Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#71 Ibaka vs Complex
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
Tuup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filho leaning against his opponent.
Tuup is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Filho misses with some punches.
Tuup displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filho up against the cage.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuup's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Filho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup blocking some punches.
Filho is stalling here.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuup stalls. #T1#
Tuup lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Filho lands a left hand.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Filho's face.
Tuup lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuup controlling the action here for a moment.
Filho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filho blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuup controlling the action here for a moment.
Tuup wants to stall.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filho takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Filho misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho.
Filho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filho slowing the pace effectively.
Tuup is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuup prevents a body shot from Filho.
Tuup is pushing Filho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho scores with a shot to the side of Tuup's head.
Filho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuup.
Tuup blocking some punches. #T3#
Tuup is pushing Filho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Filho.
Tuup lands a nice elbow.
Filho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuup looking to slow down the pace here.
Filho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Filho blocking some punches.
Filho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tuup's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Filho leaning against his opponent.
Tuup misses with some punches.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Filho.
Filho working aggressively here.
Filho lands a nice uppercut.
Filho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuup backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuup is looking to control Filho's arms but Filho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tuup has his back to the cage.
Filho tries to break the clinch but Tuup is controlling the position. #BC#
Tuup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filho lands with an uppercut that bounces Tuup off the cage and back into range.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuup dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filho. That did some damage!
Tuup tries to clinch up but Filho circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Filho moves into range and clinches up with Tuup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rodrigues Filho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
That's time! Tuup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Tuup finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tuup tries to clinch up.
Filho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuup.
It looked like Tuup was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Filho.
Tuup shoots in for a takedown but Filho shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Filho clinches up with Tuup and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Filho to work.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filho leaning against his opponent.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuup displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filho up against the cage.
Tuup letting Filho take a breather here.#T1#
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filho lands a nice uppercut.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Tuup.
Come on Tuup - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but Filho blocks it.
Tuup blocks an uppercut.
Tuup lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Filho.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuup shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Filho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuup buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carl Tuup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Filho clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Filho working aggressively here.
Filho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuup is trying to stall.
Tuup stalling in the clinch but Filho improves position.
Tuup can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Come on Filho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filho.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuup backwards. #T3#
Tuup misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Filho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuup tries to clinch up but Filho circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tuup.
Tuup tries to clinch but Filho moves out of range. #CL#
Tuup pushes Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuup wants to get back to striking at distance but Filho won't allow it.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup misses with a knee to the head.
Filho lands a body punch.
Tuup misses with a knee to the head.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Filho cracks Tuup with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filho.
A hook to the body from Filho.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuup looking to stall.
Filho scores with a shot to the side of Tuup's head.
Filho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Filho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tuup throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
Filho blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rodrigues Filho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tuup takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tuup tries to clinch up.
Filho misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Filho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tuup, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Filho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tuup.
A lazy left from Filho finds it's target.#ROC2#
Tuup is rocked!
Tuup tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filho scores with a counter punch that sends Tuup to the canvas! Filho smells blood - he's punishing Tuup with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tuup has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
An out of breath Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFN #2 Army vs Bang
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Lovelair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tuup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tuup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Lovelair releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tuup shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lovelair sprawls well. Lovelair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tuup gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuup throws a sloppy head kick and Lovelair moves out of range easily.
Tuup goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair avoids the head kick by Tuup.
Tuup pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tuup looks for a takedown but Lovelair sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Tuup. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tuup throws a sloppy head kick and Lovelair moves out of range easily.
Tuup lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Lovelair clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Tuup.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tuup. #BC#
Tuup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lovelair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lovelair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tuup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovelair swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tuup stuns Lovelair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lovelair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lovelair steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tuup. That one must have hurt.
Tuup tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Lovelair misses with a double jab.
It looked like Tuup was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovelair tries to clinch up.
Lovelair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Raistlin Lovelair has been cut.
Lovelair doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuup circles away.
A combination from Tuup does no damage. #CL2#
Lovelair clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lovelair.
Tuup tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuup looking to throw knees to the head but Lovelair is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Lovelair.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Tuup avoids the damage to the body.
Lovelair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tuup is breathing heavily.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tuup avoids it.
Tuup using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lovelair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Lovelair utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lovelair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuup backwards.
Lovelair trying to land knees to the body.
Lovelair prevents Tuup from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tuup manages to break the clinch.
Tuup stalks Lovelair and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lovelair's face. Lovelair staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Tuup breaks the clinch.
Tuup throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lovelair counters with a left and a right that stings Tuup.
Lovelair is looking to clinch.
Lovelair staying out of range there.
Tuup throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Lovelair counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Tuup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tuup has been working on his balance at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lovelair.
Lovelair tries to clinch up but Tuup circles away and keeps his distance.
Lovelair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuup looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuup paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tuup throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lovelair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lovelair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuup closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Lovelair takes the fight into the clinch.
Tuup is trying to force a seperation but Lovelair has the dominant position.
Tuup wants to break free but Lovelair has control.
Lovelair tries to work over Tuup's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Carl Tuup will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raistlin Lovelair's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Tuup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tuup.
Tuup throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lovelair counters with a series of strikes. Tuup will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lovelair wants to clinch up but Tuup keeps it at a distance.
Tuup throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lovelair doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuup circles away.
Tuup shoots in for a takedown but Lovelair shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Tuup.
Lovelair tries to counter with a clinch but Tuup shakes him off and moves away.
Lovelair avoids the head kick by Tuup.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lovelair in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lovelair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tuup misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Lovelair counters with a series of strikes that sends Tuup to the canvas! Lovelair follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC2#
Tuup is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Tuup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovelair loads up on a big left hand. Tuup felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lovelair looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tuup can't hide his disappointment, as Lovelair celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raistlin Lovelair!

Event: DFN #1 Army vs McGee
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Rorden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tuup scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rorden doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuup circles away.
Tuup is looking to counter the offense by Rorden and move into the clinch.
Rorden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Rorden clinches.
Rorden wants a takedown.
Rorden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Tuup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuup scores with a leg kick.
Tuup connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rorden is trying to drag Tuup to the mat but Tuup just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Tuup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rorden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Tuup slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Tuup moves into the clinch successfully.
Rorden is trying to drag Tuup to the mat but Tuup just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carl Tuup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rorden.
Rorden wants a takedown but no success here.
Rorden throws a head punch that misses.
Rorden has Tuup pushed against the cage.
Tuup keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rorden's efforts to push away.
Rorden tries to pull guard but Tuup won't allow it.
Rorden has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Tuup scores with a jab.
Tuup with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tuup lands with a right hand.
Tuup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rorden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tuup swivels and escapes.
Tuup stuffs the takedown attempt from Rorden. Rorden gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuup scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuup's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tuup duly obliges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tuup, as that shot connected.
Rorden misses with a takedown attempt - Tuup sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rorden looks winded!
Tuup throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rorden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Tuup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tuup changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Tuup moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Tuup as Rorden shoots in.
Tuup cracks a nice hook into Rorden's ribs.
Tuup goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carl Tuup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tuup.
Tuup cracks the inside of Rorden's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Tuup lands a big head kick that sends Rorden tumbling to the mat! Tuup takes a step backwards and waves Rorden back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Rorden is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Tuup. Beautiful body shot.
Rorden is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuup finish him?
Tuup lands with a hook. Rorden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tuup seems to be stalking Rorden here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Rorden drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carl Tuup!

Event: HFC 44
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Smith tries to bum rush Tuup with a series of wild strikes but Tuup uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Tuup lands a high kick! #CL#
Tuup moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Tuup manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tuup gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tuup scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup scores with a knee to the head.
Smith letting Tuup take a breather here.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Tuup misses with a knee strike.
Tuup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Smith blocking some punches.
Tuup landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tuup stalling the fight.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Tuup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tuup.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face. #T3#
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tuup gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Tuup.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carl Tuup.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Tuup shows good takedown defense.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tuup moves out of range.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuup circles away.
Tuup drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Carl Tuup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Smith.
Tuup throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tuup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Tuup tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Tuup lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws the left hand but Tuup avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Tuup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tuup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carl Tuup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left and a right from Tuup both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tuup sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tuup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Tuup dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tuup lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuup ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Tuup dodges the punch combination from Smith. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to circle away but Tuup has him pinned against the cage.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith is pushing Tuup up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup scores with a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Tuup has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tuup is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuup avoiding damage.
Smith tries to circle away but Tuup has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Tuup stalls.
Tuup taking a breather.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tuup after a bit of a struggle.
Tuup with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuup pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Tuup effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carl Tuup.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuup manages to avoid it.
Tuup feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuup.
Tuup tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuup.
Tuup is looking to clinch. #CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Tuup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tuup misses with a knee strike. #T4##BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tuup darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith. #ES#
Tuup pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tuup unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tuup lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Tuup dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tuup clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tuup moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Tuup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tuup lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Tuup stalling the fight.
Carl Tuup has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith letting Tuup take a breather here.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Tuup has him pressed against the cage.
Tuup using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tuup with a knee to the head. #T2#
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tuup prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tuup dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tuup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Tuup has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms. #T3#
Tuup stalling in the clinch.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tuup dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tuup lands a knee to the body.
Carl Tuup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tuup prevents it. #T4#
Tuup misses with a knee to the head.
Xavier Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuup working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Tuup is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuup holding his opponent close, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Tuup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tuup 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Tuup!

Event: HFC 40
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Tuup scores with a nice head shot.
Tuup takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tuup looks to land a combination but Dresden avoids it well.
Tuup throws a head kick that misses.
Tuup throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Dresden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Tuup actively working from the bottom here.
Dresden wants to control but Tuup is keeping him busy. #ES#
Tuup has one foot on Dresden's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuup throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Dresden counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Dresden has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tuup clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tuup takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Dresden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dresden missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Dresden manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dresden loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tuup hold on?
The referee is taking a good look at Tuup as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dresden!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dresden's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dresden cracks Tuup with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Tuup from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dresden cracks Tuup with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Tuup from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dresden scores with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Tuup as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dresden!
Dresden connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tuup to escape the position. #T2#
Dresden scores with punches and elbows.
Dresden thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tuup knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dresden on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dresden lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Tuup.
Dresden is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dresden's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tuup trying to get back to his feet but Dresden is in full control for now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dresden. #T3#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dresden.
Dresden is punishing Tuup with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dresden has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tuup.
Tuup covers up after that shot from Dresden.
Dresden loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tuup hold on? #ROC2#
Tuup is rocked!
Dresden lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Tuup out cold! Dresden jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lakoj Dresden!

Event: HFC 35
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Tuup forces Strasur back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strasur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strasur.
We've been hearing reports that Strasur has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Strasur has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strasur's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Novak Strasur has been cut.
Strasur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strasur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strasur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strasur is trying to break the clinch but Tuup has him pressed against the cage.
Strasur is trying to break free.
Strasur has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment.
Tuup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strasur tries to break free but Tuup pushes him back against the cage.
Tuup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strasur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strasur throws a head punch that misses.
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuup blocking some punches.
Strasur being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Strasur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strasur is trying to break the clinch but Tuup is controlling him.
Tuup misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strasur.
Strasur swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strasur wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuup won't allow it.
Strasur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup tries to pull guard but Strasur forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tuup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strasur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Novak Strasur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Tuup.
Strasur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strasur takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Strasur lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strasur.
A knee to the head by Tuup.
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage.
Strasur has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment.
Strasur tries to circle away but Tuup has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Tuup ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tuup no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Strasur wants to get up but he can't break Tuup's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES2#
Tuup pushes Strasur off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuup shoots in but Strasur avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##CL2#
Tuup closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tuup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strasur prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Strasur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuup prevents Strasur from breaking the clinch.
Tuup is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuup blocks an uppercut.
Strasur misses with the head strike.
Tuup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strasur prevents it.
Tuup's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($250 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tuup's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strasur swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage, preventing Strasur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strasur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strasur misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Strasur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuup is working for takedown but Strasur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage, preventing Strasur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuup.
A frustrated look appears on Strasur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuup drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strasur pulls his leg out and moves away.
Novak Strasur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strasur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Strasur tries to keep at a distance but Tuup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tuup is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage, preventing Strasur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Tuup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Novak Strasur's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tuup doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Strasur counter with a right hand.
Tuup is looking to clinch.
Tuup looks to clinch
and Strasur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Tuup gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strasur swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strasur has a couple of punches blocked by Tuup.
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strasur lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Strasur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
Strasur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strasur is trying to push Tuup away but Tuup has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strasur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuup has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Tuup pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Strasur gets to his feet. Tuup looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Strasur gets tackled into the cage by Tuup. Tuup maintains the clinch.
Tuup is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
Tuup jumps guard but Strasur turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Novak Strasur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Tuup.
Strasur wants to break free but Tuup has control.
Tuup drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strasur pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tuup wants to clinch
and Tuup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL2#
Tuup clinches.
Tuup prevents Strasur from breaking the clinch.
Strasur working aggressively here. #TD2#
Tuup lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tuup is controlling him. #ES#
Strasur pushes Tuup off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tuup moves in looking to clinch but Strasur pushes him off.#T3##CL2#
Tuup gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strasur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strasur misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strasur fails to land.
Strasur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strasur's face.
Strasur tries to break free but Tuup pushes him back against the cage.
Carl Tuup seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tuup keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strasur's efforts to push away.
Strasur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strasur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuup landing knees to the head. #TD2#
Tuup turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tuup manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Tuup decides to stand back up. Tuup steps back and let's Strasur get back to his feet.#CL2#
Tuup takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuup just leaning against Strasur, taking a breather.
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage, preventing Strasur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tuup scores with a shot to the side of Strasur's head.
Tuup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strasur fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Tuup has managed to clinch.
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuup keeps control of Strasur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strasur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carl Tuup will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Novak Strasur's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tuup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strasur but Strasur pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Strasur gets tackled into the cage by Tuup. Tuup maintains the clinch.
Tuup will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strasur up against the cage.
Strasur tries to circle away but Tuup has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Strasur scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tuup - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Strasur is trying to break the clinch but Tuup has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strasur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strasur tries to circle away but Tuup has him pinned against the cage.
Tuup keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strasur's efforts to push away.
Strasur has a couple of punches blocked by Tuup.
A short uppercut from Strasur.
Strasur misses with the head strike.
Strasur throws a head punch that misses.
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage.
Tuup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strasur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Novak Strasur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Tuup.
Tuup tries to clinch up but Strasur circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tuup gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Strasur misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Tuup pulls Strasur into guard. #ES2#
Tuup kicks Strasur off and gets to his feet.
Tuup fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Strasur misses the target.
Tuup tries to clinch up.
Tuup shoots in for a takedown but Strasur shows good takedown defense.
Strasur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Tuup moves into the clinch.#T3#
Tuup tries a knee to the head but Strasur blocks it.
Tuup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strasur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strasur throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuup.
Strasur is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuup has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuup.
Strasur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strasur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuup has him pressed against the cage.
Strasur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strasur is trying to force a seperation but Tuup has the dominant position.
Tuup stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tuup displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strasur up against the cage.
Strasur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carl Tuup is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tuup wants a takedown.
Strasur is trying to push Tuup away but Tuup has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strasur is trying to force a seperation but Tuup has the dominant position.#T4#
Tuup is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strasur is defending well.#TD2#
Tuup turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tuup manages to end up in side control.
Strasur tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Strasur is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novak Strasur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Tuup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuup 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Tuup!

Event: KCM- Showcase 3
Date: Dec 15, 2016

#R1#
Tuup is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tuup misses with an uppercut
and McDoom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by McDoom.
McDoom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Tuup rushes McDoom and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but McDoom blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDoom.
Tuup definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but McDoom blocks with his arms.
Tuup misses with some punches.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDoom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Tuup scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Tuup fails to land.
McDoom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tuup lands a knee to the head.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDoom is trying to force a seperation but Tuup has the dominant position.
McDoom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDoom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuup is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuup stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tuup for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDoom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuup.
Tuup looking to throw knees to the head but McDoom is blocking nicely.
Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDoom blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuup can't find room to land a body shot as McDoom controls the action.
Tuup misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDoom blocks it with crossed arms.
McDoom can't break the clinch. #T3#
McDoom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuup looking to slow down the pace here.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but McDoom blocks with his arms.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDoom backwards.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup with a knee to the head.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but McDoom blocks it.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but McDoom blocks with his arms. #T4#
McDoom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuup with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tuup misses with a knee strike.
McDoom working hard to break the clinch.
McDoom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuup misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup misses with a knee to the head.
McDoom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tuup keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDoom's efforts to push away.
McDoom blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Tuup dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McDoom keeps the fight on the outside.
McDoom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tuup has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Tuup forces McDoom back against the ropes and clinches.
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDoom is trying to force a seperation but Tuup has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Tuup.
Tuup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDoom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tuup scores with a knee to the head.
Tuup throws a head punch that misses.
Tuup wants to stall.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but McDoom blocks with his arms. #T1#
Tuup keeps control of McDoom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tuup lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDoom backwards.
Tuup lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but McDoom blocks with his arms.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDoom blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
Tuup lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDoom is trying to push Tuup away but Tuup has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Tuup lands a knee to the head.
Tuup landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tuup misses with a punch to the body.
Tuup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuup keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDoom's efforts to push away.
Tuup throws a head punch that misses.
Tuup lands a nice knee to the body.
McDoom wants to break free but Tuup has control.
Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
McDoom wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuup won't allow it. #T3#
Tuup throws a head punch that misses.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDoom blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup misses with a knee strike.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDoom's face.
Tuup misses with the head strike.
Tuup misses with a body punch.
Tuup lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuup has a couple of punches blocked by McDoom. #T4#
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Tuup.
McDoom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDoom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuup using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDoom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Tuup.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuup has a couple of punches blocked by McDoom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Tuup dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McDoom throws a shot from downtown. Tuup moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Tuup forces McDoom back against the ropes and clinches.
McDoom can't break the clinch.
McDoom is trying to push Tuup away but Tuup has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McDoom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuup lands a knee to the head.
Tuup looking to stall.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup looking to slow down the pace here.
McDoom is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuup has double underhooks. #T1#
Tuup tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDoom avoids it.
McDoom blocking some punches.
Tuup has McDoom pressed against the ropes, preventing McDoom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tuup misses with some punches.
Tuup is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDoom is keeping busy.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but McDoom blocks with his arms.
Tuup lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuup lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDoom is trying to push Tuup away but Tuup has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tuup misses with a knee to the head.
McDoom wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Tuup with a knee to the head.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but McDoom blocks it.
Carl Tuup has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuup.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDoom's face.
Tuup looking to stall.
Tuup swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDoom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McDoom is trying to force a seperation but Tuup has the dominant position.#T3#
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but McDoom blocks with his arms.
Tuup misses with a knee strike.
McDoom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tuup throws a punch but it's blocked by McDoom.
Tuup throws a head punch that misses.
McDoom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuup wants to stall.
Tuup landing knees to the head.
Carl Tuup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but McDoom blocks it. #T4#
McDoom wants to break free but Tuup has control.
Tuup lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDoom avoids it.
Tuup lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tuup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDoom can do to turn this around?
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup looking to slow down the pace here.
Tuup lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDoom backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDoom has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment.
Tuup misses with a punch on the inside.
Chris McDoom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuup misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Tuup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tuup, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Tuup!

Event: KCM Showcase-1
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
McFarland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tuup tests McFarland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuup cracks McFarland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tuup connects with the punch.
McFarland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tuup lands a lovely overhand right.
Tuup definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tuup throws a nice looking combination but McFarland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tuup tries to clinch but McFarland moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by McFarland or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuup, which made it look bad.
Tuup tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFarland swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tuup closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFarland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuup avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McFarland blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFarland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tuup is defending well.
Carl Tuup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Packey McFarland.
McFarland looking for a takedown.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but McFarland blocks it.
McFarland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tuup crunches a lovely knee into McFarland's ribcage.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFarland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tuup prevents it.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuup lands a right hand. #T2#
Tuup using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFarland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuup lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Tuup.
Tuup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuup lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFarland backwards.
McFarland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tuup pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tuup scores with a crisp jab that stopped McFarland in his tracks.
McFarland misses with a takedown attempt - Tuup sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tuup is looking to counter the offense by McFarland and move into the clinch.#T3#
Tuup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McFarland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFarland feints the counter takedown.
Tuup is looking to clinch.
McFarland feints the counter takedown.
McFarland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Tuup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tuup using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFarland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but McFarland blocks it.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but McFarland blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuup.
Tuup gets underhooks to prevent McFarland's takedown attempt.
McFarland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tuup's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McFarland blocking some punches. #T4#
Tuup landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but McFarland blocks it.
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFarland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McFarland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuup with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Tuup dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tuup tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and McFarland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tuup! #ES#
Tuup bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tuup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around?
Carl Tuup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuup cracks McFarland with a good jab.
Tuup tries to clinch up.
McFarland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tuup misses with a body shot.
McFarland gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuup connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tuup fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFarland goes for a double leg but Tuup avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tuup continues to drive forward.
McFarland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFarland with the counter takedown but Tuup avoids it easily.#T1#
Tuup fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFarland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tuup connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carl Tuup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuup misses with a body shot.
Tuup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFarland.
Carl Tuup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuup fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFarland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McFarland dives in and grabs Tuup's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuup pushes down on McFarland's head and hops out.
Tuup moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off.
McFarland feints the counter takedown.
Tuup scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tuup looks to score with a jab to the body but McFarland is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McFarland.
Carl Tuup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Packey McFarland.
McFarland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Nice jab there from Tuup. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFarland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tuup pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carl Tuup has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but McFarland blocks it.
McFarland blocks a body shot from Tuup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McFarland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McFarland blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Tuup is trying to maintain a safe position but McFarland gets an underhook and turns Tuup into the cage.
McFarland blocks an uppercut.
Tuup softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tuup misses with a punch to the body.
McFarland letting Tuup take a breather here.
McFarland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuup's elbow.
Tuup with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tuup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tuup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tuup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McFarland blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuup lands a good knee to the midsection. McFarland won't want to take too many of those.#T4##BC2#
McFarland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFarland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuup tries to avoid it but McFarland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuup to the ground. Tuup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McFarland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tuup defends it nicely.#CL#
McFarland tries to keep at a distance but Tuup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tuup misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Tuup dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McFarland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tuup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFarland's head backwards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McFarland.
McFarland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McFarland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tuup there.
Tuup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuup connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carl Tuup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Packey McFarland.
McFarland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tuup is looking to clinch but McFarland is avoiding it. #T1#
McFarland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tuup throws a body shot but no joy.
McFarland feints the counter takedown.
Tuup wants to clinch up but McFarland keeps it at a distance.
McFarland feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Tuup misses its intended target. #CL#
Tuup clinches.
McFarland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuup avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
McFarland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tuup, as that shot connected. #CL#
Tuup has managed to clinch.
Tuup is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuup with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Knees to the body from Tuup.
Good body shot from Tuup. #BC2#
McFarland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuup scores with a jab to the body.
McFarland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Tuup has closed the distance and engaged McFarland in a clinch.
Tuup misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuup looking to throw knees to the head but McFarland is blocking nicely.
Tuup with a knee to the head.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
McFarland has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment.
Tuup has a couple of punches blocked by McFarland.
A knee to the head by Tuup.
Tuup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFarland. #BC2#
McFarland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFarland shoots in looking for a takedown. Tuup tries to sprawl out of it but McFarland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tuup manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carl Tuup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tuup tries to clinch up.
Tuup tries to clinch but McFarland moves out of range.
McFarland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tuup lands a really nice looking cross but McFarland seems unphased. #T4#
McFarland fails with a takedown attempt.
McFarland swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuup. McFarland does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Tuup pushes McFarland up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
McFarland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tuup fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tuup looks to land a combination. McFarland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Tuup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tuup 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Tuup!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Saraste misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tuup throws a counter combo.#TD#
Saraste fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tuup to the ground. Saraste is now in Tuup's guard.
Saraste works over Tuup with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saraste accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saraste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tuup keeping full guard, as Saraste tries to pass.
Saraste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saraste works over Tuup with some ground and pound from guard.
Saraste 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraste scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tuup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saraste sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saraste tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuup is retaining full guard. #T1#
Saraste lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saraste throws a big elbow that misses.
Saraste throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tuup looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saraste throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saraste content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saraste throws a big right hand that misses.
Saraste working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saraste trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saraste lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuup has momentary wrist control but Saraste slips an elbow through the middle.
Saraste pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuup is keeping the position for now.
Saraste content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Saraste engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saraste working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saraste won't allow Tuup to get back to his feet.
Saraste throws a big right hand that misses.
Saraste scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuup has momentary wrist control but Saraste slips an elbow through the middle.
Saraste lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Tuup is rocked!
Tuup looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saraste passes Tuup's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tuup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saraste. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saraste is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tuup is still in real trouble! Can Saraste finish him?
Nice strikes from Saraste there.
Saraste content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Saraste unloads with some huge strikes here! Tuup is out! Saraste wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin Saraste!
A victorious Konstantin Saraste thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFC 1 The Rise
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Tuup forces Pollard back against the cage and clinches.
Tuup has Pollard pressed against the cage, preventing Pollard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Tuup breaks from the clinch.
Pollard fails with the takedown
and Tuup counters with a stiff right hand.
Pollard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuup unleashes a big counter combination but Pollard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Tuup instigates a clinch.
Pollard managing to block the knees to the body from Tuup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Donald Pollard has been cut.
Tuup misses with some punches.
Pollard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Pollard gets tackled into the cage by Tuup. Tuup maintains the clinch. #T1#
Pollard is pushing Tuup up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pollard being controlled against the cage.
Tuup is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pollard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tuup with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pollard tries to pull guard but Tuup won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Pollard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tuup is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tuup goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuup tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
The referee calls for Tuup to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuup prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tuup is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pollard is defending well.
Tuup has a couple of punches blocked by Pollard.
Tuup misses with a punch to the body.
Tuup looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuup leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pollard pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Tuup breaks from the clinch. #T3#
No luck for Tuup with that takedown attempt.
Pollard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tuup is fending him off so far but Pollard persists. Nope, Tuup circles away and we're back to standing.
Pollard has a takedown stuffed.
Tuup looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pollard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuup avoids it really well and circles away.
Pollard on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4##CL#
Pollard rushes Tuup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pollard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Tuup breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pollard clinches with his opponent.
Pollard is trying to force a seperation but Tuup has the dominant position.
Tuup is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tuup. #BC2#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tuup closes the distance and clinches up with Pollard, looking for a takedown. Tuup pushes Pollard against the cage but Pollard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Tuup drives through and clinches with Pollard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuup has Pollard pressed against the cage, preventing Pollard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tuup jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pollard walks away with a smile on his face. Tuup gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Tuup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Pollard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tuup moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tuup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tuup gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tuup misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Tuup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pollard keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Pollard misses.
Tuup tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pollard defends well and Tuup ends up having to push Pollard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Pollard drives through and clinches with Tuup against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tuup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup is looking to control Pollard's arms but Pollard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tuup has his back to the cage.
Tuup slows down the pace here.
Tuup is pressed up against the cage. Pollard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tuup down to the mat. Tuup avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Tuup scores with a punch to the head.
Pollard shoots in looking for a takedown but Tuup manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pollard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tuup with a poor takedown
and Pollard counters with a left and a right that stings Tuup. #CL#
Pollard instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pollard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuup tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuup manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tuup lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollard backwards.
Tuup misses with some punches.
Pollard tries to pull guard but Tuup won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Pollard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Tuup lands a left hand.
Pollard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tuup gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pollard.
Pollard tries to pull guard but Tuup holds him up against the cage and eventually Pollard drops back down to his feet.
Tuup is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pollard to keep the fight standing.
Pollard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Pollard decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pollard keeping full guard, as Tuup tries to pass.
Pollard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Pollard keeping moving, preventing Tuup from controlling successfully.
Pollard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollard is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU2#
Tuup stands and steps away. Pollard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pollard shoots in and drives through. Tuup sprawls well.#CL2#
Tuup pushes Pollard up against the cage in a clinch.
Pollard managing to block the knees to the body from Tuup.
Pollard has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Tuup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pollard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tuup sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Tuup closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tuup lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollard backwards. #BC2#
Tuup manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuup shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pollard sprawls well. Pollard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tuup gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Tuup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donald Pollard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tuup tries to clinch up but Pollard circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pollard's waist but Pollard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuup off to one side. #CL2#
Tuup clinches up against the cage.
Tuup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuup misses with a knee strike.
Pollard wants to take the fight to the mat but Tuup manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pollard tries to circle away but Tuup has him pinned against the cage.
Pollard tries to circle away but Tuup has him pinned against the cage.
Pollard is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuup has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuup crunches a lovely knee into Pollard's ribcage.
Tuup using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tuup. #T1#
Pollard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Pollard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
Tuup throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pollard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tuup fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Tuup darts in and clinches Pollard up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tuup.#BC2#
Tuup breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Tuup.
Pollard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tuup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL#
Pollard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tuup, pushing him back against the cage.
Tuup will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pollard up against the cage.
Pollard tries to pull guard but Tuup forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pollard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tuup smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuup tries to clinch up.#CL#
Pollard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Pollard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pollard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuup to keep the fight standing.
Tuup with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pollard tries to pull guard but Tuup won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuup cracks Pollard with a nice body shot.
Tuup swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pollard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuup walks away with a smile on his face. Pollard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tuup stuffs the takedown.
Carl Tuup is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tuup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Tuup is looking to clinch.
Tuup moves in looking to clinch but Pollard pushes him off.
Tuup fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tuup doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pollard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Tuup. No joy for Pollard on that attempt. #CL2#
Tuup moves into range and clinches up with Pollard.
Tuup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuup looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuup tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pollard's elbow.
Donald Pollard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Tuup breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Tuup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuup 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Tuup!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1##CL#
Bullock takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullock.
Bullock could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC#
Bullock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Tuup.
Bullock throws a counter high kick but Tuup was just alert enough to avoid it.
A lazy left from Tuup finds it's target.
Bullock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuup tries to avoid it but Bullock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuup to the ground. Tuup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tuup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bullock's head backwards.#CL2#
Tuup has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tuup scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Bullock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tuup dips to his left and cracks Bullock with an uppercut!
Tuup catches Bullock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bullock blocks a low kick nicely.
Tuup shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tuup wants to clinch.
Tuup throws a sloppy head kick and Bullock moves out of range easily.
Bullock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuup tries to avoid it but Bullock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuup to the ground. Tuup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bullock sets himself, and Tuup steps forward looking for the clinch! Bullock avoids it this time.
Tuup lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Bullock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Bullock tries for a kimura but Tuup is defending well.
Bullock trying to control the action but Tuup is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Bullock swings around for an armbar but Tuup sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bullock's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Tuup stands and steps away. Bullock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Tuup moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tuup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bullock gets tackled into the cage by Tuup. Tuup maintains the clinch.
Tuup tries to break the clinch but Bullock is controlling the position. #T3##TD2#
Tuup pulls guard effortlessly.
Bullock throws a big elbow that misses.
Tuup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bullock.
Bullock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuup works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bullock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tuup looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tuup looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tuup! #REVB#
Bullock struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuup tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Bullock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tuup's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bullock trying to control here.
Bullock 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.
Tuup wants to free his trapped foot but Bullock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bullock manages to get to full guard.
Bullock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Tuup dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bullock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tuup is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2#
Tuup feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tuup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullock pulls Tuup in to control the position.
Bullock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Bullock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bullock avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL#
Bullock rushes Tuup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bullock misses with a knee strike.
Tuup stalling the fight.
Bullock is looking for a takedown.
Bullock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuup just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Bullock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Tuup shoots in and gets a takedown into Bullock's guard.
Tuup stopping the sweep attempt from Bullock.#SUB#
Bullock is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Bullock is trying to keep Tuup in close.
Bullock controlling the position.#SUB#
Bullock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuup defends well.
Tuup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bullock looking for a sweep. Not yet Bullock, not yet. #T3##SU2#
Tuup gets to his feet. Bullock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Bullock gets tackled into the cage by Tuup. Tuup maintains the clinch.
Tuup is trying to break free.
Bullock tries to throw a body punch but Tuup avoids it by throwing Bullock back against the cage.
Tuup blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tuup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bullock goes for a double leg but Tuup avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tuup continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Bullock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Tuup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bullock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bullock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tuup listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Tuup scores with a takedown into Bullock's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bullock is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tuup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuup is breathing heavily.
Bullock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullock won't allow Tuup to get back to his feet.
Bullock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Bullock drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bullock seems to have locked his on tight now - Tuup screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bullock, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rolando Bullock!

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