Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Faction looks to clinch
and Varma counters with a nice uppercut.
Faction fails with the takedown
and Varma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Varma rushes Faction and presses him up against the cage.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Varma scores with a shoulder strike.
Faction drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Varma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Varma connects with a knee to the head.
Varma misses with the head strike.
Faction working hard to break the clinch.
Varma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faction has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Varma lands with a light punch inside.
Varma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Varma lands a right hand.
Varma scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Varma lands a left hand. #ROC#
Faction is rocked!
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faction is still on wobbly legs! Can Varma finish him?
Varma scores with a shot to the side of Faction's head.
Varma creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Faction with a big uppercut! Faction tries to clinch up but Varma pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Faction to the mat! Faction covers up and Varma unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). No Oha Se Varma!
No Oha Se Varma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016

#R1#
Fowler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fowler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fowler moves in looking to clinch but Naamahaara pushes him off.
Fowler wants to stay close but Naamahaara steps back to make room for something. Fowler seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Naamahaara and Fowler drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kamala Naamahaara!
After winning the bout, Kamala Naamahaara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016

#R1#
Brice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franzen.
Brice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brice scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franzen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franzen wants it to stay on the feet.
Brice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franzen at a distance.
Franzen stuffs the takedown attempt from Brice. Brice gets slowly back to his feet.
Franzen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brice misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Franzen.
Franzen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Franzen scores with a shot to the body.
Brice is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Brice moves into the clinch successfully.
Franzen missing with knees to the body.
Brice being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Brice is trying to maintain a safe position but Franzen gets an underhook and turns Brice into the cage.
Franzen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Brice breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Franzen moves into the clinch.
Franzen slows down the pace here.
Franzen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franzen is trying to stall.
Franzen stalls.
Brice is looking to break free of the clinch but Franzen has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franzen.
Brice misses with some punches. #T2#
Franzen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Brice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Franzen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Franzen on the inside.
Brice is trying to pull guard but Franzen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Brice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franzen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brice being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Brice manages to break the clinch.
Brice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franzen as he avoids it easily.
Franzen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franzen throws a hook but Brice avoids it easily.#CL2#
Franzen has closed the distance and engaged Brice in a clinch.
Brice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brice takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Brice tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franzen just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Franzen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franzen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Franzen there.
Brice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franzen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brice slips under a jab.#TD2#
Franzen gets the takedown into side control.
Brice is trying to control Franzen's posture but Franzen avoids it.
Franzen working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brice takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Franzen working away.#T4#
Franzen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brice tries to buck Franzen off but Franzen is having none of it.
Franzen working the head with strikes.
Brice taking punishment in the form of punches.
Franzen working the head with strikes.
Franzen scoring with punches from side control.
Brice can't do much from the bottom here.
Franzen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Franzen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brice taking punishment in the form of punches.
Franzen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickard Franzen dominated that round.
That's time! Brice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Franzen connects with the punch.
Brice darts in looking for a takedown but Franzen gets double underhooks and turns Brice into the cage.
Brice falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Franzen to counter with a crisp jab.
Franzen scores with a nice right hand.
Franzen delivers a nice body kick.
Franzen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franzen scoring well with a low kick there.
Brice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franzen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Franzen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brice backs up against the cage.
Rickard Franzen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Franzen clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franzen. #CUT2#
It looks like James Brice has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franzen lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Brice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franzen tries a body shot but Brice blocks it.
Franzen landing knees to the head.
Franzen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brice is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franzen is keeping busy.
Brice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franzen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franzen thuds his right hand into Brice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Franzen has knocked Brice down with a huge combo! Franzen steps away and waves a wobbly Brice back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Brice is rocked!
Franzen flashes Brice a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Brice's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Brice crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Franzen punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rickard Franzen!
Rickard Franzen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2016

#R1#
Faction misses with a series of wild punches.
Azhiev feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Faction has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Faction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faction wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faction wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Azhiev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faction uses from the top position. #SU2#
Faction stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Faction has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azhiev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faction just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faction tries to break free but Azhiev pushes him back against the cage.
Azhiev tries to pull guard but Faction won't allow it. #TD2#
Faction gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Faction wants to stand but Azhiev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Faction really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azhiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Azhiev has his feet on Faction's thighs here. He's pushed Faction off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Faction screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anzhor Azhiev!
A pretty intense looking Anzhor Azhiev took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fowler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Fowler has closed the distance and engaged Hearelson in a clinch.
Fowler is trying to break free.
Hearelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearelson lands with a right to the head.
Hearelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fowler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fowler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearelson lands a right hand.
Hearelson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Hearelson.
Fowler blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Fowler is trying to break free.
Fowler avoiding damage.
Hearelson keeps control of Fowler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hearelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hearelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearelson scores with a shot to the side of Fowler's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearelson.
Hearelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fowler.
Hearelson pushes Fowler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hearelson.
Hearelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fowler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fowler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearelson circles away quickly and effectively.
As Fowler tries to get set, Hearelson tries to push him back and clinch up but Fowler manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Fowler moves into the clinch.#T2#
Hearelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fowler stalling in the clinch but Hearelson improves position.
A short uppercut from Hearelson.
Fowler looks winded!
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!
Hearelson cracks Fowler with a nice body shot.
Hearelson pushes Fowler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearelson works on Fowler's body with a couple of short punches.
Fowler misses with an elbow strike.
Hearelson lands a nice uppercut.
Hearelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hearelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fowler backwards.
A hook to the body from Hearelson.
Hearelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fowler backwards. #BC#
Hearelson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hearelson has closed the distance and engaged Fowler in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Hearelson. #T3#
Hearelson cracks Fowler with a nice body shot.
Hearelson presses Fowler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hearelson digs a right hand underneath Fowler's ribcage. Fowler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hearelson lands a right hand.
Fowler takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hearelson.
Hearelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Hearelson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearelson.
Hearelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fowler backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hearelson. #KD#
Hearelson drops Fowler onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fowler is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Fowler is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Hearelson drops Fowler onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fowler is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fowler is still on wobbly legs! Can Hearelson finish him?
Hearelson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hearelson creates a bit of distance for himself, with Fowler pressed up against the cage and cracks Fowler with a massive uppercut! Fowler goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Hearelson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floki Hearelson!
A less than humble Floki Hearelson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Franzen misses with a low kick. #CL#
Four forces Franzen back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Four scores with a nice hook to the head.
Four lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Four is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Four.
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
Four lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Franzen tries to throw a body punch but Four avoids it by throwing Franzen back against the cage.
Franzen taking a breather.
Franzen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Four is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Four.
Four pushes Franzen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Four manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Four lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Four lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franzen or not.
Four leaning his opponent against the cage.
Franzen trying to control the position but instead, Four has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franzen into the cage.
Four lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Four.
Franzen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Four lands with a left to the head.
Franzen trying to control the position but instead, Four has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franzen into the cage.
Four lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franzen trying to stall but Four improves his position.
Four lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Four avoiding damage.
Four lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Franzen trying to stall but Four improves his position.
Four lands with a right to the head.
Four lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franzen looks winded!
Four stalling the fight.
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!
Four lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Four lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Four scores with a nice hook to the head.
Four leaning his opponent against the cage.
Four lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Four working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Franzen.
Four slows down the pace here.
Four taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Four is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Four working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franzen misses with a punch to the body.
Four softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Four creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Four presses Franzen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Four prevents a body shot from Franzen.
Four scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Four.
Four lands a shoulder strike.
Four lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Four makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Four lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franzen backwards. #ROC#
Franzen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Four lands with a light punch inside.
Franzen is still on wobbly legs! Can Four finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Four.
A right hook to the body lands for Four.
Franzen seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Four on the inside. #T4#
Four stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Four taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Franzen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Four throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franzens head.
A nice left hand lands by Four.
Four lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Four creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franzen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Four avoids it.
Four lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Four has Franzen pressed against the cage, preventing Franzen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Four as the two fighters clinch.
Four lands with a short shot to the head.
Four lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Four presses Franzen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Four.
Four looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A right hook to the body lands for Four.
A nice left hand lands by Four.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonnhy Four 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##KD#
Four lands a big right hand that sends Franzen crashing to the mat! Four stays standing though and waves Franzen back to his feet!
Franzen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Four.
Four scores with a punch to the head.
Four ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franzen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Four gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Franzen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonnhy Four!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 35
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1##CL#
Faction clinches up with Lukyanenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Lukyanenko is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Lukyanenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Faction trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lukyanenko working a defensive guard here.
Lukyanenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Faction pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukyanenko is keeping the position for now.
Lukyanenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faction.
Lukyanenko wants to sweep here but Faction controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lukyanenko is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukyanenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faction swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Lukyanenko trying to control but Faction is working from the bottom.
Lukyanenko looks winded!
Faction looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lukyanenko is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukyanenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Faction can't do much from the bottom here.
Lukyanenko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Faction manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Faction trying to hold on to Lukyanenko's head to control him but Lukyanenko postures up. #T2#
Faction wants to improve his position but Lukyanenko is controlling well. #SUB#
Faction looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Faction wants to improve his position but Lukyanenko is controlling well.
Faction has his hands clasped together around Lukyanenko's back. He's all about the action.
Faction is refusing to be controlled, as Lukyanenko sits in half guard.
Faction trying to control from the bottom.
Faction is trying to stand up here but Lukyanenko is controlling him well.
Faction works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Faction is trying to control the position but Lukyanenko postures up.
Lukyanenko is pushing down on Faction's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faction is fighting to maintain full guard but Lukyanenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faction is staying active underneath Lukyanenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Faction is in trouble now - Lukyanenko has advanced to mount!
Faction tries to hold on but Lukyanenko postures up.
Faction is working to get back to half guard.
Lukyanenko wants to control the pace but Faction is squirming around nicely.
Lukyanenko fails to advance to Faction's back. #T4#
Faction tries to lock up and control but Lukyanenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lukyanenko lands a heavy elbow.
Faction is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lukyanenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Faction is looking to escape.
Lukyanenko avoids the attempt from Faction to control.
Faction keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukyanenko avoids the attempt from Faction to control.
Lukyanenko looking to control but Faction is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazimir Lukyanenko 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#
Faction throws a right and a left that Lukyanenko avoids nicely.
Lukyanenko unleashes a big counter combination but Faction bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faction misses with a wild body shot.
Faction tries to land a leg kick but Lukyanenko saw it coming and moves away.
Faction throws a series of punches but Lukyanenko moves out of range.
Lukyanenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faction lands with a straight right. Lukyanenko didn't see that one coming.
Lukyanenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Faction.
Faction throws a right hand that Lukyanenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Lukyanenko also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Lukyanenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lukyanenko tries to move into range but Faction moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faction swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lukyanenko.
A big right from Faction misses.
Lukyanenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lukyanenko is breathing heavily.
Lukyanenko wants to clinch up but Faction keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Faction fails with the takedown.
Lukyanenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Faction.
Faction displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Kazimir Lukyanenko has been cut.
A punch combination from Faction misses.
Faction throws a head kick that misses.
Faction tries to clinch there but Lukyanenko circles away.
Faction doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukyanenko circles away. #CL#
Faction closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Lukyanenko manages to break the clinch.
Faction throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lukyanenko tries to counter with a clinch but Faction shakes him off and moves away.
Lukyanenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Faction counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Lukyanenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lukyanenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Faction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukyanenko dodges the punch combination from Faction.
Nice sprawl there from Lukyanenko as Faction shoots in.
Lukyanenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lukyanenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Faction shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lukyanenko defends it nicely.
Lukyanenko tries a quick counter leg kick but Faction is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Faction. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Faction tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lukyanenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Max Faction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faction misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Faction closes the distance and pushes Lukyanenko back into the cage.
Faction can't get the takedown.
Lukyanenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faction prevents it.
Lukyanenko has Faction pressed against the cage, preventing Faction from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faction tries to break the clinch but Lukyanenko is controlling the position.
Lukyanenko fails to pull guard.
Lukyanenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faction after a bit of a struggle.
Faction tries to circle away but Lukyanenko has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Faction wants to break free but Lukyanenko has control.
Faction wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Faction successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Faction looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Faction knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lukyanenko on the ground.
Faction controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lukyanenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lukyanenko wants to pass the guard but Faction is keeping the position.
Lukyanenko wants to control from the top but Faction keeps moving.
Faction is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Faction dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazimir Lukyanenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Faction moves into the clinch.
Lukyanenko tries to pull guard but Faction holds him up against the cage and eventually Lukyanenko drops back down to his feet.
Faction taking a breather.
Faction is trying to push Lukyanenko away but Lukyanenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lukyanenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faction's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faction wants a takedown.
Lukyanenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faction digs a right hand underneath Lukyanenko's ribcage. Lukyanenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lukyanenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faction is defending well.#T1#
Lukyanenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faction tries to pull guard but Lukyanenko won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Faction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faction throws an elbow but it misses.
Lukyanenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lukyanenko misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Faction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lukyanenko keeps control of Faction as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faction presses Lukyanenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lukyanenko fails to pull guard.
Faction lands a nice shot to the body.
Faction working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Faction wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faction is looking to take this one to the mat.
Faction has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lukyanenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Faction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faction can't break the clinch.
Faction leaning against his opponent.
Faction wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lukyanenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faction is trying to break the clinch but Lukyanenko has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Faction.
Faction is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lukyanenko to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Faction pulls guard successfully. #T3##SU2#
Lukyanenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Lukyanenko gets tackled into the cage by Faction. Faction maintains the clinch.
Lukyanenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lukyanenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lukyanenko tries to pull guard but Faction forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faction has Lukyanenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lukyanenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lukyanenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lukyanenko pulls guard. #SUB2#
Lukyanenko has his foot on Faction's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faction works his way back into a safe position though.
Faction throwing strikes from guard but Lukyanenko blocks nicely. #T4#
Lukyanenko controlling the position.#SUB2#
Lukyanenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faction gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faction wants to get up but he can't break Lukyanenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Faction decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Faction tries to bum rush Lukyanenko with a series of wild strikes but Lukyanenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Faction gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faction drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lukyanenko is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Faction showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Faction 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Faction!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 29
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Sitboonme drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Faction tries to buck Sitboonme off but Sitboonme is having none of it.
Faction tries to control but Sitboonme manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Sitboonme is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Faction taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sitboonme.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kongsak Sitboonme!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Mar 29, 2016

#R1##CL#
Gajewski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fowler, pushing him back against the cage.
Fowler wants to stall.
Gajewski tries to land a knee to the head but Fowler blocks with his arms.
Gajewski avoids a wild elbow strike from Fowler.
Gajewski controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Gajewski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Fowler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gajewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fowler avoids it.
Gajewski tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Gajewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fowler takes the fight into the clinch.
Fowler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gajewski backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fowler. #BC#
Gajewski breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fowler. #T1#
Gajewski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fowler defends well and Gajewski ends up having to push Fowler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Fowler moves into the clinch successfully.
Fowler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gajewski prevents a body shot from Fowler.
Fowler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fowler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fowler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gajewski backwards. #BC2#
Fowler manages to break the clinch.
Gajewski swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Fowler moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fowler.
Gajewski blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Gajewski manages to break the clinch.
Fowler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Fowler on the inside. #T2#
Fowler stalling the fight.
Gajewski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fowler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fowler blocking some punches.
Gajewski is looking to control Fowler's arms but Fowler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gajewski has his back to the cage.
Fowler tries to stall but Gajewski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gajewski throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Fowler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lars Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fowler moves into range and clinches up with Gajewski.
Gajewski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Fowler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Gajewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Gajewski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fowler sprawls well initially but Gajewski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gajewski 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.
Gajewski working Fowler over with strikes. #T3##ES2#
Fowler kicks off Gajewski and gets to his feet.
Gajewski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gajewski misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Fowler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fowler scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Fowler gets caught flat footed, as Gajewski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Fowler kicks Gajewski off and gets to his feet.
Gajewski is breathing heavily.
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!#CL2#
Fowler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gajewski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fowler has him pressed against the cage.
Gajewski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gajewski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gajewski tries to land a knee to the head but Fowler blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Fowler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gajewski throws a nice looking combination but Fowler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Fowler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fowler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gajewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gajewski tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4##BC2#
Fowler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fowler has managed to clinch.
Gajewski tries a knee to the head but Fowler blocks it.
Gajewski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gajewski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gajewski misses with a knee strike.
Fowler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Gajewski manages to break the clinch.
Fowler tests Gajewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fowler scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Fowler closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fowler has Gajewski pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fowler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fowler misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Fowler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gajewski looks to land a combination but Fowler avoids it well. #CL#
Gajewski closes the distance and pushes Fowler back into the cage.
Fowler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gajewski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Fowler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gajewski tries to bum rush Fowler with a series of wild strikes but Fowler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fowler is looking for the big counter here.
Gajewski has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Fowler has managed to clinch.
Gajewski wants to break free but Fowler has control.
Gajewski lands a good knee to the midsection. Fowler won't want to take too many of those.
Lars Fowler 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.
Fowler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fowler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gajewski's efforts to push away.
Gajewski tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Fowler manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Gajewski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fowler connects with a jab.#CL2#
Fowler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Fowler breaks the clinch.
Gajewski throws a right and a left that Fowler avoids nicely. #CL2#
Fowler darts in and clinches Gajewski up against the cage.
Fowler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gajewski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fowler tries to stall but Gajewski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gajewski is looking to break free of the clinch but Fowler has double underhooks.
Gajewski is trying to break the clinch but Fowler is controlling him.
Fowler managing to block the knees to the body from Gajewski.
Fowler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gajewski missing with knees to the body.
Gajewski looking to throw knees to the head but Fowler is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Fowler breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Fowler gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Fowler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gajewski misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Fowler rushes Gajewski and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Gajewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lars Fowler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Gajewski moves into the clinch.
Fowler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gajewski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fowler blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Fowler breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Fowler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fowler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gajewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Fowler avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Fowler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fowler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gajewski's head.
Fowler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gajewski's head backwards.#CL2#
Fowler moves into range and clinches up with Gajewski.
Gajewski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fowler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izaak Gajewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gajewski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Fowler lands with a short shot to the head.
Gajewski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gajewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fowler.
Fowler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gajewski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fowler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gajewski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fowler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fowler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fowler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fowler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Fowler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Fowler has Gajewski up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Fowler breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Fowler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fowler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gajewski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gajewski looking to throw knees to the head but Fowler is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fowler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gajewski's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gajewskis head.
Gajewski can't get the takedown.
Fowler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Fowler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Fowler clinches. #BC2#
Fowler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fowler rushes Gajewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fowler throws an elbow but it misses.
Gajewski tries to score a body lock takedown but Fowler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gajewski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Fowler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Fowler misses.
Fowler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gajewski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gajewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fowler circles away quickly and effectively.
Fowler misses with a double jab.
Izaak Gajewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Fowler has knocked Gajewski down with a huge combo! Fowler steps away and waves a wobbly Gajewski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Gajewski is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Izaak Gajewski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Gajewski collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lars Fowler!
A victorious Lars Fowler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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