Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1107 McCarthy vs. Kamara 6
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Reeves connects with a single shot there.
Reeves jabs at Trollslayer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Reeves. No joy for Trollslayer on that attempt.
Reeves looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Trollslayer has Reeves up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Reeves misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Reeves.
Reeves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reeves.
Reeves wants to get back to striking at distance but Trollslayer won't allow it.
Trollslayer tries for a takedown but Reeves manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reeves.
Trollslayer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reeves prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balin Trollslayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Trollslayer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trollslayer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Reeves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Reeves scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Reeves.
Trollslayer is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Reeves sends Trollslayer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Reeves is motioning to the referee to let Trollslayer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trollslayer fails with the takedown
and Reeves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Trollslayer switches off momentarily and Reeves cracks him with a monster right hand! Trollslayer topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Reeves dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Reeves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keywon Reeves!
Keywon Reeves thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1097 Anton vs Balin III
Date: Sep 20, 2024

#R1##TD#
Trollslayer gets caught flat footed, as Ilmarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trollslayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trollslayer trying to control the position.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Ilmarinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ilmarinen lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Ilmarinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trollslayer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trollslayer struggling a bit here.
Trollslayer is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Ilmarinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Ilmarinen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Trollslayer is surviving well by controlling Ilmarinen's body position as best he can.
Ilmarinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilmarinen working Trollslayer over with strikes here. #T3#
Ilmarinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Trollslayer looks a forlorn figure.
Ilmarinen controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ilmarinen landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ilmarinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Ilmarinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trollslayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Ilmarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trollslayer's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ilmarinen in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trollslayer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ilmarinen trying to control from half guard but Trollslayer is working away. #T1#
Ilmarinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilmarinen connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Trollslayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Trollslayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Ilmarinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but Trollslayer defending well.
Ilmarinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping him busy.
Trollslayer missing with punches from the bottom.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but Trollslayer defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ilmarinen connects with a body shot.#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.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen swings for the body but Trollslayer moves out of range. #TD#
Ilmarinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ilmarinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trollslayer is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen 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 Trollslayer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Trollslayer is looking for a sweep.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trollslayer can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Ilmarinen throws a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trollslayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trollslayer avoids the body shot from Ilmarinen.
Trollslayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Ilmarinen has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Trollslayer backwards. #TD#
Ilmarinen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Trollslayer regains guard.
Ilmarinen 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. #T1#
Trollslayer keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trollslayer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ilmarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Trollslayer has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ilmarinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trollslayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmarinen throws out the jab.
Trollslayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trollslayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Ilmarinen scores with a takedown into Trollslayer's guard.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Trollslayer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trollslayer is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ilmarinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ilmarinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trollslayer for as long as he can get away with.
Trollslayer wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Trollslayer is defending the position.
Ilmarinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trollslayer defending well though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ilmarinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trollslayer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ilmarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nice body punch from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Trollslayer enables Ilmarinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trollslayer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trollslayer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Trollslayer is trying to control the position but Ilmarinen postures up.
Trollslayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ilmarinen is one step ahead there.
Ilmarinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ilmarinen passes Trollslayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ilmarinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen looks to land a combination but Trollslayer avoids it well.
Ilmarinen scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Ilmarinen.
A shot to the liver by Ilmarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice head shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot.
Trollslayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Trollslayer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ilmarinen is looking to wear down Trollslayer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Trollslayer avoids the body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen lands with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trollslayer defending well as Ilmarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Trollslayer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen had his way with Balin Trollslayer in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Trollslayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trollslayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.#CL#
Ilmarinen instigates a clinch.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Trollslayer avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage. #TD#
Ilmarinen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ilmarinen continues to stall.#T1#
Trollslayer is trying to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen advances nicely into full mount.
Ilmarinen content just to control the position here.
Balin Trollslayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ilmarinen is landing with some decent strikes but Trollslayer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Trollslayer is having none of it.
Trollslayer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of good shots and Trollslayer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3##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.
Ilmarinen scores with punches to the body.
Ilmarinen is punishing Trollslayer with strikes - can he finish him?!
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
What can Trollslayer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:40
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:40
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Ilmarinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1090 Danger vs Harris
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Trollslayer's shoulder, as Trollslayer tries to avoid the shot.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov sizes up Trollslayer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trollslayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trollslayer moves away.
Vinogradov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vinogradov throws a nice looking combination but Trollslayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trollslayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vinogradov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trollslayer under the eye.
It looks like Vinogradov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vinogradov lands with a nice body punch.
Vinogradov digs a good body shot into Trollslayer's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov tries to bum rush Trollslayer with a series of wild strikes but Trollslayer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vinogradov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
Trollslayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trollslayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov thuds his right hand into Trollslayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov scores with a jab.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Trollslayer moves out of range.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.
Trollslayer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trollslayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinogradov. #T2#
Vinogradov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trollslayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vinogradov connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinogradov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vinogradov lands the left hand.
Trollslayer moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Trollslayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trollslayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trollslayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trollslayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vinogradov tries to bum rush Trollslayer with a series of wild strikes but Trollslayer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.#T3#
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trollslayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trollslayer moves away.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Trollslayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trollslayer doesn't seem bothered though.
Vinogradov connects with a jab.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Trollslayer ducked under it nicely.
Trollslayer takes one to the chin there.
Vinogradov misses with a hook #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Trollslayer lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Vinogradov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trollslayer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Vinogradov's hands, connecting with Vinogradov's forehead.#ROC2#Vinogradov is rocked!
Trollslayer controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Vinogradov is out! Trollslayer gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN 1085 Orestes vs Ryu
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Trollslayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ilmarinen.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Ilmarinen connects with a body shot that sends Trollslayer's belly button to the back.#TD#
Ilmarinen feints and as Trollslayer raises his hands in defense, Ilmarinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen working some strikes from top position.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen throws an elbow that misses. Trollslayer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilmarinen's guard. Nice move by Trollslayer!#REVB#
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ilmarinen 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.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen controlling Trollslayer's posture.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ilmarinen's head.
Trollslayer postures up.
Ilmarinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Ilmarinen has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Trollslayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ilmarinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trollslayer has managed to get both his arms back between Ilmarinen's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#Anton Ilmarinen's cut is getting worse.
Trollslayer preventing the sweep.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Ilmarinen has wrist control.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ilmarinen, not yet.
Trollslayer is in close to Ilmarinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#Anton Ilmarinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ilmarinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ilmarinen passes Trollslayer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen is keen to just control but Trollslayer is a slippery customer.
Trollslayer throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
Ilmarinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Trollslayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ilmarinen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Trollslayer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ilmarinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Anton Ilmarinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1082 Farman vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Trollslayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trollslayer did well to prevent Hall getting side control.#SUB#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Trollslayer is defending well.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trollslayer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!
Hall wants to escape the position.
Trollslayer connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hall to escape the position.
Trollslayer lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hall covers up after that shot from Trollslayer. #CUT2#It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
Trollslayer lands a big punch and Hall is covering up! Another big shot separates Hall from consciousness and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN 1074 Anton vs Balin
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Ilmarinen throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Trollslayer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trollslayer's guard. #REVR#
Ilmarinen passes Trollslayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Trollslayer's temple. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trollslayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ilmarinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is looking to pass Trollslayer's guard but actually Trollslayer recovers to full guard. #T1#
Ilmarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ilmarinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ilmarinen passes Trollslayer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ilmarinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ilmarinen looks to land a strike but Trollslayer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Trollslayer blocks nicely. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Trollslayer is retaining full guard.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ilmarinen controls the pace.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Trollslayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ilmarinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ilmarinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ilmarinen scores with a punch to the head.
Ilmarinen scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Trollslayer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ilmarinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Ilmarinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ilmarinen misses with an uppercut.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Ilmarinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Trollslayer tries to sprawl but Ilmarinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Trollslayer is defending the position.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Trollslayer dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ilmarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Trollslayer gets caught flat footed, as Ilmarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Trollslayer wants to improve his position but instead Ilmarinen has moved into half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Trollslayer is defending well.
Ilmarinen passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen lands a nice forearm strike.
Trollslayer dodges the ground and pound from Ilmarinen.#T1##SUB#
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ilmarinen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trollslayer's legs.
Ilmarinen controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Ilmarinen has an Americana. Trollslayer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ilmarinen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ilmarinen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Anton Ilmarinen 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: SYN 1070 Sergey vs Anton
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trollslayer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is stalling here. Trollslayer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trollslayer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Trollslayer cracks Hall with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Trollslayer scores with punches from side control.
Hall gets back to half guard.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Hall's hands, connecting with Hall's forehead.
Trollslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollslayer pulls his head out easily.
Trollslayer drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head. #ROC#Hall is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Robbie Hall's cut even more.
Trollslayer scores with a big shot! Hall's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hall! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Vinogradov misses with a right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a single leg into guard. Vinogradov didn't expect that.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Vinogradov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vinogradov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vinogradov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trollslayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vinogradov has Trollslayer in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vinogradov trying to control the position.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vinogradov's head.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vinogradov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Vinogradov has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Vinogradov blocks nicely.
Vinogradov pulls Trollslayer in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Vinogradov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trollslayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vinogradov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vinogradov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vinogradov postures up in Trollslayer's guard and throws a big left but Trollslayer blocks it.
Vinogradov wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vinogradov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trollslayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vinogradov has Trollslayer in his guard.#REVR#
Vinogradov is trying to keep Trollslayer in close. #T3#
Vinogradov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Vinogradov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Trollslayer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vinogradov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Trollslayer is looking to defend but Vinogradov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Trollslayer! Vinogradov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Trollslayer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sergey Vinogradov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Trollslayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Trollslayer ducks down to avoid it.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finlayson connects with a looping right hand.
Trollslayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finlayson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trollslayer's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Trollslayer ducked under it nicely.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finlayson throws a good cross that connects.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Torhte Finlayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finlayson lands with an uppercut that bounces Trollslayer off the cage and back into range.
Trollslayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Finlayson.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Finlayson misses with a straight right.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Trollslayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Finlayson.
Trollslayer takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Finlayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trollslayer defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finlayson sprawls and moves away.
Finlayson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trollslayer blocks a jab.
Finlayson tests Trollslayer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trollslayer ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Finlayson connects with the punch.
Finlayson clobbers Trollslayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Trollslayer slips the punch.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer staying out of range there.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trollslayer walks into a left hand.
Finlayson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Trollslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Finlayson regains half guard, as Trollslayer was trying to land strikes.
Finlayson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finlayson to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer. #T1#
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finlayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Finlayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finlayson seems keen to control Trollslayer's posture.
Trollslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Finlayson's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer is fighting to break Finlayson's control of his arms but Finlayson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Finlayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finlayson wants to sweep here but Trollslayer controlling him for the moment.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Finlayson stands and throws Trollslayer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trollslayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Finlayson off and has taken his back!#T3#
Trollslayer is trying to stick to Finlayson's back but Finlayson is turning into Trollslayer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trollslayer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Finlayson.
Trollslayer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trollslayer keeping full guard, as Finlayson tries to pass.
Trollslayer 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.
Trollslayer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Trollslayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finlayson is one step ahead there.
Finlayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finlayson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson 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.
Trollslayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Finlayson scores with a jab. Trollslayer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Trollslayer walks into a jab.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Finlayson.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson misses with a straight left.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finlayson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finlayson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Finlayson misses with a hook #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trollslayer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trollslayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finlayson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Finlayson.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trollslayer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Finlayson 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.
Trollslayer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Trollslayer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Trollslayer wants to improve his position but instead Finlayson has moved into half guard.
Finlayson controlling the pace.
Trollslayer punching from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trollslayer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Finlayson content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Trollslayer's shoulder, as Trollslayer tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Trollslayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finlayson cracks Trollslayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trollslayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finlayson cracks Trollslayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finlayson won't be happy with that.
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.#T1#
Trollslayer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Trollslayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Finlayson's temple.
Trollslayer is putting a hurting on Finlayson here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Finlayson is rocked!
Trollslayer cracks Finlayson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Trollslayer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Finlayson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Trollslayer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Narloch clobbers Trollslayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Narloch scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Balin Trollslayer has been cut.
Narloch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narloch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Narloch throws a shot from downtown. Trollslayer moves away and avoids it.
Leandro Narloch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer walks into a stiff left hand from Narloch.
A swing and a miss from Narloch.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Narloch throws a jab when Trollslayer was well out of range.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trollslayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narloch sprawls and moves away.
Narloch misses with a right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Narloch wants to stand and escape but Trollslayer is having none of it.
Trollslayer postures up in Narloch's guard and throws a big left but Narloch blocks it.
Narloch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trollslayer is controlling him. #T2#
Narloch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer prevents Narloch from getting back to his feet.
Trollslayer landing with the ground and pound.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer loads up on a big left hand. Narloch felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Trollslayer looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Narloch can't hide his disappointment, as Trollslayer celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnett. Trollslayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Burnett connects with a crisp jab.
Trollslayer slips under a jab.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burnett cracks Trollslayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burnett takes a swing at Trollslayer's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Trollslayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Burnett misses with an uppercut.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burnett misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a single leg into guard. Burnett didn't expect that.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnett has control of Trollslayer's left arm, preventing Trollslayer from doing any damage. #T2#
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burnett's head.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.#T3#
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
Burnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burnett's head.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Trollslayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trollslayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
A cross from Burnett lands.
A jab from Burnett misses.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Burnett avoids it well and moves away.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trollslayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trollslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Trollslayer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burnett is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Trollslayer throws an elbow but Burnett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Trollslayer looks up at the clock and then as Burnett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trollslayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Trollslayer cracks Burnett with a big elbow.
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Trollslayer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trollslayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trollslayer working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#Burnett is rocked!
Trollslayer 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.
Burnett defending against the ground and pound.
Burnett defending against the ground and pound.
Trollslayer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burnett is avoiding damage well.
Burnett parries the strikes from Trollslayer easily there. Trollslayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burnett to escape.
Trollslayer throws an elbow but Burnett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Trollslayer working the body and head with strikes.
Burnett is still in real trouble! Can Trollslayer finish him?
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but Burnett is defending the strikes.
Burnett seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Trollslayer throws an elbow but Burnett slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Trollslayer crashes against the mat.
Burnett dodges the ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trollslayer lands an elbow.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Trollslayer lands some shots froms side control.
Trollslayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trollslayer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burnett defending against the ground and pound.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Burnett's temple.
Burnett is breathing heavily.
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Trollslayer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burnett sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burnett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?
Burnett struggling a bit here.
Trollslayer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Trollslayer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trollslayer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A big shot lands for Trollslayer! That's hurt Burnett! Will he recover? Trollslayer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Trollslayer defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Trollslayer with the counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it easily.
Trollslayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trollslayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Trollslayer ducks down to avoid it.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finlayson defends it well.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trollslayer manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Trollslayer slips under a jab.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finlayson defends it well.
Finlayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finlayson won't be happy with that.
Finlayson parries the strikes from Trollslayer easily there. Trollslayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Finlayson to escape.
Trollslayer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finlayson is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Trollslayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trollslayer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Finlayson 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.
Finlayson regains half guard, as Trollslayer was trying to land strikes.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Finlayson dodges it nicely. #T2#
Finlayson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finlayson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trollslayer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Trollslayer scores with a big shot! Finlayson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Finlayson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Redd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trollslayer moves away.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trollslayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Redd is predictable there #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Redd won't be happy with that.
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Redd managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Trollslayer.
Redd taking a bit of punishment here - Trollslayer scoring with strikes. #ROC#Redd is rocked!
Trollslayer lands a strong strike to the head of Redd. That's dazed him! Trollslayer looking to finish here. Redd is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Trollslayer lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Trollslayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vinogradov lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinogradov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov with a hook.
Vinogradov misses with a hook #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vinogradov won't be happy with that.
Vinogradov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vinogradov defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trollslayer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vinogradov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vinogradov defending well though. #SUB2#
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
Vinogradov is looking to improve his position.
Vinogradov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vinogradov.#T1##SUB2#
Vinogradov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Trollslayer frees his head nicely. Oh but Vinogradov has switched to an armbar! Trollslayer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sergey Vinogradov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1031 Torhte vs Trollslayer
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Finlayson throws a hook but Trollslayer avoids it easily.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Finlayson throws the left hand but Trollslayer avoids the punch easily.
Trollslayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Trollslayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Finlayson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Trollslayer slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Trollslayer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Finlayson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Finlayson.
Finlayson misses with a straight right.
And Trollslayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Finlayson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Trollslayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Trollslayer takes one to the side of the head.
Finlayson throws a big shot that misses.
Trollslayer ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Nice uppercut lands for Finlayson. That snapped Trollslayer's head back.
Finlayson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Finlayson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T2#
Trollslayer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Finlayson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Trollslayer.
Finlayson is trying to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer throws a strike aimed at the side of Finlayson's head but Finlayson avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trollslayer with the ground and pound but Finlayson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Finlayson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Finlayson trying to control from the bottom.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Finlayson dodges it nicely.
Trollslayer uses his free foot to push down on Finlayson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Finlayson.
Trollslayer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Trollslayer is landing with some decent strikes but Finlayson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Trollslayer lands a big shot there that rocks Finlayson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Trollslayer misses with a head shot.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Trollslayer! Finlayson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: SYN 1029 Return of Tarver
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Tarver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Tarver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trollslayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarver lands a nice shot that snaps Trollslayer's head back.
Trollslayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Antonio Tarver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarver looks to land a right hand but Trollslayer moved out of range.
And Trollslayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Tarver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver misses the jab.
Trollslayer with the counter takedown but Tarver avoids it easily.
Tarver swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Trollslayer working away.#T1#
Tarver defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but Tarver is defending the strikes.
Tarver tries to bench press Trollslayer off him but Trollslayer keeps the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Trollslayer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Trollslayer lands an elbow.
Tarver tries to bench press Trollslayer off him but Trollslayer keeps the position.
Tarver can't do much from the bottom here.
Tarver avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trollslayer.
Trollslayer working away.
Trollslayer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tarver to see if he's OK.
Trollslayer looks up at the clock and then as Tarver takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trollslayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Tarver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Tarver's temple.
Tarver is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Trollslayer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tarver's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarver takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trollslayer is working Tarver over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tarver can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarver taking a bit of punishment here - Trollslayer scoring with strikes.
Tarver on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tarver is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Tarver is rocked!
Trollslayer looks up at the clock and then as Tarver takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trollslayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Tarver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trollslayer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tarver to see if he's OK.
Tarver struggling a bit here.
Tarver seems to have got his legs back now.
Trollslayer cracks Tarver with a big right hand but Tarver just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarver taking a bit of punishment here - Trollslayer scoring with strikes. #T3#
Tarver takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tarver on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tarver wants to control but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer landing a few strikes.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Tarver wants to control but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trollslayer scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tarver is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Trollslayer can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN 1026 Drax vs Obama
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Greene misses with a double jab #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a single leg into guard. Greene didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Greene has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greene has momentary wrist control but Trollslayer slips an elbow through the middle.
Greene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trollslayer lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Greene is rocked!
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greene is still in real trouble! Can Trollslayer finish him?
Trollslayer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trollslayer is aware though and is defending well.
Greene seems to have recovered his senses.
Trollslayer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Greene's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN 1015 Todd vs Exotic IV
Date: Sep 07, 2023

#R1#
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet but Trollslayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trollslayer landing with the ground and pound.
Leonov has Trollslayer pulled in close to control his posture.
Leonov is looking to stand up but Trollslayer isn't so interested in that idea.
Trollslayer pushes down on Leonov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leonov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov is looking to control Trollslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leonov avoid being mounted?
Leonov wants to improve his position but Trollslayer is controlling well.
Leonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer. #T1#
Leonov is trying to control but can't.
Leonov is trying to get back to full guard.
Leonov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonov taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard. #CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#Leonov is rocked!
Trollslayer lands a big elbow - Leonov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Trollslayer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN 1009 Troll vs Fin III
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Finlayson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finlayson works Trollslayer's body with a nice hook.
Trollslayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Finlayson swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Finlayson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Finlayson!#REVB#
Finlayson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Finlayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finlayson controlling from the top position.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Finlayson 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trollslayer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trollslayer tries to strike from the bottom.
Finlayson advances position into side control!
Finlayson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Finlayson.
A slow jab from Finlayson misses its intended target.
Trollslayer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finlayson thuds his right hand into Trollslayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Finlayson.
Trollslayer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trollslayer ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Finlayson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Finlayson dodges it nicely.
Finlayson is looking for a sweep. Trollslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finlayson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Finlayson has wrist control.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Finlayson pulls Trollslayer in to control the position.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Trollslayer being controlled here, momentarily.
Trollslayer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finlayson's guard. #REVR##T2#
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Finlayson has wrist control.
Finlayson has his hands on Trollslayer's head, controlling the position.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Finlayson is retaining full guard.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Finlayson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Finlayson!#REVB##T3#
Finlayson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trollslayer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Finlayson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #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.
Trollslayer punching from the bottom - just letting Finlayson know he's still in a fight.
Finlayson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trollslayer tries to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finlayson content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Balin Trollslayer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Finlayson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trollslayer. Trollslayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Trollslayer ducked under it nicely.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finlayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Finlayson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Finlayson!#REVB#
Trollslayer being controlled here, momentarily.
Trollslayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Trollslayer trying to strike off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trollslayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Trollslayer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Finlayson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trollslayer is keeping the position for now.
Finlayson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Trollslayer striking off his back but it's not causing Finlayson any problems.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Finlayson postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Trollslayer ducks down to avoid it.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Trollslayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#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.
Nice defenses there by Trollslayer.
Finlayson 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.
Finlayson throws a hook but Trollslayer avoids it easily.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finlayson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trollslayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finlayson lands with a good body shot.
Finlayson misses with a body shot.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trollslayer moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlayson throws a lazy right hand but Trollslayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson really dominated that round.
That's time! Trollslayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finlayson lands a jab to Trollslayer's midsection.
Trollslayer moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Finlayson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Finlayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer landing strikes.
Trollslayer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Finlayson parries the strikes from Trollslayer easily there. Trollslayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Finlayson to escape.
Trollslayer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but Finlayson is defending the strikes.
Trollslayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trollslayer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finlayson is avoiding damage well.
Trollslayer working the strikes but Finlayson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlayson defending well though.
Trollslayer trying to mount his opponent but Finlayson defends it.
Trollslayer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Torhte Finlayson has been cut.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Finlayson dodges it nicely.
Trollslayer with the ground and pound but Finlayson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Finlayson trying to control but Trollslayer is working from the bottom.
Finlayson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Trollslayer is striking off his back. Finlayson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Finlayson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Trollslayer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finlayson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Trollslayer.
Finlayson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trollslayer! #T4#
Trollslayer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Finlayson is thwarting Trollslayer's attempts to control the position.
Finlayson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Finlayson is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer had his way with Torhte Finlayson in that round.
The cut man is working on Torhte Finlayson's cut.
That's time! Trollslayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Trollslayer moves away from the strike by Finlayson.
Finlayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finlayson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Trollslayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Finlayson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finlayson sprawls and moves away.
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finlayson throws out a powerful jab.
Finlayson lands with an overhand left.
Finlayson misses with a hook.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trollslayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trollslayer moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Finlayson misses with a hook. Trollslayer ducked under it nicely.
Finlayson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Trollslayer slips the punch.
Finlayson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trollslayer on the side of the head.
A big right from Finlayson misses.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Finlayson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trollslayer.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Trollslayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finlayson looks to land a right hand but Trollslayer moved out of range.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Trollslayer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Finlayson blocks nicely.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Finlayson looking for a sweep. Not yet Finlayson, not yet.
Finlayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finlayson holds on and takes a little breather.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Finlayson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Finlayson!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Torhte Finlayson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1004 Finlay vs Trollslayer
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Finlayson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot.
Trollslayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trollslayer walks into a left hand.
Trollslayer moves away from the strike by Finlayson.
Trollslayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finlayson scores with a jab.
Finlayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Trollslayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Finlayson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson lands a glancing blow to the side of Trollslayer's head.
Finlayson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finlayson misses with a hook.#T1#
Finlayson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trollslayer avoids the body shot from Finlayson.
Finlayson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Trollslayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trollslayer slips a jab from Finlayson.
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Nice defenses there by Trollslayer.
Finlayson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Trollslayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Finlayson.
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Finlayson lands a really nice looking cross but Trollslayer seems unphased.
Finlayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trollslayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.
Finlayson takes a swing at Trollslayer's ribcage but misses.
Trollslayer with the counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it easily.#T3#
Trollslayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Finlayson blocks nicely.
Trollslayer postures up in Finlayson's guard and throws a big left but Finlayson blocks it.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer distracts Finlayson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finlayson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Finlayson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finlayson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Trollslayer lands a couple of digs.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finlayson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finlayson holds on and takes a little breather.
Trollslayer cracks Finlayson with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Finlayson has wrist control.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Finlayson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trollslayer with the counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it easily.
Finlayson takes a swing at Trollslayer's ribcage but misses.
Trollslayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trollslayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trollslayer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finlayson to score with a decent uppercut.
Finlayson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trollslayer lands a nice short elbow.
Finlayson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer winds up and cracks Finlayson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finlayson tries to get to full guard but Trollslayer has control of the leg. #T1#
Trollslayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finlayson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Trollslayer.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer distracts Finlayson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finlayson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer postures up in Finlayson's guard and throws a big left but Finlayson blocks it.
Trollslayer looking to pass the guard.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Finlayson is rocked!#T2#
Trollslayer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Finlayson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: SYN 996 Trollslayer vs Dinklag
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Trollslayer's head but Trollslayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinklage thows a leg kick but Trollslayer checks it #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dinklage won't be happy with that.
Trollslayer tries to score with some ground and pound. Dinklage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Dinklage's temple.
Dinklage wants to control but Trollslayer postures up.
Dinklage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trollslayer cracks Dinklage with a big right hand but Dinklage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer is chipping away with strikes.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Dinklage is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trollslayer lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Dinklage! Trollslayer senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Dinklage out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

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

Event: SYN 990 Joad vs Morrison
Date: Jun 06, 2023

#R1#
Vinogradov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trollslayer.
Vinogradov misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vinogradov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollslayer pulls his head out easily.
Vinogradov trying to control from the bottom.
Trollslayer winds up and cracks Vinogradov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinogradov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trollslayer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vinogradov is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov wants to improve his position but Trollslayer is controlling well.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trollslayer winds up and cracks Vinogradov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollslayer pulls his head out easily.
Trollslayer is nestled in close to Vinogradov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trollslayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trollslayer lands a nice short elbow.
Trollslayer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vinogradov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Vinogradov is rocked!
Trollslayer scores with a big shot! Vinogradov's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Vinogradov! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Finlayson thuds his right hand into Trollslayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finlayson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Finlayson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trollslayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Finlayson is positioning himself well to prevent Trollslayer advancing to mount.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlayson defending well though.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trollslayer working Finlayson over with strikes.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trollslayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trollslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Trollslayer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Finlayson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finlayson to regain full guard.
Finlayson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Finlayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finlayson seems keen to control Trollslayer's posture.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Trollslayer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Finlayson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Finlayson 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.
Trollslayer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Trollslayer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Finlayson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Trollslayer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finlayson prevents Trollslayer from improving his position.
Trollslayer missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finlayson throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up in Finlayson's guard and throws a big left but Finlayson blocks it.
Finlayson is pulling down on Trollslayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Trollslayer, at least for the moment.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Finlayson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finlayson is controlling Trollslayer's posture.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Finlayson blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Finlayson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trollslayer. Trollslayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Finlayson misses.
Nice uppercut there from Finlayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson takes a swing at Trollslayer's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trollslayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finlayson.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finlayson throws a body punch but Trollslayer moves out of range.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson scores with a punch to the head.
Finlayson throws a hook but Trollslayer blocks it.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Finlayson lands a head shot.
Trollslayer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finlayson 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.
Finlayson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trollslayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut. Trollslayer saw that one coming.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Finlayson punishes Trollslayer's body with a nice straight punch.
Finlayson misses with a straight left.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Trollslayer.
Torhte Finlayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trollslayer manages to avoid it.
Finlayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finlayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trollslayer moves away.
Trollslayer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finlayson.#T4#
Finlayson swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Finlayson tries to roll over but Trollslayer keeps him under control.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trollslayer with the ground and pound but Finlayson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finlayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer lands a couple of elbows.
Finlayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trollslayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finlayson is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Finlayson lands a really nice looking cross but Trollslayer seems unphased.
A big right from Finlayson misses.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Finlayson.
Trollslayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Trollslayer defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Finlayson dips to his left and cracks Trollslayer with an uppercut!
Finlayson misses with an uppercut. Trollslayer saw that one coming.
Trollslayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Trollslayer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finlayson throws the left hand but Trollslayer avoids the punch easily.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Trollslayer takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Trollslayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finlayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trollslayer blocks a jab.
Trollslayer moves away from the strike by Finlayson.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Finlayson looks to land a left hand but Trollslayer moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Finlayson looks to score with a jab to the body but Trollslayer is just out of range.
Finlayson lands with a nice body punch.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Finlayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Finlayson is trying to keep Trollslayer in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finlayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer works over Finlayson with some ground and pound from guard.
Finlayson is controlling Trollslayer's posture.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finlayson controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Trollslayer blocks a jab.
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson throws a big shot that misses.
Finlayson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson connects with a single shot there.
Trollslayer slips under a jab from Finlayson.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Finlayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trollslayer.
Finlayson misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Finlayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer is pushing down on Finlayson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Finlayson is fighting to maintain full guard but Trollslayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlayson defending well though.
Finlayson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finlayson controls Trollslayer momentarily but Trollslayer frees himself. #T2#
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Finlayson tries to free his leg and advance position but Trollslayer is retaining full guard.
Trollslayer trying to strike off his back.
Trollslayer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Finlayson has passed into side control.
Trollslayer misses with a strike from the bottom.
Finlayson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Trollslayer struggling a bit here.
Trollslayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finlayson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finlayson wants to control for a moment but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Trollslayer is looking for a sweep. Finlayson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trollslayer lands with a few short shots to the body.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Finlayson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trollslayer avoids the body shot from Finlayson.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Finlayson misses.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Trollslayer's shoulder, as Trollslayer tries to avoid the shot.
Finlayson throws a body shot but no joy.
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson jabs Trollslayer right on the nose. Trollslayer blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Finlayson misses.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
A slow jab from Finlayson misses its intended target.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trollslayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finlayson sprawls and moves away.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Trollslayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Trollslayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finlayson.
Balin Trollslayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finlayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trollslayer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finlayson lands with a good body shot.
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finlayson sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Finlayson.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Trollslayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlayson misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer postures up in Finlayson's guard and throws a big left but Finlayson blocks it.
Trollslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Finlayson blocks nicely.
Finlayson is adopting a defensive guard.
Trollslayer postures up in Finlayson's guard and throws a big left but Finlayson blocks it.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Finlayson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Finlayson!#REVB##T4#
Trollslayer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trollslayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finlayson controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trollslayer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: SYN Supernova XIII
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Greene tries to clinch up but Trollslayer circles away and keeps his distance.
Greene throws a body punch but Trollslayer moves out of range. #TD#
Greene shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Greene passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Trollslayer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Greene jumps into side control!
Trollslayer stops Greene from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Greene goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trollslayer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Greene but great work by Trollslayer.
The strikes coming from Trollslayer are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Trollslayer cracks Greene with a big elbow.
Trollslayer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Trollslayer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#Greene is rocked!
Trollslayer lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Greene! Trollslayer senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Greene out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dinklage clinches with his opponent.
Trollslayer looking for a takedown.
Dinklage tries to circle away but Trollslayer has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Trollslayer wants the takedown. Dinklage is fighting it off but Trollslayer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dinklage's guard against the cage.
Trollslayer preventing the sweep.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer landing with the ground and pound.
Dinklage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trollslayer is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer is working Dinklage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Dinklage is rocked!
Trollslayer postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Dinklage's head off the mat! Dinklage is out! He's out! Trollslayer jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN 963 Tarver vs. Bar
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Shalashaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trollslayer blocks a head kick by Shalashaska.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shalashaska finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shalashaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shalashaska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trollslayer checks it well.
A good leg kick by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska connects with a crisp jab.
Trollslayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska throws a shot from downtown. Trollslayer moves away and avoids it.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shalashaska sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Shalashaska lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick but Trollslayer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Shalashaska avoids it well and moves away.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Trollslayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalashaska throws a low kick, looking for Trollslayer's leg but Trollslayer calmly moves out of range.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A good leg kick by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska connects with a leg kick.
Trollslayer moves out of range of the leg kick from Shalashaska.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shalashaska sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Shalashaska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trollslayer momentarily.
Shalashaska scores with a decent looking hook.
Shalashaska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Shalashaska is quick to defend against it.
Shalashaska throws a leg kick but Trollslayer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Shalashaska is quick to defend against it.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shalashaska scores with the left hand. Trollslayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Shalashaska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Shalashaska. #T3#
Shalashaska lands a nice looking body shot.
Shalashaska throws a hook but Trollslayer avoids it easily.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shalashaska sprawls and moves away.
Shalashaska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trollslayer's hands.
Shalashaska lands an overhand right.
Shalashaska with the inside leg kick.
Shalashaska bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trollslayer's head backwards.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trollslayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trollslayer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shalashaska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Shalashaska throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trollslayer on the side of the head.
Shalashaska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Trollslayer blocks a leg kick.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shalashaska sprawls and moves away.
Shalashaska is looking to slow Trollslayer down with leg kicks.
Shalashaska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shalashaska throws the left hand but Trollslayer avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska misses with the body kick#TD#
and Trollslayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shalashaska's guard.
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.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Shalashaska dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice body kick from Shalashaska.
A big right from Shalashaska misses.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shalashaska is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheers as Shalashaska lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trollslayer doesn't seem phased though.
Shalashaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shalashaska connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Shalashaska finds it's way through Trollslayer's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trollslayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shalashaska. Shalashaska obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Shalashaska misses.
Shalashaska has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
A low kick from Shalashaska misses #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Trollslayer is in close to Shalashaska's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Shalashaska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Shalashaska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trollslayer is aware though and is defending well.
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shalashaska advances to half guard.
Trollslayer missing with punches from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Shalashaska is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shalashaska moves into full mount! Trollslayer won't be happy about that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Shalashaska looking to secure an arm triangle but Trollslayer defends it well. #SUB2#
Shalashaska is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Trollslayer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Trollslayer shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Shalashaska jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Trollslayer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Trollslayer and Shalashaska has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Shalashaska swings around for an armbar but Trollslayer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shalashaska's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shalashaska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trollslayer defends it easily.
Trollslayer looking to pass the guard.
Shalashaska looking for a sweep. Not yet Shalashaska, not yet.
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Shalashaska is rocked!#T4#
Trollslayer stands up over Shalashaska, holding on to his feet. Trollslayer throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Shalashaska is out cold! Trollslayer lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Adam Shalashaska spoke after the fight, saying 'You're pretty good.'.

Event: SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Trollslayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarver tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Trollslayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarver's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Trollslayer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tarver has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Trollslayer is looking to defend but Tarver has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Trollslayer! Tarver pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Trollslayer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver is the new super heavyweight champion!
Antonio Tarver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 216
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Vargas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Vargas forces Trollslayer back against the cage and clinches.
Vargas crunches a lovely knee into Trollslayer's ribcage.
I was talking to Trollslayer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trollslayer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trollslayer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Trollslayer tightens his grip and picks Vargas up, before dumping him to the ground. Vargas manages to land in guard.
Trollslayer postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trollslayer is pushing down on Vargas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vargas is fighting to maintain full guard but Trollslayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trollslayer winds up and cracks Vargas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trollslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Trollslayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trollslayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trollslayer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trollslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vargas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Trollslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Trollslayer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vargas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trollslayer throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Vargas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trollslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Trollslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vargas to regain full guard.
Vargas is controlling Trollslayer's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Arturo Vargas's cut even more.
Trollslayer postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vargas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trollslayer's guard.
Trollslayer trying to strike off his back.
Trollslayer pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Trollslayer controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself.
Vargas wanted to stand there but Trollslayer had control of the position.
Trollslayer striking off his back but it's not causing Vargas any problems.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Trollslayer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vargas is controlling Trollslayer's trapped leg to prevent Trollslayer from advancing to side control.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trollslayer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Vargas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vargas tries to clinch but Trollslayer is having none of it.
Vargas tries to clinch there but Trollslayer circles away.
Vargas tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
so Trollslayer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trollslayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Vargas's brow. #CUT#The cut above Arturo Vargas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Trollslayer 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.
Trollslayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vargas controls the pace.
Trollslayer 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.#T2#
Vargas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trollslayer is proving hard to escape from.
Trollslayer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Trollslayer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vargas wants to stand and escape but instead Trollslayer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vargas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vargas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Trollslayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trollslayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Trollslayer is looking to sweep but instead, Vargas has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Trollslayer controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Vargas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Vargas wants to clinch#TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Trollslayer with the ground and pound but Vargas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Vargas.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arturo Vargas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 208
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Vieira swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vieira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trollslayer is controlling him.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Vieira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Vieira!#REVB#
Trollslayer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vieira is looking to pass into half guard but Trollslayer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trollslayer is in guard.#REVR#
Trollslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Vieira 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.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vieira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer won't allow Vieira to get back to his feet.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trollslayer cracks Vieira with a solid left hand.
Vieira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vieira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Vieira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Vieira!#REVB##T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trollslayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Trollslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trollslayer 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.
Trollslayer controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Trollslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trollslayer is keeping the position for now.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Trollslayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vieira thows a leg kick but Trollslayer checks it #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Vieira fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Vieira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Vieira!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Vieira is looking to advance position but Trollslayer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Trollslayer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing strikes here but Vieira is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trollslayer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Trollslayer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Trollslayer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Trollslayer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Trollslayer looking to ground and pound but Vieira is blocking nicely.
Trollslayer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vieira because Trollslayer loaded up on that one.
Trollslayer lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira blocking the ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Trollslayer throws some wild stikes that Vieira manages to avoid easily.
Trollslayer prevents Vieira from getting the reversal.
Trollslayer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vieira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trollslayer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound effectively.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Trollslayer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vieira can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Trollslayer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Balin Trollslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vieira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trollslayer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Trollslayer throws some wild stikes that Vieira manages to avoid easily.
Trollslayer softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Vieira is out cold! Trollslayer jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!

Event: SYN 936 Maluga vs. Trollslayer
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Maluga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maluga throws a counter high kick but Trollslayer was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trollslayer clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Maluga is pressed up against the cage. Trollslayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maluga down to the mat. Maluga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maluga misses with a body shot.
Trollslayer with the counter takedown but Maluga avoids it easily.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maluga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trollslayer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trollslayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Maluga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Balin Trollslayer has been cut.
Kilo Maluga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balin Trollslayer.
Maluga lands a nice looking body kick.
Trollslayer looks winded!
Maluga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Maluga circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Trollslayer to the canvas! Trollslayer doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maluga keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Kilo Maluga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Kapur shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trollslayer napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Kapur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kapur goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trollslayer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kapur's guard! Nice work there by Trollslayer!
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kapur is trying to keep Trollslayer in close.
Kapur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Kapur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Rav Kapur's cut even more.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kapur has wrist control.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#Rav Kapur's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rav Kapur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 195
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Pjetlic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pjetlic!
Trollslayer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Trollslayer cracks Pjetlic with a big elbow.
Trollslayer lands a few punches from side control.
Trollslayer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pjetlic to see if he's OK.
Trollslayer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Trollslayer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pjetlic parries the strikes from Trollslayer easily there. Trollslayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pjetlic to escape.
Trollslayer 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pjetlic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trollslayer.
Trollslayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pjetlic defending against the ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a few punches from side control.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Pjetlic's temple.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but Pjetlic is defending the strikes. #T1#
Pjetlic dodges the ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Sloppy strikes there by Trollslayer.
Pjetlic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trollslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trollslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pjetlic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Trollslayer.
Pjetlic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pjetlic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trollslayer looks up at the clock and then as Pjetlic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trollslayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pjetlic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC#Pjetlic is rocked!
Trollslayer cracks Pjetlic with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Trollslayer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pjetlic is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Trollslayer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 192
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Elkhan throws an overhand right that lands on Trollslayer's shoulder, as Trollslayer tries to avoid the shot.
Elkhan takes a swing at Trollslayer's ribcage but misses.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elkhan misses with a wild body shot.
Elkhan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan scores with a hook to the body. Trollslayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been hearing reports that Trollslayer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elkhan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trollslayer manages to avoid it.
Trollslayer is looking to counter the offense by Elkhan and move into the clinch.
Elkhan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkhan throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a single leg into guard. Elkhan didn't expect that.
Elkhan working a defensive guard here.
Trollslayer connects with a couple of short punches.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Elkhan has wrist control.
Trollslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trollslayer cracks Elkhan with a solid left hand.
Elkhan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elkhan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elkhan wants to stand but Trollslayer is controlling the position.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elkhan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elkhan has momentary wrist control but Trollslayer slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkhan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Elkhan blocks nicely.
Elkhan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Elkhan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trollslayer is one step ahead there.
Elkhan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trollslayer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Elkhan wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
Trollslayer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Trollslayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Trollslayer, not yet.
Elkhan trying to control but Trollslayer is working from the bottom.
Elkhan is stalling in the full guard.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.
Elkhan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trollslayer's guard.
Elkhan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trollslayer is keeping the position for now.
Trollslayer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Elkhan content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Balin Trollslayer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Trollslayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Elkhan cracks Trollslayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Elkhan looks to land a left hand but Trollslayer moved out of range nicely.
Elkhan missing with a left hand there. Trollslayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elkhan moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan lands a body shot.
Trollslayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Elkhan lands a head shot.
Elkhan throws a hook to the side of Trollslayer's head but Trollslayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkhan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elkhan throws a hook but Trollslayer blocks it.
Elkhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Elkhan.
Rashid Elkhan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Elkhan misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Elkhan fights it but they end up in guard.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elkhan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elkhan wants to sweep here but Trollslayer controlling him for the moment.
Elkhan pulls Trollslayer in close to prevent any damage.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Elkhan has wrist control.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Elkhan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkhan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer lands a couple of elbows.
Trollslayer is in close to Elkhan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Elkhan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elkhan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elkhan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elkhan looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Elkhan blocks nicely.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Elkhan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elkhan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elkhan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Elkhan has wrist control.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Elkhan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer postures up in Elkhan's guard and throws a big left but Elkhan blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Trollslayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Elkhan avoids it well and moves away.
Elkhan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elkhan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trollslayer under the eye.
Elkhan takes a swing at Trollslayer's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Elkhan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Trollslayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkhan.
Rashid Elkhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkhan lands with a straight right. Trollslayer didn't see that one coming.
Elkhan misses with a looping right.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elkhan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Trollslayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Elkhan throws a body punch but Trollslayer moves out of range.
Elkhan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trollslayer under the eye.
Elkhan throws a looping overhand right but Trollslayer ducks down to avoid it.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Elkhan is quick to defend against it.
Elkhan lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Trollslayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elkhan misses with a hook.
Elkhan throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Trollslayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Elkhan's guard.
Elkhan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Trollslayer looking to pass the guard.
Balin Trollslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trollslayer cracks Elkhan with a solid left hand.
Trollslayer lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Elkhan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkhan looking to control.
Trollslayer stands up over Elkhan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Elkhan blocks nicely.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkhan has momentary wrist control but Trollslayer slips an elbow through the middle.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Elkhan's head.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Elkhan is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Balin Trollslayer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Elkhan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elkhan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elkhan misses with a hook #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but Elkhan is defending the strikes.
Trollslayer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Elkhan is looking to regain half guard here but Trollslayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Elkhan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trollslayer in side control, throwing shots but Elkhan defends. #T1#
Trollslayer scoring with punches and elbows.
Elkhan is still in real trouble! Can Trollslayer finish him?
Trollslayer lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Elkhan! Trollslayer senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Elkhan out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 188
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Vargas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trollslayer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vargas manages to circle out of the way.
Vargas tries to clinch but Trollslayer moves away #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vargas won't allow Trollslayer to pass to mount.
Trollslayer working over Vargas with some ground and pound. Vargas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trollslayer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vargas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vargas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trollslayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
Vargas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
Trollslayer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.#T1#
Trollslayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trollslayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vargas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vargas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trollslayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trollslayer 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.
Vargas wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vargas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trollslayer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vargas is trying to get back to full guard.
Trollslayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trollslayer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Arturo Vargas's cut even more.#T2#
Trollslayer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trollslayer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Vargas is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Arturo Vargas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arturo Vargas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Vargas moves to clinch but Trollslayer breaks away #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer connects with a couple of short punches.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas wants to sweep but no luck.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Vargas.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Vargas is rocked!
Trollslayer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Vargas covers up, he's hurt! Trollslayer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Trollslayer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Trollslayer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Trollslayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Trollslayer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Trollslayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pjetlic takes a swing at Trollslayer's ribcage but misses.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pjetlic sprawls and moves away.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pjetlic throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Trollslayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pjetlic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Pjetlic has wrist control.
Pjetlic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer is in close to Pjetlic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Pjetlic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pjetlic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer passes into half guard.
Trollslayer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pjetlic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Pjetlic dodges it nicely.
Pjetlic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pjetlic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Trollslayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trollslayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pjetlic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trollslayer connects with a nice short shot to Pjetlic's temple.
Trollslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trollslayer throwing shots but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Trollslayer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pjetlic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pjetlic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Trollslayer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pjetlic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Pjetlic's hands, connecting with Pjetlic's forehead.
Trollslayer lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Pjetlic! More strikes land and this one is all over! Trollslayer jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: Highland 166
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1##TD#
Honkanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Honkanen taking a breather here.
Honkanen trying to control the action but Trollslayer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Honkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trollslayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trollslayer tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Honkanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Trollslayer is defending well.
Trollslayer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Honkanen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trollslayer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Honkanen but great work by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Honkanen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Trollslayer connects with a decent elbow.
Honkanen prevents Trollslayer from improving position.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound.
Trollslayer is putting a hurting on Honkanen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Trollslayer working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#Honkanen is rocked!
Trollslayer cracks Honkanen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Trollslayer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Honkanen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Trollslayer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: Highland 156
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Vargas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trollslayer's hands.
Vargas catches Trollslayer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Vargas drops Trollslayer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Trollslayer looks back up at him and smiles so Vargas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Trollslayer is rocked!#CL2#
Vargas clinches up against the cage.
Oh Trollslayer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas connects with a knee right up the middle! Trollslayer tumbles to the floor and Vargas stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Arturo Vargas!
Arturo Vargas is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Arturo Vargas, 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: Highland 151
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Dick looks to throw the jab but Trollslayer is out of range.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trollslayer.
Dick lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Balin Trollslayer has been cut.
Dick misses with a right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Dick dodges it nicely.
Dick trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
Dick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trollslayer is working away from the top position though.
Dick felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trollslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trollslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dick's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dick can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trollslayer is nestled in close to Dick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dick wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dick defending well though.
Dick wants to get back to full guard.
Dick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trollslayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trollslayer's back!
Dick controlling well, preventing Trollslayer from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dick's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dick just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Trollslayer prevents Dick from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Trollslayer trying to control the action but Dick just sinks the hooks in.
Dick keeps control of the position as Trollslayer tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Trollslayer staying busy and making it hard for Dick to control.
Dick slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dick trying to control.
Trollslayer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #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.
Dick looking to control but Trollslayer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dick avoids the attempt from Trollslayer to control.
Dick controlling the position easily from mount.
Dick tries to control but Trollslayer wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Needle Dick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balin Trollslayer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Trollslayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Dick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Dick fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Dick working a defensive guard here.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Dick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dick wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer seems keen to control Dick's posture.#T1#
Dick wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
Trollslayer wants to sweep here but Dick controlling him for the moment.
Trollslayer keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dick is looking to pass into half guard but Trollslayer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trollslayer is in guard.#REVR#
Dick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.#CUT#It looks like Needle Dick has been cut.
Trollslayer 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.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trollslayer is pushing down on Dick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dick is fighting to maintain full guard but Trollslayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dick is looking for a sweep. Trollslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trollslayer connects with a nice short shot to Dick's temple.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dick can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dick is trying to get back to full guard.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Dick's hands, connecting with Dick's forehead.
Dick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trollslayer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trollslayer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Dick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trollslayer lands a nice short elbow.
Dick trying to control but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer scores with a big shot! Dick's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dick! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 145
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Trollslayer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thompson defends it well.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thompson sets himself, and Trollslayer steps forward looking for the clinch! Thompson avoids it this time.#TD#
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thompson trying to control the position but Trollslayer is working away.
Trollslayer is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Trollslayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Thompson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thompson laying and praying for a moment but Trollslayer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trollslayer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Trollslayer is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson throwing shots but Trollslayer is blocking nicely. #T2#
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Trollslayer to regain full guard.
Trollslayer keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Trollslayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer striking off his back but it's not causing Thompson any problems.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trollslayer keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass. #T3#
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trollslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thompson is nestled in close to Trollslayer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trollslayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Trollslayer's temple. #T4#
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trollslayer defending well though.
Trollslayer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Trollslayer taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Trollslayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trollslayer keeps working.
Thompson is taking a breather. Trollslayer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trollslayer moves away.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trollslayer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thompson defends it well.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Trollslayer with the counter takedown but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that Trollslayer sees coming a mile off.
Trollslayer with the counter takedown but Thompson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Thompson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Trollslayer cracks Thompson with a big elbow.
Trollslayer lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson sneaks back into half guard.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Trollslayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Trollslayer moves nicely into side control.
Thompson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Trollslayer lands an elbow.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trollslayer can do to turn this around?
Thompson is trying to control Trollslayer's posture but Trollslayer avoids it.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trollslayer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thompson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Trollslayer working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson taking a bit of punishment here - Trollslayer scoring with strikes.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Trollslayer keeps moving and retains side control.
A big shot lands for Trollslayer! That's hurt Thompson! Will he recover? Trollslayer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Vieira punishes Trollslayer's body with a nice straight punch.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Trollslayer keeps it at a distance.
Trollslayer tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Vieira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Vieira - that landed with a thud.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira presses Trollslayer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Vieira throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Trollslayer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is struggling to control the position.
Vieira pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Trollslayer controls his hands. #TD#
Trollslayer tightens his grip and picks Vieira up, before dumping him to the ground. Vieira manages to land in guard.
Vieira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Trollslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira wants to stand but Trollslayer is controlling the position.
Trollslayer lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trollslayer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trollslayer stands up over Vieira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Vieira has momentary wrist control but Trollslayer slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer landing with the ground and pound.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet but Trollslayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vieira thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Trollslayer postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Trollslayer works over Vieira with some ground and pound from guard.
Vieira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira wants to stand up but Trollslayer is controlling him.
Trollslayer 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.
Trollslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trollslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trollslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer prevents Vieira from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trollslayer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Trollslayer defends easily.
Trollslayer connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Trollslayer passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trollslayer throwing shots but Vieira is blocking nicely.
Vieira tries to kick Trollslayer off but Trollslayer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trollslayer winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Trollslayer there.
Vieira is looking to escape.
Trollslayer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Vieira's hands, connecting with Vieira's forehead.#T4#
Trollslayer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vieira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vieira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Vieira's hands, connecting with Vieira's forehead.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Trollslayer finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trollslayer stops Vieira from getting back to his feet.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vieira quite badly. Vieira pulls Trollslayer in close trying to recover. Trollslayer postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vieira on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vieira doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: Highland 131
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Trollslayer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paschal misses with a double jab #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paschal defending well though.
Paschal is pressing down on Trollslayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paschal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paschal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paschal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
Trollslayer works over Paschal with some ground and pound from guard.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Paschal is trying to control the position but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up in Paschal's guard and throws a big left but Paschal blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paschal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Trollslayer throws a strike but Paschal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Paschal wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
Paschal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trollslayer trying to control the position.
Paschal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trollslayer tries to strike from the bottom.
Trollslayer is trying to control the position but Paschal postures up.
Paschal trying to control but Trollslayer is working from the bottom.
Paschal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trollslayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trollslayer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trollslayer checks a leg kick.
Trollslayer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trollslayer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paschal.
Paschal throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Paschal is trying to control but can't.
Trollslayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Paschal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paschal wants to get back to full guard.
Trollslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paschal's head.
Paschal taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Trollslayer not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Trollslayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Trollslayer there.
Trollslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Trollslayer there.
Trollslayer unloads with some huge strikes here! Paschal is out! Trollslayer wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: Highland 127
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Trollslayer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dick.
Dick pounces like a tiger and cracks Trollslayer with a vicious hook! Trollslayer is down but not out! Dick follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick is the new heavyweight champion!
Needle Dick thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 122
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Elkhan misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Elkhan fights it but they end up in guard.
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trollslayer is working Elkhan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trollslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trollslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Elkhan's brow.
Elkhan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trollslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkhan is retaining full guard.
Trollslayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trollslayer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Elkhan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elkhan tries to get out of the position.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Elkhan taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard. #ROC2#Elkhan is rocked!
Trollslayer lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Elkhan quite badly. Elkhan pulls Trollslayer in close trying to recover. Trollslayer postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Elkhan on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Elkhan doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Highland 117
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1#
Trollslayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Trollslayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pjetlic scores with the left hand. Trollslayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Pjetlic throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Pjetlic fights it but they end up in guard.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trollslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Pjetlic has wrist control.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer lands a couple of digs.
Trollslayer lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pjetlic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pjetlic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trollslayer is working Pjetlic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pjetlic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pjetlic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pjetlic tries to get out of the position.
Trollslayer postures up in Pjetlic's guard and throws a big left but Pjetlic blocks it.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Pjetlic has wrist control.
Trollslayer stands up over Pjetlic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trollslayer stands up over Pjetlic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Pjetlic is rocked!
Trollslayer loads up on a big left hand. Pjetlic felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Trollslayer looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pjetlic can't hide his disappointment, as Trollslayer celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: Highland 108
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
De Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Trollslayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Oliveira on his heels. He'll look to pass De Oliveira's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
De Oliveira working for a triangle but Trollslayer defends it easily.
Trollslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but De Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trollslayer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Trollslayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Oliveira has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Trollslayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trollslayer stands up over De Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trollslayer is working De Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trollslayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Trollslayer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Trollslayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trollslayer has managed to get both his arms back between De Oliveira's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
De Oliveira working for a triangle but Trollslayer defends it easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Trollslayer working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Oliveira's head.#SUB#
De Oliveira has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
De Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trollslayer works over De Oliveira with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trollslayer controlling from the top position. #T3#
De Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
De Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
De Oliveira is working for a kimura but Trollslayer is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
De Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trollslayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Oliveira.
Trollslayer landing a few short strikes. #T4#
De Oliveira trying to control from Trollslayer's half guard. Trollslayer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trollslayer controls De Oliveira momentarily but De Oliveira frees himself.
De Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trollslayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Trollslayer, not yet.
De Oliveira passes into half guard.
Trollslayer tries to roll over but De Oliveira keeps him under control.#SUB#
De Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Trollslayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Trollslayer is defending against the submission attempts here by De Oliveira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Oliveira wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balin Trollslayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard. #SUB#
De Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollslayer pulls his head out easily.
De Oliveira has hold of Trollslayer's hands but Trollslayer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer working De Oliveira over with strikes. #T1#
Trollslayer working De Oliveira over with strikes.
Trollslayer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#De Oliveira is rocked!#SUB#
De Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollslayer pulls his head out easily.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through De Oliveira's hands, connecting with De Oliveira's forehead.
Trollslayer lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh De Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trollslayer creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - De Oliveira is out cold and this one is all over! Trollslayer climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: Highland 105
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Trollslayer shoots in and drives through. Giantslayer sprawls well.
Giantslayer stuffs the takedown attempt from Trollslayer. Trollslayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Trollslayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Trollslayer tries to clinch but Giantslayer moves out of range.
Giantslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Giantslayer slips under a jab from Trollslayer.
Giantslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown but Giantslayer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dwalin Giantslayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balin Trollslayer.
Giantslayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trollslayer moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trollslayer shoots in but no luck this time.
Giantslayer misses with the combination. #T1#
Giantslayer swings for the body but Trollslayer moves out of range.
Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giantslayer.#TD2#
Trollslayer drives through with a takedown into Giantslayer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Trollslayer 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.
Giantslayer is trying to control the position but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer preventing the sweep.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Giantslayer blocks nicely.
Giantslayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer. #T2#
Giantslayer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Giantslayer trying to keep a closed guard but Trollslayer is proving a slippery customer.
Trollslayer is working Giantslayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Dwalin Giantslayer has been cut.
Giantslayer 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.
Trollslayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Giantslayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Giantslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer landing with the ground and pound.
Trollslayer cracks Giantslayer with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Giantslayer.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Giantslayer has wrist control.
Trollslayer wants to control from the top but Giantslayer keeps moving.
Giantslayer controlling Trollslayer's posture. #T4#
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giantslayer is pulling down on Trollslayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Trollslayer, at least for the moment.
Trollslayer postures up in Giantslayer's guard and throws a big left but Giantslayer blocks it.
Giantslayer keeping moving, preventing Trollslayer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trollslayer wants to clinch up but Giantslayer keeps it at a distance.
Giantslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Trollslayer is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giantslayer swings for the body but Trollslayer moves out of range.
Trollslayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giantslayer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Giantslayer wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balin Trollslayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwalin Giantslayer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Trollslayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Giantslayer defends well and Trollslayer ends up having to push Giantslayer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Giantslayer misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Giantslayer tries to improve position but can't.
Giantslayer is working hard here to advance position.
Trollslayer working away.
Giantslayer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trollslayer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ground and pound from Trollslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer is looking to regain half guard here but Trollslayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Trollslayer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Giantslayer wants to control but Trollslayer postures up.
Balin Trollslayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Trollslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ground and pound from Trollslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trollslayer controlling from side mount.
Trollslayer misses with the ground and pound.
Trollslayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Trollslayer crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Giantslayer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trollslayer is working Giantslayer over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT2#Dwalin Giantslayer's cut is getting worse.
Trollslayer landing a few strikes.
Trollslayer throws an elbow but Giantslayer slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Trollslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Trollslayer landing a few strikes. #CUT2#Jeez, Dwalin Giantslayer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dwalin Giantslayer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: Highland 100
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Kapur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trollslayer but Trollslayer pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Kapur shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trollslayer's guard.#SUB2#
Kapur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trollslayer dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kapur has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kapur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kapur looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer 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.
Kapur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kapur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer. #SUB2#
Trollslayer throws a sloppy strike and Kapur has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Trollslayer is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kapur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rav Kapur!
Our winner, Rav Kapur, 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: Highland 96
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Trollslayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Trollslayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trollslayer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pjetlic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trollslayer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I was talking to Trollslayer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trollslayer is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balin Trollslayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trollslayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pjetlic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Pjetlic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pjetlic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pjetlic lands with a nice body punch.
Trollslayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trollslayer is breathing heavily.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trollslayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
Trollslayer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trollslayer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pjetlic sizes up Trollslayer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pjetlic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trollslayer throws out the jab.
A left lands for Pjetlic.#T1#
Pjetlic thuds his right hand into Trollslayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Trollslayer is rocked!
Pjetlic lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Trollslayer out cold! Trollslayer is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maro Pjetlic!
During a confident post fight interview, Maro Pjetlic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 5
Date: Aug 26, 2021

#R1#
Kerr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trollslayer swivels and escapes.
Trollslayer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kerr.#TD#
Trollslayer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerr sprawls well initially but Trollslayer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kerr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trollslayer is working away from the top position though.
Trollslayer is nestled in close to Kerr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Trollslayer prevents Kerr from improving his position.
Trollslayer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kerr is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kerr 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.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kerr can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kerr is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kerr lands a couple of digs.
Kerr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kerr throws an elbow that misses. Trollslayer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kerr's guard. Nice move by Trollslayer!#REVR#
Kerr is pulling down on Trollslayer's head to control his posture.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kerr is striking from the bottom but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Kerr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kerr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerr, not yet. #T2#
Kerr is trying to control the position but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer won't allow Kerr to sweep him here.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kerr 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.
Kerr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Kerr.
Kerr wants to improve his position but instead Trollslayer has moved into half guard.
Kerr is looking to control Trollslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kerr avoid being mounted?#T3#
Trollslayer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trollslayer is taking a breather. Kerr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kerr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Trollslayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Trollslayer unloading with bombs!
Trollslayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trollslayer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trollslayer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kerr's face. #T4#
Kerr working to try and regain half guard.
Kerr wants to hold on but Trollslayer pushes him away.
Kerr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kerr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kerr hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trollslayer landing strikes from the mount and Kerr is in trouble!
Trollslayer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Kerr is rocked!
Kerr takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Trollslayer's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
An out of breath Balin Trollslayer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1##CL#
Trollslayer clinches up with Honkanen and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Trollslayer is trying to trip Honkanen. He has hold of a leg but Honkanen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Trollslayer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Trollslayer trying to control but Honkanen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trollslayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Honkanen working a defensive guard here.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Honkanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trollslayer passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honkanen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Honkanen looking for a submission but Trollslayer manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T1#
Honkanen trying to control but Trollslayer is working from the bottom.
Trollslayer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Honkanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trollslayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer wants to sweep here but Honkanen controlling him for the moment.
Honkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Trollslayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Honkanen controls Trollslayer momentarily but Trollslayer frees himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Honkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Honkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trollslayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trollslayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Honkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trollslayer cracks Honkanen with a solid left hand.
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Honkanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Honkanen looking to control. #SUB2#
Honkanen looking for a guillotine here but Trollslayer defends easily.
Honkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Honkanen, not yet.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Honkanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trollslayer passes into side control.
Trollslayer wants to take a breather but Honkanen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Trollslayer.
Trollslayer lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Honkanen can't keep his opponent in guard - Trollslayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Honkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Honkanen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Trollslayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Trollslayer trying to control but Honkanen is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honkanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Trollslayer with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Trollslayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Honkanen on his heels. He'll look to pass Honkanen's guard now, I'm sure.
Trollslayer wants to control from the top but Honkanen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Honkanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trollslayer passes into side control.
Honkanen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trollslayer off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Honkanen tightening his grip on Trollslayer, looking for the choke.
Honkanen has the hooks in. Trollslayer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1##SUB2#
Trollslayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Trollslayer tries to escape the position.
Honkanen not allowing Trollslayer to control his hands. #SUB2#
Honkanen looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Honkanen is looking for the choke from the back position but Trollslayer is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Trollslayer showing good submission defense here. #T2#
Trollslayer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Balin Trollslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trollslayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Honkanen tries to control but Trollslayer wriggling away.
Trollslayer wants to hold on but Honkanen pushes him away.#SUB2#
Honkanen goes for an armbar but Trollslayer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trollslayer.
Honkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Honkanen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Honkanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Trollslayer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Honkanen, into his guard. #REVR#
Trollslayer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trollslayer trying to control but Honkanen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Trollslayer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Honkanen's head.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Honkanen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Honkanen!#REVB#
Honkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honkanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trollslayer trying to keep a closed guard but Honkanen is proving a slippery customer.
Honkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Trollslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Honkanen wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jani Honkanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Trollslayer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Honkanen wants to sweep here but Trollslayer controlling him for the moment.
Honkanen working a defensive guard here.
Honkanen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trollslayer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Trollslayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honkanen can do to turn this around?
Honkanen is looking for a sweep. Trollslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Honkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trollslayer connects with a nice short shot to Honkanen's temple. #T1#
Trollslayer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trollslayer controlling the pace.
Trollslayer working over Honkanen with some ground and pound. Honkanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trollslayer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trollslayer wants to control but Honkanen is keeping him busy.
Honkanen trying to hold on to Trollslayer's head to control him but Trollslayer postures up. #SUB2#
Honkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Trollslayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honkanen keeps working.
Balin Trollslayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Honkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trollslayer is thwarting Honkanen's attempts to control the position.
Trollslayer working over Honkanen with some ground and pound. Honkanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Honkanen wants to control the action here but instead Trollslayer manages to pass to full mount!
Trollslayer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Honkanen is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Trollslayer with the ground and pound from mount.
Trollslayer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Honkanen looks a forlorn figure.
Trollslayer trying to control but Honkanen is having none of it.
Trollslayer controlling the pace for now.
Trollslayer raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Trollslayer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Honkanen looks a forlorn figure.
Honkanen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Honkanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trollslayer trying to control but Honkanen is having none of it.
Trollslayer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Honkanen hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer dominating with strikes here.
Jani Honkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honkanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balin Trollslayer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trollslayer 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Balin Trollslayer!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Balin Trollslayer!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Balin Trollslayer!

Balin Trollslayer wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Balin Trollslayer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Kapur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trollslayer as he jumps to the side.
Kapur dives in for a single leg takedown but Trollslayer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Trollslayer has Kapur pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trollslayer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kapur tumbling to the mat - Trollslayer dives into Kapur's guard.
Kapur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kapur is adopting a defensive guard.
Trollslayer is working Kapur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Trollslayer is fighting to break Kapur's control of his arms but Kapur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trollslayer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kapur wants to sweep but no luck.
Kapur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kapur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Kapur.
Trollslayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Kapur throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trollslayer escapes and throws Kapur's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kapur is looking to regain half guard here but Trollslayer keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Kapur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapur is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trollslayer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kapur is looking to reverse the position.
Kapur is working hard here to advance position.
Trollslayer landing a few strikes. #T3#
Kapur on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is looking to take a break and control but Kapur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kapur manages to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kapur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kapur wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kapur is looking for a sweep. Trollslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trollslayer trying to control from half guard but Kapur is working away. #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.
Trollslayer is taking a breather. Kapur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kapur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kapur.
Trollslayer is fighting to break Kapur's control of his arms but Kapur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kapur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trollslayer is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kapur is looking for a sweep. Trollslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kapur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trollslayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trollslayer's back!
Trollslayer trying to control the position but Kapur manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Kapur is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Trollslayer is defending well though. Kapur let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Kapur looking to break Trollslayer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Trollslayer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kapur will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer wants to control his opponent's hands but Kapur gets his hands free.
Trollslayer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balin Trollslayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kapur looking to break Trollslayer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Trollslayer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kapur will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1#
Kapur is trying to stick to Trollslayer's back but Trollslayer is turning into Kapur. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kapur's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kapur looking to control.
Kapur keeping moving, preventing Trollslayer from controlling successfully.
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Kapur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trollslayer defends it easily.
Kapur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Trollslayer is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kapur is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kapur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##SUB#
Kapur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trollslayer is just riding it out for now. Kapur eventually gives up the hold.
Trollslayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trollslayer gets back to full guard.
Trollslayer 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.#SUB#
Kapur drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trollslayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kapur has Trollslayer in his guard.#REVB##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kapur has wrist control.
Trollslayer distracts Kapur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kapur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trollslayer defends well.
Kapur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kapur, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trollslayer stands and throws Kapur's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Trollslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kapur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trollslayer defends it nicely.
Kapur shoots in for a double leg but Trollslayer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balin Trollslayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Trollslayer gets the takedown into side control.
Trollslayer lands some shots froms side control.
Trollslayer working away.
Kapur is looking to regain half guard here but Trollslayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Trollslayer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kapur down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer staying calm.
Trollslayer scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Kapur tries to improve position but can't.
Trollslayer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kapur some visible discomfort.
Kapur is trying to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer lands an elbow.
Kapur is trying to improve his position.
Balin Trollslayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Trollslayer trying to control the position but Kapur is working away.
Trollslayer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kapur is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kapur tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Trollslayer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Trollslayer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Trollslayer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kapur is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trollslayer breaks from Kapur's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Trollslayer controlling from the full mount.
Trollslayer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kapur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Trollslayer raining down shots from the mount!
Trollslayer lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trollslayer lands with some strikes.
Trollslayer avoids the attempt from Kapur to control.
Trollslayer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2#It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Kapur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balin Trollslayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trollslayer 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Balin Trollslayer!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Balin Trollslayer!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Balin Trollslayer!

Balin Trollslayer wins by unanimous decision!
Balin Trollslayer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1##TD#
Dawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer regains half guard.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trollslayer's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trollslayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawkins throwing shots but Trollslayer is blocking nicely.
Trollslayer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dawkins misses with a head shot. Trollslayer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Trollslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trollslayer is trying to control the position but Dawkins postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Dawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trollslayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawkins throws an elbow that misses. Trollslayer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dawkins's guard. Nice move by Trollslayer!#REVB#
Trollslayer is fighting to break Dawkins's control of his arms but Dawkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dawkins trying to control the position here. #T2#
Trollslayer won't allow Dawkins to sweep him here.
Trollslayer wants to pass the guard but Dawkins is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trollslayer preventing the sweep.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Trollslayer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trollslayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawkins misses with a straight right.
Trollslayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawkins but Dawkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawkins as he avoids it easily.
DeeJay Dawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balin Trollslayer.
Dawkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Trollslayer off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Trollslayer walks into a stiff left hand from Dawkins.#TD#
Dawkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dawkins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Trollslayer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dawkins.
Trollslayer sneaks back into half guard.
Trollslayer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
Dawkins is pressing down on Trollslayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trollslayer is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Dawkins'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.
Trollslayer is trying to control but can't.
Dawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Dawkins throwing shots but Trollslayer is blocking nicely.
Dawkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dawkins lands strikes from half guard.
Trollslayer manages to get to full guard.
Dawkins throwing strikes from guard but Trollslayer blocks nicely.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trollslayer on the ground.
Dawkins throws a strike but Trollslayer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Dawkins wants to sweep here but Trollslayer controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeeJay Dawkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Dawkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trollslayer quickly recovers to half guard.
Trollslayer tries to roll over but Dawkins keeps him under control.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping him busy.
Trollslayer trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Trollslayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trollslayer gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer looking to control.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Dawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trollslayer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dawkins tries to get to full guard but Trollslayer has control of the leg.
Dawkins controlling the position for now.
Trollslayer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dawkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Trollslayer is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Dawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trollslayer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Trollslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins postures up in Trollslayer's guard and throws a big left but Trollslayer blocks it.
Dawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Trollslayer is retaining full guard.
Trollslayer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dawkins's guard. #REVB#
Dawkins trying to control the position.
DeeJay Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trollslayer is stalling in the full guard.
Dawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Dawkins has control of Trollslayer's left arm, preventing Trollslayer from doing any damage.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dawkins trying to control the position here.
Trollslayer won't allow Dawkins to sweep him here.
Trollslayer looking to pass the guard.
Trollslayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trollslayer is in close to Dawkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trollslayer's guard. #REVR#
Trollslayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawkins with a nice head shot there.
Trollslayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Trollslayer has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer has momentary wrist control but Dawkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trollslayer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dawkins looking to control but Trollslayer passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeeJay Dawkins dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawkins as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Trollslayer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trollslayer is working Dawkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trollslayer can do to turn this around?
Trollslayer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dawkins's guard.
Dawkins trying to control from the bottom.
Dawkins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dawkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trollslayer is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Dawkins taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard.
Trollslayer passes into side control, despite Dawkins's attempt to control the position.
Trollslayer trying to control the action but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Dawkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balin Trollslayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Trollslayer scoring with punches and elbows.
Trollslayer landing strikes. #ROC2#Dawkins is rocked!
Trollslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Dawkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd goes nuts as Trollslayer knocks Dawkins out cold with a massive hammerfist! Trollslayer Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
A relieved looking Balin Trollslayer 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: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Trollslayer dodges the punch combination from Hickock. #TD2#
Trollslayer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hickock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trollslayer is in Hickock's guard.#SUB#
Hickock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trollslayer passes into half guard.
Trollslayer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hickock wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Trollslayer trying to pass the guard but Hickock defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickock gets full guard.
Hickock trying to control the position. #SUB#
Hickock is looking for a triangle but Trollslayer pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Trollslayer stands and throws Hickock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Hickock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hickock is trying to improve his position.
Trollslayer trying to control the position but Hickock is working away.
Trollslayer working away.
Trollslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trollslayer wants to control but Hickock is keeping him busy. #T2#
Trollslayer gets to mount! Hickock was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hickock tries to hold on but Trollslayer pushes him away.
Hickock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Trollslayer is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Hickock is rocked!
Trollslayer lands a big shot to the head and Hickock winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Our winner, Balin Trollslayer, 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: IXF LIV
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
West lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Trollslayer drives through with a takedown into West's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
West wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Trollslayer manages to pass to side control.
West is looking to escape.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trollslayer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trollslayer connects with a nice short shot to West's temple.
Trollslayer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trollslayer 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.
West tries to kick Trollslayer off in order to stand up. Trollslayer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Trollslayer tries to score with some ground and pound. West controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Trollslayer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at West to see if he's OK.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West regains half guard, as Trollslayer was trying to land strikes.
Still in half guard, Trollslayer seems content to control.
Trollslayer is nestled in close to West, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though.
Trollslayer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Trollslayer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for West!
Trollslayer looking to finish West with some ground and pound. This is bad for West!
West is in a horrible position here. Trollslayer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Trollslayer softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and West is out cold! Trollslayer jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
A victorious Balin Trollslayer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF LI
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1##TD#
Trollslayer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dunkin 's guard.#SUB2#
Dunkin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trollslayer uses it to pass to side control.
Dunkin tries to buck Trollslayer off but Trollslayer is having none of it.
Dunkin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Trollslayer seems content to control.
Dunkin is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Trollslayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunkin wants to get back to full guard.
Dunkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Rocco Dunkin has been cut.#SUB2#
Dunkin actively working from the bottom here.
Trollslayer working over Dunkin with some ground and pound. Dunkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Dunkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trollslayer is thwarting Dunkin 's attempts to control the position.
Dunkin taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard.
Trollslayer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dunkin taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard. #SUB2#
Dunkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollslayer pulls his head out easily.
Trollslayer works his way into side control.
Dunkin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Dunkin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trollslayer cracks Dunkin with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT#The cut above Rocco Dunkin 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocco Dunkin 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Telheiras throws a right and a left that Trollslayer avoids nicely.
Telheiras misses with a hook.
Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown but Telheiras shows good takedown defense.
Trollslayer goes for a double leg but Telheiras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Telheiras continues to drive forward.#TD#
Trollslayer has Telheiras pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trollslayer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Telheiras tumbling to the mat - Trollslayer dives into Telheiras's guard.
Trollslayer advances position into side control!
Telheiras is trying to buck Trollslayer off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Trollslayer is looking to take a break and control but Telheiras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Telheiras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Telheiras wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ground and pound from Trollslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trollslayer lands an elbow.
Telheiras is looking to get back to his feet here but Trollslayer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Telheiras's back.
Telheiras is trying to get back to his feet but Trollslayer has full control of the position and if anything, Telheiras has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Telheiras!
Trollslayer gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Telheiras is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Trollslayer.
Telheiras is trying to stand back up.
Trollslayer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Trollslayer lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Telheiras hold on?!
Telheiras wants to get back to his feet.
Trollslayer scoring with big shots to the body. Telheiras is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Telheiras was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IXF XXXIX
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Bich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trollslayer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Bich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trollslayer, pushing him back against the cage.
Bich jumps guard but Trollslayer stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Trollslayer lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Trollslayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.
Bich working a defensive guard here.
Trollslayer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island project. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Trollslayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trollslayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trollslayer has managed to get both his arms back between Bich's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bich has an active guard here but Trollslayer has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Bich is staying active underneath Trollslayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bich moves into full guard.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bich has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Trollslayer works over Bich with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trollslayer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trollslayer is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Bich working for a triangle but Trollslayer defends it easily. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Trollslayer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bich has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Trollslayer is looking to defend but Bich has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Trollslayer! Bich pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Trollslayer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich 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: IXF XXXIV
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Trollslayer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karaev is looking to control Trollslayer's arms but Trollslayer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karaev has his back to the cage.
Karaev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trollslayer has Karaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karaev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balin Trollslayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trollslayer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karaev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trollslayer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karaev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trollslayer is keeping busy.
Trollslayer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karaev after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Trollslayer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trollslayer looking for a takedown. #T1#
Karaev is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Karaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Trollslayer dives in and scores a takedown into Karaev's guard.
Karaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer controlling from the top position.
Trollslayer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer lands a couple of digs.
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trollslayer trying to control but Karaev is working from the bottom.
Trollslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Trollslayer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trollslayer trying to control but Karaev is working from the bottom.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trollslayer 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.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Karaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Trollslayer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karaev sprawls well initially but Trollslayer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trollslayer controlling the pace.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Trollslayer winds up and cracks Karaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trollslayer not doing much here.
Karaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karaev tries to roll over but Trollslayer keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Trollslayer there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Karaev. Those never looked like landing.
Karaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trollslayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karaev can do to turn this around?#CL#
Trollslayer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Karaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karaev connects with a body shot that sends Trollslayer's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Karaev coming out on top.
Karaev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karaev as he jumps to the side.
Balin Trollslayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karaev misses with a double jab. #CL#
Karaev tries to keep at a distance but Trollslayer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trollslayer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karaev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karaev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Trollslayer darts in trying to clinch
enabling Karaev to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Trollslayer staying out of range there.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balin Trollslayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Karaev there.
Karaev thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Trollslayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karaev's half guard.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trollslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karaev's head.
Trollslayer drops an elbow to the side of Karaev's head.
Karaev tries to get to full guard but Trollslayer has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Trollslayer there. #T2#
Trollslayer is trying to control. Karaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karaev defending well though.
Karaev wants to get back to full guard.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karaev defending well though.
Karaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trollslayer passes to full mount!
Balin Trollslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trollslayer with good strikes from the mount here!
Trollslayer content just to control the position here.
Karaev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Trollslayer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karaev hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trollslayer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT#It looks like Andrey Karaev has been cut.
Trollslayer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Trollslayer with a couple of short strikes.
Karaev is in a horrible position here. Trollslayer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Karaev working to try and regain half guard.
Trollslayer wants to control the pace but Karaev is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer looking to control but Karaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trollslayer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trollslayer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Karaev?
Trollslayer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC#Karaev is rocked!
Karaev takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Trollslayer's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
A victorious Balin Trollslayer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF XXVI
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1##TD#
Trollslayer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trollslayer showed some decent athleticism there.
Trollslayer controlling the action here.
Big Mouth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer drops an elbow to the side of Big Mouth 's head.
Big Mouth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trollslayer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer lands with a punch from half guard.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Big Mouth 's hands, connecting with Big Mouth 's forehead.
Big Mouth taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard.
Trollslayer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Trollslayer winds up and cracks Big Mouth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trollslayer not doing much here.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Big Mouth is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Trollslayer jumps into side control!
Trollslayer controls the position from side control.
Trollslayer landing a few strikes.
Big Mouth seems a little lost for a moment, as Trollslayer dominates the positioning.#T2#
Big Mouth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Big Mouth has one of Trollslayer's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Big Mouth on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Big Mouth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Trollslayer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Trollslayer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Trollslayer advances nicely into full mount.
Trollslayer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Big Mouth hang on?#ROC#Big Mouth is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Trollslayer unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Big Mouth wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Trollslayer celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IXF XX
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Trollslayer looking to score a takedown here. De Oliveira is defending well but Trollslayer drives through and ends up in De Oliveira's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Trollslayer defends easily. #SUB#
De Oliveira isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trollslayer stacks De Oliveira 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 Trollslayer!
De Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trollslayer working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer landing a few strikes.
De Oliveira is trying to control Trollslayer's posture but Trollslayer avoids it.
De Oliveira is trying to improve his position.#T1#
De Oliveira wants to control but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer landing a few strikes.
Trollslayer is looking to take a break and control but De Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Oliveira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Trollslayer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Trollslayer landing strikes from the mount.
De Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Trollslayer has a good base and remains in mount.
De Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Trollslayer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
De Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Trollslayer prevents De Oliveira from getting the reversal.
De Oliveira wants to control but Trollslayer is having none of it.
De Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer avoids the attempt from De Oliveira to control.
Trollslayer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Oliveira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Trollslayer keeping moving, preventing De Oliveira from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
De Oliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trollslayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Oliveira has Trollslayer in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
De Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trollslayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trollslayer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
De Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trollslayer defends well.
De Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Trollslayer from controlling successfully. #T4#
Trollslayer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
De Oliveira working for a triangle but Trollslayer defends it easily.
Trollslayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
De Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Trollslayer gets double underhooks and turns De Oliveira into the cage. #TD2#
Trollslayer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Trollslayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
De Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
De Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Oliveira wants to sweep here but Trollslayer controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
De Oliveira has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer works over De Oliveira with some ground and pound from guard.
Trollslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trollslayer controlling from the top position.
De Oliveira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1##SUB#
De Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trollslayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trollslayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trollslayer passes into half guard. #SUB#
De Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollslayer pulls his head out easily.
Trollslayer prevents De Oliveira from improving his position.#SUB#
De Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Oliveira is looking to control Trollslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Oliveira avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trollslayer connects with a nice short shot to De Oliveira's temple.
De Oliveira gets full guard.#SUB#
De Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trollslayer defends it easily.
Trollslayer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Oliveira's head.
Trollslayer wants to control from the top but De Oliveira keeps moving.
De Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB#
De Oliveira looking for subs off his back but Trollslayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
De Oliveira is trying to control but Trollslayer passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Trollslayer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trollslayer slows the pace down.
Trollslayer scores with punches from side control. #T4#
De Oliveira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Trollslayer has control of the leg.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De Oliveira is looking to control Trollslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Oliveira avoid being mounted?
De Oliveira has a hand on Trollslayer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Trollslayer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Trollslayer tries to control but De Oliveira wriggling away.
De Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
De Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trollslayer is keeping the position for now.
Trollslayer tries to strike from the bottom.
Trollslayer keeping moving, preventing De Oliveira from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trollslayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Oliveira preventing the sweep.
De Oliveira trying to control but Trollslayer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Trollslayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Oliveira's guard.#REVB##SUB#
De Oliveira has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Trollslayer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trollslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but De Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
De Oliveira working for a triangle but Trollslayer defends it easily.
Balin Trollslayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Trollslayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trollslayer has managed to get both his arms back between De Oliveira's legs - danger averted.
Balin Trollslayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trollslayer passes into side control.
De Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Trollslayer keeps moving and retains side control.
De Oliveira trying to control but Trollslayer flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Trollslayer not allowing De Oliveira to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on De Oliveira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Trollslayer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Trollslayer doesn't have the hooks in and De Oliveira manages to turn into his guard.
De Oliveira trying to move into half guard but instead Trollslayer has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Trollslayer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Oliveira 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.#SUB#
De Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trollslayer defends well.#SUB#
De Oliveira looking for subs off his back but Trollslayer has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Trollslayer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
De Oliveira has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Trollslayer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Trollslayer!
De Oliveira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trollslayer's best efforts.
Bruno De Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trollslayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balin Trollslayer.
Well Trollslayer 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IXF XV
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Trollslayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sokolova is fending him off so far but Trollslayer persists. Nope, Sokolova circles away and we're back to standing.
Sokolova misses with a straight right.
Balin Trollslayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Trollslayer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trollslayer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Trollslayer has clasped his hands together around Sokolova's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sokolova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sokolova can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sokolova is holding on to half guard well.
Sokolova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sokolova is looking for a sweep. Trollslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sokolova wants to improve his position but Trollslayer is controlling well.
Sokolova is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Sokolova gets back to full guard.
Trollslayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sokolova trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sokolova fails to land with a series of punches.
Trollslayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokolova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trollslayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trollslayer defending well as Sokolova loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Trollslayer gets a double leg takedown into Sokolova's guard.#T2#
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sokolova is striking from the bottom but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sokolova tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Trollslayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sokolova gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trollslayer lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokolova is not content to let Trollslayer control the position.#T3#
Sokolova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokolova is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Trollslayer jumps into side control!
Sokolova is looking for a sweep.
Sokolova is still trying to improve position.
Sokolova is trying to control Trollslayer's posture but Trollslayer avoids it.
Sokolova is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sokolova struggling a bit here.
Sokolova looks to move to half guard but instead Trollslayer has passed into mount! Damn!
Trollslayer looking to control but Sokolova is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Trollslayer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolova is looking to get to half guard.
Trollslayer landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Sokolova gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trollslayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Trollslayer trying to control but Sokolova is working from the bottom.
Sokolova 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.
Trollslayer advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolova is looking for a sweep. Trollslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trollslayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokolova can do to turn this around?
Balin Trollslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Trollslayer controlling the pace.
Trollslayer drops an elbow to the side of Sokolova's head.
Trollslayer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sokolova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokolova is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Sokolova really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Trollslayer with the ground and pound from mount.
Trollslayer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sokolova tries to reverse the position but Trollslayer maintains control.
Sokolova wants to control but Trollslayer is having none of it.
Sokolova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sokolova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Trollslayer dominating with strikes here.
Sokolova wants to control but Trollslayer is having none of it.
Sokolova is desperately trying to improve his position but Trollslayer has a good base and remains in mount.
Sokolova wants to hold on but Trollslayer pushes him away.#T4#
Trollslayer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sokolova hang on?
Trollslayer punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Yeetr Sokolova has been cut.
Trollslayer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trollslayer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sokolova is looking to get to half guard.
Trollslayer lands a big elbow.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolova keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sokolova throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yeetr Sokolova's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Sokolova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sokolova. Trollslayer does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Trollslayer trying to control but Sokolova is working from the bottom.
Sokolova working a defensive guard but Trollslayer passes into half guard.
Trollslayer works his way into full mount!
Sokolova is desperately trying to improve his position but Trollslayer has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Trollslayer breaks from Sokolova's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Yeetr Sokolova's cut even more.
Trollslayer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer lands with some strikes.
Trollslayer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trollslayer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sokolova looks a forlorn figure.
Sokolova tries to hold on but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer working Sokolova over with strikes here.
Balin Trollslayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#The cut above Yeetr Sokolova's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yeetr Sokolova's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IXF XI
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1##TD#
Trollslayer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gingerbeard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trollslayer 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.
Gingerbeard keeping full guard, as Trollslayer tries to pass.
Gingerbeard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trollslayer controls the pace.
Gingerbeard wants to stand but Trollslayer is controlling the position.
Trollslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Gingerbeard's brow. #CUT#It looks like Louis Gingerbeard has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gingerbeard trying to keep a closed guard but Trollslayer is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Trollslayer wants to control from the top but Gingerbeard keeps moving.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trollslayer stands up over Gingerbeard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trollslayer stops Gingerbeard from standing up.
Trollslayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gingerbeard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trollslayer controls the pace.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trollslayer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trollslayer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gingerbeard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Gingerbeard gets caught napping as Trollslayer dives in and scores a takedown. Gingerbeard manages to retain guard.
Gingerbeard controls Trollslayer momentarily but Trollslayer frees himself.
Gingerbeard wants to get back to his feet but Trollslayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Gingerbeard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Gingerbeard!#REVB##T3#
Trollslayer managing to control the position.
Gingerbeard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trollslayer wants to sweep here but Gingerbeard controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trollslayer striking off his back but it's not causing Gingerbeard any problems.
Trollslayer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gingerbeard won't allow Trollslayer to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Trollslayer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gingerbeard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gingerbeard is trying to improve his position.
Gingerbeard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gingerbeard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Trollslayer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Gingerbeard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Gingerbeard gets caught napping as Trollslayer dives in and scores a takedown. Gingerbeard manages to retain guard.
Trollslayer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trollslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gingerbeard is retaining full guard.
Trollslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gingerbeard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trollslayer prevents Gingerbeard from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Gingerbeard.
Trollslayer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gingerbeard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gingerbeard wants to stand up but Trollslayer is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Louis Gingerbeard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Trollslayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gingerbeard on his heels. He'll look to pass Gingerbeard's guard now, I'm sure.
Trollslayer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gingerbeard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trollslayer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Trollslayer misses with the ground and pound.
Trollslayer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gingerbeard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Gingerbeard's face as Trollslayer controls the position.
Gingerbeard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Trollslayer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gingerbeard is looking for a sweep.
Gingerbeard is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Gingerbeard tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Trollslayer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trollslayer scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Gingerbeard is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Louis Gingerbeard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Louis Gingerbeard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: IXF VIII
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Trollslayer has Giantslayer up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Giantslayer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Giantslayer trying to stall but Trollslayer improves his position.
Trollslayer is stalling here.
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch.
Giantslayer'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.
Giantslayer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer has managed to clinch.
Trollslayer is pushing Giantslayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Giantslayer would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Trollslayer wants to stall.
Trollslayer taking a breather.
Trollslayer is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trollslayer is keeping busy.
Trollslayer stalling against the cage.
Giantslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giantslayer is keeping busy.
Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giantslayer is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer takes the fight into the clinch.
Giantslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trollslayer up against the cage.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer is pushing Trollslayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Giantslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trollslayer up against the cage.
Giantslayer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trollslayer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Giantslayer is looking to control Trollslayer's arms but Trollslayer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giantslayer has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Giantslayer stalling against the cage.
Trollslayer stalling the fight.
Trollslayer'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.
Trollslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.#CL#
Giantslayer drives through and clinches with Trollslayer against the cage.
Giantslayer is pushing Trollslayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Giantslayer wants to stall.
Trollslayer looking to stall.
Trollslayer trying to stall but Giantslayer improves his position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Giantslayer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Giantslayer trying to control the position but instead, Trollslayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Giantslayer into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trollslayer looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up.
Giantslayer looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer has closed the distance and engaged Giantslayer in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trollslayer has Giantslayer pushed against the cage.
Trollslayer stalls.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trollslayer stalling against the cage.
Trollslayer taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.#CL#
Giantslayer clinches with his opponent.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Trollslayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Giantslayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Giantslayer instigates a clinch.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trollslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trollslayer wants to stall.
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position.
Trollslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer clinches up against the cage.
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position.
Giantslayer leaning against his opponent.
Balin Trollslayer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer effectively controlling the action here.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trollslayer is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer moves into range and clinches up with Giantslayer.
Trollslayer stalling the fight.
Trollslayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Trollslayer stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trollslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer closes the distance and pushes Giantslayer back into the cage.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Giantslayer taking a breather.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trollslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Giantslayer up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trollslayer trying to control the position but instead, Giantslayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trollslayer into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trollslayer pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.#CL#
Giantslayer moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Giantslayer trying to stall but Trollslayer improves his position.
Trollslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Giantslayer has Trollslayer pushed against the cage.
Trollslayer taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.#CL#
Giantslayer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trollslayer taking a breather. #T3#
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Trollslayer is looking to control Giantslayer's arms but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trollslayer has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Trollslayer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Giantslayer letting Trollslayer take a breather here.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trollslayer is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up.
Trollslayer is stalling here.
Trollslayer stalling in the clinch.
Giantslayer stalling against the cage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Giantslayer is looking to clinch.
Giantslayer sets himself, and Trollslayer steps forward looking for the clinch! Giantslayer avoids it this time.#CL#
Giantslayer clinches up with Trollslayer and pushes him back against the cage.
Giantslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Giantslayer is trying to stall.
Giantslayer can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Trollslayer is trying to stall.
Trollslayer trying to control the position but instead, Giantslayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trollslayer into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position.
Giantslayer is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Trollslayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trollslayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balin Trollslayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Trollslayer gets a clinch.
Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Giantslayer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trollslayer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Trollslayer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Giantslayer is stalling here.
Trollslayer trying to stall but Giantslayer improves his position.
Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer gets a clinch.
Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Trollslayer gets an underhook and turns Giantslayer into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer clinches up against the cage.
Giantslayer taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Giantslayer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Trollslayer is looking to control Giantslayer's arms but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trollslayer has his back to the cage.
Giantslayer'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.
Trollslayer has Giantslayer pushed against the cage.
Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Giantslayer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Trollslayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Trollslayer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Giantslayer.#CL2#
Trollslayer has Giantslayer up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Giantslayer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Giantslayer looking to stall. #T2#
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position.
Trollslayer wants to stall.
Trollslayer is struggling to control the position.
Giantslayer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Giantslayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Trollslayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Trollslayer takes the fight into the clinch.
Trollslayer is trying to stall.
Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Trollslayer wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Giantslayer.
Trollslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Giantslayer up against the cage.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trollslayer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.#CL#
Giantslayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trollslayer has Giantslayer pushed against the cage.
Trollslayer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trollslayer is struggling to control the position.
Giantslayer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Come on Giantslayer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trollslayer wants to stall.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Trollslayer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Trollslayer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.
Giantslayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Giantslayer is looking to clinch.
Giantslayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trollslayer wants to counter with a clinch but Giantslayer pushes him away.
Giantslayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Trollslayer takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up.
Trollslayer stalling in the clinch but Giantslayer improves position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Trollslayer.
Giantslayer stalling the fight.
Dwalin Giantslayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balin Trollslayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trollslayer stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balin Trollslayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trollslayer 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balin Trollslayer!

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