Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: QFC Tournament 1177 Round 1
Date: Jan 08, 2024

#R1#
Shihsaidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shihsaidov fails to land with a series of punches.
McCurtney misses with a combination
and Shihsaidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
McCurtney has Shihsaidov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shihsaidov tries to break the clinch but McCurtney is controlling the position.
McCurtney is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shihsaidov to keep the fight standing.
McCurtney tries to pull guard but Shihsaidov won't allow it.
Shihsaidov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shihsaidov content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Shihsaidov manages to break the clinch.
Shihsaidov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon McCurtney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Shihsaidov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shihsaidov.#T1#
McCurtney tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shihsaidov. McCurtney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shihsaidov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shihsaidov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shihsaidov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice sprawl there from Shihsaidov as McCurtney shoots in.
Shihsaidov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shihsaidov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCurtney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shihsaidov tries to avoid it but McCurtney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shihsaidov to the ground. Shihsaidov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Shihsaidov. That snapped McCurtney's head back.
McCurtney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shihsaidov defends it nicely.
McCurtney shoots in for a takedown but Shihsaidov shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Shihsaidov digs a good body shot into McCurtney's ribs.
Tamryn Shihsaidov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shihsaidov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McCurtney misses with a kick to the body
and Shihsaidov counters with a two punch combo.
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!
McCurtney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shihsaidov scores with a hook.
McCurtney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shihsaidov catches McCurtney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCurtney fails to land the takedown.
McCurtney is breathing heavily.
Shihsaidov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCurtney doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
McCurtney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCurtney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Shihsaidov as McCurtney shoots in.
McCurtney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCurtney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCurtney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shihsaidov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCurtney backs up against the cage. #ROC2#McCurtney is rocked!
Shihsaidov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McCurtney out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tamryn Shihsaidov!
Tamryn Shihsaidov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Aloevera clinches. #BC2#
Sauce manages to break the clinch.
Sauce looks to clinch
and Aloevera counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Aloevera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aloevera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sauce is looking to escape.
Aloevera is looking to advance position but Sauce won't allow it.
Well, if Aloevera 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.
Aloevera 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.
Aloevera trying to control the action but Sauce is working from the bottom.
Aloevera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB#
Aloevera is working for a submission of some sort.
Aloevera passes to full mount! #SUB#
Aloevera wants to finish this one by submission but Sauce is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aloevera.
Aloevera looking to control but Sauce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aloevera working the ground and pound effectively. #T2#
Aloevera throws some wild stikes that Sauce manages to avoid easily.
Aloevera raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sauce is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Aloevera landing punches.
Aloevera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aloevera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sauce has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Sauce looks winded!#SUB#
Aloevera looking for the choke but no joy.
Aloevera lands a shot to the head. #ROC#Sauce is rocked!#T3#
Aloevera drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Sauce is in real trouble here! Aloevera lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Aloevera is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arles Aloevera!
During a confident post fight interview, Arles Aloevera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romero after a bit of a struggle.
Rose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Romero.
Romero can't break the clinch.
Romero digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
A short left from Romero.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero avoiding damage.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Romero has Rose pressed against the cage. #BC#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Romero.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose is looking for the big counter here.
A left lands for Romero.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Rose's defenses. #ROC#Rose is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero fakes the body blow, causing Rose to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rose goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vito Romero!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rose steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lundgren.
Lundgren throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Lundgren sets himself, and Rose steps forward looking for the clinch! Lundgren avoids it this time.
Lundgren misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Lundgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lundgren moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Lundgren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose is looking for a takedown.
Lundgren misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Lundgren stalling in the clinch but Rose improves position.
Lundgren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lundgren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lundgren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rose is keeping busy.
Rose looking for a takedown.
Pip Lundgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alaska Rose.
Lundgren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lundgren is trying to stall.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lundgren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lundgren is looking to control Rose's arms but Rose gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lundgren has his back to the cage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lundgren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lundgren tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Lundgren back against the cage. #TD2#
Rose jumps guard and drags Lundgren to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Rose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lundgren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rose is tightening it up a little... Lundgren has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lundgren reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lundgren taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rose!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alaska Rose!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Nordin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sauce's half guard.
Nordin throwing shots but Sauce is blocking nicely.
Sauce taking some punishment here, with Nordin in his half guard.
Nordin working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nordin connects with a nice short shot to Sauce's temple.
Sauce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nordin .
Nordin is nestled in close to Sauce, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nordin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nordin moves into full mount! Sauce won't be happy about that!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nordin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nordin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sauce's face.
Nordin lands a big elbow.
Sauce is breathing heavily.
Nordin lands a big elbow - Sauce is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sauce is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Franz Nordin !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Sauce pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Sauce lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to stall but Sauce uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Sauce. #BC2#
Sauce manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Sauce in a clinch.
Sauce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sauce is keeping busy.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Sauce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sauce avoids it.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Sauce turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sauce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Sauce misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
A left hand lands to the body for Sauce.
Sauce slows down the pace here.
Sauce tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sauce smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sauce tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. #CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Sauce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sauce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow. #BC2#
Sauce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Sauce fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sauce'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.
Sauce misses with a punch to the body.
Sauce is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sauce is working Jones over against the cage.
Sauce looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Sauce throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Sauce keeps him there for the moment.
Sauce content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sauce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Sauce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sauce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Sauce breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sauce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sauce lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Sauce manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sauce clinches.
Sauce prevents the takedown attempt.
Sauce leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Sauce avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Sauce unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Sauce to the mat.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Sauce preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Sauce stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sawyer Sauce dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Jones forces Sauce back against the cage and clinches.
Sauce taking a breather.
Jones tries to work over Sauce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones taking a breather.
Sawyer Sauce seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sauce is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sauce down to the mat. Sauce avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Sauce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sauce lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Sauce stalling. #BC2#
Sauce manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sauce has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Sauce looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Sauce avoiding damage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sauce gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sauce will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.#BC2#
Sauce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Jones clinches up with Sauce and pushes him back against the cage.
Sauce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones tries to pull guard but Sauce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones tries to stall but Sauce uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sauce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Sauce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Sauce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sauce lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to pull guard but Sauce holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Sauce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Sauce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Sauce tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Sauce avoids it well and moves away.
Sauce tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sauce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sauce closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Sauce prevents a body shot from Jones. #BC2#
Sauce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sauce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sauce taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Sauce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Sauce counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sauce.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sauce scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sawyer Sauce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sauce fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Sauce throws Jones to one side and escapes!
Sauce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sauce.
Sauce drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.#CL2#
Sauce clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones looking to stall.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Sauce has double underhooks. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sauce.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sauce missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Sauce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Sauce just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Sauce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sauce tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Sauce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sauce.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sauce gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sauce is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sauce smiles and moves away.
Sauce tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. #CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Sauce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Sauce turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Sauce. #BC2#
Sauce breaks the clinch.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3##CL2#
Sauce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sauce obliges.#BC2#
Sauce breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Sauce. Sauce maintains the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Sauce controls the action.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sauce walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Sauce gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sauce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Sauce clinches up against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Sauce.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Sauce connects with a knee to the head.
Sauce scores with a knee to the head.
Sawyer Sauce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sauce'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.#BC2#
Sauce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sauce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Sauce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a one two combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sawyer Sauce!

Event: DFC 8: Wpierdol vs. Reid
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Mac.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardcastle throws a good cross that connects.
Mac slips a jab and a cross from Hardcastle.
Mac throws a sloppy head kick and Hardcastle moves out of range easily. #TD#
Hardcastle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mac's guard.
Mac is looking to stand back up but Hardcastle counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mac. #REVB#
Mac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mac tries to kick Hardcastle off but Hardcastle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hardcastle controlling the action here.
Mac wants to get back to his feet.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardcastle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardcastle.
Mac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle throwing shots but Mac is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hardcastle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Hardcastle working the head and body with strikes.
Hardcastle working over Mac with some ground and pound. Mac looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardcastle stops Mac from getting back to his feet.
Mac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardcastle is taking a breather. Mac says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hardcastle wants to pass the guard but Mac is defending well.
Hardcastle stops Mac from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Hardcastle trying to pass the guard but Mac defending well.
Hardcastle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hardcastle passes to side control.
Hardcastle throws an elbow but Mac slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mac pushes Hardcastle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hardcastle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hardcastle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mac on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hardcastle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mac has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mac wants to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Mac dodges the ground and pound from Hardcastle.
Mac being controlled for a moment.
Mac is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hardcastle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mac sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hardcastle works to advance to full mount. Mac defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Hardcastle looking for a guillotine from mount but Mac is having none of it.
Mac is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Hardcastle controlling from mount.
Hardcastle 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.
Hardcastle with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardcastle lands a couple of good shots and Mac has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Mac is rocked!#SUB#
Hardcastle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mac is still in real trouble! Can Hardcastle finish him?#SUB#
Hardcastle is looking for the choke from the back position but Mac is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is taking a good look at Mac as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hardcastle! #SUB#
Hardcastle is looking for the choke from the back position but Mac is controlling his hands well. #ES2#
Mac is trying to shake Hardcastle off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hardcastle won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Hardcastle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardcastle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle throws a series of punches but Mac moves out of range.
Hardcastle is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Mac flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mac is out cold! Hardcastle holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sexton Hardcastle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sexton Hardcastle made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 17
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Bogart shoots in and drives through. Freeman sprawls well.
Nice cross by Freeman.
Freeman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bogart. Bogart gets slowly back to his feet.
Bogart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freeman throwing a counter right hand but Bogart manages to avoid it.
Nate Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Bogart.
Nice uppercut there from Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bogart takes a step back to recover.
Freeman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogart circles away quickly and effectively.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Bogart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freeman swivels and escapes.
Freeman digs a good hook to Bogart's body.
Bogart looks winded!
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Bogart counters with a right hand to the body.
Bogart fails with the takedown
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogart gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Bogart tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Freeman is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Bogart buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Bogart!! Bogart is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Freeman throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Freeman!
After winning the bout, Nate Freeman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCR 28
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Da Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Humble misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Humble avoids them all with ease.
Humble tries to counter by clinching up but Da Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Da Silva! #CUT2#
It looks like Simon Humble has been cut.
Humble throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Humble pushes him away.
Humble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Humble throws a right and a left that both miss.
Humble throws a series of punches but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been told by Humble's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humble takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Humble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Humble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva throws a combination. Humble tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Da Silva lands a two punch combo.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva 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.#T1#
Humble misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Humble with a series of wild strikes but Humble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Humble tries to counter by clinching up but Da Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Humble dodges the punch combination from Da Silva.
Humble tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Da Silva manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Humble avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws out a leg kick but Humble moves out of range and Da Silva only half commits.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Renato Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Da Silva misses with a double jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Da Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Humble tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humble.
Humble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Da Silva duly obliges.
Humble takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Humble with a series of wild strikes but Humble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Humble fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Humble avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Da Silva both land. Nice combination.
Da Silva jabs Humble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Humble eats them both and turns towards Da Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Humble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva throws a one two combo.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Humble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humble drops his hands momentarily and Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Humble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva looks winded!
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Humble avoids it well.
Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Humble. #T4#
Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Humble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Humble is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Humble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Humble had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Da Silva throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Humble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Humble.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Humble smiles and moves away.
Humble fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humble displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Humble throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Humble defends it well.
Da Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Humble moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Humble's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Humble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Humble.
Da Silva is trying to push Humble away but Humble has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Humble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Humble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva jumps guard but Humble turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1##BC#
Humble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Humble.
Humble is looking to counter the offense by Da Silva and move into the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a left hand #CL#
and Humble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva.#BC#
Humble manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Humble misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Humble avoids it well.
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Humble's head but Humble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Humble slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Humble counters by clinching up. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva tries to circle away but Humble has him pinned against the cage.
Humble prevents Da Silva from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Humble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Humble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Simon Humble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Humble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva feints a jab promting Humble to slip. Da Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Humble slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Da Silva tries to get set, Humble tries to push him back and clinch up but Da Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Humble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch. #T3#
Da Silva thuds his right hand into Humble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Humble throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Humble throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Humble circles away quickly and effectively.
Humble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Humble looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Humble tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Humble swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Humble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Some wild striking there from Humble.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Da Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Humble momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Da Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Da Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Humble slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Silva throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Humble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Humble is defending well.
Simon Humble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Da Silva.#BC#
Humble breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Humble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Humble counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva tries to break free but Humble pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Humble breaks from the clinch.
Humble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that Humble avoids nicely.
Humble looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humble dodges the punch combination from Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva fails with the takedown#CL#
and Humble counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch but Humble keeps him there for the moment.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Humble won't allow it. #T1#
Da Silva is trying to break the clinch but Humble has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Humble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Humble looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Humble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Humble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Humble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Humble misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Humble does no damage.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Humble's knee but Humble avoids it well.
Da Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Humble blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Humble. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva tests Humble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Humble does no damage.
Humble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Humble is looking to wear down Da Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Humble slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Humble misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Humble checks a leg kick.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Humble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva misses with a double jab #CL#
and Humble counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Humble has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva is trying to force a seperation but Humble has the dominant position.#BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humble.#T4#
Humble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Humble.
Da Silva with a hook.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humble scores with a jab. Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Humble throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon Humble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renato Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Renato Da Silva.
I've got Da Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Da Silva!
Renato Da Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DFC Showtime 1
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Oezid lunges at Mac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mac's hand.
Oezid misses with a straight left.
Oezid throws a hook to the side of Mac's head but Mac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Oezid does no damage.
Oezid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oezid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid looks to land a combination but Mac avoids it well.
Oezid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mac at a distance.
Oezid throws a nice looking combination but Mac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oezid tries to bum rush Mac with a series of wild strikes but Mac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Oezid. That snapped Mac's head back.
Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oezid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oezid misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Oezid loads up on a big right hand but Mac slips the punch.
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Oezid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac was well out of range. Poor timing from Oezid.
Aemon Oezid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac moves away from the strike by Oezid.
Mac slips under a jab.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oezid swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
Oezid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Oezid throws a series of punches but Mac avoids them all with ease.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oezid throws a series of punches but Mac moves out of range.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Oezid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Oezid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mac misses with a body kick.
Oezid throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Oezid throws a body shot but no joy.
Oezid misses with a series of wild punches.
Oezid throws a series of punches but Mac moves out of range.
Mac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oezid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
Mac throws a counter combo.#T3#
Oezid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac was well out of range. Poor timing from Oezid.
Mac throws a right hand that Oezid ducks under and follows up with a left that Oezid also avoids with ease.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oezid.
Oezid misses with a hook to the body
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Oezid backing up. Oezid nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Oezid swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
Oezid is looking to wear down Mac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oezid. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Oezid thuds a left hand into Mac's body.
Oezid throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oezid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
A swing and a miss from Oezid.
Mac throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oezid misses with a two punch combination.
Oezid is breathing heavily.#T4#
A big right from Oezid misses.
Oezid misses with a body punch
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oezid.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Oezid takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses.
Oezid misses with a body shot.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid misses with a wild combination.
Oezid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Oezid throws a shot from downtown. Mac moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oezid. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Oezid misses with a body punch
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Oezid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mac dodges the punch combination from Oezid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aemon Oezid 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#
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac slips under a jab from Oezid.
Mac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oezid.
Mystic Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oezid misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Oezid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oezid swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oezid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mac scrambles back to his feet.
Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Oezid does no damage.
Mac tries to bum rush Oezid with a series of wild strikes but Oezid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Oezid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?
A combination from Mac does no damage. #T1#
Oezid steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mac. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Mac clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oezid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oezid swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.#CL2#
Mac clinches up with Oezid and pushes him back against the cage.
Oezid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oezid working hard to break the clinch.
Oezid is trying to push Mac away but Mac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Mac misses.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oezid.
Oezid misses with a body shot. #T2#
Mac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Oezid. Those never looked like landing.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oezid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aemon Oezid is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oezid.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
Oezid throws a jab when Mac was well out of range.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oezid.
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Mac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oezid takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Oezid.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Oezid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oezid. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oezid misses with a body shot.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oezid misses with a double jab.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oezid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oezid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
Oezid takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Oezid misses
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
Oezid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Mac pushes Oezid up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Oezid throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Oezid misses.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Mac looks to land a body kick but Oezid moved away.#CL2#
Mac has managed to clinch.
Mac prevents Oezid from breaking the clinch.
Mac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oezid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mac has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mac breaks the clinch.
Oezid misses with the combination.
Mac throws a series of punches but Oezid moves out of range.
Mac throws the kick towards the body but Oezid avoids it.
It looked like Oezid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mac.
Oezid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mystic Mac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mac throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Oezid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oezid throws out the jab.
Mac looks to land a combination but Oezid avoids it well.
Mac misses with a two punch combination.
Oezid misses with a left hand
and Mac counters with a series of strikes. Oezid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oezid misses with a looping left.
Oezid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac circles away quickly and effectively.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Oezid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac throws a series of punches but Oezid moves out of range.
Oezid digs a good hook to Mac's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Oezid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Oezid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oezid. #T1#
Oezid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Oezid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oezid. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Oezid just misses with a punch to the body.
Oezid misses with a hook to the body
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Oezid throws a hook to the side of Mac's head but Mac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oezid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oezid. #T2##CL2#
Mac has managed to clinch.
Oezid can't break the clinch.
Oezid is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mac's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oezid tries to break free but Mac pushes him back against the cage.
Oezid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oezid can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac misses with a double jab.
Mac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oezid.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid loads up on a big right hand but Mac slips the punch.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Mac slips a jab and a cross from Oezid.
Oezid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oezid just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Mac has closed the distance and engaged Oezid in a clinch. #BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Oezid tries to keep at a distance but Mac has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
Oezid just misses with a punch to the body.
Oezid cracks a nice hook into Mac's ribs.
Oezid misses with a wild combination.
Oezid swings widly with a right hand
and Mac counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Oezid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oezid. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oezid just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Mac clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Mac breaks from the clinch.
Oezid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oezid throws a shot from downtown. Mac moves away and avoids it.
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Oezid misses with a hook.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Oezid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mac scores with a head kick. Oezid tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
Oezid throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aemon Oezid.
I think Oezid 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aemon Oezid!

Event: DFC 5: Pauletty vs. Adams
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Holtan looks to land a combination but Mac avoids it well.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holtan shoots in and drives through. Mac sprawls well.
Mac throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Holtan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holtan.
Holtan's coach down at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Holtan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Holtan won't allow it.
Holtan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Mac's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holtan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mac is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac misses with a two punch combination.
Holtan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac lands a head kick. Holtan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Holtan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.
Holtan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac throws a big counter combination but Holtan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan.
Holtan throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Holtan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac as he jumps to the side.
Holtan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mac works over Holtan's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holtan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac circles away.
Holtan looks to clinch
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
Mac tries to bum rush Holtan with a series of wild strikes but Holtan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Holtan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac, pushing him back against the cage.
Mac avoiding damage as Holtan throws knees to the body. #BC#
Mac breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Holtan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David Holtan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Mac stuffs the takedown.
Holtan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac's waist but Mac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holtan off to one side.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Holtan has managed to clinch.
Holtan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac's elbow. #BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holtan throws a leg kick
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
Holtan dives in and grabs Mac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac pushes down on Holtan's head and hops out.
Mac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holtan.#CL2#
Holtan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holtan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holtan looks winded!#T4#
Holtan keeps control of Mac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Mac breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac avoids the head kick by Holtan.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holtan dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Mac misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Holtan darts in and clinches Mac up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mystic Mac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Holtan closes the distance and clinches.
Holtan can't get the takedown.
Holtan has Mac pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Holtan manages to break the clinch.
Mac wants to clinch up but Holtan keeps it at a distance.
Holtan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holtan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac looks to land a combination but Holtan avoids it well.
Holtan throws a lazy head kick
and Mac counters with a series of strikes. Holtan will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Mac gets tackled into the cage by Holtan. Holtan maintains the clinch.
Holtan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1##BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holtan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holtan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mac circles away.
Holtan throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holtan.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan.
Mac throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Mac does no damage.
Holtan looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well.
Holtan is breathing heavily.#T2#
Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Holtan.
Mac throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Mac forces Holtan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holtan throws a head kick that misses
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mac misses with the combination. #T3#
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Holtan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holtan throws a right hand that Mac ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac also avoids with ease.
It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holtan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holtan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Holtan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac is looking for a counter combo.
Mac looks to land a combination. Holtan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mystic Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Holtan throws a combination that misses
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Mac throws a series of punches but Holtan avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Holtan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holtan missing with knees to the body.
Holtan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Holtan moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mystic Mac dominated that second round.
That's time! Mac'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!
#R3#
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Holtan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Holtan moves into range and clinches up with Mac.
Mac tries to break the clinch but Holtan is controlling the position.
Mac is trying to break the clinch but Holtan has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mac breaks the clinch.
Holtan misses with a head kick.
Holtan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holtan tries to clinch but Mac moves out of range.
Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
Mystic Mac is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Holtan.
Holtan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan.
Holtan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holtan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac throws a big counter combination but Holtan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mac forces Holtan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Holtan misses
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Holtan backing up. Holtan nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Mac misses with the combination.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Holtan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holtan darts in looking for a takedown but Mac gets double underhooks and turns Holtan into the cage.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Holtan looks to move away, Mac throws a big counter combo but Holtan just gets out of the way.
Holtan looks to land a body kick but Mac moved away.
Mac misses with a double jab.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holtan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
A combination from Mac does no damage.
Holtan moves to clinch but Mac breaks away
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holtan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mac is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Holtan.
Holtan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac.
Holtan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mac.
Mac throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holtan.
Good work by Mac as he checks the leg kick.
Mac pushes Holtan away with a front kick.
Holtan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holtan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac. #T4#
Holtan shoots in but Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holtan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mac - that will leave a mark!
Mac pushes Holtan away with a front kick.
Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac throws a series of punches but Holtan avoids them all with ease.
David Holtan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holtan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Mac!

Event: The Quest 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Good exchange - mBledos coming out on top.
Lager shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with mBledos but mBledos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
mBledos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lager fails in his attempt to clinch.
mBledos lands with a good body shot.
mBledos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
mBledos dives in and scores a takedown into Lager's guard.#SUB2#
Lager is looking for a triangle here but mBledos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lager sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lager tries to get to full guard but mBledos has control of the leg. #T1#
mBledos is trying to control the action in half guard but Lager is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with mBledos in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Lager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lager tries to roll over but mBledos keeps him under control.
Lager regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lager throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
mBledos gets to his feet - Lager follows without any prompting. #T2#
mBledos works Lager's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from mBledos.
Lager shoots in for a takedown but mBledos shows good takedown defense.
Lager looks winded!
Lager has a takedown stuffed.
Mentos mBledos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stein Lager.
mBledos stuns Lager with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
mBledos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - mBledos coming out on top.#TD#
mBledos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
mBledos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lager keeps working.
mBledos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
mBledos wants to free his trapped foot but Lager is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lager actively working from the bottom here.
mBledos passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
mBledos with shots to the head and body - Lager looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lager is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
mBledos looking to secure an arm triangle but Lager defends it well. #SUB#
mBledos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lager manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Lager is trying to improve his position.
mBledos scoring with punches and elbows.
mBledos taking a breather here. #SU#
mBledos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
mBledos stuffs the takedown.
mBledos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
mBledos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mentos mBledos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
mBledos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lager.
mBledos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from mBledos misses its target.
Lager closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
mBledos drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Lager looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
mBledos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
mBledos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lager, up you get!
Stein Lager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lager drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lager wants to control from the top but mBledos keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
mBledos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lager has picked mBledos up and slammed him! mBledos can't keep hold of the triangle and Lager manages to pass to side control!
mBledos can't do much from the bottom here.
mBledos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mBledos looks to move to half guard but instead Lager has passed into mount! Damn!
mBledos tries to hold on but Lager postures up.#SUB2#
Lager has control of mBledos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and mBledos regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
mBledos is trying to stand.
mBledos wants to hold on but Lager pushes him away.
mBledos is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Lager looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
mBledos tries to hold on but Lager postures up.
mBledos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if mBledos tries to get out of the position.#T3#
mBledos is desperately trying to improve his position but Lager has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Lager jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but mBledos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
mBledos tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lager tries for a kimura but mBledos is defending well.
mBledos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lager presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
mBledos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lager can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB2#
Lager swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and mBledos is now in Lager's guard. A big mistake from Lager there, giving up the dominant position!
Lager is breathing heavily.
Lager keeping full guard, as mBledos tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lager escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. mBledos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
mBledos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lager on the ground.#SU#
mBledos stands and steps away. Lager gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lager shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and mBledos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stein Lager will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
mBledos digs a good hook to Lager's body.
Nice straight punches there by mBledos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of mBledos.#TD#
mBledos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lager's guard.#SUB2#
Lager is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and mBledos defends well.
mBledos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Lager looking for subs off his back but mBledos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lager blocking the ground and pound attempt from mBledos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mBledos is looking to take a break and control but Lager is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
mBledos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Lager looking for submissions off his back.
Lager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Lager actively working from the bottom here.
mBledos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
mBledos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lager for as long as he can get away with.
mBledos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Lager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. mBledos connects with a nice short shot to Lager's temple. #SU#
mBledos stands up out of the half guard.
Lager shoots in but no luck this time.
mBledos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lager unleashes a big counter combination but mBledos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
mBledos moves into range and connects with a jab.
mBledos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lager throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lager takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
mBledos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lager back to the cage. mBledos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
mBledos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lager under the eye.#T3#
mBledos stalks Lager and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lager's face. Lager staggers backwards, shaken.
mBledos connects with a body shot.
mBledos misses with a low kick.
Lager wants to counter with a clinch but mBledos pushes him away.
mBledos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and mBledos duly obliges. #TD#
mBledos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Lager is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lager looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! mBledos has picked Lager up and slammed him! Lager can't keep hold of the triangle and mBledos manages to pass to side control!
mBledos is looking to take a break and control but Lager is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
mBledos decides to stand back up. #T4#
mBledos jabs Lager to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mBledos digs a good hook to Lager's body.
mBledos lands a right hook to the body.
Lager tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but mBledos defends well and Lager ends up having to push mBledos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
mBledos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lager quickly recovers to half guard.
mBledos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
mBledos 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.
mBledos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
mBledos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lager is just riding it out for now. mBledos eventually gives up the hold.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CCR 24
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1#
Pavelic throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Simon Humble has been cut.#CL2#
Pavelic closes the distance and pushes Humble back into the cage.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but Humble blocks with his arms.
Pavelic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Humble blocks it with crossed arms.
Pavelic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pavelic misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Humble breaks from the clinch.
Humble misses with the combination.
Humble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pavelic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Humble tries to move into range but Pavelic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Pavelic takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Humble wants to break free but Pavelic has control. #T1#
Pavelic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humble's elbow.
Pavelic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pavelic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Humble blocks it with crossed arms.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavelic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Humble is trying to force a seperation but Pavelic has the dominant position.
Pavelic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Humble has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Humble wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Pavelic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pavelic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pavelic misses with a knee strike.
Pavelic scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Simon Humble's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavelic looking to throw knees to the head but Humble is blocking nicely.
Humble takes a knee right on the jaw!
Humble is breathing heavily.
Pavelic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic pushes Humble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavelic misses with a knee strike.
Pavelic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pavelic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Pavelic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pavelic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Humble's face. #CUT2#
Simon Humble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pavelic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic missing with knees to the body.
Pavelic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Humble is trying to break the clinch but Pavelic has him pressed against the cage.
Humble wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Pavelic.
Pavelic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pavelic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Humble backwards. #T4#
Pavelic landing knees to the head.
Pavelic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pavelic scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavelic lands a knee to the head.
Pavelic connects with a knee to the head.
Pavelic lands a nice knee to the body.
Pavelic lands a hook that snaps the head of Humble backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Simon Humble's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pavelic working Humble over with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavelic.
Pavelic tries a knee to the head but Humble blocks it.
Pavelic lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Pavelic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Humble's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Pavelic lands a high kick to the side of Humble's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Pavelic dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
Humble is rocked!
Pavelic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humble keeping moving, preventing Pavelic from controlling successfully.
Oh Humble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Pavelic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Humble, up you get!
Humble seems to have got his legs back now.
Humble misses with a two punch combination.
Pavelic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Humble.
Pavelic lands a leg kick that knocks Humble off balance momentarily.
Pavelic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pavelic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavelic circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Humble to the canvas! Humble doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pavelic keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Pavelic!
Ante Pavelic took some time post fight to say the following; 'ZA DOM SPREMNI'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 15
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1##CL#
Benton has managed to clinch.
Benton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freeman has had enough of the clinch but Benton keeps him there for the moment.
Freeman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Benton has Freeman pressed against the cage, preventing Freeman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Benton has him pressed against the cage.
Benton stalling in the clinch.
Freeman wants to get back to striking at distance but Benton won't allow it.
I was talking to Benton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benton wants to take the fight to the mat but Freeman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benton is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Freeman is trying to break free.
Benton presses Freeman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Benton. #TD#
Benton has Freeman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Benton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Freeman tumbling to the mat - Benton dives into Freeman's guard.
Freeman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Benton dives into side control. #T1##REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Benton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Benton scores with a hook to the body. Freeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benton lands a body shot. #CL#
Benton has Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Benton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Benton.
Benton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Freeman or not.
Freeman looks winded!
Benton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freeman takes a shot to the head.
Benton scores with a hook to the body.
Benton stalling against the cage.
Benton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freeman working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Benton is working Freeman over against the cage.
Benton just leaning against Freeman, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benton.
Freeman is looking to break free of the clinch but Benton has double underhooks.
A short right from Benton.
Benton lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Benton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Freeman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Freeman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Benton looking for the choke from the back.
Benton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Freeman's body.
Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benton. 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#
Benton looking for the choke from the back.
Freeman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Benton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Benton controlling from the back.#SUB#
Benton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Benton looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Freeman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Benton.
Freeman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Freeman prevents Benton from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB#
Benton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Freeman wants to escape the position.
Benton controlling from the back.#SUB#
Benton has managed to slip his arm under Freeman's chin. This could be all over... yep, Freeman is tapping out! Submission win for Benton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grant Benton!
Grant Benton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nate Freeman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.

Event: CCR 21
Date: Apr 08, 2016

#R1##CL#
Caerwyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Humble wants to get back to striking at distance but Caerwyn won't allow it.
Humble avoiding damage as Caerwyn throws knees to the body.
Humble avoiding damage as Caerwyn throws knees to the body.
Caerwyn trying to land knees to the body.
Humble wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Caerwyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Humble is defending well for now.
Humble managing to block the knees to the body from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn prevents Humble from breaking the clinch.
Caerwyn tries to land a knee to the head but Humble blocks with his arms.
Caerwyn missing with knees to the body.
Caerwyn trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caerwyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Humble.
Caerwyn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Caerwyn trying to land knees to the body.
Humble is looking to break free of the clinch but Caerwyn has double underhooks.
Caerwyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Humble.
Caerwyn trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Humble avoiding damage as Caerwyn throws knees to the body.
Caerwyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Humble.
Caerwyn trying to land knees to the body.
Humble blocks an elbow strike from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn throws an elbow but it misses.
Caerwyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Humble avoids it.
Caerwyn trying to land knees to the body.
Caerwyn missing with knees to the body.
Humble avoiding damage as Caerwyn throws knees to the body.
Humble on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Humble is trying to break the clinch but Caerwyn is controlling him.
Caerwyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Humble avoids it.
Humble blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caerwyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Humble avoids it.
Humble avoiding damage as Caerwyn throws knees to the body. #T2#
Humble on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caerwyn is breathing heavily.
Caerwyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Humble. #BC2#
Humble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caerwyn tries to clinch but Humble moves out of range.
Humble lands a jab to Caerwyn's midsection.#KD2#
Humble lands a left and a right that send Caerwyn crashing to the mat, dazed. Humble thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Luciano Caerwyn has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Humble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano Caerwyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caerwyn.
Humble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Humble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Humble connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Caerwyn to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Humble!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Humble!

Event: North Paw
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
A head kick misses from Babow.
As Babow looks to move away, Lager throws a big counter combo but Babow just gets out of the way.#TD#
Lager shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babow is looking to get back to his feet here but Lager is keeping cool and he's managed to take Babow's back.#SUB#
Lager looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Babow taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stein Lager!

Event: helsinki Fighting League: 14
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Nurkkanen shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurkkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freeman pinned against the cage. Freeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freeman as he jumps to the side.
Nate Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miilo Nurkkanen.
Nurkkanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Freeman tries to avoid it but Nurkkanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Freeman to the ground. Freeman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freeman throws a hook but Nurkkanen avoids it easily.
Nurkkanen fails with the takedown
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Nurkkanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freeman to the mat! Freeman manages to get full guard.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Nurkkanen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Nurkkanen slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Nurkkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurkkanen content to control rather than advance.
Nurkkanen trying to pass the guard but Freeman defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Nurkkanen 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.
It looks like Nurkkanen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Nurkkanen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Nurkkanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freeman is just riding it out for now. Nurkkanen eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Nurkkanen wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Freeman wants to control but Nurkkanen is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nurkkanen controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurkkanen tries for a takedown but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Freeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Freeman looks to land a combination. Nurkkanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miilo Nurkkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nurkkanen tries for a takedown but Freeman circles away easily
and Freeman counters with a straight right hand.
Nurkkanen dives in and grabs Freeman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes down on Nurkkanen's head and hops out.
Freeman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurkkanen misses with a takedown
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freeman lands with a shot to the body.
Freeman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurkkanen shoots and misses
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Nurkkanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Nurkkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurkkanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freeman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurkkanen trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Freeman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Freeman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurkkanen has his takedown stuffed
letting Freeman counter with a right hand.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Freeman scores with the left hand. Nurkkanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Freeman thuds his right hand into Nurkkanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Freeman drops Nurkkanen with a left and a right! Oh, Nurkkanen is hurt - Freeman dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Nurkkanen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Miilo Nurkkanen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Freeman decides to stand back up. Freeman steps back and let's Nurkkanen get back to his feet.
Nurkkanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Freeman finish him?
Freeman measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nurkkanen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nate Freeman!
Nate Freeman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawson.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
As Lawson backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Lawson manages to avoid it all.
Mac scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Lawson moves into the clinch.
Mac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Lawson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lawson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Mac makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Lawson backing up. Lawson nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Lawson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lawson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Lawson breaks the clinch.
Lawson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Mac throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Lawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mac avoids it.
Lawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mac just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lawson avoiding damage. #BC2#
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mac.
Lawson avoids the head kick by Mac. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawson.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac wants it to stay on the feet.
Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson misses with a double jab
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Mac scores with a four punch combination!
Lawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Lawson counters with a single leg into guard. Mac didn't expect that. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac wants to stand but Lawson is controlling the position.
Mac wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lawson manages to pass to side control.
Mac pushes Lawson off looking to stand but Lawson dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Mac manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lawson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Lawson.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Mac.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
Lawson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mystic Mac dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Lawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Mac has had enough of the clinch but Lawson keeps him there for the moment.
Lawson is trying to pull guard but Mac has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Lawson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Lawson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Mac #TD#
and Lawson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mac's guard.#ES2#
Mac has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lawson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Mac. #T1##CL#
Lawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lawson pushes Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
Mac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Lawson darts in and clinches Mac up against the cage.
Lawson is trying to pull guard but Mac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawson effectively controlling the action here.
Mac tries to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling the position. #T2##TD#
Lawson pulls guard effortlessly.
Lawson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawson wants to sweep here but Mac controlling him for the moment.
Lawson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lawson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Lawson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac won't allow Lawson to get back to his feet.
Lawson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mac is trying to stand up here but Lawson is controlling him well.
Thomas Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Mac kicks off Lawson and gets to his feet.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Lawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mac tries to keep at a distance but Lawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mac is trying to break free.
Mac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mac working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Lawson successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Lawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lawson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Lawson backing up. Lawson nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Mac as Lawson shoots in.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson tries to clinch up.
Mac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Mac throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mac - that will leave a mark!
Lawson throws the left hand but Mac avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Mac rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage.
Mac is trying to push Lawson away but Lawson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mac manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Lawson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mac is looking to get back to his feet here but Lawson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mac's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Mac defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lawson's arms.
Mac is trying to get back to his feet but Lawson has full control of the position and if anything, Mac has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mac is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mac is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mac trying to get back to his feet but Lawson is in full control for now. #T3#
Lawson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mac's body.
Mac is trying to stand back up.
Can Mac hold on?! Lawson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB#
Lawson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mac defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Mac is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Mac preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lawson.
Mac is trying to get back to his feet but Lawson has full control of the position and if anything, Mac has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Lawson working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mystic Mac.
I think Mac 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: helsinki Fighting League: 13
Date: Mar 12, 2016

#R1#
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nilsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nilsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
It looked like Freeman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilsen throws a shot to the body.
Nilsen misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Freeman misses the target.
Freeman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Nilsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nilsen.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsen shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nilsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Nilsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Freeman looks to land a right hand but Nilsen moved out of range.#T1#
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilsen.
A quick step to the side and Freeman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen jabs Freeman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nilsen misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nilsen has his takedown stuffed
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freeman fails to land with a series of punches.
Nilsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nate Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsen.
Freeman throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Nilsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Good exchange - Nilsen coming out on top.
Nilsen with a poor takedown
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen has his takedown stuffed
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Nilsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Freeman's guard.#SU2#
Nilsen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freeman but Freeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Freeman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nilsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck for Nilsen with that takedown attempt.
Dennis Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nilsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
Nilsen shoots and misses
and Freeman counters with a left to the body.
Freeman lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Nilsen does it's job there.
Nilsen slips a jab from Freeman.
Nilsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Freeman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Freeman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nilsen blocks a jab.#TD2#
Nilsen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Freeman is trying to defend but Nilsen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Freeman kicks Nilsen off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Freeman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nilsen tries for a takedown but Freeman circles away easily
and Freeman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Freeman throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen lands with a straight right. Freeman didn't see that one coming.
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Freeman drops his hands momentarily and Nilsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nilsen cracks Freeman with a good jab.#ROC2#
Freeman is rocked!
Freeman switches off momentarily and Nilsen cracks him with a monster right hand! Freeman topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Nilsen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Nilsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Nilsen!
After winning the bout, Dennis Nilsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Nate Freeman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016

#R1#
Molotok slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
Molotok misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Mac takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mac breaks from the clinch.
Molotok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Molotok shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac sprawls well. He's pushed Molotok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotok fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Molotok looks to move away, Mac throws a big counter combo but Molotok just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Mac. No joy for Molotok on that attempt.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kela Molotok.
Mac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Molotok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Molotok shoots in but Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mac misses with a double jab. #CL#
Mac clinches.
Molotok is trying to pull guard but Mac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Molotok keeps control of Mac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Molotok is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Molotok fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molotok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mac is looking to clinch.
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molotok with a poor takedown
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Molotok backing up. Molotok nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Kela Molotok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Molotok pushes Mac up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Molotok working hard to break the clinch.
Mac prevents Molotok from breaking the clinch.
Mac is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Mac breaks from the clinch.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Molotok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Molotok dives in and grabs Mac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac pushes down on Molotok's head and hops out.
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molotok misses with the combination.
Mac appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Mac closes the distance and pushes Molotok back into the cage.
Molotok effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mystic Mac dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Molotok shoots in for a double leg but Mac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mystic Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac stuffs the takedown.
Molotok misses with a takedown attempt - Mac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kela Molotok.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Molotok.
As Molotok looks to move away, Mac throws a big counter combo but Molotok just gets out of the way.
Molotok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac pinned against the cage. Mac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mac. No joy for Molotok on that attempt. #TD2#
Molotok is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mac's half guard.
Mac wants to stand back up but Molotok manages to pass into side control.
Molotok is breathing heavily.#T1#
My spies in Barbell Brigade inform me that Molotok has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mac is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Molotok is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Molotok are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mac is trying to get back to his feet.
Mac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mac's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Molotok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mac is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T2#
Mac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molotok on the ground.
Molotok misses with a head shot.
Molotok looking to finish Mac with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mac!
Molotok won't let Mac get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molotok can do to turn this around?
Mac has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Mac wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Mac has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Molotok.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molotok working for a choke but Mac is defending well.
Mac is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Molotok throwing sloppy strikes.
Molotok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mac is trying to get back to his feet but Molotok has full control of the position and if anything, Mac has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Molotok patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Molotok throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mac could be in trouble here! #SUB2#
Molotok working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #ES#
Molotok has his opponent's back but Mac is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Molotok.
Mac doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotok circles away.
Molotok shoots and misses
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Molotok.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molotok dives in and grabs Mac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac pushes down on Molotok's head and hops out.
As Molotok looks to move away, Mac throws a big counter combo but Molotok just gets out of the way.
Molotok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mac circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kela Molotok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Molotok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mac is fending him off so far but Molotok persists. Nope, Mac circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac throws the kick towards the body but Molotok avoids it.
Molotok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Mac rushes Molotok and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotok lands with a light punch inside.
Mac is trying to break free.#T1##BC#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molotok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac throws a big counter combination but Molotok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mac lands with a nice combination. Molotok backs away looking to recover.
Molotok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac's waist but Mac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Molotok off to one side.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kela Molotok.#TD2#
Molotok gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Mac bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Mac scores with a four punch combination!
Molotok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.
Molotok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mac misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Molotok forces Mac back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mac pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Mac instigates a clinch.
Mac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Molotok fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Molotok can't get the takedown.
Molotok jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mac walks away with a smile on his face. Molotok gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mac scores with a push kick.
Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molotok.
Mac lands a two punch combo.
Mystic Mac is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac misses with a series of wild punches.
Molotok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mac defends it well.
Molotok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.#T4#
Molotok fails with the takedown
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Molotok backing up. Molotok nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Mac slaps away a takedown attempt from Molotok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Molotok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Molotok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mystic Mac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mac 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Mac!

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