Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GFC 53: Hoyce vs Virastuk
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Poorly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Project swats away the attempt to clinch by Poorly.
Drew Poorly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Project gets tackled into the cage by Poorly. Poorly maintains the clinch.
Poorly swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Poorly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Project will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poorly looks to clinch #TD#
and Project counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Project stands up. #CL#
Project moves into the clinch.
Project blocks a body shot from Poorly.
Poorly lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poorly has a couple of punches blocked by Project. #BC#
Project escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Poorly stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Project shoots in and bounces Poorly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Poorly wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Project manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Project prevents Poorly from improving his position.
Project thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poorly's head. #SU#
Project stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Poorly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poorly closes the distance but Project moves to the side #TD#
and Project counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Project content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU#
Project stands up and beckons Poorly to his feet.
Poorly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Project moves away.
Project gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Poorly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Convicted Project. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Project tries to pull guard but Poorly won't allow it.
Project stalls. #T3##BC#
Project escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Project slips a straight right by Poorly.
Poorly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Project shoots in looking for a takedown but Poorly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Project's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Project closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Project lands in his opponent's guard.
Poorly wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Project accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Project trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poorly trying to keep a closed guard but Project is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Project controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Project wants to pass the guard but Poorly is keeping the position.
Poorly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Project takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poorly tries to clinch there but Project circles away.
Poorly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Project looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poorly is fending him off so far but Project persists. Nope, Poorly circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Convicted Project will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Project moves into the clinch successfully.
Poorly tries a body shot but Project blocks it.
Poorly misses with a punch to the body.
Poorly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poorly letting Project take a breather here.
Poorly scores with a hook to the body.
Poorly struggles to land a body shot inside as Project controls his hands. #TD#
Project ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Project no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Convicted Project overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Project wants to stand and escape but Poorly is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poorly trying to control the position from guard on top but Project is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Project seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Project wants to sweep but no luck.
Project is working hard here to advance position.
Poorly is fighting to break Project's control of his arms but Project is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drew Poorly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poorly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Project swats away the attempt to clinch by Poorly.
Project looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Poorly forces Project back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poorly.
Project fails to pull guard.
Project prevents a body shot from Poorly.
Poorly working aggressively here.
Poorly struggles to land a body shot inside as Project controls his hands.
Project tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poorly just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Convicted Project. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Project fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poorly.
Project jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poorly walks away with a smile on his face. Project gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Poorly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Project fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Poorly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Project paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poorly is looking to clinch.
Poorly tries to clinch up.
Project fails with a takedown attempt.
Poorly misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Project with that takedown attempt.
Project keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poorly lands an overhand right.
Poorly wants to clinch up but Project keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Project forces Poorly back against the cage and clinches.
Poorly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poorly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Project backwards. #T4#
Poorly has a couple of punches blocked by Project.
Poorly working aggressively here.
Project is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poorly to keep the fight standing.
Poorly tries to stall but Project uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Poorly tries to throw a body punch but Project avoids it by throwing Poorly back against the cage.
Poorly throws a punch but it's blocked by Project.
Poorly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Poorly.
Poorly throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Poorly.
Project wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poorly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poorly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Project jumps guard but Poorly stands there with Project around his waist. Project gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Project blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Poorly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Project closes the distance and pushes Poorly back into the cage.
Poorly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poorly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poorly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Poorly. #TD#
Project has hold of one of Poorly's legs. Poorly is fighting the takedown attempt but Project gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
Project stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Poorly tries to clinch up.
Project throws a sloppy head kick and Poorly moves out of range easily. #CL#
Project moves into the clinch.
Poorly tries to work over Project's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Project pulls guard.
Project seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poorly wants to control from the top but Project keeps moving. #T1#
Project manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poorly manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Project sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Project is looking to work some ground and pound but Poorly has wrist control.
Project passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Project looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Poorly is avoiding damage well.
Project passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Poorly!
Project avoids the attempt from Poorly to control.#T3#
Poorly is just holding on here. Project manages to take his back.
Project just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Project throwing damaging strikes from the back! Poorly could be in trouble here! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Project looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Project has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Poorly.
Project trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Poorly doesn't escape. #SUB#
Project has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Project is looking for the choke from the back position but Poorly is controlling his hands well.
Poorly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Project. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Project is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Poorly has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Project has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Poorly taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Project doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Convicted Project!

Event: RFC 18: Road to Glory
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bravo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drako Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson cracks Bravo with a nice body shot.
Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Bravo jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Bravo around his waist. Bravo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravo off to one side. #CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank. #T1#
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Bravo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.#TD2#
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Bravo dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Johnson. #SUB#
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#T2#
Bravo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Bravo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bravo looking to control. #T4#
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bravo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but Bravo extends and breaks Johnson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bravo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drako Bravo!
Our winner, Drako Bravo, 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: MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
Klice looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Klice throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Klice tries to get set, Bob tries to push him back and clinch up but Klice manages to avoid the attempt.
Klice throws a right and a left that Bob avoids nicely.
Bob misses with the combination.
Klice throws a counter combo.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klice misses with a wild body shot.
Bob feinted with a counter takedown.
Bob has his takedown stuffed
and Klice counters with a right hand to the body.
Klice throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
Bob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klice swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klice doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bob drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klice is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Klice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Klice is looking to control Bob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klice avoid being mounted?
Bob thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klice's head.
Bob throwing shots but Klice is blocking nicely.
Klice is pressing down on Bob's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Klice keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Klice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Klice is keeping the position.
Klice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Klice looking for a sweep. Not yet Klice, not yet.
Bob 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.
Klice looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bob puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Klice wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bob wants to work for an arm triangle but Klice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bob wants to pass to mount but Klice is defending the position.
Bob wants to take a breather but Klice is having none of it.
Klice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klice landing strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bob is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bob. #SUB2#
Klice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Bob looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Klice is trying to get back to full guard.
Klice moves into full guard.
Bob won't allow Klice to sweep him here.
Bob makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bob cracks Klice with a solid left hand.
Klice 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##T4#
Bob tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bob taking some punishment here, with Klice in his half guard.
Klice prevents Bob from improving his position.
Bob is pressing down on Klice's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Klice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Klice working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bob has momentary wrist control but Klice slips an elbow through the middle.
Bob manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klice manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bob won't allow Klice to sweep him here.
Bob has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Klice is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ron Bob will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Klice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klice.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klice was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Ron Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bob pushes Klice up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bob jumps guard. #SUB#
Bob working for a triangle but Klice defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klice is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bob looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klice passes into half guard.
Bob tries to roll over but Klice keeps him under control.
Klice lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Klice is thwarting Bob's attempts to control the position.
Klice working over Bob with some ground and pound. Bob looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Klice there.
Klice looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bob with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Bob has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Klice. Oh but Bob has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Klice goes limp - he's gone! Bob jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ron Bob!
Ron Bob really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KnockOut logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 74
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
OfCocoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabban.
Rabban wants to counter the offense by OfCocoa and move into the clinch position.
OfCocoa scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Glossu Rabban has been cut.
OfCocoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Rabban tries to counter with a clinch but OfCocoa shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from OfCocoa. No joy for Rabban on that attempt.
OfCocoa throws a shot to the body.
OfCocoa throws a lazy right hand but Rabban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OfCocoa throws a body punch but Rabban moves out of range.
OfCocoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Nice takedown defense from OfCocoa. No joy for Rabban on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from OfCocoa. Rabban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabban unleashes a big counter combination but OfCocoa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
OfCocoa throws the left hand but Rabban avoids the punch easily.
OfCocoa is looking to wear down Rabban with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OfCocoa as he jumps to the side.
Pebbles OfCocoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glossu Rabban.
Rabban needs to keep his hands up - OfCocoa had a free shot at his head there.
Rabban's coach down at Crucible was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rabban's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rabban throws a nice looking combination but OfCocoa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Rabban tries to score a power double leg takedown but OfCocoa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rabban somewhat.
OfCocoa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OfCocoa lands a right hook to the body.
Rabban throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
OfCocoa digs a good body shot into Rabban's ribs.
OfCocoa connects with a jab.#KD#
OfCocoa lands a left and a right that send Rabban crashing to the mat, dazed. OfCocoa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OfCocoa misses with a hook to the body
and Rabban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OfCocoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OfCocoa thuds his right hand into Rabban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
That has opened up Glossu Rabban's cut even more.
OfCocoa throws a hook but Rabban avoids it easily.
Rabban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
OfCocoa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OfCocoa wants it to stay on the feet.#T2##TD2#
Rabban is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OfCocoa's half guard.
OfCocoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rabban thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Rabban looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
OfCocoa keeping hold of Rabban's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Rabban slips a nice elbow through OfCocoa's hands, connecting with OfCocoa's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rabban looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rabban thows a huge punch but OfCocoa dodges it nicely.
Rabban sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OfCocoa defending well though.
Ground and pound from Rabban. #T4##SUB2#
Rabban is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OfCocoa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabban.
Rabban looks to land a strike but OfCocoa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rabban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Rabban has gone for a leg lock! OfCocoa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rabban's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
OfCocoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rabban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OfCocoa has managed to get both his arms back between Rabban's legs - danger averted.
OfCocoa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OfCocoa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pebbles OfCocoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glossu Rabban's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rabban misses with a two punch combination.
Pebbles OfCocoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OfCocoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from OfCocoa finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from OfCocoa. Rabban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - OfCocoa scores with a four punch combination!
OfCocoa takes a swing at Rabban's ribcage but misses.
Rabban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OfCocoa.
Nice defenses there by Rabban.
Rabban fails to land the takedown.
OfCocoa lands a body shot.
Nice cross by OfCocoa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OfCocoa throws a body punch but Rabban moves out of range. #T1#
OfCocoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabban is just out of range.
OfCocoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabban can do to turn this around?
Rabban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rabban throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OfCocoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Rabban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OfCocoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Pebbles OfCocoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Rabban is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by OfCocoa. Beautiful body shot.
OfCocoa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabban shoots in looking for a takedown. OfCocoa tries to sprawl out of it but Rabban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OfCocoa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OfCocoa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
OfCocoa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from OfCocoa. #CUT#
The cut above Glossu Rabban's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
OfCocoa lands with a right and another and another! Rabban is in big trouble! OfCocoa lands again and this time it's lights out for Rabban! A quality knockout there for OfCocoa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pebbles OfCocoa!
Glossu Rabban was interviewed post fight and said 'Uff-Da'.

Event: GFC 47: Horse vs Hoyce
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Hampton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hampton feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Hampton gets tackled into the cage by Poorly. Poorly maintains the clinch.
Hampton is trying to push Poorly away but Poorly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hampton.
Poorly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hampton is keeping busy.
Poorly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Poorly on the inside. #TD2#
Poorly lands a takedown into guard.
Hampton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hampton working for a triangle but Poorly defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hampton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Hampton is working hard here to advance position.
Poorly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hampton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hampton is looking for a triangle here but Poorly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hampton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hampton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hampton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poorly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poorly's back!#SUB#
Poorly defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hampton working for a triangle but Poorly defends it easily. #T2#
Poorly is stalling in the full guard.
Hampton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poorly manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hampton advances to half guard.
Poorly wants to control but Hampton is keeping busy. #T3#
Hampton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Hampton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hampton is looking to take a break and control but Poorly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poorly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hampton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poorly has hold of Hampton's hands but Hampton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Poorly tries to get to full guard but Hampton has control of the leg.
Hampton throwing shots but Poorly is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hampton seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hampton is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Hampton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poorly sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hampton is working for a kimura but Poorly is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Hampton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hampton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hampton tries to counter with a takedown but Poorly is quick to defend against it.
Hampton slips a straight right by Poorly.
Hampton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Poorly tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Hampton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hampton seems to be looking for submissions.
Poorly is refusing to be controlled, as Hampton sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hampton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hampton seems to be working for a kimura but Poorly defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Hampton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poorly defending well though. #SUB#
Poorly is defending against the submission attempts here by Hampton.
Hampton wants to control but Poorly is keeping him busy. #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.
Poorly wants to control but Hampton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hampton uses his free foot to push down on Poorly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poorly. #SUB#
Hampton goes for an armbar but Poorly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Poorly.
Hampton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poorly is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hampton working for a triangle but Poorly defends it easily.
Poorly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Hampton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fred Hampton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hampton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poorly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hampton controlling the position.
Hampton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Hampton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poorly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hampton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poorly can do to turn this around?#T4#
Poorly wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Hampton looking to control.
Hampton is really struggling to control Poorly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hampton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poorly is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Hampton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hampton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poorly swivels and escapes.
Poorly throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Poorly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hampton, pushing him back against the cage.
Hampton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poorly tries to throw a body punch but Hampton avoids it by throwing Poorly back against the cage.
Poorly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poorly misses with a punch to the body.
Poorly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hampton.
Poorly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poorly lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poorly lands a shoulder strike.
Poorly avoids the elbow strike from Hampton, against the cage.
Poorly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Poorly breaks the clinch. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poorly, as that shot connected.
Poorly looks to throw the jab but Hampton is out of range.
Hampton tries to counter with a takedown but Poorly is quick to defend against it.
Poorly tries to clinch up but Hampton circles away and keeps his distance.
Poorly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hampton is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Hampton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Hampton is looking for a triangle but Poorly pushes his legs off easily.
Hampton is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Poorly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hampton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poorly has managed to get both his arms back between Hampton's legs - danger averted.
Poorly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drew Poorly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Poorly tries to free his leg and advance position but Hampton is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Hampton working for a triangle but Poorly defends it easily. #SUB#
Hampton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poorly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poorly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hampton looking for a guillotine here but Poorly defends easily.
Hampton keeping moving, preventing Poorly from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Hampton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poorly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hampton pulls Poorly in close to prevent any damage.
Hampton wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hampton keeping moving, preventing Poorly from controlling successfully.
Hampton is trying to keep Poorly in close. #SUB#
Poorly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hampton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poorly has managed to get both his arms back between Hampton's legs - danger averted.
Hampton controls Poorly momentarily but Poorly frees himself. #SUB#
Hampton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poorly scoring with some ground and pound.
Hampton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fred Hampton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hampton pulls Poorly in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Poorly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hampton 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Hampton!

Event: RFC 14: Stairway to Heaven
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Cadwallader cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cadwallader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cadwallader checks a leg kick nicely.
Cadwallader lands a body shot.
We've been told by Cadwallader 's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Nice cross by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cadwallader .
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadwallader ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Cadwallader misses its intended target.
Cadwallader throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Johnson rushes Cadwallader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Cadwallader on the inside.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Cadwallader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #T1#
Cadwallader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Cadwallader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadwallader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cadwallader lands with a left to the head.
Cadwallader can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Cadwallader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadwallader tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Cadwallader back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cadwallader lands a right hand.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Cadwallader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algernon Cadwallader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cadwallader connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Cadwallader misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson slips a jab from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Cadwallader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Cadwallader . Those never looked like landing.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Cadwallader shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Cadwallader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cadwallader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson throws a head kick but Cadwallader moves out of range.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson slips under a jab from Cadwallader .
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cadwallader misses the jab.
Cadwallader throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Cadwallader pushes him off.
A cross from Cadwallader lands.
Cadwallader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cadwallader scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Cadwallader scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadwallader circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Cadwallader misses its target.
Johnson defending well as Cadwallader loads up on a big left hand.
Cadwallader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Johnson slips a straight right by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Cadwallader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cadwallader looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Cadwallader throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Cadwallader moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cadwallader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Cadwallader .
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cadwallader connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cadwallader lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Cadwallader - just one landing.
Cadwallader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadwallader jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cadwallader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadwallader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadwallader throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Cadwallader misses with a straight right.
Cadwallader missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadwallader blocks a head kick by Johnson. #T4#
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cadwallader throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Cadwallader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Cadwallader pushes him off.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cadwallader lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson looks winded!
Cadwallader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadwallader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cadwallader . Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cadwallader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadwallader getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cadwallader avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algernon Cadwallader dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Cadwallader .
Cadwallader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadwallader looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Cadwallader lands with an overhand left.
Cadwallader connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cadwallader looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Cadwallader scores with a decent looking hook.
Algernon Cadwallader is winning the standup battle so far.
Cadwallader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cadwallader is having none of it.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Cadwallader connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cadwallader misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Cadwallader pushes him away.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadwallader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cadwallader throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Cadwallader . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cadwallader .
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cadwallader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cadwallader connects with a body shot.
Cadwallader punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Cadwallader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cadwallader digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Cadwallader .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadwallader finish him?
Cadwallader throws an overhand right that drops Johnson like a sack of potatoes! Cadwallader dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Algernon Cadwallader !
Algernon Cadwallader retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Algernon Cadwallader thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMAHelsinki - 72
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
McKenna thuds a left hand into Bob's body.
McKenna slips under a jab from Bob.
Bob tries to clinch there but McKenna circles away.
Bob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ron Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
McKenna looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Bob takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKenna avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bob rushes McKenna and presses him up against the cage.
McKenna's coach down at Canadian Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKenna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McKenna walks away with a smile on his face. Bob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McKenna jabs at Bob's body.
A punch lands to the side of Bob 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bob has been working on his balance at Crucible, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McKenna.
McKenna throws a wild body kick that Bob sees coming a mile off.
McKenna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob moves to clinch but McKenna breaks away
enabling McKenna to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by McKenna.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##CL#
Bob moves into the clinch successfully.
McKenna is trying to maintain a safe position but Bob gets an underhook and turns McKenna into the cage.
Bob throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bob tries to score a body lock takedown but McKenna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKenna wants to get back to striking at distance but Bob won't allow it.
McKenna scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McKenna breaks from the clinch.
McKenna jabs Bob right on the nose. Bob blinks but takes it well.
Bob looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by McKenna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Bob pushes McKenna up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKenna smiles and moves away. #T2#
Bob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Bob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bob lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKenna can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKenna controlling Bob's posture. #SUB#
Bob is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bob 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.
Bob tries to stand but McKenna is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Bob thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Bob is fighting to break McKenna's control of his arms but McKenna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKenna is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Bob thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKenna is keeping the position for now.
McKenna seems keen to control Bob's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bob wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Bob.#CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Bob moves into the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Bob has been cut.
McKenna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKenna to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Bob wants the takedown. McKenna is fighting it off but Bob persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McKenna's guard against the cage.#ES2#
McKenna uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McKenna's corner calls for a 1-2. McKenna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKenna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bob connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKenna scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bob dives in and grabs McKenna's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKenna pushes down on Bob's head and hops out.
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by McKenna as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from McKenna. No joy for Bob on that attempt.
McKenna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
McKenna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
McKenna lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKenna connects with a single shot there.
Bob fails with the takedown
and McKenna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McKenna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKenna leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McKenna leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McKenna gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: EVO 273: Alvado vs Taisto
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1##TD#
Banchamek drives through with a takedown into Pappas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Banchamek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banchamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banchamek looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Pappas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banchamek trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom.
Banchamek being controlled here momentarily.
Banchamek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Pappas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Banchamek presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pappas tries to break the clinch but Banchamek is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Pappas tries to stall but Banchamek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pappas is trying to break the clinch but Banchamek has him pressed against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Banchamek has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Banchamek lands a left hand.
Banchamek scores with a hook to the body.
Pappas can't break the clinch.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike.
Banchamek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pappas after a bit of a struggle.
Pappas has had enough of the clinch but Banchamek keeps him there for the moment.
Pappas working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Pappas breaks from the clinch.
Pappas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gus Pappas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pappas enables Banchamek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pappas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pappas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banchamek is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Banchamek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banchamek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banchamek trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Pappas trying to control the position.
Banchamek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Banchamek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banchamek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pappas is looking to reverse the position.
Banchamek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pappas is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banchamek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pappas is looking for a sweep.
Pappas is trying to control Banchamek's posture but Banchamek avoids it.
Pappas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banchamek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Banchamek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pappas, who protects the arm well.
Pappas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banchamek's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Banchamek! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Pappas has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rune Banchamek!
A relieved looking Rune Banchamek 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: MMAHelsinki - 69
Date: Oct 11, 2016

#R1#
Gravano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Glossu Rabban has been cut.
Gravano scores with the left hand. Rabban knows he should have avoided that one.
Rabban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gravano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rabban doesn't manage to clinch there - Gravano circles away.
Rabban takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rabban scores with a takedown into Gravano'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.
Rabban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gravano is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rabban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rabban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rabban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gravano wants to sweep here but Rabban controlling him for the moment. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gravano manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Rabban looking for a takedown.
Rabban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rabban.
Rabban is working for takedown but Gravano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sammy Gravano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glossu Rabban.
Rabban wants a takedown. #BC#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rabban lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from Gravano misses
and Rabban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gravano.
Gravano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gravano with a hook.#CL#
Gravano closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravano tries to stall but Rabban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gravano lands a right hand.
Rabban tries to throw a body punch but Gravano avoids it by throwing Rabban back against the cage. #TD2#
Rabban gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gravano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rabban sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gravano's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rabban is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gravano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gravano makes his way to full guard, as Rabban worked for a kimura.
Rabban throws an elbow that misses. Gravano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rabban's guard. Nice move by Gravano!#REVR##SUB2#
Gravano avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rabban looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gravano passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rabban actively working from the bottom here.
Gravano is keen to just control but Rabban is a slippery customer.
Rabban 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.#SU#
Gravano decides to return to a standing position.
Rabban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rabban takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
That has opened up Glossu Rabban's cut even more.
Gravano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rabban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rabban shoots in for a double leg but Gravano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabban fails to land the takedown.
Rabban looks winded!#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Rabban.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabban takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rabban looks to land a combination. Gravano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD#
Gravano cracks Rabban with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gravano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rabban to stand back up!
Rabban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravano.
Rabban looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rabban tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gravano swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravano swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Gravano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glossu Rabban's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Gravano lands a big uppercut and Rabban crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rabban looks OK. Gravano waves Rabban back to his feet!
Gravano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gravano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabban can do to turn this around?
Gravano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabban was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravano.
Rabban shoots in looking for a takedown. Gravano tries to sprawl out of it but Rabban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gravano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Gravano misses its intended target.
Rabban shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gravano defends it nicely.#KD#
Gravano cracks Rabban with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gravano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rabban to stand back up!#CUT#
The cut above Glossu Rabban's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Gravano steps in with a hook that catches Rabban right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gravano follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rabban looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!
A very excited looking Sammy Gravano 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.
Glossu Rabban was interviewed post fight and said 'Uff-Da'.

Event: GFC 43: Darrow vs Johnson
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Project shoots in looking for a takedown. Poorly tries to sprawl out of it but Project keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poorly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Poorly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poorly throws out a loose jab but Project uses good head movement to avoid it.
Project steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Poorly.
Project tries a head kick but it misses.
Poorly lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Convicted Project has been cut.#TD2#
Project manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poorly on his heels. He'll look to pass Poorly's guard now, I'm sure.
Project looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Project is pushing down on Poorly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poorly is fighting to maintain full guard but Project has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Project sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poorly defending well though.
Poorly wants to control but Project is keeping busy.
Project slows the pace down in half guard.
Poorly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Project.
Project sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poorly wants to improve his position but Project is controlling well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Project is looking to advance position but Poorly won't allow it.
Project moves nicely into side control.
Project misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Project happy to just control the position for now.
Poorly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Project on the ground.
Poorly is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Project misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Project controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Convicted Project seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poorly takes a swing at Project's ribcage but misses.
Project misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Poorly misses the target.
Project fails with the takedown
and Poorly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Poorly's head coaches at Crucible that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Poorly misses the jab.#TD2#
Project drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Project is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Project tries to free his leg and advance position but Poorly is retaining full guard.
Project in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Project controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Project gets to his feet. Poorly looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Convicted Project dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Convicted Project's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Project ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Project will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poorly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poorly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Project.
Poorly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Project was well out of range. Poor timing from Poorly.
Poorly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poorly throws a lazy right hand but Project sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Project takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poorly throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Poorly misses.
Poorly lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Poorly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Project drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Poorly defends it well.
Poorly misses with a straight right.
Poorly throws a hook to the side of Project's head but Project sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Poorly tries to keep at a distance but Project has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poorly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Project fails to pull guard.
Drew Poorly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Convicted Project.
Project keeps control of Poorly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Project tries to score a body lock takedown but Poorly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poorly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poorly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poorly lands a body shot. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Poorly is working Project over against the cage.
Poorly misses with a punch on the inside.
Poorly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Project backwards.
Project working aggressively here.
Project has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poorly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Project tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poorly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Poorly is looking to break free of the clinch but Project has double underhooks.
Poorly working aggressively here. #TD2#
Project manages to pull guard.
Project has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Project seems keen to control Poorly's posture.
Poorly trying to control the position from guard on top but Project is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Project is pulling down on Poorly's head to control his posture.
Poorly looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Project looking for a guillotine here but Poorly defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Project is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Project throws a big elbow that misses.
Poorly looking for a sweep. Not yet Poorly, not yet.
Project engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Poorly looking for a sweep. Not yet Poorly, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Poorly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Convicted Project's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Poorly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Project.
Poorly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poorly throws a body punch but Project moves out of range.
Poorly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Project moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Project drives through and clinches with Poorly against the cage.
Project tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poorly smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Project closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Project controlling the action here. #T1#
Poorly is trying to get back to full guard.
Project content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Project is continuing to stall.
Poorly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice jab there from Poorly. #T3#
Project tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poorly swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Project closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poorly to the mat! Poorly manages to get full guard.
Project stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poorly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Project stands up from Poorly's guard - Project perhaps looking for a knockout.
Poorly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Project moves away.
Poorly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drew Poorly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Project keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poorly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poorly.
Project has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Project walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Project shoots in and drives through. Poorly sprawls well.
Drew Poorly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Convicted Project.
Poorly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poorly looks to throw the jab but Project is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Project closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Poorly quickly recovers to half guard.
Poorly is looking for a sweep. Project is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Project is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Project tries to pass to full mount but Poorly defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Convicted Project.
I think Project has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GFC 43: Darrow vs Johnson
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Skank throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Skank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Skank cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Skank cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Skank working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skank on the ground.
Skank lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Skank cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Skank working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skank working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Skank trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Skank cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Skank grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple. #T1#
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Skank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Skank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Skank is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Skank scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skank's best efforts.#SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skank lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Skank is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson wants to control but Skank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Skank.
Skank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson has hold of Skank's hands but Skank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson has hold of Skank's hands but Skank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skank 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skank 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. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skank pulls his head out easily.
Skank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson won't allow Skank to pass to mount. #T3#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Skank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Skank there.
Skank working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Skank is controlling well.
Skank is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Skank working Johnson over with strikes.
Skank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skank drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Skank working the head and body with strikes.
Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Skank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skank scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4##SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Skank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skank working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson is staying active underneath Skank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skank winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Skank there.
Skank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Skank in his half guard.
Skank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson trying to hold on to Skank's head to control him but Skank postures up.
Johnson has hold of Skank's hands but Skank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Skank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Johnson pushes Skank up against the cage in a clinch.
Skank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Skank wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson cracks Skank with a nice body shot.
Skank is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Skank's head.
Skank blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Skank jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Skank throws a head punch that misses.
Skank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skank swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Skank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Skank tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Skank.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Skank is breathing heavily.
Skank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Skank controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skank backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a body shot. #T2#
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skank backwards.
Skank throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Skank wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Skank lands a left hand.
Skank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skank jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson presses Skank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skank misses with the head strike.
Johnson pushes Skank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Johnson digs a right hand into Skank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skank's gas tank.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a right hand. #ROC#
Skank is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skank is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Skank's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Skank drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Goldberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goldberg is trying to stall.
Bob lands a body shot.
Goldberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Bob manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Goldberg moves into the clinch.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Goldberg lands a takedown into 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.
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bob is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Bob is pulling down on Goldberg's head to control his posture.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
Bob managing to control the position.
Bob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Goldberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldberg's head backwards.
Bob goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goldberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Bob pushes Goldberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldberg tries to pull guard but Bob holds him up against the cage and eventually Goldberg drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bob.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Bob lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Bob lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldberg.
A right handed body shot lands from Bob.
Goldberg looks winded!
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bob.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bob.
Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bob scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Bob.
Bob has been working on his balance at Crucible, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Goldberg.
Bob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Bob.
Bob lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bob.
Goldberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Ron Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Bob lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Bob.
Bob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldbergs head.
Goldberg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bob pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Bob lands a big right hand that sends Goldberg crashing to the mat! Bob stays standing though and waves Goldberg back to his feet!#CL#
Bob has closed the distance and engaged Goldberg in a clinch.
Bob gets through Goldberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Bob dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Goldberg is rocked!
Ron Bob is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Bob has managed to clinch.
Bob cracks Goldberg with a nice body shot.
Goldberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bob lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Goldberg to his knees! Bob keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Bob!
Ron Bob took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KnockOut for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Infinity: Unbreakable
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Gregorio connects with the punch.
Banchamek looks to land a right hand but Gregorio moved out of range.
Banchamek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gregorio lands a nice shot that snaps Banchamek's head back.
Gregorio connects with a single shot there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gregorio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gregorio throws a big shot that misses.
Rune Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregorio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gregorio throws a jab when Banchamek was well out of range.
Gregorio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banchamek connects with a jab.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Gregorio is avoiding it.
Gregorio tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregorio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregorio.
Gregorio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorio throws a body punch but Banchamek moves out of range.
Gregorio connects with a high kick.
Gregorio throws a body shot but no joy.
Banchamek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.#T1#
Banchamek throws a right hand that Gregorio ducks under and follows up with a left that Gregorio also avoids with ease.#CL#
Banchamek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregorio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banchamek up against the cage.
Gregorio struggles to land a body shot inside as Banchamek controls his hands.
A short left from Gregorio.
Gregorio misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Banchamek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregorio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banchamek moves away from the strike by Gregorio.
Gregorio scores with the left hand. Banchamek knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Gregorio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rune Banchamek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregorio misses with a looping right.
We've been hearing reports that Banchamek has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gregorio swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.#CL#
Gregorio gets tackled into the cage by Banchamek. Banchamek maintains the clinch. #T2#
Banchamek tries to work over Gregorio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gregorio blocks an uppercut.
Gregorio trying to land knees to the body.
Gregorio throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banchamek.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Gregorio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Gregorio.
Gregorio lands with a cross. #CL#
Banchamek closes the distance and clinches.
Banchamek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregorio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gregorio lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gregorio misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregorio blocks a body shot from Banchamek.
Gregorio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banchamek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banchamek avoiding damage as Gregorio throws knees to the body.
Banchamek pushes Gregorio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek blocks a body shot from Gregorio.
Gregorio misses with a knee strike.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gregorio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gregorio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregorio blocks a body shot from Banchamek.
Gregorio lands with a right to the head.
Banchamek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregorio backwards.
Banchamek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregorio backwards.
Gregorio slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Banchamek scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek works on Gregorio's body with a couple of short punches.
Gregorio stalling in the clinch.
Gregorio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregorio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek lands a nice shot to the body.
Banchamek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregorio tries to throw a body punch but Banchamek avoids it by throwing Gregorio back against the cage.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Gregorio lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banchamek.
Gregorio has Banchamek pushed against the cage.
Gregorio lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bardo Gregorio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gregorio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Gregorio tenderised Banchamek's leg. Banchamek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregorio throws a sloppy head kick and Banchamek moves out of range easily.
Gregorio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Banchamek. That snapped Gregorio's head back.
Banchamek throws a jab when Gregorio was well out of range.
Gregorio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banchamek throws a hook but Gregorio avoids it easily.
Banchamek tries to bum rush Gregorio with a series of wild strikes but Gregorio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregorio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Banchamek closes the distance and pushes Gregorio back into the cage.
Gregorio slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorio is trying to force a seperation but Banchamek has the dominant position.
Banchamek misses with some punches.
Gregorio misses with a body punch.
Gregorio blocking some punches.
Gregorio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Gregorio misses with a body punch.
Gregorio misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek blocks an elbow strike from Gregorio.
Banchamek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek avoids the elbow strike from Gregorio, against the cage.
Banchamek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek lands a right hand.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike.
Gregorio has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
Gregorio misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregorio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregorio struggles to land a body shot inside as Banchamek controls his hands.
Gregorio misses with a body punch.
Gregorio pushes off an throws an elbow but Banchamek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banchamek lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregorio goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
Banchamek tries to throw a body punch but Gregorio avoids it by throwing Banchamek back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Banchamek.
Rune Banchamek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gregorio throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banchamek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banchamek cracks Gregorio with a nice body shot.
Gregorio tries to stall but Banchamek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gregorio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banchamek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banchamek wants to clinch up but Gregorio keeps it at a distance.
Banchamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Gregorio circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Gregorio 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Banchamek moves into the clinch.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Gregorio. #BC2#
Gregorio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gregorio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Gregorio finds it's way through Banchamek's defenses.
Gregorio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banchamek swivels and escapes.#T3#
Banchamek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gregorio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banchamek just misses with a punch to the body.
Gregorio throws a sloppy head kick and Banchamek moves out of range easily.
Gregorio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banchamek's head.
Gregorio throws a jab when Banchamek was well out of range.
Banchamek looks to throw the jab but Gregorio is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregorio. Banchamek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregorio lands with a hook. Banchamek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gregorio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banchamek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banchamek defending well as Gregorio loads up on a big left hand.
Gregorio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gregorio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banchamek tries to clinch there but Gregorio circles away. #CL#
Gregorio tries to keep at a distance but Banchamek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banchamek lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banchamek.
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!
Banchamek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregorios head.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.
Gregorio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banchamek is keeping busy.
Banchamek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregorio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banchamek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rune Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bardo Gregorio.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banchamek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregorio backwards.
Gregorio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banchamek throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregorio.
Gregorio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banchameks head.
Gregorio misses with some punches.
Gregorio misses with some punches. #TD2#
Gregorio pulls Banchamek into guard.
Banchamek passes Gregorio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rune Banchamek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Banchamek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Banchamek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gregorio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gregorio lands with a light punch inside.
Gregorio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Gregorio breaks the clinch.
Banchamek moves away from the strike by Gregorio.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Gregorio is having none of it.
Banchamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gregorio slips a straight right by Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to clinch up but Gregorio circles away and keeps his distance.
Banchamek tries to clinch up but Gregorio circles away and keeps his distance.
Gregorio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gregorio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Banchamek throws a looping overhand right but Gregorio ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Banchamek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregorio manages to avoid it.
Banchamek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Banchamek. Beautiful body shot.
Gregorio keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregorio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banchamek on the side of the head.
Gregorio tries a head kick but it misses.
Banchamek misses with a series of wild punches.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Gregorio.
Banchamek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gregorio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banchamek throws out a loose jab but Gregorio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregorio swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
A little jabbing left from Gregorio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banchamek tries to clinch there but Gregorio circles away. #T2#
Gregorio missing with a left hand there. Banchamek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Banchamek moves into the clinch.
Gregorio prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek blocking some punches.
Banchamek scores with a shot to the side of Gregorio's head.
Banchamek is leaning against Gregorio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gregorio lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Gregorio.
Banchamek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek lands a nice shot to the body.
Banchamek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gregorio.
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
Gregorio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banchamek avoids the elbow strike from Gregorio, against the cage.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Gregorio. #T3##BC2#
Gregorio breaks the clinch.
Banchamek scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Banchamek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregorio.
Banchamek blocks a body shot from Gregorio.
Banchamek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Gregorio. #BC#
Banchamek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banchamek moves in looking to clinch but Gregorio pushes him off.
Gregorio misses with a head kick.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Gregorio moves out of range.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Gregorio is avoiding it.
Banchamek swings for the body but Gregorio moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banchamek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gregorio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banchamek throws out the jab. #T4#
Gregorio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banchamek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Banchamek blocks a jab.
Banchamek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gregorio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorio keeps the fight on the outside.
Banchamek cracks Gregorio with an open hand slap.
Banchamek wants to clinch but Gregorio slips to the side
letting Gregorio counter with a right hand.
Banchamek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gregorio's head backwards.
Gregorio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gregorio ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gregorio! But no joy.#CL#
Banchamek moves into range and clinches up with Gregorio.
Banchamek blocking some punches.
Banchamek lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Gregorio is rocked!
Gregorio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banchamek scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rune Banchamek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banchamek 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rune Banchamek!
A very excited looking Rune Banchamek 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: GFC 38: Carter vs Laine
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
Johnson lands with a cross. #CL2#
Johnson rushes Dmitriev and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson is working Dmitriev over against the cage.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dmitriev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Dmitriev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dmitriev is looking for a takedown.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dmitriev tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Dmitriev is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson gets through Dmitriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Dmitriev is rocked!
Dmitriev wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson is leaning against Dmitriev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a right hand.
Oh Dmitriev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Johnson gets control of Dmitriev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson seems keen to control Dmitriev's posture.#T2#
Dmitriev seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been hearing good reports from Dmitriev'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.
Dmitriev preventing the sweep. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dmitriev throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dmitriev is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson gets through Dmitriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson. #T4#
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Dmitriev's ribcage. Dmitriev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Navin Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Johnson rushes Dmitriev and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
A short left from Johnson.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dmitrievs head.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards. #T1#
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navin Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dmitriev backwards. #T2#
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dmitriev to his knees! Johnson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!

Event: GFC 35: Rumble
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Smeg misses with a head kick.
A combination from Smeg does no damage.
Smeg throws a push kick but Poorly slaps the foot to one side.
Poorly missing with a left hand there. Smeg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poorly misses with a head kick.
Poorly throws a lazy head kick
and Smeg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Smeg's head coaches at Komplete MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smeg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smeg throws a series of punches but Poorly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Poorly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smeg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smeg throws a leg kick
and Poorly counters with a series of strikes. Smeg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Poorly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smeg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Poorly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smeg doesn't seem phased though.
Smeg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poorly avoids a kick to the body.
Poorly steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Poorly throws a lazy right hand but Smeg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smeg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poorly throws a fast counter high kick but Smeg manages to duck under it in time.
Smeg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smeg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poorly.
Sloppy strikes from Smeg. Those never looked like landing.
Smeg misses with a body shot
and Poorly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Smeg is rocked!
Smeg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD2#
Poorly lands a big right hand that sends Smeg crashing to the mat! Poorly stays standing though and waves Smeg back to his feet!
Oh Smeg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smeg is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Poorly doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Smeg crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Smeg's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drew Poorly!
After winning the bout, Drew Poorly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 59
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Rabban has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Rabban.
Rabban can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Rabban can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Simpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rabban gets an underhook and turns Simpson into the cage.
Rabban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Rabban misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabban tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Rabban back against the cage.
Rabban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rabban just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson jumps guard but Rabban turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Glossu Rabban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.#TD#
Rabban manages to pull guard. #T1##SUB#
Rabban is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.#SUB#
Rabban has an active guard here but Simpson has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Rabban looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rabban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rabban wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well. #SUB2#
Simpson is trying for a kimura here. Rabban looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Simpson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Glossu Rabban had this to say: 'Uff-Da'.

Event: GFC 32: Rampage
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Oflifanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oflifanov tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Oflifanov has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 55
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Bob throws a hook to the side of Pulis's head but Pulis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulis tries to clinch up.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Pulis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bob lands with a right to the head.
Pulis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob misses with a body punch.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bob backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Ron Bob has been cut.
Pulis misses with the head strike.
Pulis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobs head.
Pulis lands a shoulder strike.
Bob working aggressively here.
Pulis lands a hook that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob prevents a body shot from Pulis.
Pulis misses with some punches.
Pulis misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulis backwards.
Bob prevents a body shot from Pulis. #T1#
Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulis controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bob creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bob misses with a punch to the body.
Pulis swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob working aggressively here.
Pulis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Bob.
Bob prevents a body shot from Pulis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulis.
Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulis backwards.
Pulis throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Pulis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulis can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Pulis.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulis. #T2#
Pulis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Bob.
Pulis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Pulis tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Pulis breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulis cracks Bob on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bob falls backwards against the cage. Pulis follows up with more strikes that drop Bob to his knees. Pulis keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bob! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jasper Pulis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2016

#R1#
Again is looking to clinch.
Kangas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Again moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
Kangas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Again closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Again fails to land. #BC2#
Kangas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Again blocks a head kick by Kangas.
Again avoids a punch combination nicely.
Again fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kangas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Again regains guard.
Kangas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kangas looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kangas trying to control but Again is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Again is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kangas defends well.
Kangas scoring with some ground and pound.
Kangas looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Again had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kangas defends it easily.#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.
Again controls Kangas momentarily but Kangas frees himself.
Kangas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kangas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kangas postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kangas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kangas looking to sit in guard and control but Again gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Again wants to pass the guard but Kangas is keeping the position.
Kangas keeping moving, preventing Again from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kangas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Again has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kangas is proving hard to escape from.
Kangas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kangas is trying to control the position but Again postures up.
Again is looking to advance position but Kangas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kangas landing strikes from the mount and Again is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kangas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kangas controlling his opponent. #T4#
Kangas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Again is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kangas lands a big elbow.
Again has given up his back here.
Kangas keeps control of the position easily here as Again tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Again won't enjoy being in this position. Kangas looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Again is tapping - it's over boys! Kangas picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arttu Kangas!

Event: Infinity: Hunter or Hunted
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montalban.
Banchamek digs a good body shot into Montalban's ribs.
Banchamek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banchamek throws an off balance right hand
and Montalban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek tries to clinch up but Montalban circles away and keeps his distance.
Montalban takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Montalban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banchamek doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Banchamek misses.
Montalban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banchamek digs a good hook to Montalban's body.
Banchamek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montalban moves away.
Montalban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banchamek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montalban scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montalban is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banchamek.#T1#
Banchamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montalban flicks out a counter leg kick but Banchamek steps away.
Banchamek fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Banchamek has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Banchamek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Montalban prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montalban tries to stall but Banchamek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Banchamek throws a punch but it's blocked by Montalban.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Montalban.
Montalban scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montalban prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montalban blocks a body shot from Banchamek.
Montalban just leaning against Banchamek, taking a breather.
Banchamek working aggressively here.
Banchamek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montalban's elbow. #T2#
Montalban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow.
Montalban effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Montalban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montalban keeps the fight on the outside.
Banchamek backing away here, and Montalban unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Montalban moves out of range.
It seemed like Montalban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banchamek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banchamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Montalban circles away.
Montalban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banchamek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montalban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Montalban slips a jab from Banchamek.#CL#
Banchamek moves into the clinch successfully.
Montalban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montalban has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Banchamek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Montalban can turn it around.
Montalban pushes Banchamek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montalban trying to control the position but instead, Banchamek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montalban into the cage.#BC2#
Montalban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Banchamek misses the shot to the body.
Montalban tries a quick counter leg kick but Banchamek is wise to it.
Banchamek throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
Banchamek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montalban only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montalban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banchamek lands a nice shot to the body.
Montalban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Banchamek rushes Montalban and presses him up against the cage.
Banchamek tries to throw a body punch but Montalban avoids it by throwing Banchamek back against the cage.
Banchamek blocks a body shot from Montalban.
Banchamek lands a right hand.
Montalban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banchamek lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Montalban controlling the action here for a moment.
Montalban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montalban is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Montalban dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Montalban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montalban will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banchamek up against the cage.
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside.
Montalban tries to stall but Banchamek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Montalban'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesus Montalban.
Banchamek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montalban wants to counter the offense by Banchamek and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montalban connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rune Banchamek 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#
Banchamek lands a slapping body shot.
Banchamek moves in looking to clinch but Montalban pushes him off.
Montalban circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Montalban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rune Banchamek is winning the standup battle so far.
Banchamek tries to clinch there but Montalban circles away.
Banchamek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch but Montalban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banchamek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banchamek tries to clinch up but Montalban circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek tries to clinch up
and Montalban counters with a straight right hand.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montalban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montalban tries a quick counter leg kick but Banchamek is wise to it.#T1#
Montalban connects with a solid leg kick.
Banchamek tries to clinch up but Montalban circles away and keeps his distance.
Montalban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Montalban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banchamek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montalban tries to counter with a clinch but Banchamek shakes him off and moves away.
Banchamek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montalban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banchamek wants to clinch.
Banchamek misses with a hook
and Montalban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banchamek thinking.
Banchamek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montalban can do to turn this around?#CL#
Banchamek forces Montalban back against the cage and clinches.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Montalban misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banchamek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montalban lands a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Montalban.
Rune Banchamek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banchamek misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banchamek working aggressively here.
Montalban scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Montalban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montalban swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
Montalban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banchamek lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montalban keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Montalban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banchamek misses with a body shot. #T3##CL#
Banchamek moves into range and clinches up with Montalban.
A head punch on the inside from Montalban fails to land.
Banchamek keeps control of Montalban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banchamek is leaning against Montalban and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Montalban.
A short right from Banchamek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banchamek.
Montalban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow. #BC2#
Montalban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banchamek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montalban manages to avoid it.
Montalban circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Montalban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montalban throws out a counter right but Banchamek avoids it with no problem.
Banchamek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montalban counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Montalban lands with a shot to the body.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch but Montalban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Montalban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montalban tries a quick counter leg kick but Banchamek is wise to it.
Banchamek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banchamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montalban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banchamek throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Montalban counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Montalban.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Montalban fails to land.
Montalban slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus Montalban will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Montalban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montalban throws out a counter right but Banchamek avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
Crunch! Montalban slams his shin into Banchamek's torso.
Rune Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek tries to clinch there but Montalban circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montalban! But no joy.#CL#
Banchamek has Montalban up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montalban.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banchamek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek lands with a short shot to the head.
Montalban blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Montalban to work.
Montalban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Banchamek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montalban pushes Banchamek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Banchamek tries to work over Montalban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montalban misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek being controlled against the cage.
Banchamek tries a body shot but Montalban blocks it.
Banchamek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Montalban scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Montalban breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Banchamek misses
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
Montalban slips a jab from Banchamek.
Montalban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Banchamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Montalban circles away.
It seemed like Montalban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banchamek throws a lazy uppercut
and Montalban counters with a straight right hand.
Banchamek misses with a series of wild punches.
Montalban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Banchamek scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Montalban.
Banchamek misses with an uppercut
and Montalban counters with a left to the body.
Montalban swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Montalban makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Montalban pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Montalban on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banchamek throws a hook to the side of Montalban's head but Montalban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Montalban moves away
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Montalban cracks Banchamek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banchamek tries to clinch up but Montalban circles away and keeps his distance.
Montalban misses with a body shot.
Banchamek tries to clinch
and Montalban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Montalban moves out of range.
Banchamek throws a lazy uppercut
and Montalban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Montalban swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
Montalban looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Banchamek moves in looking to clinch but Montalban pushes him off.
Montalban avoids the body shot from Banchamek.
Montalban was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab from Banchamek.
Banchamek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montalban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banchamek.
Banchamek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montalban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montalban now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Montalban misses.
Banchamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Montalban circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Montalban really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Montalban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Montalban releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Banchamek wants to clinch but Montalban slips to the side
and Montalban counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Banchamek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montalban is looking to break free of the clinch but Banchamek has double underhooks.
Banchamek prevents Montalban from breaking the clinch.
Montalban struggles to land a body shot inside as Banchamek controls his hands.
Montalban swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
Banchamek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montalban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Montalban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the body
and Montalban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banchamek jabs at Montalban's body.#T1#
Banchamek tries to clinch
and Montalban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banchamek thinking.
Montalban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banchamek misses with a straight right.
Montalban throws a counter combo.
Montalban lands a nice hook to Banchamek's body. Banchamek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banchamek fails to land with a series of punches.
Montalban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banchamek lands a glancing blow to the side of Montalban's head.
Montalban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montalban throws a counter combo.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banchamek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Banchamek misses with an uppercut. Montalban saw that one coming.
Montalban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Banchamek misses with a left hand
and Montalban counters with a body kick that stops Banchamek in his tracks momentarily.
Montalban circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montalban counters with a nice body shot.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Montalban moves away
and Montalban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montalban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Montalban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montalban dodges the punch combination from Banchamek.
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!
Banchamek moves to clinch but Montalban breaks away
and Montalban counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
A jab from Banchamek misses.
Montalban now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banchamek is looking to clinch.
Montalban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
Banchamek lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banchamek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montalban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montalban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montalban just misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch but Montalban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch but Montalban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Montalban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The fighters circling - Banchamek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Montalban responds with a good body kick, but Banchamek manages to step out the way in time.
Banchamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banchamek scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Banchamek pushes Montalban up against the cage in a clinch.
Banchamek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montalban backwards.
Montalban blocks a body shot from Banchamek. #BC2#
Montalban manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Banchamek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banchamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Montalban circles away.
Montalban tries to counter with a clinch but Banchamek shakes him off and moves away.
Montalban swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
Montalban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jesus Montalban will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Banchamek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Banchamek looks to score with a jab to the body but Montalban is just out of range.
Banchamek throws a lazy uppercut
and Montalban counters with a stiff right hand.
Montalban throws a hook but Banchamek avoids it easily.
Banchamek misses with a body shot.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montalban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montalban steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banchamek.
Banchamek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montalban.
Montalban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Banchamek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Banchamek.
Montalban takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montalban scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banchamek doesn't seem bothered though.
Banchamek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montalban tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montalban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montalban looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banchamek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montalban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montalban circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montalban counters with an inside leg kick.
Montalban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banchamek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banchamek darts in trying to clinch
and Montalban counters with a stiff right hand.
Rune Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Banchamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Montalban circles away.
Montalban tries a quick counter leg kick but Banchamek is wise to it.
Banchamek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montalban was well out of range. Poor timing from Banchamek.
Montalban takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banchamek digs a good body shot into Montalban's ribs.
Banchamek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montalban counters with a nice leg kick.
Montalban ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
Montalban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banchamek fails to land with a series of punches.
Banchamek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Banchamek throws a sloppy body shot
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
Banchamek throws a hook but Montalban blocks it.
Montalban was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Montalban moves away
and Montalban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banchamek looks to land a right hand but Montalban moved out of range.
Montalban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banchamek misses with a right hand
and Montalban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montalban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banchamek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Montalban counters with a stiff right hand.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Montalban is avoiding it.
Banchamek throws a sloppy body shot
and Montalban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Montalban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banchamek throws a right and a left that Montalban avoids nicely.
Montalban unleashes a big counter combination but Banchamek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Montalban avoids the body shot from Banchamek.
Montalban cracks Banchamek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montalban ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
Banchamek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montalban counters with a left to the body.
Montalban circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montalban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Montalban.
I think Montalban 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Montalban!
Jesus Montalban is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jesus Montalban made sure he mentioned Bos Energy MMA159.4, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 53
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Gardenia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gardenia, as that shot connected.
Rabban closes the distance and clinches up with Gardenia, looking for a takedown. Rabban pushes Gardenia against the cage but Gardenia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gardenia throws a shot to the body.
Rabban misses with a right hand
and Gardenia counters with a nice uppercut.
Gardenia scores with a hook to the body. Rabban takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rabban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardenia as he avoids it easily.
Rabban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardenia as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glossu Rabban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabban fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rabban has his takedown stuffed
and Gardenia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gardenia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rabban eats them both and turns towards Gardenia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gardenia.
Rabban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rabban walks into a stiff left hand from Gardenia.
Gardenia lands a right hook to the body.
Rabban tries to clinch up.
Rabban shoots in and drives through. Gardenia sprawls well.
Gardenia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rabban takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabban.
Rabban is breathing heavily.
Rabban shoots and misses
and Gardenia counters with a straight right hand.
Gardenia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gardenia works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rabban is defended easily by Gardenia.
Gardenia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gardenia stuffs the takedown attempt from Rabban. Rabban gets slowly back to his feet.
Rabban throws a poor cross that misses
and Gardenia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gardenia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rabban is defended easily by Gardenia.
Eli Gardenia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardenia with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Gardenia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabban shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gardenia counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gardenia!
A lazy left from Gardenia finds it's target.
Rabban on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gardenia jabs Rabban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rabban doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gardenia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gardenia has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rabban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gardenia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rabban rather than just go for the knockout.
Gardenia lands with a shot to the body.
Gardenia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rabban had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gardenia with a hook.
Gardenia cracks Rabban with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rabban walks into a straight right hand from Gardenia.
Gardenia lands a nice hook to Rabban's body. Rabban takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Nice body punch from Gardenia.
Gardenia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabban doesn't seem bothered though.
Gardenia throws a good cross that connects.
Gardenia works Rabban's body with a nice hook.
Rabban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gardenia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rabban scrambles back to his feet.
Gardenia scores with a body shot.
Rabban takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gardenia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gardenia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardenia scores with a body shot.
Gardenia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Rabban is rocked!
Gardenia lands a right hook to the body.
Gardenia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rabban's hands.
Oh Rabban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gardenia leaves Rabban with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rabban seems to have got his legs back now.
Gardenia punishes Rabban's body with a nice straight punch.
Gardenia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Gardenia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gardenia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gardenia, as that shot connected.
Gardenia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rabban got wobbled bad by a big combination! Gardenia presses forward with punches and knees until Rabban stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rabban closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Gardenia!
The defeated Glossu Rabban had this to say: 'Uff-Da'.

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