Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PSE 42
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Skrarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skrarez throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skrarez.
Skrarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Skrarez forces Ali back against the cage and clinches.
Ali tries to work over Skrarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Ali's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Nice elbow from Skrarez.
Nice body punch from Skrarez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skrarez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Ali tries to work over Skrarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skrarez.#T2#
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skrarez throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Good body shot from Ali.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skrarez looks winded!
Ali lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Skrarez's ribcage. Skrarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Skrarez avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Ali blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Skrarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands. #T4#
Good body shot from Ali.
Ali is working Skrarez over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali cracks Skrarez with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali gets through Skrarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali throws a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skrarez.
Ali connects with a right hand. Skrarez shakes it off.
Skrarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.#ROC#
Skrarez is rocked!
Francesco Skrarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Skrarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Skrarez is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Skrarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali drops Skrarez with a naaaaasty hook - Skrarez is in real trouble here! Ali dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PSE 37
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1##CL#
Viv closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skrarez's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skrarez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Skrarez lands an uppercut.
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viv has had enough of the clinch but Skrarez keeps him there for the moment.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Viv avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Skrarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viv wants to take the fight to the mat but Skrarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
A short body shot lands from Skrarez as the two fighters clinch.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivs head.
Skrarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Viv wants a takedown but no success here.
Skrarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Skrarez. #CUT2#
It looks like Chosu Viv has been cut.
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viv takes a knee to the side of the body.
Viv is breathing heavily.
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viv.
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Viv's ribcage. Viv let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skrarez scores a nice knee to the body.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike.
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viv.
Skrarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Skrarez is leaning against Viv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skrarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez is leaning against Viv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skrarez.
Skrarez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skrarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skrarez works on Viv's body with a couple of short punches.
Skrarez is working Viv over against the cage.
Skrarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez lands a shot to the body.
Skrarez scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Skrarez.
A right hook to the body lands for Skrarez.
Viv is working for takedown but Skrarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Viv's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viv's gas tank. #T2#
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viv's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrarez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivs head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skrarez. #ROC2#
Viv is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
Oh Viv is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skrarez gets through Viv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivs head.
Skrarez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Viv to his knees! Skrarez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
A relieved looking Francesco Skrarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ABW 194 Meat Boy - Smith III
Date: Jan 29, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Skrarez throws a right hand that Plutov ducks under and follows up with a left that Plutov also avoids with ease.
Skrarez moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Skrarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Plutov swings for the body but Skrarez moves out of range.
Skrarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skrarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skrarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plutov sprawls well. Plutov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skrarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Wasyl Plutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Skrarez.
Plutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plutov swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrarez.
Plutov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Francesco Skrarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov lunges at Skrarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skrarez's hand.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skrarez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skrarez avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Skrarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Plutov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Skrarez backs away, Plutov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Plutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrarez manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Skrarez clinches up against the cage.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Plutov throws an elbow but misses.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Plutov.
Skrarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov lands a nice elbow.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez lands a nice uppercut.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Plutov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Plutov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez scores with a hook to the body.
Plutov misses with the head strike. #T2#
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skrarez scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrarez controls his hands.
Skrarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Skrarez.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Skrarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Skrarez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skrarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Plutov's defenses.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.
Skrarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skrarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plutov avoids it.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action. #T3#
Skrarez pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov working Skrarez over with knees to the body.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov avoids the elbow strike from Skrarez, against the cage.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Plutov.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Plutov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov lands a body punch.
Skrarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Plutov.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Plutov.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Plutov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutov connects with a leg kick. Skrarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plutov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Skrarez looks to move away, Plutov throws a big counter combo but Skrarez just gets out of the way.
Plutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skrarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skrarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Plutov lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Skrarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Plutov is working Skrarez over against the cage.
Plutov blocks an elbow strike from Skrarez.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Plutov.
Skrarez is breathing heavily.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head. #T1#
Plutov lands a shoulder strike.
Skrarez tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutov pushes Skrarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Skrarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Wasyl Plutov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Plutov lands a damaging elbow.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Skrarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Plutov - that landed with a thud.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez working aggressively here. #T2#
Plutov lands a right hand.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Plutov.
Plutov tries a body shot but Skrarez blocks it.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Plutov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plutov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez looking to throw knees to the head but Plutov is blocking nicely.
Skrarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plutov cracks Skrarez with a nice body shot.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Skrarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov lands a damaging elbow.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skrarez avoids it.
Plutov working Skrarez over with knees to the body.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov lands a knee to the body.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Plutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skrarez can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Knees to the body from Plutov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutov lands a left hand.
Plutov scores with a hook to the body.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Plutov lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skrarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Plutov lands a left hand.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Skrarez controls the action.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plutov or not.
Plutov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skrarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov tries to throw a body punch but Skrarez avoids it by throwing Plutov back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Plutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Plutov lands an elbow that stopped Skrarez in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov dominated that second round.
That's time! Plutov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Plutov thuds a left hand into Skrarez's body.
Skrarez wants to clinch up but Plutov keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Plutov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Plutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plutov pushes Skrarez away with a front kick.
Skrarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skrarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skrarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skrarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plutov throws out a powerful jab.
Plutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skrarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plutov, as that shot connected.
Plutov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Skrarez 's eye.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Plutov.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skrarez is defending well for now.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Skrarez.
Skrarez managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez blocking some punches.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Plutov.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Skrarez. #T2#
Plutov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Plutov pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Plutov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plutov is defending well for now.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Skrarez.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Plutov lands a good knee to the midsection. Skrarez won't want to take too many of those.
Skrarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov. #T3#
Plutov prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Plutov.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
A hook to the body from Skrarez.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrarez controls his hands.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skrarez avoids it.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skrarez is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrarez controls his hands.
Plutov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
Plutov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez cracks Plutov with a nice body shot.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plutov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skrarez.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike.
Plutov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Skrarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Plutov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skrarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skrarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plutov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Skrarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plutov.
Skrarez is looking to clinch.
Plutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Plutov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov scores with a kick to the body.
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
Plutov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plutov swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrarez.#T1#
Plutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skrarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Plutov.
Skrarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Plutov circles away.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Skrarez.
Plutov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Skrarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Plutov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skrarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skrarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plutov is defending well for now.
Plutov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow. #T2#
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov digs a right hand into Skrarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skrarez's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Plutov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skrarez.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skrarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skrarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plutov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov tries to work over Skrarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Plutov.
Skrarez avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
Plutov dodges an elbow strike from Skrarez.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plutov managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Plutov lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Plutov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skrarez looking to throw knees to the head but Plutov is blocking nicely.
Plutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Skrarez is rocked!
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Plutov finish him?
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skrarez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Plutov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Plutov lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Plutov.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plutov obliges.
Nice elbow from Plutov.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Plutov lands with a light punch inside.
Plutov presses Skrarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plutov presses Skrarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skrarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Plutov as the two fighters clinch.
Plutov lands an elbow inside that Skrarez shrugs off.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
Plutov lands an elbow inside that Skrarez shrugs off.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Plutov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Plutov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Plutov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skrarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Plutov.
Nice body punch from Plutov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plutov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skrarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Plutov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skrarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plutov obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Plutov cracks Skrarez with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov had his way with Francesco Skrarez in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Plutov connects with a body shot.
Skrarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Skrarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plutov. Plutov obviously looking to wear him down.
Skrarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plutov's waist but Plutov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skrarez off to one side.
Wasyl Plutov is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skrarez tries to clinch up.
Skrarez misses with a double jab.
Plutov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Skrarez's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Plutov dives in looking to finish as Skrarez flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Plutov's strikes! Plutov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Skrarez's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Skrarez was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wasyl Plutov!
Wasyl Plutov is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Wasyl Plutov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 191 Reign - Grace
Date: Jan 17, 2019

#R1#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown but Skrarez shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Palonesess tries to keep at a distance but Skrarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palonesess looking to slow down the pace here.
Skrarez cracks Palonesess with a nice body shot.
Skrarez gets through Palonesess's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skrarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez scores with a shot to the side of Palonesess's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skrarez.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Palonesess's ribcage. Palonesess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palonesess is breathing heavily.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palonesess avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez. #T1#
Palonesess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the head but Palonesess blocks with his arms.
Palonesess tries to pull guard but Skrarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Palonesess drops back down to his feet.
Skrarez lands a body punch.
Skrarez lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skrarez.
Skrarez is leaning against Palonesess and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skrarez pushes Palonesess back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skrarez.
Palonesess takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Palonesess's ribcage. Palonesess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Palonesess takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but Palonesess blocks it.
Nice body punch from Skrarez - that landed with a thud.
Skrarez gets through Palonesess's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palonesess.
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Palonesess's ribcage. Palonesess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skrarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Palonesess is trying to pull guard but Skrarez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palonesess or not.
Palonesess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrarez digs a right hand into Palonesess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palonesess's gas tank.
Skrarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Skrarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Skrarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skrarez lands a shot to the body.
Skrarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palonesess or not.
Skrarez lands a nice uppercut.
Skrarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skrarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Skrarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Palonesess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palonesess's gas tank.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrarez working Palonesess over with knees to the body.
Skrarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Palonesess won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skrarez lands with a left to the head.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Palonesess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palonesess's gas tank.
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skrarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrarez lands with a right to the head.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Palonesess wants to stall.
Skrarez lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skrarez obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
A body shot lands from Skrarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Skrarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Skrarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Skrarez showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Palonesess manages to escape and get back to his feet! #ROC2#
Palonesess is rocked!
Oh Palonesess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palonesess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palonesess seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Skrarez dives in and scores a takedown into Palonesess's guard.
Skrarez pushing down on Palonesess's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skrarez lands strikes from half guard.
Skrarez drops an elbow to the side of Palonesess's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skrarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skrarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Skrarez creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Palonesess is out cold and this one is all over! Skrarez climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Francesco Skrarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: ABW 180 Bhullar - Maugon
Date: Nov 29, 2018

#R1#
Viv dodges the punch combination from Skrarez.
Skrarez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Viv is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A combination from Skrarez does no damage.
Viv fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Skrarez has managed to clinch.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Viv controls his hands.
Viv wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skrarez has him pressed against the cage.
Skrarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Skrarez is pressed up against the cage. Viv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skrarez down to the mat. Skrarez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Skrarez moves into range and clinches up with Viv.
Skrarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivs head.
Viv tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skrarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Viv looking for a takedown.
Skrarez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skrarez obliges.
Viv is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrarez cracks Viv with a nice body shot.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez. #T1#
Skrarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Skrarez - that landed with a thud.
Skrarez lands a nice uppercut.
Skrarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Viv's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viv's gas tank.
Skrarez scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Viv takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skrarez.
Skrarez pushes Viv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viv backwards. #ROC2#
Viv is rocked!
Skrarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Viv is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
Skrarez dips a shoulder and cracks Viv with a mighty uppercut! Viv falls back against the cage and Skrarez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Viv is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Skrarez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
An out of breath Francesco Skrarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 171
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Babakov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skrarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Babakov scores with a nice strike.
Skrarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Babakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skrarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Skrarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babakov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skrarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skrarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babakov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Skrarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Babakov lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Babakov.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babakov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skrarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Babakov.
A nice left hand lands by Babakov.
Babakov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babakov scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.
Skrarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Babakov's defenses.
Skrarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skrarez takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Babakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babakov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Babakov's coach down at LOD:SavageLandz Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Babakov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Skrarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babakov.
Babakov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrarez.
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babakov lands an elbow inside.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Babakov.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Babakov controls the action.
Skrarez misses with an elbow strike.
Babakov misses with an elbow strike.
Skrarez avoids the elbow strike from Babakov, against the cage.
Babakov misses with the head strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babakov gets through Skrarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Babakov.
Babakov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Babakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez tries to work over Babakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babakov lands an elbow just above Skrarez 's eye.
Babakov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skrarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Babakov lands with a light punch inside.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but Babakov blocks it.
A short left from Babakov.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Babakov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Babakov lands a damaging elbow.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babakov avoids it.
Babakov pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Babakov throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Babakov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Babakov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike.
Skrarez takes a shot to the head.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babakov is defending well for now.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Babakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Babakov.
Babakov lands a damaging elbow.
Babakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrarez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Babakov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Babakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babakov's elbow.
Skrarez trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Babakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skrarez blocking some punches.
Skrarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez. #T4#
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skrarez scores with a shot to the side of Babakov's head.
Skrarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Babakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Babakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Babakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez pushes Babakov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Babakov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babakov pushes off an throws an elbow but Skrarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babakov misses with the head strike.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Babakov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Skrarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skrarez is looking to clinch but Babakov is avoiding it.
Babakov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Skrarez is looking to clinch but Babakov is avoiding it.
Skrarez fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Skrarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez takes an elbow to the temple.
Babakov lands a nice uppercut.
Babakov lands with a light punch inside.
Babakov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khabib Babakov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skrarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Babakov's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez presses Babakov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skrarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Babakov blocks an uppercut.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrarez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babakov's elbow.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babakov is defending well for now.#T1#
Babakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Babakov avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Babakov lands an elbow that stopped Skrarez in his tracks for a moment.
Skrarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skrarez takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Babakov.
Skrarez takes an elbow to the temple.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Babakov blocks it.
Babakov blocks an elbow strike.
Babakov blocks an uppercut.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Babakov avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Babakov blocks an uppercut.
Babakov lands an elbow that stopped Skrarez in his tracks for a moment.
Babakov lands an uppercut.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrarez takes an elbow to the temple.
Babakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Babakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Babakov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Babakov avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
A short right from Babakov.
Babakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babakov's elbow.
Skrarez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Babakov lands with a left to the head.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Babakov blocks the elbow strike.
Skrarez misses with a knee to the head.
Skrarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skrarez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babakov is defending well for now.#T3#
Babakov working aggressively here.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Babakov lands a nice elbow.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the head but Babakov blocks with his arms.
Babakov lands an elbow inside.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Babakov lands an uppercut.
Babakov lands a left hand.
Babakov has a couple of punches blocked by Skrarez.
Babakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Babakov lands an elbow just above Skrarez 's eye.
Skrarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babakov misses with an elbow strike.
Skrarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Babakov.
Babakov lands a nice elbow.
Babakov lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Babakov avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Babakov lands a damaging elbow.
Babakov lands a nice elbow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Babakov blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Babakov's ribcage. Babakov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Babakov throws an elbow but it misses.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Babakov controls the action.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Babakov blocks it.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Babakov avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Babakov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babakov avoids it.
Babakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Babakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skrarez takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babakov.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babakov working aggressively here.
Babakov lands a damaging elbow.
Babakov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Babakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Babakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Babakov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skrarez on the side of the head.
Babakov with a nice cross.
Babakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Skrarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skrarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skrarez is looking to counter punch.
Babakov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skrarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Babakov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skrarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Babakov circles away.
Babakov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skrarez's head.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Skrarez moves into the clinch.
Babakov lands with a right to the head.
Babakov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Babakov.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Babakov controls his hands. #T1#
Babakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez blocks an uppercut.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babakov avoids it.
Babakov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Babakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babakov lands a left hand.
Skrarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skrarez pushes Babakov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov lands an elbow inside.
Skrarez takes an elbow to the temple.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babakov working aggressively here.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez. #T2#
Babakov lands an elbow just above Skrarez 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babakov.
Skrarez trying to land knees to the body.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov gets through Skrarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Babakov.
Babakov lands a damaging elbow.
Babakov slowing the pace effectively.
Skrarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skrarez lands an uppercut.
Babakov lands a damaging elbow.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Babakov blocks it.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babakov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Babakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skrarez takes a shot to the head.
Babakov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Babakov lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Skrarez is rocked!#T3#
Skrarez blocks an uppercut.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov lands an elbow inside.
Babakov managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Babakov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Babakov lands with a right to the head.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babakov working aggressively here.
Babakov misses with the head strike.
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Babakov.
A short right from Skrarez on the inside.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Babakov blocks it.
A short right from Babakov.
Babakov lands a damaging elbow.
Babakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrarez lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babakov pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Babakov misses with the head strike.
Babakov lands a damaging elbow.
Babakov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Skrarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Babakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Babakov gets through Skrarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babakov avoids it.
Babakov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Babakov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babakov has Skrarez pressed against the cage. He pushes Skrarez back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Babakov throws a beautiful elbow that sends Skrarez crashing to the floor! Babakov piles on the pressure with more strikes! Skrarez is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Babakov!
An out of breath Khabib Babakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 167 Wolf - Belov
Date: Oct 16, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Skrarez rushes Doyea and presses him up against the cage.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doyea.
Doyea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Doyea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyea can't find room to land a body shot as Skrarez controls the action.
Doyea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyea misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Doyea avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez misses with an elbow strike.
Doyea misses with some punches.
Doyea prevents a body shot from Skrarez. #BC#
Doyea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyea pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skrarez back to the cage. Doyea follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez tries to clinch there but Doyea circles away.
Skrarez tries to clinch up but Doyea circles away and keeps his distance.
Skrarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doyea defends well and Skrarez ends up having to push Doyea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Doyea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doyea defends it nicely.#T1##TD2#
Skrarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doyea's half guard.
Doyea trying to control here. #SUB#
Doyea looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Doyea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Doyea's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Skrarez is just content to waste time from the top position. Doyea takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Skrarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB#
Doyea working for a triangle but Skrarez defends it easily. #SUB#
Doyea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doyea looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Doyea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skrarez defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skrarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Doyea has wrist control.
Skrarez wants to control from the top but Doyea keeps moving.
Skrarez preventing the sweep.
Skrarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Doyea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skrarez defends well.#SUB#
Doyea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skrarez postures up in Doyea's guard and throws a big left but Doyea blocks it. #SUB#
Doyea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skrarez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Doyea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Doyea has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Skrarez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Doyea.
Skrarez tries to advance to mount but Doyea denies him.
Doyea is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Skrarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Skrarez lands an elbow.
Skrarez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Skrarez working the ground and pound.
Doyea takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT2#
It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
Doyea being controlled for a moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Doyea struggling a bit here.
Skrarez working the strikes but Doyea uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Skrarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doyea's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francesco Skrarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Doyea connects with a solid leg kick.
Doyea throws out a powerful jab.
Doyea avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Skrarez gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Francesco Skrarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doyea regains half guard, as Skrarez was trying to land strikes.
Skrarez throwing shots but Doyea is blocking nicely.
Doyea is looking to escape.
Skrarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Doyea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez winds up and cracks Doyea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doyea manages to get to full guard.
Skrarez throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Doyea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skrarez.
Skrarez works over Doyea with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Doyea working for a triangle but Skrarez defends it easily.
Skrarez works over Doyea with some ground and pound from guard.
Skrarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skrarez trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Skrarez advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Skrarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skrarez lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skrarez in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Doyea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doyea manages to get to full guard.
Skrarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doyea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doyea working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Doyea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skrarez defends well.#T3#
Skrarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skrarez scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Doyea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skrarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doyea trying to keep a closed guard but Skrarez is proving a slippery customer.
Doyea controlling Skrarez's posture. #SUB#
Doyea has his foot on Skrarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skrarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Skrarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doyea's head.#SUB#
Doyea is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Skrarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Doyea working for a triangle but Skrarez defends it easily.
Skrarez scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Doyea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skrarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skrarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skrarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skrarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doyea haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francesco Skrarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Doyea swings for the body but Skrarez moves out of range.
Doyea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doyea throws a quick counter kick to the body but Skrarez avoids it.
Skrarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doyea lands a leg kick that knocks Skrarez off balance momentarily.
Skrarez tries for a takedown but Doyea circles away easily
and Doyea counters with a straight right hand.
Doyea slaps away a takedown attempt from Skrarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doyea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doyea misses with a looping left.
Skrarez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doyea swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Doyea is having none of it. #TD2#
Doyea tries to sprawl but Skrarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skrarez scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Doyea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Doyea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skrarez. #SUB#
Doyea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Doyea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skrarez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skrarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Doyea looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Doyea looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skrarez lands a nice short elbow.
Arod Doyea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Doyea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skrarez pulls his head out easily.
Skrarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Skrarez seems to be working for a kimura but Doyea defends the submission attempt.
Skrarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Skrarez connects with a nice short shot to Doyea's temple.
Skrarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Doyea is rocked!
Skrarez lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Doyea is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrarez scores with a big shot! Doyea's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Doyea! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
Francesco Skrarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ABW 162 Perez - Gustafson
Date: Sep 20, 2018

#R1#
Skrarez tries to clinch
and Barca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barca tries to land a leg kick but Skrarez saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Skrarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barca scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barca misses with a punch on the inside.
Skrarez landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barca.
Barca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Barca fails to land.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Barca avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Barca controls his hands.
Barca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Barca blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Barca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barca's gas tank.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez blocking some punches.
Barca prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
A short right from Barca.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barca blocks an elbow strike.
Skrarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Barca pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skrarez lands a nice uppercut.
Skrarez tries to work over Barca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barca misses with a punch on the inside.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Barca avoids the damage to the body.
Barca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barca gets through Skrarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrarez throws an elbow that misses.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barca is defending well for now.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
Barca lands an uppercut.
Barca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barca struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrarez controls his hands.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrarez.
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barca lands with a right to the head.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barca misses with some punches.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barca avoids it.
Barca managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Barca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Barca tries a body shot but Skrarez blocks it.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Barca controls the action.
Barca misses with some punches.
Barca misses with a punch on the inside.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Barca misses with the head strike.
Barca working aggressively here.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Barca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Barca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Barca.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barca. #T4#
Barca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barca.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Barca.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Barca.
Barca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Skrarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barca backwards.
A short uppercut from Barca.
Barca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skrarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barca has a couple of punches blocked by Skrarez.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Skrarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Barca rushes Skrarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skrarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barca blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Barca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barca scores with a leg kick.
Barca throws a quick inside leg kick.
Francesco Skrarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barca connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez tries to clinch up but Barca circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Skrarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barca.
Barca misses with a punch on the inside.
Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrarez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Barca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barca.
Barca working aggressively here.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Barca has a couple of punches blocked by Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barca.
Skrarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barca.
Skrarez lands a body punch.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barca.
Skrarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barcas head.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Skrarez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barca throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Francesco Skrarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barca is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barca.
Barca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Barca controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
Barca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Barca blocks it.
Barca throws a head punch that misses.
Barca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barca avoids it.
Skrarez is leaning against Barca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Barca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barca.
Skrarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Barca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Barca avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barca's elbow.
A short right from Skrarez.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Barca controls the action.
Barca has a couple of punches blocked by Skrarez.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barca throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barca.
Barca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barca.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Barca blocking some punches.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Barca lands a nice uppercut.
Barca working aggressively here.
Barca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Barca avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Barca prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Barca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barca.
Skrarez misses with a knee to the head.
Barca blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Barca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skrarez looking to throw knees to the head but Barca is blocking nicely.
Barca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Skrarez.
Barca misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Skrarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Skrarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skrarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barca tries to counter by clinching up but Skrarez breaks away and moves out of range.
Skrarez tries to clinch up.
As Skrarez backs away, Barca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Skrarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Skrarez rushes Barca and presses him up against the cage.
Skrarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Barca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez presses Barca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barca digs a right hand underneath Skrarez's ribcage. Skrarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez pushes Barca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Barca avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barca throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Barca on the inside. #T1#
Barca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barca blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Barca blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barca lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Barca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barca's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Barca is rocked!
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Barca controls his hands.
Skrarez blocking some punches.
Barca prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barca avoids it.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Barca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Barca misses with the head strike. #T2#
Skrarez tries a body shot but Barca blocks it.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Barca blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barca fails to land.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Barca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barca's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barca's face.
Oh Barca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barca seems to have got his legs back now.
Skrarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Skrarez.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skrarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barca blocks the elbow strike.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skrarez blocking some punches.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barca avoids it.
Skrarez tries to work over Barca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Barca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Barca blocks it.
Barca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barca blocks the elbow strike.
Barca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Barca blocks it.
Skrarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barca managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Barca blocks it.
Skrarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barca blocks it with crossed arms.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Barca.
Barca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Barca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barca misses with the head strike. #T4#
Barca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Barca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barca's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Barca.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skrarez.
Skrarez is working Barca over against the cage.
Barca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barca lands with a right to the head.
Barca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barca.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barca takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Barca avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ABW 152 Verygood - Brahms
Date: Aug 14, 2018

#R1##CL#
Huhrera moves into the clinch.
Huhrera presses Skrarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Huhrera to work.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez throws an elbow that misses.
Huhrera is trying to drag Skrarez to the mat but Skrarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huhrera blocks a body shot from Skrarez. #TD#
Huhrera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Skrarez regains guard.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Skrarez is keeping the position.
Skrarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera passes Skrarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skrarez tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Skrarez is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB#
Huhrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skrarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huhrera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Skrarez!
Huhrera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Huhrera lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skrarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huhrera trying to control but Skrarez is having none of it.
Huhrera landing punches.
Skrarez wants to get back to his feet.
Skrarez is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Huhrera with good strikes from the mount here!
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huhrera scoring with strikes but Skrarez is staying in there. #SUB#
Skrarez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Huhrera . #SUB#
Huhrera jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Skrarez manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Huhrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skrarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skrarez pushes Huhrera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huhrera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Skrarez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Huhrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Huhrera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skrarez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Skrarez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Huhrera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Skrarez is squirming around nicely.
Skrarez holds on, trying desperately to control.#SUB#
Huhrera working for a submission but Skrarez is keeping him at bay.
Skrarez tries to buck Huhrera off but he can't manage it.
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Skrarez is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB#
Huhrera looking to secure an arm triangle but Skrarez defends it well.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skrarez tries to hold on but Huhrera postures up.
Skrarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Skrarez wants to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skrarez is looking to escape.
Huhrera working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Valeron Huhrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Huhrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skrarez moves in looking to clinch but Huhrera pushes him off.
Huhrera digs a good body shot into Skrarez's ribs.
Huhrera lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Huhrera .
Skrarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huhrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skrarez can do to turn this around?
Skrarez tries to clinch but Huhrera is having none of it.
Skrarez looks to clinch
and Huhrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Huhrera drives through with a takedown into Skrarez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Huhrera lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huhrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Julio Valeron Huhrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huhrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Skrarez is retaining full guard. #T1#
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Skrarez keeps moving. #ES2#
Skrarez pushes Huhrera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Skrarez wants to clinch.
Huhrera takes a swing at Skrarez's ribcage but misses.
Huhrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skrarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skrarez stuffs the takedown.
Skrarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huhrera connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Skrarez is rocked!
Julio Valeron Huhrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Huhrera connects with a combination that backs up Skrarez into the cage. Huhrera lands a flurry of punches that gets past Skrarez's guard. Skrarez is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Huhrera bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Julio Valeron Huhrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ABW 143 Arendse - Kettu
Date: Jul 10, 2018

#R1#
Skrarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Qiang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Qiang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Qiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Skrarez moves into the clinch.
Skrarez gets through Qiang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Qiang managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Qiang is trying to push Skrarez away but Skrarez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skrarez.#BC#
Qiang breaks from the clinch.
Skrarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qiang stuffs the takedown attempt from Skrarez. Skrarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Qiang digs a good body shot into Skrarez's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Skrarez moved out of range.
Qiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skrarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Qiang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Qiang wants it to stay on the feet.
Skrarez shoots and misses
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
Wang Qiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Skrarez.#T1#
Qiang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Qiang moves out of range.
Qiang throws a solid leg kick but Skrarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Qiang.
Qiang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wang Qiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrarez wants to clinch up but Qiang keeps it at a distance.
Qiang swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrarez.
Qiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skrarez tries to clinch
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Skrarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Qiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skrarez postures up in Qiang's guard and throws a big left but Qiang blocks it. #SUB2#
Skrarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Qiang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Qiang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Skrarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Skrarez wants to get back to his feet but Qiang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrarez striking off his back but it's not causing Qiang any problems.
Qiang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Skrarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Qiang is one step ahead there.
Skrarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Qiang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Qiang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Skrarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES2#
Skrarez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Qiang has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body. #BC#
Qiang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skrarez tries to clinch up but Qiang circles away and keeps his distance.
Qiang stuffs the takedown attempt from Skrarez. Skrarez gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Qiang misses the target.
Skrarez looks to clinch
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrarez wants to clinch.
Qiang cracks Skrarez with an open hand slap.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skrarez.
Skrarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skrarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qiang misses with a kick to the body.
Skrarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qiang.#TD2#
Skrarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Qiang's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skrarez preventing the sweep.
Skrarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Skrarez postures up in Qiang's guard and throws a big left but Qiang blocks it.
Skrarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Qiang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Skrarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Qiang under the eye.
Skrarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Qiang works over Skrarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Skrarez tries to clinch up but Qiang circles away and keeps his distance.
Skrarez checks a low kick from Qiang.
Skrarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Qiang is just out of range.
Skrarez moves in looking to clinch but Qiang pushes him off.
Qiang misses with an uppercut.
Skrarez tries to clinch up but Qiang circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Skrarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang lands the left hand.
Skrarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Qiang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skrarez is looking to clinch.
Qiang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skrarez checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiang misses with a body kick.
Qiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skrarez can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Skrarez drives through and clinches with Qiang against the cage. #T1#
Skrarez has Qiang pressed against the cage, preventing Qiang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Qiang is looking for a takedown.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qiang avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but Qiang blocks it.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
Qiang is trying to break free.
Qiang tries to circle away but Skrarez has him pinned against the cage.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Skrarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Qiang drops back down to his feet.
Skrarez lands a right hand. #T2#
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Qiang avoids it.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang.
Skrarez works on Qiang's body with a couple of short punches.
Skrarez lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Qiang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skrarez uses from the top position.
Skrarez wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skrarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skrarez postures up in Qiang's guard and throws a big left but Qiang blocks it.
Skrarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skrarez throwing strikes from guard but Qiang blocks nicely.
Skrarez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Skrarez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Qiang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skrarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skrarez works over Qiang with some ground and pound from guard.
Skrarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qiang is keeping the position for now.
Francesco Skrarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skrarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skrarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skrarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Francesco Skrarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skrarez fails with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4##CL2#
Skrarez has closed the distance and engaged Qiang in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Qiang is defending well for now.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Qiang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skrarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez dives in and grabs Qiang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Qiang pushes down on Skrarez's head and hops out.
Qiang swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrarez.#CL2#
Skrarez closes the distance and clinches.
Skrarez stops a takedown attempt from Qiang.
Skrarez tries to work over Qiang'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.

Francesco Skrarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Qiang throws a right and a left that Skrarez avoids nicely.
Skrarez slips under a jab.
Qiang tests Skrarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skrarez wants to clinch up but Qiang keeps it at a distance.
Qiang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Qiang is having none of it.
Qiang throws a big counter combination but Skrarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skrarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skrarez tries for a takedown but Qiang circles away easily
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
Skrarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qiang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Qiang there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Qiang moves away
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Skrarez clinches.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Qiang.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Qiang or not.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang. #T1#
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skrarez obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Francesco Skrarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Qiang prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Qiang is looking to break free of the clinch but Skrarez has double underhooks.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Qiang avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Qiang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Qiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrarez lands a left hand. #T2#
Skrarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Skrarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
A short left from Skrarez.
Qiang misses with a body punch.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Skrarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Qiang drops back down to his feet.
Qiang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Skrarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Skrarez landing knees to the body.
Skrarez misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez. #T3##BC#
Qiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang Qiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Qiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skrarez.
Skrarez avoids a kick to the body.
Qiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Skrarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skrarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Qiang circles away.
Skrarez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Qiang closes the distance and pushes Skrarez back into the cage.
Skrarez lands with a light punch inside.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang.
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qiang is looking to control Skrarez's arms but Skrarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Qiang has his back to the cage.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Qiang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Qiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qiang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Qiang prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez stops a takedown attempt from Qiang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Qiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang fails to pull guard.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but Qiang blocks it.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Qiang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrarez tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qiang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skrarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ABW 136 Smith - Diaz
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1#
Skrarez is looking to clinch.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Experiment Il is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il. #CL2#
Skrarez gets tackled into the cage by Experiment Il. Experiment Il maintains the clinch.
Skrarez crunches a lovely knee into Experiment Il's ribcage.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Experiment Il scores with a shoulder strike.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Experiment Il trying to control the position but instead, Skrarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment Il into the cage.
A short uppercut from Experiment Il.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Experiment Il blocks an elbow strike from Skrarez.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skrarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Experiment Il's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skrarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Experiment Il's brow.
Experiment Il avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Experiment Il'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.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skrarez lands a knee to the body.
Experiment Il using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Skrarez clinches up with Experiment Il and pushes him back against the cage.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment Il controls his hands.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Experiment Il manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Skrarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skrarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Experiment Il counters with a left and a right that stings Skrarez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Experiment Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skrarez is looking to clinch.
Experiment Il throws a quick inside leg kick.
Experiment Il lands a nice looking body shot.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment Il paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Experiment Il jabs Skrarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Francesco Skrarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into Skrarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skrarez has time to react.
Experiment Il fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skrarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skrarez wants to clinch up but Experiment Il keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Experiment Il takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skrarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Skrarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skrarez tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment Il blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Experiment Il is defending well for now.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment Il lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Experiment Il is defending well for now.#BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il with a hook.
Experiment Il lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skrarez takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Skrarez moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrarez avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Experiment Il makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Skrarez - that landed with a thud.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Experiment Il avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il looking to stall.
Experiment Il lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il has Skrarez pushed against the cage.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into Skrarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skrarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skrarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Experiment Il.
Skrarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Experiment Il counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment Il circles away. #CL#
Skrarez has Experiment Il up against the cage in a clinch.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il lands a right hand.
Experiment Il lands a right hand.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Experiment Il or not.
Skrarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Experiment Il's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Experiment Il's gas tank. #T1#
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Experiment Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment Il tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Experiment Il on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skrarez under the eye.
Experiment Il throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skrarez tries to clinch there but Experiment Il circles away.
Experiment Il feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skrarez's calf.
Skrarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Experiment Il connects with an inside leg kick.
Experiment Il has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment Il cracks Skrarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez tries to clinch but Experiment Il is having none of it.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Experiment Il scoring well with a low kick there.
Skrarez darts in trying to clinch
and Experiment Il counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrarez wants to clinch
and Experiment Il counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment Il fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skrarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Experiment Il throws a nice looking combination but Skrarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Skrarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Experiment Il moves out of range. #T3#
Skrarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Experiment Il.
Skrarez wants to clinch
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment Il stuffs the takedown attempt from Skrarez. Skrarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Experiment Il is having none of it.
Skrarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skrarez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Skrarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skrarez wants to clinch.
Experiment Il steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Skrarez.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Skrarez.
Skrarez throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a nice body kick. #T4##CL2#
Experiment Il takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Skrarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Experiment Il slows down the pace here.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Experiment Il on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skrarez wants to clinch
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrarez wants to clinch up but Experiment Il keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Skrarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the head but Experiment Il blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Experiment Il avoids the damage to the body.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Skrarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Experiment Il makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Experiment Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
Experiment Il working Skrarez over with knees to the body.
Experiment Il scores with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment Il lands a right hand.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skrarez is keeping busy.
Skrarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Experiment Il avoids it.#BC2#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skrarez misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Skrarez is rocked!#CL2#
Experiment Il has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Skrarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Experiment Il controlling the action here for a moment.
Skrarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Experiment Il looking to stall.
Skrarez misses with the head strike. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skrarez misses with a two punch combination.
Skrarez fails with the takedown
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Experiment Il circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment Il wants to counter the offense by Skrarez and move into the clinch position.
Skrarez tries to clinch there but Experiment Il circles away.
Experiment Il appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skrarez wants to clinch
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Experiment Il pushes Skrarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Experiment Il.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Experiment Il avoids it.#T3#
Experiment Il stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Experiment Il.
A short uppercut from Experiment Il.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Experiment Il lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment Il throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Finnish Experiment Il is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Skrarez is leaning against Experiment Il and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Experiment Il scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment Il avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body. #T4#
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Experiment Il blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Experiment Il avoids the elbow strike from Skrarez, against the cage.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Francesco Skrarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skrarez lands with a right to the head.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Experiment Il comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Experiment Il 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ABW 130 Jones - Perez
Date: May 15, 2018

#R1##CL#
Skrarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tertelgte, pushing him back against the cage.
Tertelgte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Tertelgte prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Nice body punch from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tertelgte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Skrarez. #BC2#
Tertelgte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Skrarez closes the distance and pushes Tertelgte back into the cage.
Tertelgte working aggressively here.
Tertelgte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tertelgte lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Tertelgte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Tertelgte.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tertelgte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tertelgte counters with a straight right hand.
Skrarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Tertelgte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Tertelgte finds it's way through Skrarez's defenses. #T1#
Skrarez slips a jab from Tertelgte.
Skrarez tries to clinch
and Tertelgte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ernie Tertelgte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tertelgte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tertelgte throws a shot to the body.
Skrarez is looking to clinch but Tertelgte is avoiding it.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Tertelgte is having none of it.
Tertelgte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Tertelgte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skrarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Tertelgte there.
Tertelgte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Tertelgte.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tertelgte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skrarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tertelgte throws an overhand right that lands on Skrarez's shoulder, as Skrarez tries to avoid the shot.
Tertelgte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tertelgte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skrarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Skrarez throws a sloppy body shot
letting Tertelgte counter with a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut. Skrarez saw that one coming.
Tertelgte misses with a series of wild punches.
Skrarez fails with the takedown
and Tertelgte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tertelgte lands a nice shot that snaps Skrarez's head back.
Skrarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tertelgte missing with a left hand there. Skrarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skrarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skrarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skrarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tertelgte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Skrarez is rocked!
Skrarez looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tertelgte lands a right hand from hell, dropping Skrarez. Tertelgte pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernie Tertelgte!
Ernie Tertelgte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ABW 123 McGettigan - Lopez
Date: Apr 19, 2018

#R1##CL#
Skrarez instigates a clinch.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez lands a shot to the body.
Skrarez trying to land knees to the body.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
A body shot lands from Skrarez.
Alves tries to pull guard but Skrarez won't allow it.
Alves looks winded!
A short right from Skrarez.
A short left from Skrarez.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Skrarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez works on Alves's body with a couple of short punches.
Skrarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skrarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alves avoids it.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alves avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Alves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skrarez walks away with a smile on his face. Alves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Skrarez rushes Alves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alves.
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Skrarez presses Alves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skrarez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Skrarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
Alves prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Skrarez.
Alves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alves blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a nice uppercut.
Skrarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Alves won't want to take too many of those.
Skrarez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Alves is rocked!
Skrarez throws a big uppercut that drops Alves! More strikes from Skrarez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alves lies dazed against the cage as Skrarez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
A relieved looking Francesco Skrarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ABW 121 Verygood - Tjack
Date: Apr 10, 2018

#R1#
Skrarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rosicky sprawls well. Rosicky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skrarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Skrarez throws a looping overhand right but Rosicky ducks down to avoid it.
Skrarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Rosicky sprawls well. He's pushed Skrarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rosicky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosicky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skrarez defends well and Rosicky ends up having to push Skrarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Rosicky shoots in and bounces Skrarez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Skrarez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rosicky is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosicky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosicky controls his hands.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rosicky avoids it.
Rosicky is working for takedown but Skrarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Rosicky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosicky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skrarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Rosicky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rosicky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skrarez looking to sit in guard and control but Rosicky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Skrarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Skrarez, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skrarez wants to stand up but Rosicky is controlling him.
Skrarez keeping moving, preventing Rosicky from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rosicky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Skrarez dives on top into guard.#REVB#
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Skrarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#ES#
Rosicky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Skrarez fails to land the takedown.
Rosicky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skrarez sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Skrarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rosicky, pushing him back against the cage.
Skrarez is pressed up against the cage. Rosicky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skrarez down to the mat. Skrarez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Skrarez moves into the clinch.
Skrarez tries to work over Rosicky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Skrarez looking to throw knees to the head but Rosicky is blocking nicely.
Skrarez gets underhooks to prevent Rosicky's takedown attempt.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosicky's elbow.
Rosicky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skrarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rosicky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skrarez is defending well.
Rosicky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skrarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Skrarez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rosicky has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skrarez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Skrarez manages to escape to his feet. #CL2#
Skrarez has Rosicky up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosicky wants a takedown but no success here.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosicky controls his hands.
Rosicky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosicky controls his hands. #TD#
Rosicky gets control of Skrarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rosicky will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Skrarez won't allow Rosicky to get back to his feet.
Skrarez passes Rosicky's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Rosicky kicks Skrarez off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Skrarez clinches up with Rosicky and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Rosicky pulls guard successfully.
Skrarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skrarez lands a couple of digs.
Skrarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skrarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosicky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skrarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Rosicky wants to stand but Skrarez is controlling the position.
Skrarez throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Skrarez trying to control but Rosicky is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skrarez landing with the ground and pound.
Skrarez prevents Rosicky from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Rosicky is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrarez digs a right hand into Rosicky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rosicky's gas tank.
Skrarez tries to work over Rosicky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rosicky wants a takedown but no success here.
Rosicky wants a takedown but no success here.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rosicky.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Rosicky is breathing heavily.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosicky controls his hands.
Skrarez gets underhooks to prevent Rosicky's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Skrarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Skrarez instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Skrarez as the two fighters clinch.
Skrarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rosicky is looking for a takedown.
Skrarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rosicky backwards.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Rosicky.
Rosicky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rosicky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosicky is working for takedown but Skrarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skrarez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skrarez tries to work over Rosicky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skrarez lands a body punch.
Skrarez scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosicky managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Rosicky avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Rosicky controls the action.
Skrarez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosicky avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body. #T1#
Rosicky has Skrarez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skrarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Rosicky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rosicky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skrarez prevents it.
A body shot lands from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rosicky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skrarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rosicky tries for a takedown but Skrarez manages to get underhooks.
Skrarez tries to work over Rosicky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rosicky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skrarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
A short left from Skrarez.
Rosicky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosicky blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosicky controls his hands. #T2#
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosicky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rosicky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Skrarez.
Skrarez tries to work over Rosicky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francesco Skrarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosicky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skrarez prevents it.
A short left from Skrarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rosicky avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rosicky is defending well for now.
Rosicky blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Rosicky gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Skrarez regains guard.
Skrarez seems keen to control Rosicky's posture.
Skrarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rosicky trying to control but Skrarez is working from the bottom.
Rosicky won't allow Skrarez to get back to his feet.
Skrarez wants to sweep here but Rosicky controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Skrarez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rosicky dives into side control.
Skrarez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Skrarez is looking to regain half guard here but Rosicky keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rosicky tries for a kimura but Skrarez is defending well.
Skrarez is looking for a sweep.
Skrarez manages to get back to half guard.
Skrarez is trying to stand back up but Rosicky is controlling him
Skrarez wants to control but Rosicky is keeping busy.
Rosicky has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Skrarez tries to hold on but Rosicky postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Skrarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Skrarez wants to clinch up but Rosicky keeps it at a distance.
Rosicky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skrarez tries to avoid it but Rosicky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skrarez to the ground. Skrarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Skrarez clinches up with Rosicky and pushes him back against the cage.
Rosicky avoids a wild elbow strike from Skrarez.
Rosicky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skrarez after a bit of a struggle.
Rosicky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skrarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Rosicky. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rosicky goes for a takedown attempt but Skrarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skrarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosicky swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Skrarez instigates a clinch.
Rosicky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rosicky blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Skrarez lands an uppercut.
Skrarez cracks Rosicky with a nice body shot.
Skrarez tries to work over Rosicky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosicky's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skrarez.
Skrarez scores with a shot to the side of Rosicky's head.
Skrarez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Skrarez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
Skrarez is working Rosicky over against the cage.
Skrarez works on Rosicky's body with a couple of short punches.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skrarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosicky backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosicky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skrarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosicky's elbow. #T2#
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Skrarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rosicky blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
Rosicky prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez is pressed up against the cage. Rosicky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skrarez down to the mat. Skrarez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Skrarez closes the distance and pushes Rosicky back into the cage.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez cracks Rosicky with a nice body shot.
Rosicky blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands with a left to the head.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rosicky avoids it.
Nice elbow from Skrarez. #CUT2#
It looks like Pavel Rosicky has been cut.
A short right from Skrarez.
Rosicky blocking some punches.
Rosicky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rosicky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skrarez lands a right hand.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosicky is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skrarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skrarez scores a nice knee to the body.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosicky's elbow.
Rosicky managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rosicky.
Skrarez lands a nice uppercut.
Skrarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosicky backwards.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Skrarez.
Rosicky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skrarez fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Skrarez drives through and clinches with Rosicky against the cage.
Good body shot from Skrarez.
Rosicky blocks an elbow strike from Skrarez.
Rosicky blocks an uppercut.
Skrarez trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Skrarez on the inside.
Pavel Rosicky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francesco Skrarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skrarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Skrarez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Skrarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skrarez 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: ABW 113 Verygood - Paine
Date: Mar 13, 2018

#R1#
Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skrarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machine wants it to stay on the feet.
Skrarez takes one to the chin there.
Skrarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skrarez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Machine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skrarez momentarily. #CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Machine blocks the elbow strike.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez blocks an uppercut.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Machine.
Skrarez takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Machine.
Machine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skrarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machine prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Skrarez.
A right handed body shot lands from Machine.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Machine prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
A shot in the inside from Skrarez.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machine lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Machine avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skrarez or not.
Skrarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine cracks Skrarez with a nice body shot.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skrarez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrarez.
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machine.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Skrarez.
Machine looking to stall.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow. #T2#
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrarez moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Skrarez gets a clinch.
Machine lands a left hand.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Skrarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrarez.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Machine avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Machine throws a looping overhand right but Skrarez ducks down to avoid it.
Skrarez is looking for a counter combo.
Machine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Machine clinches up with Skrarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Machine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine.
Good body shot from Machine.
Machine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
Machine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
A shot in the inside from Machine. #T4#
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Machine. #BC2#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skrarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Skrarez persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine scores with a decent looking hook.
Skrarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machine scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Machine moves into range and clinches up with Skrarez.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine throws out a powerful jab.
Skrarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love Machine 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target.
Skrarez slips a straight right by Machine.#TD#
Skrarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine has his hands on Skrarez's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Skrarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine wants to stand but Skrarez is controlling the position.
Skrarez is working Machine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skrarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machine is on top in guard. #REVB#
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ES#
Skrarez pushes Machine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Francesco Skrarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine avoids a kick to the body.
Machine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skrarez's head backwards.#CL2#
Machine drives through and clinches with Skrarez against the cage.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Machine avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Skrarez.
A right hook to the body lands for Skrarez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine tries a body shot but Skrarez blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machine avoids it.
Machine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skrarez is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land. #T2#
Skrarez takes a shot to the head.
Machine blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine scores with a hook.#CL2#
Machine gets a clinch.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez is working Machine over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrarez.
Machine has Skrarez pushed against the cage.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skrarez lands a body punch. #T3#
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine misses with the head strike.
Machine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Machine fails to land.
Skrarez presses Machine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Skrarez avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Machine is trying to maintain a safe position but Skrarez gets an underhook and turns Machine into the cage.
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine blocking some punches.
A short right from Machine on the inside.
Machine lands a body shot.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Skrarez gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Machine is pushing Skrarez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Love Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch.
Skrarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Machine circles away.
Machine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skrarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skrarez wants to clinch but Machine slips to the side
and Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francesco Skrarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Machine has managed to clinch.
Skrarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Machine blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Machine slaps away a takedown attempt from Skrarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Love Machine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skrarez shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Machine as he connects with a hook.
Machine connects with a single shot there.
Skrarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skrarez walks into a stiff left hand from Machine.#CL2#
Skrarez tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez is leaning against Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Machine.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Machine on the inside.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Machine.
Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machine works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machine lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Machine - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Machine works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Machine.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine blocking some punches. #BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Machine clinches up against the cage.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Machine.
Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machine looking to stall.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machine stalling the fight.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machine.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machine's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Skrarez.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine tries a body shot but Skrarez blocks it.
Skrarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machine blocks it with crossed arms.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Machine scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Love Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Machine's corner calls for a 1-2. Machine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Skrarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the head but Machine blocks with his arms.
Skrarez blocking some punches.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Machine lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrarez misses with a knee strike.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machine is defending well for now.#T4#
Machine avoids a wild elbow strike from Skrarez.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez trying to land knees to the body.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Machine avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez takes a shot to the head.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francesco Skrarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machine is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Love Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machine 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ABW 107 Mumba - Uzo
Date: Feb 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Skrarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Skrarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dayley is working for takedown but Skrarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skrarez scores with a shot to the side of Dayley's head.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Dayley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrarez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Skrarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dayley's best efforts.
Skrarez tries to get to full guard but Dayley has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dayley is working for a kimura but Skrarez is defending it quite comfortably.
Skrarez is trying to maintain the position but Dayley is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Dayley stops Skrarez from getting back to his feet.
Dayley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skrarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dayley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dayley 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.
Dayley lands strikes from half guard.
Skrarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skrarez.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Skrarez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skrarez obliges.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Dayley controls his hands.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Dayley avoids the damage to the body.
Dayley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skrarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dayley can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Dayley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez working Dayley over with knees to the body.
Dayley is breathing heavily.
Skrarez gets through Dayley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez cracks Dayley with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skrarez throws an elbow but misses.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Dayley avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dayley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skrarez gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez tries to work over Dayley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dayley has been working on his balance at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Dayley avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dayley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dayley.
Dayley prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Skrarez.
Skrarez gets through Dayley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Dayley is rocked!#T4#
Skrarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Dayley backwards.
Oh Dayley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dayley backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez throws a big uppercut that drops Dayley! More strikes from Skrarez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dayley lies dazed against the cage as Skrarez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
A very excited looking Francesco Skrarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ABW 105 De Lange - Meat Boy
Date: Feb 08, 2018

#R1#
Skrarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skrarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine. #CL#
Skrarez rushes Machine and presses him up against the cage.
Machine avoids a wild elbow strike from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machine.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machine.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machine is defending well for now.
Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez blocks an uppercut.
Machine lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine scores with a hook to the body.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machine is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machine.
Machine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Machine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine.#T1#
Skrarez misses with a knee strike.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrarez controls his hands.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.#TD2#
Machine pulls Skrarez into guard.
Skrarez postures up. #SUB2#
Machine throws his legs up looking for a submission but Skrarez uses it to pass to side control. #SUB#
Skrarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machine is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Skrarez is staying active.#T2##SUB#
Skrarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machine is trying to improve his position.
Machine tries to escape but Skrarez is in control.
Machine manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Machine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skrarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skrarez's back!
Skrarez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Machine.#SUB2#
Skrarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Machine's arms.
Machine doesn't have the hooks in and Skrarez manages to turn into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Machine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skrarez cracks Machine with a solid left hand.#T3#
Skrarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skrarez stands up over Machine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Machine is rocked!
Machine seems keen to control Skrarez's posture.
Machine is still in real trouble! Can Skrarez finish him?#SUB#
Skrarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machine working a defensive guard here.
Skrarez won't allow Machine to sweep him here.
Machine seems to have recovered his senses.
Skrarez throwing strikes but missing.
Machine is trying to keep Skrarez in close.
Skrarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine pulls Skrarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Skrarez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Skrarez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Machine pulls Skrarez in close to prevent any damage.
Skrarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skrarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skrarez postures up. #SUB2#
Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skrarez defends it easily.
Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Machine, not yet.
Skrarez is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Machine is looking for a triangle but Skrarez pushes his legs off easily.
Skrarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machine's head.#SUB2#
Machine looking for a guillotine here but Skrarez defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Love Machine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Skrarez clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skrarez obliges.
Skrarez lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Machine manages to pull guard.
Skrarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skrarez distracts Machine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skrarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Machine has his foot on Skrarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skrarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skrarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Machine trying to keep a closed guard but Skrarez is proving a slippery customer.
Skrarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skrarez preventing the sweep.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Skrarez from controlling successfully.
Skrarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skrarez distracts Machine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skrarez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Machine's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
Our winner, Francesco Skrarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Love Machine had this to say: 'Well, tonight I'm getting high and spread love to everyone. Don't worry my Bromance fans, I'll be back!'.

Event: ABW 101 Scrotum - Hammer
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
Skrarez pushes The Man up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
The Man has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skrarez uses from the top position. #SUB2#
The Man working for a triangle but Skrarez defends it easily.
Skrarez distracts The Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skrarez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
The Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skrarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but The Man is tightening it up a little... Skrarez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Skrarez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Skrarez taps out! Nice BJJ there by The Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob The Man!

Event: ABW 96 De Lange - Galute
Date: Jan 09, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Doyea tenderised Skrarez's leg. Skrarez is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Skrarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skrarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Doyea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
My spies in Nemesis Gym inform me that Doyea has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Skrarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Skrarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doyea defends well.
Doyea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skrarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skrarez tries to get out of the position.
Doyea preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skrarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doyea is looking to work some ground and pound but Skrarez has wrist control.#SUB2#
Doyea is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Skrarez keeping moving, preventing Doyea from controlling successfully. #T1#
Doyea postures up.
Skrarez trying to control the position here.
Skrarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Skrarez controlling Doyea's posture.
Doyea not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Doyea drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skrarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skrarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skrarez! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Doyea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Skrarez in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Skrarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Skrarez cracks Doyea with a big elbow. #SU#
Skrarez decides to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skrarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doyea pinned against the cage. Doyea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skrarez shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Doyea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skrarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Skrarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Doyea has Skrarez pressed against the cage.
Doyea prevents a body shot from Skrarez. #BC2#
Doyea breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Skrarez has Doyea up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyea. #T3#
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Doyea controls his hands.
Doyea has had enough of the clinch but Skrarez keeps him there for the moment.
Skrarez keeps control of Doyea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyea working hard to break the clinch.
Skrarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Doyea won't want to take too many of those.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Doyea avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Doyea has a couple of punches blocked by Skrarez.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyea.
Doyea throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Doyea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Doyea gets tackled into the cage by Skrarez. Skrarez maintains the clinch.
Doyea is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skrarez is keeping busy.
Doyea blocks an uppercut.
Doyea prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Doyea struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrarez controls his hands.
Doyea lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Doyea scores with a shoulder strike.
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyea stalling in the clinch but Skrarez improves position.
Doyea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Nice body punch from Skrarez - that landed with a thud.
Doyea blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doyea is defending well for now.
Doyea pushes Skrarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skrarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Doyea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Doyea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doyea's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doyea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doyea lands a right hand.
Doyea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Skrarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Skrarez tries for a takedown but Doyea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Doyea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrarez manages to avoid it.
Doyea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skrarez fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Skrarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doyea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doyea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skrarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doyea working a defensive guard but Skrarez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Doyea takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea tries to bench press Skrarez off him but Skrarez keeps the position. #SUB#
Skrarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Skrarez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Doyea is trying to control Skrarez's posture but Skrarez avoids it.
Skrarez working the ground and pound from side control.
Skrarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyea keeps working.
Doyea manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#ES#
Skrarez pushes Doyea off and gets back to his feet.
Doyea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Skrarez darts in and clinches Doyea up against the cage.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Doyea controls the action.
Skrarez scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Doyea tries to stall but Skrarez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Doyea avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Francesco Skrarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doyea taking a breather.
Skrarez trying to land knees to the body.
Skrarez is working Doyea over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Skrarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doyea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez lands an elbow inside that Doyea shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez lands with a light punch inside.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyea dodges an elbow strike from Skrarez.
Skrarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyea can do to turn this around?
Doyea blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Nice body punch from Skrarez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skrarez.
Doyea displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skrarez up against the cage.#T3#
Skrarez tries to work over Doyea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Doyea controls the action.
Skrarez trying to land knees to the body.
Doyea digs a right hand underneath Skrarez's ribcage. Skrarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doyea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Doyea gets through Skrarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez lands a nice elbow.
Skrarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skrarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Doyea's brow.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Doyea avoids the damage to the body.
Doyea can't find room to land a body shot as Skrarez controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyea.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Doyea.
Doyea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doyeas head.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Good body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Doyea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Doyea managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrarez tries to work over Doyea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doyea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Doyea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez misses with a knee to the head.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyea managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Doyea blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Doyea lands with a light punch inside.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyea taking a breather.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Doyea avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Skrarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Doyea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skrarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doyea.
Skrarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skrarez goes for a double leg but Doyea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doyea continues to drive forward.
Doyea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skrarez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Skrarez throws a series of punches but Doyea moves out of range.
Skrarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skrarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doyea manages to avoid it.
Doyea throws out a counter right but Skrarez avoids it with no problem.
Skrarez wants to clinch.
Doyea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Doyea.
Arod Doyea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Doyea stuns Skrarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doyea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skrarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doyea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skrarez tries to move into range but Doyea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skrarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doyea throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Skrarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doyea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skrarez's calf.
Doyea connects with an inside leg kick.
Doyea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doyea connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Doyea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doyea fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Skrarez to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Skrarez looks to clinch but Doyea throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Skrarez taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arod Doyea!

Event: ABW 92 Scrotum - Shingen II
Date: Dec 26, 2017

#R1#
Skrarez slips a jab and a cross from Viv.
Skrarez stuffs the takedown.
Skrarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Viv decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Viv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skrarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viv.
Skrarez has hold of Viv's hands but Viv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Viv looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skrarez is trying to stand back up but Viv is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv is thwarting Skrarez's attempts to control the position.
Skrarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skrarez tries to get out of the position.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Skrarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viv pulls his head out easily.
Skrarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viv.
Skrarez tries to roll over but Viv keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrarez defending well though. #T1#
Viv is nestled in close to Skrarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Viv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Viv looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Viv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skrarez is trying to control but can't.
Skrarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skrarez is looking for a sweep. Viv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skrarez wants to get back to his feet.
Viv lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Viv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skrarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skrarez is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #SUB2#
Viv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Viv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skrarez wants to improve his position but Viv is controlling well.
Skrarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viv lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Viv connects with a nice short shot to Skrarez's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Viv lands a nice short elbow.
Viv scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Viv is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skrarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skrarez gets back to full guard. #T3#
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Skrarez has wrist control.
Viv lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Skrarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skrarez pulls Viv in close to prevent any damage.
Viv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Viv with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Skrarez is rocked!
Viv arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Skrarez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!

Event: ABW 89 Murhaa - Tanaka
Date: Dec 14, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skrarez is defended easily by Ali.
Ali throws a big counter combination but Skrarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skrarez moves to clinch but Ali breaks away
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Skrarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skrarez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Ali clinches up with Skrarez and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali gets through Skrarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Ali working aggressively here.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez blocks an uppercut.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands a body shot.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skrarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards. #ROC#
Skrarez is rocked!#BC#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Skrarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Skrarez wants to clinch but Ali slips to the side
and Ali counters with a huge left! Skrarez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ali isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Skrarez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ali!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sarfraz Ali!
Our winner, Sarfraz Ali, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Angry Birds War 82
Date: Nov 21, 2017

#R1#
Skrarez avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Skrarez has Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Plutov avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Plutov avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Plutov.
Plutov avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Plutov avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plutov working Skrarez over with knees to the body.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Skrarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skrarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Plutov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Skrarez.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez scores with a hook to the body.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Plutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but Skrarez blocks it.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plutov obliges.
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skrarez is defending well for now.
Skrarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Plutov's defenses.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Plutov avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Plutov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skrarez.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but Skrarez blocks it.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov blocks an elbow strike from Skrarez.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Plutov scores a nice knee to the body.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Plutov.
Skrarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plutov with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Skrarez as the two fighters clinch.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Plutov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Plutov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov. #T3#
Plutov blocks the elbow strike.
Skrarez scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Skrarez controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Plutov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov working aggressively here.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Plutov misses with some punches.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Plutov.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skrarez's face. #T4#
Skrarez lands a body punch.
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plutov.
Skrarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Skrarez.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Wasyl Plutov has been cut.
Nice body punch from Skrarez - that landed with a thud.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Nice elbow from Plutov.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank.
Plutov looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Skrarez.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skrarez lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Skrarez is working Plutov over against the cage.
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skrarez lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Skrarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wasyl Plutov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Skrarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutov.
Skrarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Plutov is able to avoid easily.
Plutov throws a counter combo.#CL#
Skrarez rushes Plutov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but Skrarez blocks with his arms.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Skrarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutov can do to turn this around?
Skrarez blocking some punches.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Francesco Skrarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skrarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutov avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Plutov looking to throw knees to the head but Skrarez is blocking nicely.
Skrarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Skrarez's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plutov or not. #T1#
Plutov avoids the elbow strike from Skrarez, against the cage.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Plutov avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov is working Skrarez over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Skrarez as the two fighters clinch.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Plutov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
Skrarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skrarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skrarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
A short left from Skrarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov lands an elbow inside.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Plutov blocking some punches.
Plutov blocks the elbow strike.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Plutov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Plutov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plutov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Plutov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Skrarez controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Skrarez controls the action.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Skrarez tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Plutov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skrarez avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Skrarez takes a shot to the head.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plutov or not.
Skrarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plutov blocks it with crossed arms.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov avoids a wild elbow strike from Skrarez.#T3#
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Plutov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skrarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Plutov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
Plutov scores a nice knee to the body.
Skrarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plutov.
Plutov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plutov with a knee to the head.
Skrarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov presses Skrarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez lands a body punch.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Skrarez 's eye.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Plutov as the two fighters clinch.
Plutov working Skrarez over with knees to the body.
Plutov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skrarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Plutov.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skrarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Plutov lands a nice elbow.
Plutov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skrarez's face.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Plutov lands an elbow inside.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wasyl Plutov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Plutov lands with a nice body kick.
Skrarez shoots in but Plutov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plutov throws out a counter right but Skrarez avoids it with no problem.
Skrarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plutov.
Plutov thuds his shin into the meat of Skrarez's side.
Plutov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Plutov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good leg kick by Plutov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Plutov rushes Skrarez and presses him up against the cage.
Skrarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skrarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Plutov lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Plutov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Skrarez trying to land knees to the body.
Plutov gets through Skrarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
Plutov tries a body shot but Skrarez blocks it.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Skrarez on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Skrarez.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plutov.
Skrarez pushes Plutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Plutov. #T2#
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Plutov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Plutov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skrarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skrarez is defending well for now.
Plutov avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Plutov crunches a lovely knee into Skrarez's ribcage.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez misses with a knee strike.
Plutov lands a knee to the body.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Skrarez avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Plutov. #T3#
Plutov connects with a knee to the head.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plutov is defending well for now.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Plutov.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
Skrarez lands a right hand.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plutov avoids it.
Skrarez tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov lands a knee to the body.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skrarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Plutov dodges an elbow strike from Skrarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head. #T4#
Skrarez lands a left hand.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Skrarez working aggressively here.
Plutov crunches a lovely knee into Skrarez's ribcage.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plutov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez lands a right hand.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Plutov.
Plutov tries a body shot but Skrarez blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrarez lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Plutov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plutov obliges.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!
A relieved looking Wasyl Plutov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KFC 34: Sideman vs The Reaper
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Malcolm closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skrarez quickly recovers to half guard.
Skrarez is looking to improve his position.
Skrarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malcolm is working away from the top position though.
Malcolm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skrarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skrarez tries to get out of the position.
Skrarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malcolm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malcolm's back!
Malcolm tries to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Skrarez.
Malcolm looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Skrarez throwing sloppy strikes.
Malcolm felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Malcolm is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T1#
Skrarez is trying to stick to Malcolm's back but Malcolm is turning into Skrarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Skrarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Malcolm.
Skrarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skrarez trying to keep a closed guard but Malcolm is proving a slippery customer.
Skrarez is looking to stand up but Malcolm isn't so interested in that idea.
Malcolm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malcolm postures up.
Skrarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malcolm on the ground.
Skrarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malcolm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Malcolm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skrarez is looking to stand up but Malcolm isn't so interested in that idea.
Malcolm stopping the sweep attempt from Skrarez.
Malcolm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malcolm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skrarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skrarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Skrarez, not yet.
Skrarez wants to control the position but Malcolm says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Skrarez wants to get back to his feet.
Skrarez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Malcolm wants to take a breather but Skrarez is having none of it.
Malcolm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malcolm prevents Skrarez from improving his position.#T3#
Malcolm uses his free foot to push down on Skrarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skrarez.
Skrarez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skrarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malcolm with a couple of short strikes.
Malcolm breaks from Skrarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Skrarez regains half guard.
Malcolm prevents Skrarez from standing back up.
Malcolm winds up and cracks Skrarez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malcolm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skrarez wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Skrarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skrarez.
Malcolm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malcolm won't allow Skrarez to sweep him here.
Skrarez working a defensive guard but Malcolm passes into half guard.
Malcolm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skrarez wants to improve his position but Malcolm is controlling well.
Skrarez is not content to let Malcolm control the position.
Skrarez tries to roll over but Malcolm keeps him under control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skrarez is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Malcolm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Malcolm misses.
Skrarez throws a right hand that Malcolm ducks under and follows up with a left that Malcolm also avoids with ease.
Skrarez tries to clinch up.
Skrarez walks into a straight right hand from Malcolm.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Malcolm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skrarez shoots and misses
and Skrarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skrarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malcolm.
Skrarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skrarez tries to clinch up
enabling Malcolm to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcolm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malcolm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Skrarez drives through and clinches with Malcolm against the cage. #T1#
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malcolm's elbow.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Malcolm controls his hands.
Skrarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malcolm pushes Skrarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malcolm.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skrarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malcolm's brow.
Skrarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skrarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malcolm backwards.
A short right from Malcolm.
Malcolm lands a body punch.
A short left from Malcolm.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Malcolm.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Malcolm controls the action.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Malcolm.
A short uppercut from Malcolm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Malcolm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malcolm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malcolm lands a shot to the body.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Malcolm.
Malcolm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malcolm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malcolm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Malcolm pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malcolm.
Skrarez tries to work over Malcolm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malcolm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Malcolm blocks it.
Skrarez prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Malcolm is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skrarez can't fight it off and eventually Malcolm manages to take the fight to the floor. Skrarez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Malcolm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malcolm with a nice head shot there.
Malcolm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malcolm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skrarez wants to stand up but Malcolm is controlling him.
Malcolm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malcolm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malcolm landing a few strikes.
Malcolm lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Skrarez down.
Skrarez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Malcolm is controlling him well.#T4#
Skrarez is looking for a sweep.
Skrarez is working hard here to advance position.
Skrarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malcolm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skrarez missing with punches from the bottom.
Malcolm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Malcolm lands a big elbow.
Skrarez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Malcolm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skrarez wants to clinch but Malcolm slips to the side
and Malcolm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrarez tries to clinch
and Malcolm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrarez staying out of range there.
Skrarez scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Skrarez moves into range and clinches up with Malcolm.
Malcolm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Malcolm avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malcolm tries for a takedown but Skrarez manages to get underhooks.
Skrarez cracks Malcolm with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Malcolm.
Malcolm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malcolm.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malcolm prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Malcolm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malcolm blocks it with crossed arms.
Francesco Skrarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Malcolm lands with a right to the head.
Malcolm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Malcolm avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Malcolm lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Malcolm blocks it.
Skrarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Malcolm.
Skrarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malcolm.
Malcolm prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Malcolm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards. #TD2#
Malcolm tightens his grip and picks Skrarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Skrarez manages to land in guard. #ES#
Skrarez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrarez wants to clinch
and Malcolm counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Malcolm scores with a hook to the body. Skrarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malcolm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skrarez swivels and escapes.#CL#
Malcolm gets tackled into the cage by Skrarez. Skrarez maintains the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Malcolm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Malcolm controls his hands.
Skrarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malcolm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Malcolm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malcolm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malcolm tries a body shot but Skrarez blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malcolm.
Malcolm lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Malcolm uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Malcolm blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Malcolm lands a shoulder strike.
Malcolm misses with a body punch.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malcolm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Malcolm.
A head punch on the inside from Malcolm fails to land.
Malcolm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Malcolm.
Malcolm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Malcolm blocks it.
Malcolm lands with a right to the head.
Malcolm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skrarez or not.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malcolm's elbow.
Malcolm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skrarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malcolm's brow. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malcolm swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Devon Malcolm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malcolm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Malcolm pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malcolm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Malcolm cracks Skrarez with a nice body shot.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malcolm.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Malcolm controls his hands.
Malcolm prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but Malcolm blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malcolm lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malcolm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francesco Skrarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malcolm lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Skrarez is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devon Malcolm.
Well Malcolm 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Malcolm!
A less than humble Devon Malcolm misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: KFC Fight Night Helsinki 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Skrarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Nielsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skrarez.
Francesco Skrarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Nielsen lands.
Nielsen throws a head kick but Skrarez moves out of range.
Nielsen works the jab nicely.
Nielsen lands with an overhand left.
Skrarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nielsen pinned against the cage. Nielsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nielsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Nielsen finds it's way through Skrarez's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Skrarez moves into range and clinches up with Nielsen.
A nice left hand lands by Nielsen.
Nielsen slows down the pace here.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen. #T1#
Nielsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skrarez up against the cage.
Nielsen pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nielsen lands with a left to the head.
Skrarez tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Nielsen avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Good body shot from Nielsen.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skrarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Nielsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nielsen stalling against the cage.
Nielsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nielsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrarez controls his hands.
Nielsen lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Nielsen scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nielsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nielsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Nielsen on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nielsen.
Nielsen dodges an elbow strike from Skrarez.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nielsen is defending well for now.
Nielsen blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Nielsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
A right hook to the body lands for Nielsen.
Nielsen lands a left hand.
Nielsen presses Skrarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skrarez is breathing heavily.
Nielsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nielsen.
Skrarez trying to land knees to the body.
Nielsen lands an uppercut.
Nielsen pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nielsen avoiding damage. #T3#
Skrarez tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Nielsen controls his hands.
Nielsen lands an uppercut.
Nielsen lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nielsen.
A short left from Nielsen.
Skrarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nielsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nielsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nielsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nielsen blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Nielsen lands with a right to the head.
Nielsen is working Skrarez over against the cage.
A short left from Nielsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nielsen lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Skrarez is rocked!
Nielsen pushes Skrarez against the cage. Nielsen is working some dirty boxing. Nielsen pushes off with a quick right hook! Skrarez goes down! Skrarez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nielsen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobo Nielsen!

Event: KFC 27: Leary vs Hill
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Skrarez. No joy for Alvbris on that attempt.
Skrarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Alvbris misses its intended target. #CL2#
Alvbris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skrarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvbris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skrarez is defending well.
A body shot lands from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Skrarez.
Alvbris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skrarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Francesco Skrarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Alvbris.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez lands a nice uppercut.
Alvbris managing to block the knees to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez gets through Alvbris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvbris takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Alvbris is rocked!
Alvbris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skrarez after a bit of a struggle.
Alvbris is still on wobbly legs! Can Skrarez finish him?
Alvbris looks winded!
Skrarez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alvbris seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrarez working Alvbris over with knees to the body.
Skrarez pushes Alvbris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands an uppercut.
Skrarez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvbris.
Still in the clinch, Skrarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez lands with a light punch inside.
Skrarez cracks Alvbris with a nice body shot.
Alvbris blocks an elbow strike.
Skrarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvbris wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvbris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skrarez working Alvbris over with knees to the body.
Skrarez lands a right hand.
Skrarez dips a shoulder and cracks Alvbris with a mighty uppercut! Alvbris falls back against the cage and Skrarez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Alvbris is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Skrarez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
Francesco Skrarez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KFC 23: Leary vs The Reaper
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Huhrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez tries to clinch up
and Huhrera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huhrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skrarez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Huhrera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Skrarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huhrera quickly recovers to half guard.
Skrarez with the ground and pound but Huhrera uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Huhrera working for a triangle but Skrarez defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Skrarez postures up.
Huhrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Huhrera is pulling down on Skrarez's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Huhrera working for a triangle but Skrarez defends it easily.
Skrarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Skrarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huhrera . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skrarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huhrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skrarez won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Skrarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huhrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Huhrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skrarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Huhrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skrarez. #SUB#
Huhrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skrarez defends well.
Huhrera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Huhrera has momentary wrist control but Skrarez slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Skrarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Huhrera has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Skrarez doesn't defend quickly enough and Huhrera has managed to lock this one up! Can Skrarez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Huhrera on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Valeron Huhrera !

Event: KFC 18: Mumba vs Leary
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Skrarez dives in and grabs Hall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes down on Skrarez's head and hops out.
Skrarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skrarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skrarez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Skrarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Skrarez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hall is looking to escape.#SUB#
Skrarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skrarez lands a nice short elbow.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Skrarez in his half guard.
Skrarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Skrarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skrarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skrarez lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Skrarez working over Hall with some ground and pound. Hall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Skrarez in his half guard.
Hall missing with punches from the bottom.
Skrarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Skrarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hall is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Francesco Skrarez!
Our winner, Francesco Skrarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KFC 13: San Diego vs Azevedo
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Good work by Grant as he checks the leg kick.
Grant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
Grant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A low kick from Skrarez misses
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skrarez fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant scores with the left hand. Skrarez knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Skrarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Skrarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant is looking for a sweep.
Skrarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grant is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Grant is looking to reverse the position.
Skrarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skrarez landing a few strikes.
Skrarez looks up at the clock and then as Grant takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Skrarez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Skrarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grant sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grant takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Skrarez gets to mount! Grant was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Skrarez trying to control but Grant is having none of it.
Grant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Skrarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Skrarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grant is bucking up trying to escape but Skrarez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grant takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Grant is looking to get to half guard.
Skrarez with shots to the head and body - Grant looks very uncomfortable down there.
Grant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grant tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Skrarez lands a big shot there that rocks Grant but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Skrarez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#
Grant is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Skrarez! Grant is hurt baaadly! Skrarez is firing away with more strikes - Grant is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
A victorious Francesco Skrarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KFC 8: Leary vs Johnson
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skrarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Skrarez misses with a wild body shot.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skrarez misses with a takedown
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Skrarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steve's guard.
Skrarez lands a couple of digs.
Skrarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve wants to sweep here but Skrarez controlling him for the moment.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skrarez on the ground.
Skrarez throwing strikes from guard but Steve blocks nicely.
Skrarez landing with the ground and pound.
Skrarez is working Steve over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skrarez is working Steve over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skrarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Skrarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skrarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skrarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Skrarez wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving. #SU2#
Skrarez stands and steps away. Steve gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Skrarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skrarez wants to clinch but Steve slips to the side
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrarez moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Skrarez tries to clinch up
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adrian Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Skrarez.#CL2#
Skrarez closes the distance and pushes Steve back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Skrarez is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
A short right from Steve.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Skrarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve lands a left hand. #T3#
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Skrarez with a big uppercut! Skrarez tries to clinch up but Steve pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Skrarez to the mat! Skrarez covers up and Steve unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adrian Steve!
Adrian Steve decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Skrarez closes the distance and clinches.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Farmer controls his hands. #TD2#
Skrarez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farmer uses from the top position.
Skrarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Farmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Farmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skrarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skrarez has Farmer pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Skrarez kicks Farmer off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Skrarez dives in and scores a takedown into Farmer's guard.
Skrarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skrarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Skrarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Farmer is rocked!
Skrarez postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Farmer covers up, he's hurt! Skrarez keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Skrarez and the ref steps in to end the fight! Skrarez can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
After winning the bout, Francesco Skrarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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