Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 20 | Beast From The East
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson slips a straight right by Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a right hook to the body.
Miyagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skallagrimsson.
Miyagi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miyagi takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Skallagrimsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miyagi misses with a hook. Skallagrimsson ducked under it nicely.
Skallagrimsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miyagi scores with a nice strike.
Miyagi dodges the punch combination from Skallagrimsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch there but Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi connects with a nice looking jab.
Miyagi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Skallagrimsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miyagi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skallagrimsson is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.#T1#
Miyagi tries to control but Skallagrimsson manages to take his back.
Skallagrimsson is riding his opponent, not letting Miyagi buck him off.
Miyagi tries to escape but Skallagrimsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miyagi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Skallagrimsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Miyagi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Miyagi is in bad spot here.
Miyagi controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Miyagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Skallagrimsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miyagi doesn't escape.
Miyagi covering up well under a series of strikes from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Miyagi is in a bad position with Skallagrimsson working for a choke. Miyagi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T4#
Skallagrimsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyagi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miyagi throwing shots but Skallagrimsson is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position for now.
Miyagi wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
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 Koryu Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Miyagi throws a hook to the side of Skallagrimsson's head but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyagi looks to land a left hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range nicely.
Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyagi.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyagi misses the shot to the body.
Miyagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Skallagrimsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.
Miyagi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skallagrimsson tries to throw a body punch but Miyagi avoids it by throwing Skallagrimsson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi working aggressively here. #TD2#
Skallagrimsson pulls guard.
Miyagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miyagi trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses. Skallagrimsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyagi's guard. Nice move by Skallagrimsson!#REVB#
Skallagrimsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miyagi trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skallagrimsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Miyagi lands a glancing blow to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
Miyagi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Skallagrimsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Skallagrimsson into the cage.
Koryu Miyagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyagi ducks under a wild hook from Skallagrimsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyagi misses the target.
Skallagrimsson darts in trying to clinch
and Miyagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyagi misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Skallagrimsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miyagi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Skallagrimsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Miyagi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miyagi is trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Egill Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skallagrimsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Miyagi has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyagi enables Skallagrimsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Skallagrimsson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skallagrimsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Miyagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skallagrimsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Egill Skallagrimsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyagi looking to sit in guard and control but Skallagrimsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here. #T2#
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skallagrimsson's guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skallagrimsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Skallagrimsson has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skallagrimsson's guard.
Miyagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass. #T3#
Skallagrimsson controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miyagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miyagi moves out of range as Skallagrimsson strikes.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
And Skallagrimsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Miyagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skallagrimsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyagi is fending him off so far but Skallagrimsson persists. Nope, Miyagi circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Miyagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyagi throws a big shot that misses.
Skallagrimsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyagi. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyagi throws a lazy uppercut
and Skallagrimsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Miyagi. Beautiful body shot.
Miyagi throws the kick towards the body but Skallagrimsson avoids it.
Skallagrimsson misses with a wild combination.
Miyagi throws a combination that misses
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Skallagrimsson circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koryu Miyagi.
I think Miyagi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koryu Miyagi!
In his post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 12 | Sitsongrit vs Fortay
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Skallagrimsson misses with a looping right.
Skallagrimsson blocks the body kick.
Smith feints a jab promting Skallagrimsson to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skallagrimsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Skallagrimsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Skallagrimsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Skallagrimsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skallagrimsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skallagrimsson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Skallagrimsson blocks a head kick by Smith.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith throws a head kick but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson scores with a nice strike.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Skallagrimsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Skallagrimsson is just out of range.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Skallagrimsson moves his leg out of the way.
Smith throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Skallagrimsson's head back.
Smith throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Skallagrimsson is out of range.
Skallagrimsson misses with the combination.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith with a jab.#ROC2#Skallagrimsson is rocked!#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson.
Smith catches Skallagrimsson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Skallagrimsson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith 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: SFL 04 | Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov works Skallagrimsson's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Skallagrimsson misses.
Skallagrimsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skallagrimsson staying out of range there.#T1#
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a two punch combo.
Skallagrimsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Skallagrimsson tries to get set, Petrov tries to push him back and clinch up but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Skallagrimsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skallagrimsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skallagrimsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skallagrimsson scores with a punch to the head.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skallagrimsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Skallagrimsson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Petrov pulls Skallagrimsson in to control the position.
Skallagrimsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skallagrimsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skallagrimsson defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Skallagrimsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Egill Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skallagrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by Skallagrimsson - just one landing. #CL2#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and clinches.
Skallagrimsson blocking some punches. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Skallagrimsson's head.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Skallagrimsson's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Skallagrimsson on that attempt.
Skallagrimsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov wants to slow Skallagrimsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skallagrimsson throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Skallagrimsson throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Skallagrimsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Skallagrimsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Skallagrimsson backing up. Skallagrimsson nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skallagrimsson throws out the jab.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skallagrimsson darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Skallagrimsson into the cage.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Skallagrimsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Skallagrimsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Skallagrimsson is out of range.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skallagrimsson backs up against the cage.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Skallagrimsson misses with a straight left.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skallagrimsson stalks Petrov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrov's face. Petrov staggers backwards, shaken.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Skallagrimsson misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Skallagrimsson staying out of range there.
Skallagrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skallagrimsson can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Petrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skallagrimsson in his tracks. #ROC#Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Skallagrimsson 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.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson misses with the combination.
Skallagrimsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It looks like Petrov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Petrov throws a body punch but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Skallagrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Skallagrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
A little jabbing left from Skallagrimsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skallagrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson feints the counter takedown.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well. #T3#
Skallagrimsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov throws a hook but Skallagrimsson avoids it easily.
Petrov throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skallagrimsson throws a combination that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range nicely.
Skallagrimsson tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Skallagrimsson moved away.
Skallagrimsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Skallagrimsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Skallagrimsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrov to the ground. Skallagrimsson is now in Petrov's guard.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skallagrimsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, 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: GDL 49: John vs Alvar
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan jabs Skallagrimsson right on the nose. Skallagrimsson blinks but takes it well.
Skallagrimsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donovan throws out the jab.
Donovan lands with a shot to the body.
Donovan lands a right hook to the body.
Donovan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donovan.
Donovan moves out of range as Skallagrimsson strikes.
Cayden Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skallagrimsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skallagrimsson looks to throw the jab but Donovan is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Donovan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson has Donovan up against the cage in a clinch.
Skallagrimsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Skallagrimsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skallagrimsson tries to work over Donovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donovan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donovan. #T1#
Donovan digs a right hand underneath Skallagrimsson's ribcage. Skallagrimsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Donovan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson is looking to control Donovan's arms but Donovan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skallagrimsson has his back to the cage.
Skallagrimsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Skallagrimsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Donovan.
Donovan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skallagrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Donovan is having none of it.
Donovan throws a big shot that misses.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson pushes Donovan up against the cage in a clinch.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Skallagrimsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson blocking some punches.
Donovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skallagrimsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Donovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skallagrimsson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan tries to work over Skallagrimsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Skallagrimsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson forces Donovan back against the cage and clinches.
Donovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donovan blocks a body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Donovan working aggressively here.
Donovan misses with some punches.
Skallagrimsson is trying to break the clinch but Donovan is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson lands a left hand. #BC2#
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Donovan controls his hands.
Donovan working aggressively here. #T3#
Donovan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donovan tries to throw a body punch but Skallagrimsson avoids it by throwing Donovan back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson is trying to stall. #TD2#
Skallagrimsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Donovan controlling from the top position.
Donovan trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Donovan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skallagrimsson on the ground.
Donovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skallagrimsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Donovan content to stall in guard here.
Donovan continues to stall.
Skallagrimsson seems keen to control Donovan's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skallagrimsson.
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 Cayden Donovan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donovan sprawls well. Donovan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skallagrimsson gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Donovan finds it's target.
Cayden Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.
Donovan throws a poor cross that misses
and Skallagrimsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice body punch from Donovan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donovan throws out the jab.
Skallagrimsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donovan misses with a straight left.
Skallagrimsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donovan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Skallagrimsson is just out of range.
Donovan sizes up Skallagrimsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skallagrimsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Donovan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Donovan throws a shot from downtown. Skallagrimsson moves away and avoids it.
Donovan loads up on a big right hand but Skallagrimsson slips the punch.
Skallagrimsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Skallagrimsson misses.
Skallagrimsson avoids the body shot from Donovan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skallagrimsson! But no joy.
Skallagrimsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donovan scores with a decent looking hook.
Skallagrimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Donovan is just out of range.#T2#
Donovan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Donovan tries to bum rush Skallagrimsson with a series of wild strikes but Skallagrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skallagrimsson wants to clinch
letting Donovan counter with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson throws a right hand that Donovan ducks under and follows up with a left that Donovan also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Donovan.
Donovan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skallagrimsson.
Donovan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donovan's waist but Donovan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skallagrimsson off to one side. #T3#
Skallagrimsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donovan throws out the jab.
Donovan throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Skallagrimsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and clinches up with Donovan, looking for a takedown. Skallagrimsson pushes Donovan against the cage but Donovan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Donovan misses its target.
Cayden Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Donovan takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Skallagrimsson - just one landing.
Donovan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown
and Donovan counters with a nice body shot.
Donovan lands a nice shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Donovan is having none of it. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Skallagrimsson.
Donovan feints a jab promting Skallagrimsson to slip. Donovan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skallagrimsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cayden Donovan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donovan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Donovan throws a hook to the side of Skallagrimsson's head but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Skallagrimsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donovan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skallagrimsson darts in looking for a takedown but Donovan gets double underhooks and turns Skallagrimsson into the cage.
Skallagrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Donovan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Donovan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Donovan connects with a single shot there.
Donovan looks to land a left hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range nicely.
Skallagrimsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Skallagrimsson lands.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Skallagrimsson.
Donovan misses with a hook.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skallagrimsson can do to turn this around?
Skallagrimsson is trying to pull guard but Donovan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Donovan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Donovan misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Donovan.
Egill Skallagrimsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skallagrimsson tries to pull guard but Donovan holds him up against the cage and eventually Skallagrimsson drops back down to his feet.
Cayden Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donovan just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Donovan misses with a body punch.
Skallagrimsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson blocking some punches.
Donovan misses with the head strike.
Skallagrimsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donovan misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Donovan.
Donovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Donovan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Donovan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donovan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skallagrimsson working aggressively here.
Donovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skallagrimsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Skallagrimsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Donovan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Donovan trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Egill Skallagrimsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Skallagrimsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan wants to control from the top but Skallagrimsson keeps moving.
Skallagrimsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Donovan 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. #T3#
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donovan throws a hook to the side of Skallagrimsson's head but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skallagrimsson throws out a counter right but Donovan avoids it with no problem.
Skallagrimsson lands with an overhand left.
Donovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Donovan.
Donovan lunges at Skallagrimsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skallagrimsson's hand.
Cayden Donovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Donovan throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson misses with a wild combination.
Skallagrimsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donovan scores with a nice strike.
Skallagrimsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skallagrimsson tries to bum rush Donovan with a series of wild strikes but Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donovan cracks Skallagrimsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Donovan.
Skallagrimsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Donovan!
A relieved looking Cayden Donovan 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: GDL 41: Fist vs Bateman
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hansson won't be happy with that.
Skallagrimsson tries to advance to mount but Hansson denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansson is looking to reverse the position.
Hansson gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hansson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hansson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hansson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Skallagrimsson is keen to just control but Hansson is a slippery customer.
Skallagrimsson stalling.
Skallagrimsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hansson trying to control but Skallagrimsson postures up. #SUB#
Hansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skallagrimsson pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anders Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skallagrimsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anders Hansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson.
Hansson 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.
Hansson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Skallagrimsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Hansson working for a triangle but Skallagrimsson defends it easily.
Skallagrimsson pushing down on Hansson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Hansson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hansson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Skallagrimsson stacks Hansson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Skallagrimsson!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hansson is trying to control Skallagrimsson's posture but Skallagrimsson avoids it.
Hansson pushes Skallagrimsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Skallagrimsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hansson trying to remain calm as Skallagrimsson controls from the top position.
Skallagrimsson working away.
Hansson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Skallagrimsson easily slips into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hansson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hansson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Skallagrimsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Skallagrimsson, not yet.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Hansson passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egill Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hansson misses with a straight left.
Skallagrimsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hansson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Skallagrimsson feints the counter takedown.
Hansson misses with a combination #TD2#
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skallagrimsson passes into half guard.
Hansson is pressing down on Skallagrimsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skallagrimsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Hansson is looking for a triangle here but Skallagrimsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Hansson is keeping him busy.
Skallagrimsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Skallagrimsson misses with the ground and pound.
Hansson looking for a sweep but Skallagrimsson has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Hansson tries to reverse the position but Skallagrimsson maintains control.
Skallagrimsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Skallagrimsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hansson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hansson gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skallagrimsson pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Hansson wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping busy.
Skallagrimsson controlling the action here. #SUB#
Hansson actively working from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hansson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hansson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Skallagrimsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hansson throws a head punch that misses.
Hansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hansson tries to work over Skallagrimsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skallagrimsson tries to throw a body punch but Hansson avoids it by throwing Skallagrimsson back against the cage.
A short left from Hansson.
Hansson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egill Skallagrimsson 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#
Hansson tests Skallagrimsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skallagrimsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skallagrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hansson.
Skallagrimsson misses the jab.
Hansson lands with a cross.
Skallagrimsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansson circles away. #TD2#
Skallagrimsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hansson on his heels. He'll look to pass Hansson's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Hansson looking for a guillotine here but Skallagrimsson defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Skallagrimsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but Hansson is having none of it. #SUB#
Hansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skallagrimsson pulls his head out easily.
Skallagrimsson is pressing down on Hansson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hansson is holding on for now.
Hansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Hansson with the active half guard here but Skallagrimsson passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Hansson is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hansson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Skallagrimsson is controlling him well.
Hansson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Skallagrimsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Skallagrimsson tries to control but Hansson wriggling away.
Skallagrimsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skallagrimsson prevents Hansson from getting the reversal.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skallagrimsson controlling the pace for now.
Skallagrimsson lands with some strikes.
Hansson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Egill Skallagrimsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson wants to control the pace but Hansson is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egill Skallagrimsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skallagrimsson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egill Skallagrimsson!
Egill Skallagrimsson gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GDL 33: O Neil vs Kozlovski
Date: May 16, 2020

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Skallagrimsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mild, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mild or perhaps it was just good defense by Skallagrimsson, which made it look bad.
Mild swats away the attempt to clinch by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mild circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Mild drives through with a takedown into Skallagrimsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Skallagrimsson seems keen to control Mild's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mild gets to his feet - Skallagrimsson follows without any prompting.
Skallagrimsson throws a right and a left that Mild avoids nicely. #T1#
Mild tries to clinch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skallagrimsson lands a nice shot that snaps Mild's head back.
A low kick from Mild is predictable there #TD2#
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mild won't be happy with that.
Mild's coaches at Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mild is looking to reverse the position.
Mild is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mild keeps working.
Mild knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skallagrimsson on the ground.
Mild tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Mild is defending well.
Mild is trying to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mild being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Skallagrimsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mild is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mild knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skallagrimsson working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Skallagrimsson working away.
Mild tries to buck Skallagrimsson off but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson has hold of Mild's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mild tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Skallagrimsson cranks the arm and Mild screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mild, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Egill Skallagrimsson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Egill Skallagrimsson made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GDL 25: Legba vs Shipilov
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson throws a right hand that Donovan ducks under and follows up with a left that Donovan also avoids with ease.
Donovan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Donovan.
Jab by Skallagrimsson.
Donovan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
Donovan misses with a looping right.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donovan looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter by clinching up but Donovan breaks away and moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donovan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skallagrimsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donovan moves away.
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan. #CL#
Skallagrimsson drives through and clinches with Donovan against the cage.
Skallagrimsson misses with a body punch.
Skallagrimsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Donovan up against the cage.
Skallagrimsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donovan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Donovan misses with the head strike.
Skallagrimsson tries to work over Donovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donovan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Donovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donovan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donovan told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Donovan walks away with a smile on his face. Skallagrimsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egill Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skallagrimsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donovan manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skallagrimsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donovan throws a lazy right hand but Skallagrimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donovan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skallagrimsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson swings for the body but Donovan moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donovan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donovan misses with a looping left.
Skallagrimsson slips a jab from Donovan.
Egill Skallagrimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Skallagrimsson misses the shot to the body.
Donovan jabs Skallagrimsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Skallagrimsson darts in and clinches Donovan up against the cage.
Skallagrimsson prevents a body shot from Donovan.
Skallagrimsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donovan's elbow.
Skallagrimsson misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skallagrimsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skallagrimsson lands a left hand.
Skallagrimsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donovan backwards.
Donovan lands a shoulder strike.
Donovan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skallagrimsson or not.
A short right from Donovan on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skallagrimsson.
Donovan blocks an uppercut.
Donovan misses with the head strike.
Donovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Still in the clinch, Skallagrimsson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Donovan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skallagrimsson throws a head punch that misses.
Donovan prevents a body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Donovan takes a shot to the head.
Skallagrimsson tries to throw a body punch but Donovan avoids it by throwing Skallagrimsson back against the cage.
Donovan prevents the takedown attempt.
Donovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skallagrimsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donovan's elbow.
Donovan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donovan misses with a body punch.
Donovan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skallagrimsson.
Donovan scores with a shot to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.
A short left from Donovan.
Donovan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skallagrimsson lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Donovan.
Donovan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Donovan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skallagrimsson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Skallagrimsson digs a right hand into Donovan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donovan's gas tank.
Skallagrimsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donovan.
A short right from Donovan.
Donovan tries to work over Skallagrimsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donovan.
Donovan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson has a couple of punches blocked by Donovan.
Donovan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skallagrimsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Skallagrimsson pulls guard successfully.
Donovan trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Donovan is looking to pass into half guard but Skallagrimsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Skallagrimsson is in guard.#REVR#
Donovan 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Donovan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Donovan throws a lazy uppercut
and Skallagrimsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donovan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donovan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Donovan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Skallagrimsson taking a breather here.
Donovan is trying to get back to half guard.
Donovan keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson controls the position from side control.
Donovan is looking to regain half guard here but Skallagrimsson keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Donovan gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donovan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skallagrimsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Donovan trying to get back to full guard but Skallagrimsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Donovan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Skallagrimsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donovan is looking to escape.
Skallagrimsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Skallagrimsson dominating with strikes here.
Skallagrimsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Donovan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Donovan is squirming around, avoiding Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the action.
Skallagrimsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donovan tries to reverse the position but Skallagrimsson maintains control.
Skallagrimsson tries to control but Donovan wriggling away.
Donovan is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Donovan tries to hold on but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson controlling his opponent.
Skallagrimsson lands a nice shot to the head.
Skallagrimsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skallagrimsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Skallagrimsson wants to control the pace but Donovan is squirming around nicely.
Donovan wants to control but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skallagrimsson cracks Donovan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Egill Skallagrimsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donovan taking shots to the head.
Skallagrimsson lands a heavy elbow.
Skallagrimsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egill Skallagrimsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skallagrimsson walks into a straight right hand from Donovan.
The fighters circling - Donovan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skallagrimsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Donovan.
Donovan stuffs the takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson. Skallagrimsson gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Donovan.
Skallagrimsson darts in trying to clinch
and Donovan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan jabs at Skallagrimsson's body.
Skallagrimsson avoids the body shot from Donovan.
Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donovan.#T1#
Skallagrimsson defending well as Donovan loads up on a big left hand.
Skallagrimsson slips a straight right by Donovan.
Donovan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donovan misses with an uppercut.
Skallagrimsson avoids the body shot from Donovan.
Skallagrimsson is looking to wear down Donovan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Skallagrimsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Donovan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donovan is trying to escape the position but Skallagrimsson is controlling the position.
Donovan struggling a bit here.
Skallagrimsson in side control, throwing shots but Donovan defends. #T2#
Skallagrimsson trying to control the action but Donovan is working from the bottom.
Donovan struggling a bit here.
Donovan taking a bit of punishment here - Skallagrimsson scoring with strikes.
Donovan can't do much from the bottom here.
Donovan is trying to escape the position but Skallagrimsson is controlling the position. #T3#
Donovan is looking to regain half guard here but Skallagrimsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Donovan is trying to escape the position but Skallagrimsson is controlling the position.
Skallagrimsson 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.
Skallagrimsson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Donovan is avoiding damage well.
Skallagrimsson working away.
Donovan tries to improve position but can't.
Skallagrimsson is staying tight to Donovan's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skallagrimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Donovan is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skallagrimsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Donovan, which made it look bad. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Donovan works the jab nicely.
Skallagrimsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donovan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donovan throws a jab when Skallagrimsson was well out of range.
A left lands for Donovan.
Donovan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skallagrimssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skallagrimsson connects with a jab.
Donovan throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skallagrimsson looks to land a left hand but Donovan moved out of range nicely.
Donovan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skallagrimsson slips a straight right by Donovan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Donovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Donovan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GDL 20: Hansson vs Matthews
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parker prevents a body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Parker decides to pull guard.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skallagrimsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker keeping full guard, as Skallagrimsson tries to pass.
Skallagrimsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround Specialist Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Skallagrimsson controlling from the top position. #T1#
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Skallagrimsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skallagrimsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker. #TD#
Parker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skallagrimsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker wants to stand but Skallagrimsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Skallagrimsson looking to control. #T2##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Skallagrimsson is trying to keep Parker in close.
We've been hearing good reports from Parker'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.
Parker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Egill Skallagrimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Skallagrimsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skallagrimsson somewhat.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Parker gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Parker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skallagrimsson defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Parker staying calm.
Parker wants to stand but Skallagrimsson has his arm trapped.
Parker controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker gets to mount! Skallagrimsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skallagrimsson!
Skallagrimsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skallagrimsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Skallagrimsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Skallagrimsson moves out of range easily.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skallagrimsson as he avoids it easily.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skallagrimsson tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skallagrimsson to the ground. Skallagrimsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skallagrimsson works Parker's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skallagrimsson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Parker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skallagrimsson is keeping busy.
Parker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skallagrimsson stalls.
Skallagrimsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Skallagrimsson pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Parker working a defensive guard but Skallagrimsson passes into half guard.
Parker wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Skallagrimsson tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Skallagrimsson has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson uses his free foot to push down on Parker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Parker.
Skallagrimsson wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
Parker wants to hold on but Skallagrimsson pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Parker wants to control but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.#T3#
Skallagrimsson looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parker is looking to improve his position but Skallagrimsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Poor strikes thrown by Skallagrimsson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Parker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Parker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skallagrimsson pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Skallagrimsson trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.
Skallagrimsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parker blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skallagrimsson content just to control the position here.
Parker tries to hold on but Skallagrimsson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egill Skallagrimsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Skallagrimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Skallagrimsson. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Parker drives through and clinches with Skallagrimsson against the cage.
Skallagrimsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker wants a takedown.
Skallagrimsson lands a left hand.
Parker blocks a body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Parker tries to break the clinch but Skallagrimsson is controlling the position.
Skallagrimsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
Skallagrimsson leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Skallagrimsson manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Parker is looking to stand up but Skallagrimsson won't let him. #T1#
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skallagrimsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Skallagrimsson's legs - danger averted.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Parker trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parker controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Skallagrimsson shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Skallagrimsson. Beautiful body shot.
Parker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson swings for the body but Parker moves out of range. #CL#
Parker gets a clinch. #T3#
Skallagrimsson prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Skallagrimsson tightens his grip and picks Parker up, before dumping him to the ground. Parker manages to land in guard.
Egill Skallagrimsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parker holds on and takes a little breather.
Skallagrimsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Parker working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Skallagrimsson is stalling in the full guard.
Skallagrimsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skallagrimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker dives in and grabs Skallagrimsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skallagrimsson pushes down on Parker's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skallagrimsson.
Parker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Skallagrimsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egill Skallagrimsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skallagrimsson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egill Skallagrimsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Egill Skallagrimsson waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GDL 17: Dentler v Byczkiewicz
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1##TD#
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Skallagrimsson defends it.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Skallagrimsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Skallagrimsson 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.
Skallagrimsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Skallagrimsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skallagrimsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skallagrimsson defends it easily.
Skallagrimsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kimura has his foot on Skallagrimsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skallagrimsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Skallagrimsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skallagrimsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skallagrimsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skallagrimsson passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skallagrimsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the pace.
It looks like Skallagrimsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Skallagrimsson is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Skallagrimsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Skallagrimsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Skallagrimsson prevents Kimura from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Skallagrimsson seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Kimura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skallagrimsson's guard.#SUB#
Kimura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skallagrimsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skallagrimsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Skallagrimsson eventually gives up the hold.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skallagrimsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Well, if Skallagrimsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Egill Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Skallagrimsson shoots in.
Skallagrimsson has his takedown stuffed
and Kimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kimura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatsuya Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Kimura wants to clinch up but Skallagrimsson keeps it at a distance.
Kimura tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kimura defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skallagrimsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kimura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skallagrimsson shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Kimura stuffs the takedown.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kimura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Kimura's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Kimura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kimura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Skallagrimsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimura but great work by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is working to tighten his grip on Kimura's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kimura has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Skallagrimsson is really squeezing tight and eventually Kimura passes out! Skallagrimsson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Egill Skallagrimsson!
After the big win, Egill Skallagrimsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GDL 11: Wang v Graindo
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Skallagrimsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phillips pinned against the cage. Phillips gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Skallagrimsson clinches.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Skallagrimsson blocking some punches.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phillips digs a right hand underneath Skallagrimsson's ribcage. Skallagrimsson 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.
Phillips working aggressively here. #TD#
Skallagrimsson successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Phillips is looking to stand up but Skallagrimsson won't let him.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skallagrimsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Phillips trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skallagrimsson's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skallagrimsson is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Phillips manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skallagrimsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips leaves Skallagrimsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egill Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips slaps away a takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up.#CL#
Skallagrimsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips'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.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Phillips.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Phillips stands there with Skallagrimsson around his waist. Skallagrimsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Phillips struggles to land a body shot inside as Skallagrimsson controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Phillips is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Phillips working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phillips lands an uppercut.
Phillips looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phillips tries to work over Skallagrimsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Skallagrimsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phillips uses from the top position. #T4#
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skallagrimsson holds on and takes a little breather.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Skallagrimsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Skallagrimsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Phillips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phillips! But no joy.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skallagrimsson staying out of range there.
Phillips fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skallagrimsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skallagrimsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egill Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phillips jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Skallagrimsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and pushes Phillips back into the cage.
Phillips lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Skallagrimsson decides to pull guard.
Phillips tries to stand but Skallagrimsson is controlling from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
Phillips wanted to stand there but Skallagrimsson had control of the position. #T2#
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Skallagrimsson stops Phillips from standing up.
Skallagrimsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the guard.
Skallagrimsson advances position into side control!#T3#
Skallagrimsson controlling the position from side mount.
Further stalling from Skallagrimsson.
Phillips is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Skallagrimsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phillips cracks a nice hook into Skallagrimsson's ribs.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Skallagrimsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Phillips works Skallagrimsson's body with a nice hook.
Skallagrimsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Russell Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phillips ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phillips!
Phillips has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson goes for a double leg but Phillips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillips continues to drive forward.
Phillips scores with a nice head shot.
Skallagrimsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Phillips scores with a hook.
Skallagrimsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egill Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skallagrimsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skallagrimsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Skallagrimsson persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skallagrimsson throws a head kick that misses.
Skallagrimsson throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Skallagrimsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phillips.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skallagrimsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Phillips counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Egill Skallagrimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson tries to move into range but Phillips moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Phillips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips.
Skallagrimsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phillips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skallagrimsson misses with an uppercut.
Phillips lands a lovely overhand right.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
Skallagrimsson goes for a double leg but Phillips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillips continues to drive forward.#T4#
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson.
Jab from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Phillips as Skallagrimsson shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skallagrimsson throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phillips scores with a body shot.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Skallagrimsson clinches up against the cage.
Skallagrimsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Phillips scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phillips lands a left hand.
Egill Skallagrimsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell Phillips is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skallagrimsson can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phillips 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Phillips!
Russell Phillips 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: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 5947 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3727 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

175 cm
17 yrs
164 lbs

176 cm
21 yrs
162 lbs

Skallagrimsson

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Egill Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Caldeira tries to sprawl out of it but Skallagrimsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Caldeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Caldeira rushes Skallagrimsson and presses him up against the cage.

Caldeira gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Caldeira moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (5) Caldeira
Skallagrimsson tries to buck Caldeira off but Caldeira is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Skallagrimsson prevents Caldeira from moving into mount.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control Caldeira's posture but Caldeira avoids it.
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skallagrimsson is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Caldeira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Caldeira tries to advance position but instead Skallagrimsson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking to control Caldeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skallagrimsson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Caldeira is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Caldeira passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (8) Caldeira
Caldeira staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson prevents Caldeira from improving position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson is letting Caldeira control him for a moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caldeira takes a little break here. Skallagrimsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Skallagrimsson looks to move to half guard but instead Caldeira has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (10) Caldeira
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Caldeira is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Caldeira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Skallagrimsson regains half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking to control Caldeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skallagrimsson avoid being mounted?

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira stalling.

Caldeira 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.
Caldeira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Skallagrimsson'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.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira wants to pass to mount but Skallagrimsson is defending the position.
Caldeira slows the pace down in half guard.
More stalling from Caldeira.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Caldeira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson defending well.
Caldeira not doing much here.

Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Caldeira with more of the same as he continues to hold on.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira uses his free foot to push down on Skallagrimsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skallagrimsson.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (13) Caldeira
Caldeira controlling the pace for now.
Caldeira is continuing to stall.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Caldeira.
Caldeira is trying to take his opponent's back.
Caldeira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caldeira wins on points by 13 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Arturo Caldeira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UFC FNF 2
Date: Jun 07, 2019

#R1#
Skallagrimsson checks the leg kick.#CL#
Khan moves into range and clinches up with Skallagrimsson.#TD#
Khan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Khan working a defensive guard but Skallagrimsson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Khan wants to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skallagrimsson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson has hold of Khan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Khan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Skallagrimsson cranks the arm and Khan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Khan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Egill Skallagrimsson!
Egill Skallagrimsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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