberg works Xhaka's body with a nice hook.
Xhaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Lindberg works the jab nicely.
Lindberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lindberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xhaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xhaka slips a jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Lindberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xhaka's head.
A jab from Lindberg finds it's way through Xhaka's defenses.
Lindberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xhaka at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg lunges at Xhaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xhaka's hand.
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xhaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lindberg misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Lindberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Xhaka.
Xhaka wants to clinch.
Lindberg connects with a body shot.
Lindberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xhaka defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
Xhaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
Xhaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg throws a nice looking combination but Xhaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Xhaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Lindberg circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xhaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lindberg throws a good cross that connects.
Lindberg connects with a body shot.
Lindberg digs a good body shot into Xhaka's ribs.
Lindberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xhaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xhaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xhaka ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg looks to land a combination but Xhaka avoids it well.
Xhaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Xhaka lands a jab to Lindberg's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xhaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Xhaka tries to clinch
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindberg.
Xhaka ducks right into an uppercut from Lindberg.
Xhaka wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Xhaka is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Xhaka tries to clinch up.
Lindberg throws a body punch but Xhaka moves out of range.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Xhaka.
A punch lands to the side of Xhaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lindberg!
Lindberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Donk. Lindberg catches Xhaka right on the button with a cross.
Xhaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lindberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lindberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Xhaka ducks down to avoid it.
Lindberg throws a hook but Xhaka avoids it easily.
Xhaka moves forwards but Lindberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xhaka wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Lindberg stuns Xhaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xhaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tomas Lindberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Xhaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lindberg connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
Lindberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lindberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lindberg swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Xhaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lindberg tries to bum rush Xhaka with a series of wild strikes but Xhaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xhaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Lindberg - just one landing.
Lindberg lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Lindberg.
Xhaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindberg throws out the jab.
Xhaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lindberg with a body shot.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindberg throws a series of punches but Xhaka moves out of range.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Xhaka walks into a stiff left hand from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Lindberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg lands with a straight right. Xhaka didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with the combination.
Lindberg throws a hook but Xhaka blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. Xhaka moves away and avoids it.
Lindberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xhaka's head.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lindberg lands the left hand.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Lindberg throws a right and a left that Xhaka avoids nicely.
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Lindberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindberg connects with a body shot.
Xhaka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lindberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Xhaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindberg throws a jab when Xhaka was well out of range.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xhaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Lindberg coming out on top.
Lindberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xhaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lindberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindberg looks to land a combination but Xhaka avoids it well.
It seemed like Xhaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xhaka has time to react.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Xhaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
Lindberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xhaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xhaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Xhaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xhaka misses the shot to the body.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Lindberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lindberg swings for the body but Xhaka moves out of range.
Xhaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lindberg connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Xhaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lindberg lands a right hook to the body.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Lindberg backs off Xhaka throws a huge counter combo but Lindberg manages to avoid it all.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xhaka moves away.
Lindberg looks to land a left hand but Xhaka moved out of range nicely.
Xhaka tries to clinch up.
Lindberg jabs Xhaka right on the nose. Xhaka blinks but takes it well.
Xhaka defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xhaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Xhaka walks into a stiff left hand from Lindberg.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Xhaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xhaka is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lindberg tries to bum rush Xhaka with a series of wild strikes but Xhaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg lands a jab.
Lindberg misses with a hook to the body
and Lindberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xhaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a jab when Xhaka was well out of range.
Lindberg swings for the body but Xhaka moves out of range.
Xhaka wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Lindberg digs a good hook to Xhaka's body.
Xhaka slips a straight right by Lindberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg had his way with Granat Xhaka in that round.
That's time! Lindberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lindberg cracks a nice hook into Xhaka's ribs.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Xhaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Xhaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
Lindberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xhaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xhaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xhaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xhaka.
Xhaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Xhaka is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xhaka! But no joy.
Xhaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a body shot
and Xhaka counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xhaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Xhaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xhaka defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
Xhaka wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xhaka slips a straight right by Lindberg.
Xhaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xhaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Lindberg lands.#CL2#
Xhaka clinches with his opponent. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Lindberg.
Xhaka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lindberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xhaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lindberg pushes Xhaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lindberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xhaka.
Lindberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomas Lindberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Xhaka avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lindberg - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Lindberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Lindberg.
A short left from Lindberg.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg lands a right hand.
Lindberg lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Xhaka to his knees! Lindberg keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Lindberg!
Tomas Lindberg retains his featherweight title!
Tomas Lindberg gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Mayhem 7 Hendrix vs Lindberg
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Lindberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hendrix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lindberg as he avoids it easily.
Hendrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a nice right hand.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hendrix has time to react.
Hendrix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendrix somewhat.
The crowd cheers as Lindberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hendrix doesn't seem phased though.
Lindberg cracks Hendrix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hendrix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendrix somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Lindberg. No joy for Hendrix on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andre Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindberg 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. #ROC2#
Hendrix is rocked!
Jab from Lindberg.
Oh Hendrix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindberg has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lindberg circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hendrix tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lindberg wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomas Lindberg!
Tomas Lindberg is the new featherweight champion!
Tomas Lindberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Andre Hendrix had this to say: 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'.

Event: DFC Mayhem 3
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Fugatt fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Lindberg tries to keep at a distance but Fugatt has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindberg.
Fugatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Fugatt tries to stall but Lindberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lindberg blocks the elbow strike.
Fugatt takes a shot to the head.
Lindberg digs a right hand into Fugatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fugatt's gas tank.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Fugatt avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Fugatt looking to throw knees to the head but Lindberg is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fugatt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lindberg.
Still in the clinch, Lindberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lindberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Lindberg scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Fugatt is rocked!
Fugatt throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Fugatt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lindberg is keeping busy.
Fugatt misses with the head strike.
Fugatt scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lindberg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lindberg.
Fugatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg throws a big uppercut that drops Fugatt! More strikes from Lindberg and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fugatt lies dazed against the cage as Lindberg celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Lindberg!
In his post fight interview, Tomas Lindberg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dyllan Fugatt spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullshit.'.

Event: BBP 1
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Buckeye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danga de danga de dang - Lindberg scores with a four punch combination!
Buckeye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buckeye lands a jab to the head.
Buckeye just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Lindberg misses.
Buckeye keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Buckeye.
Lindberg lands a right hook to the body.
Lindberg blocks a head kick by Buckeye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckeye is just out of range.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Buckeye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lindberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buckeye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buckeye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buckeye tried to score with a low kick but Lindberg checks it.
Lindberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buckeyes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Buckeye is rocked!
Lindberg drops Buckeye with a huge uppercut! Buckeye drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lindberg is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Lindberg!
Tomas Lindberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Lindberg. Those never looked like landing.
Wow tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lindberg tests Wow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lindberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lindberg connects with a body shot that sends Wow's belly button to the back.
Lindberg with a hook.
Lindberg thuds a left hand into Wow's body.
Wow shoots in for a double leg but Lindberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wow tries to move into range but Lindberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Wow is rocked!
Wow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Wow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wow walks straight into a right hand from Lindberg - that's dropped him! Lindberg jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Wow from any more punishment! Wow 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 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tomas Lindberg!

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