Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1#
Bowles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowles as he jumps to the side.
Tin shoots in for a takedown but Bowles shows good takedown defense.
Bowles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Tin moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rolen Bowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tin.
Tin taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Tin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowles 's elbow.
Bowles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tin's elbow.
Bowles tries to work over Tin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tin goes for a takedown attempt but Bowles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Bowles . No joy for Tin on that attempt. #CL2#
Tin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bowles prevents the takedown attempt.
Tin is pushing Bowles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Bowles . #T2#
Tin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bowles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tin backwards.
Bowles lands a left hand.
Tin goes for a takedown attempt but Bowles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tin looks winded!#CL2#
Tin takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Bowles .
Bowles lands an uppercut.#T3#
Bowles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bowles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tin's elbow.
Tin wants a takedown but no success here.
Bowles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tin wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tin as Bowles tries to tie him up.
Tin is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Bowles .
A right hook to the body lands for Bowles .
Bowles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bowles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Nice body punch from Bowles .
Bowles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tin.
Bowles stalling in the clinch but Tin improves position.
Bowles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bowles is stalling here.
Bowles misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowles lands a hook that snaps the head of Tin backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bowles .
Bowles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bowles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tin backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolen Bowles 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#
Tin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowles is fending him off so far but Tin persists. Nope, Bowles circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowles misses with a hook. Tin ducked under it nicely.
Bowles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowles tries to close the distance and clinch but Tin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Tin tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tin keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowles tries to clinch but Tin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles doesn't manage to clinch there - Tin circles away. #CL#
Bowles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tin blocks a body shot from Bowles .
Bowles throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Tin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bowles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tin backwards.
Bowles has a couple of punches blocked by Tin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowles .
Bowles stalls.
Nice body punch from Bowles .
Bowles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bowles .
Bowles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tin is breathing heavily.
Bowles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tin backwards.
Bowles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Tin misses with a punch to the body.
Tin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bowles backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bowles .
Bowles misses with the head strike.
Rolen Bowles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Bowles .
Bowles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tin backwards.
Bowles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tin.
Rolen Bowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tin.
Tin wants to break free but Bowles has control.
Bowles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bowles struggles to land a body shot inside as Tin controls his hands. #T3#
Bowles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tin's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bowles .
Bowles tries to work over Tin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bowles is trying to stall.
Bowles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Bowles fails to land.
Bowles lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bowles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bowles . #T4#
Bowles lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Bowles .
Bowles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bowles struggles to land a body shot inside as Tin controls his hands.
Tin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bowles swings wildly with an uppercut but Tin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tin can do to turn this around?
Tin blocks a body shot from Bowles .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowles lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tin takes a shot to the head.
Bowles misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolen Bowles dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bowles tries to clinch but Tin is having none of it.
Tin scores with a nice right hand.
Bowles wants to clinch up but Tin keeps it at a distance.
Tin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bowles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tin misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bowles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tin misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bowles moves into range and clinches up with Tin.
Tin tries to throw a body punch but Bowles avoids it by throwing Tin back against the cage.
Bowles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowles trying to stall but Tin improves his position.
Tin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bowles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tin looking for a takedown.
Bowles misses with a punch to the body.
Bowles struggles to land a body shot inside as Tin controls his hands.
Tin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bowles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowles wants to clinch up but Tin keeps it at a distance.
Tin misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Bowles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowles .#T2#
Bowles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Bowles rushes Tin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bowles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bowles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowles lands with a light punch inside.
Bowles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tin.
Bowles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Tin prevents a body shot from Bowles .
Bowles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bowles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Bowles .
Bowles taking a breather.
Bowles tries to throw a body punch but Tin avoids it by throwing Bowles back against the cage.
Bowles misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowles lands a shoulder strike.
Bowles tries to throw a body punch but Tin avoids it by throwing Bowles back against the cage.
Tin is trying to stall.
Bowles tries to throw a body punch but Tin avoids it by throwing Bowles back against the cage.
Bowles lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Bowles stalling in the clinch but Tin improves position.
A short right from Bowles .
Bowles is leaning against Tin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bowles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bowles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bowles .
A right hook to the body lands for Bowles .
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!
Bowles has a couple of punches blocked by Tin.
Bowles scores with a shot to the side of Tin's head.
Bowles lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowles controlling the action here for a moment.
Tim Tin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolen Bowles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bowles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tin backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolen Bowles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowles , 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolen Bowles !

Event: OFC 259: Guardians
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Cook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ponens swinging wildly here. #TD#
Ponens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ponens showed some decent athleticism there.
Ponens lands with a punch from half guard.
Ponens wants to take a breather but Cook is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cook's head.
Cook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ponens.
Ponens looks to land a strike but Cook avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Cook pulls Ponens in close to his closed guard and prevents Ponens from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cook is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ponens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Ponens 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.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook throws an elbow that misses. Ponens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cook's guard. Nice move by Ponens!#REVR#
Cook wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Ponens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ponens throws a big elbow that misses.
Cook trying to keep a closed guard but Ponens is proving a slippery customer.
Ponens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ponens.
Cook is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cook is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Cook has gone for a leg lock! Ponens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cook's guard.#REVR##T3#
Cook pulls Ponens in close to prevent any damage.
Ponens trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cook will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ponens is one step ahead there.
Cook strikes from his own guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ponens is looking to work some ground and pound but Cook has wrist control.
Cook wants to sweep here but Ponens controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cook throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ponens landing some decent shots from guard.
Cook thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ponens is one step ahead there.
Ponens throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Modus Ponens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Cook scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Ponens closes the distance and clinches.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponens.
Cook has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ponens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Cook turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cook manages to end up in side control.
Cook tries to advance to mount but Ponens denies him.
The ground and pound from Cook seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cook throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Cook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cook looking to control but instead Ponens has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T1#
Cook missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponens trying to control but Cook postures up.
Cook is trying to control the action in half guard but Ponens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cook trying to control the action but Ponens is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ponens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cook with the ground and pound but Ponens uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ponens trying to keep a closed guard but Cook is proving a slippery customer.
Cook lands a couple of elbows.
Cook trying to control but Ponens is working from the bottom.
Cook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ponens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponens keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.
Cook throwing strikes from guard but Ponens blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Cook finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ponens fails to land the takedown.
Ponens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
Cook throws a body kick that misses.
Ponens tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cook manages to circle out of the way.
Ponens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ponens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cook will feel that in the morning.
Cook slaps away a takedown attempt from Ponens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Modus Ponens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ponens tests Cook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cook stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Cook gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Ponens counters with a single leg into guard. Cook didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Cook is looking for a triangle but Ponens pushes his legs off easily.
Ponens is in close to Cook's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ponens won't allow Cook to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) inform us that Cook has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ponens landing with the ground and pound.
Cook wants to sweep here but Ponens controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Modus Ponens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ponens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cook tries to clinch but Ponens is having none of it.
Ponens shoots and misses
and Cook counters with a straight right hand.
James Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Ponens counters with a three punch combo that has Cook backing up. Cook nods at Ponens to acknowledge the strikes.
Cook blocks a head kick by Ponens.
Danga de danga de dang - Cook scores with a four punch combination!
Cook misses with a looping left.
Cook misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Ponens.
A head kick by Cook misses #CL#
and Ponens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ponens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Cook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ponens backwards.
Cook wants a takedown but no success here.
Ponens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ponens tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Ponens back against the cage.
Cook is pressed up against the cage. Ponens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cook down to the mat. Cook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ponens doesn't manage to clinch there - Cook circles away.
Ponens throws a right hand that misses
and Cook counters with a two punch combo.
Ponens is looking to clinch.
Ponens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cook displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cook throws a series of punches but Ponens avoids them all with ease.
Ponens moves out of range of the body kick from Cook.
Ponens fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Ponens fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ponens has Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponens pushes off an throws an elbow but Cook leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cook wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Ponens.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook is trying to break free.
Ponens lands with a left to the head.
Cook changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ponens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ponens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cook stalks Ponens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ponens's face. Ponens staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice uppercut lands for Ponens. That snapped Cook's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cook crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ponens - the referee stops the clock and Cook gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ponens. Cook manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Cook throws a series of punches but Ponens moves out of range.
Cook misses with a few strikes there.
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Ponens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Ponens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ponens lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ponens darts in and clinches Cook up against the cage.
Cook is trying to break the clinch but Ponens has him pressed against the cage.
Ponens misses with a body punch.
Ponens has Cook pressed against the cage, preventing Cook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponens.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ponens.
A left hand lands to the body for Ponens.
Cook takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens. #T4#
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Cook shrugs off.
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!
Ponens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ponens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponens misses with an elbow strike.
Cook blocks the elbow strike.
Cook has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ponens after a bit of a struggle.
Modus Ponens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cook.
A left hand lands to the body for Ponens.
Cook tries to work over Ponens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ponens blocking some punches.
Cook changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ponens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ponens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Ponens finds it's target.

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 Modus Ponens.
I think Ponens 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Modus Ponens!
Modus Ponens 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: Pulse 61 - Ja vs Bengtsson
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Gravano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pollock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gravano defends it well.
Gravano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gravano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pollock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Gravano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pollock as he jumps to the side.
Gravano tries to clinch
and Pollock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pollock misses with a head kick.
Pollock throws a front kick aimed at Gravano's knee but Gravano avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pollock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pollock jumps guard but Gravano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gravano tries to score a body lock takedown but Pollock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pollock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravano is defending well for now.#T1#
Pollock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gravano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pollock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gravano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gravano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gravano misses with a head kick.
Gravano moves out of range of the leg kick from Pollock.#CL2#
Pollock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gravano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pollock after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gravano is trying to drag Pollock to the mat but Pollock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Pollock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gravano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pollock is struggling to control the position.
Pollock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gravano's efforts to push away.#TD#
Gravano pulls Pollock into guard.
Pollock trying to control but Gravano is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pollock stopping the sweep attempt from Gravano.
Gravano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pollock.
Pollock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Pollock 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gravano working a defensive guard but Pollock passes into half guard.
Gravano wants to control but Pollock is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pollock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gravano to regain full guard.
Gravano wants to stand up but Pollock is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollock wants to stand but Gravano has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gravano scores with a push kick.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pollock as he avoids it easily.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gravano has a takedown stuffed.
Pollock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pollock throws a leg kick that misses.
Gravano feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Pollock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gravano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Gravano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pollock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pollock misses with a straight left.
Pollock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gravano checks it well.
Pollock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Gravano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pollock tests Gravano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock just misses with a punch to the body.
Gravano is looking to counter the offense by Pollock and move into the clinch.
Pollock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pollock avoids the head kick by Gravano.
Henry Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Pollock cracks Gravano with a good jab.
Pollock wants to slow Gravano down by chopping away at his legs.
Gravano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pollock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gravano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravano is looking to clinch.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gravano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Gravano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Pollock misses.
Pollock throws a head kick that misses.
Pollock throws a head kick but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano blocks a head kick by Pollock. #T2##CL#
Gravano clinches up against the cage.
Gravano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pollock. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gravano looks for a takedown but Pollock sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Pollock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pollock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gravano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pollock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Pollock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pollock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravano moves out of range as Pollock throws a body kick.
Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravano with a poor takedown
and Pollock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gravano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gravano looks for a takedown but Pollock sprawls well.
Gravano misses with a kick to the body
and Pollock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Pollock misses with a combination
and Gravano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Gravano.
Pollock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gravano defends it well.
Pollock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pollock throws a hook but Gravano blocks it.
Gravano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pollock circles away.
Gravano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pollock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Pollock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gravano, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Pollock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gravano.
Gravano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Pollock 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gravano closes the distance and clinches up with Pollock, looking for a takedown. Gravano pushes Pollock against the cage but Pollock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sammy Gravano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pollock swings for the body but Gravano moves out of range.
Pollock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pollock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Pollock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gravano doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Gravano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gravano throws a head kick that half lands.
Gravano ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.#CL#
Gravano moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pollock misses with a few strikes there.
Pollock tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gravano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Gravano fails with the takedown.
Gravano keeps Pollock at a distance using the push kick.
Gravano darts in looking for a takedown but Pollock gets double underhooks and turns Gravano into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Gravano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravano has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Pollock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pollock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gravano to keep the fight standing.
Gravano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pollock prevents it. #T2##BC2#
Pollock breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Pollock moves into the clinch.
Gravano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Pollock manages to pull guard.
Gravano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pollock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pollock is trying to control Gravano's posture but Gravano avoids it.
Pollock tries to buck Gravano off but Gravano is having none of it.#T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Pollock is right now.
Pollock wants to get back to his feet but Gravano drags him back down.#SU#
Gravano stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pollock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gravano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pollock circles away.
Gravano tries for a takedown but Pollock circles away easily
and Pollock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gravano tries to clinch up but Pollock circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Pollock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gravano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.#CL#
Gravano has closed the distance and engaged Pollock in a clinch.
Pollock tries to pull guard but Gravano won't allow it.
Pollock tries to pull guard but Gravano holds him up against the cage and eventually Pollock drops back down to his feet.
Pollock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravano is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pollock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gravano prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Pollock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pollock 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Pollock!

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXII
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Ponens misses.
Ponens is looking to land body kicks.
Freeman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ponens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ponens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Freeman misses its intended target.
Freeman cracks Ponens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ponens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Freeman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ponens's head.
Freeman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ponens's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ponens or perhaps it was just good defense by Freeman, which made it look bad.
Freeman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Freeman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ponens under the eye.
Ponens scores with a hook.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponens walks into a stiff left hand from Freeman.#T1#
Freeman throws a series of punches but Ponens avoids them all with ease.
Ponens tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Freeman manages to circle out of the way.
Freeman connects with a body shot that sends Ponens's belly button to the back.
Ponens throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Freeman scores with a hook.
Ponens moves out of range of the strikes.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Modus Ponens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ponens in his tracks. #ROC2#
Ponens is rocked!
Freeman drops Ponens with a naaaaasty hook - Ponens is in real trouble here! Freeman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavin Freeman!
Gavin Freeman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Modus Ponens spoke after the fight, saying 'What happened ? I'll be back and learn from this'.

Event: OFC 243: Black Christmas V
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Ponens slips a jab and a cross from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
LaCrosse lands a nice shot that snaps Ponens's head back.
LaCrosse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
LaCrosse looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponens is just out of range.
Ponens tries to counter with a clinch but LaCrosse shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
LaCrosse gets tackled into the cage by Ponens. Ponens maintains the clinch.
Ponens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LaCrosse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ponens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ponens throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a damaging elbow.
LaCrosse has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponens lands a left hand that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
LaCrosse blocks an elbow strike.
Ponens lands an uppercut.
Ponens pushes LaCrosse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LaCrosse tries to work over Ponens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaCrosse lands an elbow that stopped Ponens in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaCrosse. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from LaCrosse.
A right hand to the body from LaCrosse.
Ponens avoids the elbow strike from LaCrosse, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from LaCrosse as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponens throws an elbow but misses.
LaCrosse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ponens or not.
LaCrosse misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaCrosse lands an elbow inside that Ponens shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Modus Ponens's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ponens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaCrosse misses with the head strike.
Ponens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ponens backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponens throws an elbow but misses.
LaCrosse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ponens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from LaCrosse - that landed with a thud. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponens blocks an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that LaCrosse shrugs off.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that LaCrosse shrugs off.
LaCrosse scores with a shot to the side of Ponens's head.
Ponens lands a nice elbow.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaCrosse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ponens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaCrosse avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponens.
LaCrosse lands a left hand.
LaCrosse misses with an elbow strike.
LaCrosse lands an elbow that stopped Ponens in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above Modus Ponens's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from LaCrosse.
Ponens is working for takedown but LaCrosse is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ponens takes a shot to the head.
Ponens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaCrosse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
Modus Ponens's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
LaCrosse dodges an elbow strike from Ponens. #T3##KD#
LaCrosse drops Ponens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ponens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Ponens is rocked!
LaCrosse misses with a body punch.
Ponens is still on wobbly legs! Can LaCrosse finish him?
LaCrosse lands with a short shot to the head.
Ponens lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ponens just misses with a elbow thrown towards LaCrosse's brow.
Ponens presses LaCrosse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LaCrosse avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponens.#TD2#
Ponens wants the takedown. LaCrosse is fighting it off but Ponens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LaCrosse's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ponens throws a big right hand that misses.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ponens seems to have recovered his senses.
LaCrosse controlling Ponens's posture.
Ponens looking to sit in guard and control but LaCrosse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ponens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponens tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Ponens is still trying to improve position.
LaCrosse trying to control but Ponens is working from the bottom.
Ponens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaCrosse controls the pace.
LaCrosse tries to free his leg and advance position but Ponens is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaCrosse wants to control from the top but Ponens keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judge LaCrosse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Modus Ponens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - LaCrosse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaCrosse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ponens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaCrosse misses with a hook. Ponens ducked under it nicely.
LaCrosse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaCrosse fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaCrosse looks to clinch
and Ponens counters with a straight right hand.
Ponens walks into a stiff left hand from LaCrosse.
Ponens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ponens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LaCrosse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ponens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up.
Ponens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1##TD2#
Ponens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ponens working the ground and pound.
Ponens scoring with punches and elbows.
Ponens in side control lands a decent elbow.
LaCrosse defending against the ground and pound.
Ponens throws an elbow but LaCrosse slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ponens lands a few punches from side control.
Ponens misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ponens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ponens lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear LaCrosse down. #T2#
Ponens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
LaCrosse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LaCrosse tries to get out of the position.
LaCrosse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ponens.
Ponens working the ground and pound but LaCrosse is defending the strikes.
LaCrosse parries the strikes from Ponens easily there. Ponens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LaCrosse to escape.
An elbow from Ponens crashes against the mat.
LaCrosse regains half guard, as Ponens was trying to land strikes.
Ponens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaCrosse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ponens. #T3#
LaCrosse regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ponens.
Ponens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ponens wants to pass the guard but LaCrosse is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ponens misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Ponens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. LaCrosse tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ponens is in LaCrosse's guard.
LaCrosse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponens on the ground.
Ponens wants to control from the top but LaCrosse keeps moving.
Ponens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Ponens postures up in LaCrosse's guard and throws a big left but LaCrosse blocks it.
LaCrosse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ponens is one step ahead there.
Ponens throwing strikes but missing.
LaCrosse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Ponens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ponens in side control, throwing shots but LaCrosse defends.
Ponens in side control, throwing shots but LaCrosse defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Modus Ponens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Modus Ponens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ponens.
Ponens misses with an uppercut.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ponens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ponens clinches with his opponent.
LaCrosse pushes Ponens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ponens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaCrosse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Judge LaCrosse!
In defeat, Modus Ponens stepped up to the mic, saying 'What happened ? I'll be back and learn from this'.

Event: Madness MMA 3: Deviance
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Itsyersel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Williams .
Itsyersel throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Itsyersel moves into range and clinches up with Williams .
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Itsyersel is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Itsyersel's head but Itsyersel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Itsyersel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Itsyersel takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Itsyersel looks winded!
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Itsyersel tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Itsyersel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Itsyersel is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Grado Itsyersel has been cut.
Williams weaves into range and cracks Itsyersel right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Itsyersel goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Williams is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Carter Williams !
An out of breath Michael Carter Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: POWERS 60
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Lincekum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lincekum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Lincekum clinches with his opponent.
Wong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lincekum to keep the fight standing.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wong blocks it with crossed arms.
Lincekum leaning against his opponent.
Lincekum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Lincekum manages to break the clinch.
Wong takes one to the side of the head.
Lincekum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wong.
Wong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wong misses with a takedown
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Wong is rocked!
Lincekum wobbles Wong with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lincekum dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Wong to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Lincekum!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Lincekum made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DUEL#19 Army vs Summers
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Itsyersel wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itsyersel moves away.
Itsyersel closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Itsyersel misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
A head kick from Harris lands but Itsyersel takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Grado Itsyersel has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Itsyersel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris cracks Itsyersel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harris lands a big head kick that sends Itsyersel to the canvas! Harris follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Harris!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Newell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.#TD#
Ponens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Newell's guard.#SUB2#
Ponens has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Newell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ponens is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Newell pulls down on the head and he's put Ponens to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Duke Newell!
Modus Ponens spoke after the fight, saying 'What happened ? I'll be back and learn from this'.

Event: DUEL#16 Silver vs Balkon
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Spade misses with a looping right.
Itsyersel throws a hook to the side of Spade's head but Spade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up but Spade circles away and keeps his distance.
Itsyersel throws a hook but Spade avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spade. That's going to slow Itsyersel down.
Itsyersel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spade to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Itsyersel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itsyersel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
Itsyersel slips under a jab from Spade.
Itsyersel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Spade.
Itsyersel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itsyersel is looking to clinch.
Itsyersel scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Spade.#CL#
Itsyersel has managed to clinch. #T1#
Spade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itsyersel backwards.
Spade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Itsyersel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spade tries to break free but Itsyersel pushes him back against the cage.
Itsyersel lands with a light punch inside.
Spade wants a takedown but no success here.
Itsyersel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade takes a shot to the head.
Spade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Itsyersel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grado Itsyersel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.
Spade is trying to force a seperation but Itsyersel has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spade.
Spade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itsyersel pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Itsyersel gets a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Spade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Itsyersel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Itsyersel blocks the low kick.
Itsyersel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spade under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade swings for the body but Itsyersel moves out of range.
Itsyersel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Itsyersel slips under a jab from Spade.
Itsyersel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itsyersel tests Spade's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Itsyersel instigates a clinch.
Spade blocks an uppercut.
Spade blocks an uppercut.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike. #T3#
Itsyersel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spades head.
Spade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spade blocking some punches.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spade can't get the takedown.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Spade is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel is controlling him.
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spades head.
Spade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Spade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Itsyersel clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Itsyersel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Itsyersel struggles to land a body shot inside as Spade controls his hands. #T4#
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itsyersel pushes Spade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itsyersel lands with a short shot to the head.
Itsyersel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Spade is looking to break free of the clinch but Itsyersel has double underhooks. #BC2#
Spade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up.
Spade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Spade tries to keep at a distance but Itsyersel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spade goes for a takedown attempt but Itsyersel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Itsyersel clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Itsyersel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Itsyersel on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itsyersel.
Spade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grado Itsyersel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Itsyersel.
Itsyersel throws a hook but Spade avoids it easily.#CL2#
Spade gets a clinch.
Spade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itsyersel after a bit of a struggle.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel gets through Spade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Spade.
Itsyersel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Itsyersel.
Spade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grado Itsyersel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.
Spade blocking some punches.
Spade is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage.
Grado Itsyersel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itsyersel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spade wants to take the fight to the mat but Itsyersel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Itsyersel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spade is breathing heavily.
Itsyersel digs a right hand into Spade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spade's gas tank.
Itsyersel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itsyersel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Itsyersel lands with a right to the head.
Itsyersel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itsyersel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itsyersel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Itsyersel scores with a shot to the side of Spade's head.
Itsyersel lands a right hand.
Itsyersel lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Spade is rocked!
Itsyersel lands a nice uppercut.
Spade is still on wobbly legs! Can Itsyersel finish him?
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Spade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spade is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage.
Spade seems to have recovered his senses.
Itsyersel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spade's efforts to push away.
Itsyersel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Spade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Itsyersel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spade's efforts to push away.
Itsyersel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?
Itsyersel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Itsyersel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Itsyersel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itsyersel gets through Spade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Itsyersel is working Spade over against the cage.
Itsyersel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Itsyersel throws a big uppercut that drops Spade! More strikes from Itsyersel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Spade lies dazed against the cage as Itsyersel celebrates with his cornermen!

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

Event: Pulse 46
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Pollock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Pollock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamura wants to get back to striking at distance but Pollock won't allow it.
Pollock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamura is trying to push Pollock away but Pollock has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pollock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nakamura to keep the fight standing.
Pollock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nakamura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pollock is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pollock avoids it.
Pollock is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Pollock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock avoiding damage as Nakamura throws knees to the body.
Nakamura is trying to stall.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body. #T1##TD#
Pollock drags the fight down to the ground.
Nakamura won't allow Pollock to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pollock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Pollock has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nakamura is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pollock avoids it.#TD#
Nakamura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pollock is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nakamura to the mat. Nakamura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pollock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pollock stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.#T2#
Pollock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pollock prevents Nakamura from getting back to his feet.
Pollock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakamura working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy left from Pollock finds it's target.#T3#
Nakamura tries to clinch but Pollock moves away
and Pollock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Pollock moves into the clinch successfully.
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pollock avoids it.
Pollock wants a takedown.
Pollock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakamura's efforts to push away.
Nakamura fails to pull guard.
Pollock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nakamura wants to take the fight to the mat but Pollock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nakamura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pollock gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Nakamura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pollock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nakamura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pollock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pollock tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.
Pollock jumps guard but Nakamura turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pollock stops a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Pollock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakamura walks away with a smile on his face. Pollock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pollock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakamura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Pollock takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura is trying to drag Pollock to the mat but Pollock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Pollock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Pollock misses with a left hand
and Nakamura counters with a body kick that stops Pollock in his tracks momentarily.
Pollock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pollock throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Nakamura raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Pollock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pollock keeps control of Nakamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock jumps guard but Nakamura turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura wants to take the fight to the mat but Pollock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pollock - that landed with a thud.
Nakamura is trying to break free.#T1##TD#
Pollock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pollock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pollock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nakamura is looking to sweep but instead, Pollock has passed into half guard.
Pollock missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Pollock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pollock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nakamura avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pollock.
Nakamura is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nakamura is trying desperately to improve position.
Pollock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Pollock putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pollock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nakamura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pollock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakamura is trying to escape the mount.
Nakamura tries to hold on but Pollock pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pollock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nakamura felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pollock landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Pollock looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pollock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pollock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Pollock dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pollock fakes the leg kick and cracks Nakamura in the body.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Henry Pollock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pollock has Nakamura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nakamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Pollock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pollock looking for a takedown.
Pollock keeps control of Nakamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakamura stalling the fight. #T1#
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Pollock controls the action.
Nakamura trying to land knees to the body.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollock avoiding damage as Nakamura throws knees to the body.
Nakamura taking a breather.
Pollock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nakamura wants to get back to striking at distance but Pollock won't allow it. #TD#
Pollock pulls guard effortlessly.
Pollock 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.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura stands up out of Pollock's guard for a moment - Pollock manages to land a nice upkick.
Pollock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pollock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pollock tries to get out of the position.
Pollock continues to stall.#T2#
Nakamura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pollock is proving hard to escape from.
Pollock 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#
Pollock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nakamura to regain full guard.
Pollock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pollock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Pollock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Pollock controlling from the top position.
Pollock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pollock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pollock preventing the sweep.
Pollock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daken Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pollock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura is looking to sweep but instead, Pollock has passed into half guard.
Pollock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pollock passes into side control, despite Nakamura's attempt to control the position.
Pollock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pollock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Pollock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pollock 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Pollock!

Event: Pulse 44
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
Pollock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lee.
Lee working away.
Lee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pollock is avoiding damage well.
Pollock is trying to get back to half guard.
Pollock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee throws an elbow but Pollock slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pollock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pollock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee throws a strike aimed at the side of Pollock's head but Pollock avoids it well.#T1#
Pollock being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Lee is working to tighten his grip on Pollock's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pollock has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lee is really squeezing tight and eventually Pollock passes out! Lee breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Lee!

Event: PFC 52
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Lincekum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Wong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lincekum!
Lincekum tries to bench press Wong off him but Wong keeps the position.
Lincekum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lincekum wants to control but Wong postures up.
Lincekum is trying to improve his position.
Wong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lincekum avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wong.
Lincekum is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Lincekum is trying to control Wong's posture but Wong avoids it.
Lincekum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lincekum is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
You can see the frustration on Lincekum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lincekum is holding Wong down, trying to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lincekum is trying to buck Wong off.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lincekum manages to get back to half guard.
Lincekum trying to control from the bottom.
Lincekum tries to roll over but Wong keeps him under control.
Lincekum is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lincekum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tim Lincekum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wong dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Wong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Wong appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Wong.
Lincekum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wong.
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination.
As Lincekum tries to get set, Wong tries to push him back and clinch up but Lincekum manages to avoid the attempt.
Wong needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
Lincekum feints a jab promting Wong to slip. Lincekum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lincekum to score with a decent uppercut.
Wong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lincekum lands with a right hand.
Lincekum with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lincekum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Lincekum swings for the body but Wong moves out of range.
Wong takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Wong is rocked!
Lincekum ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Wong's jaw. Wong's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Lincekum does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Lincekum!
Tim Lincekum managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KnockOut, into his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#12 Blaine vs Williams
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Habana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Itsyersel's calf.
Habana misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Itsyersel closes the distance and pushes Habana back into the cage.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Habana.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Habana leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Nice body punch from Itsyersel.
A short left from Itsyersel.
Habana working hard to break the clinch.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsyersel avoiding damage as Habana throws knees to the body.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Habana. #BC2#
Habana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Habana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Itsyersel.
Itsyersel misses with a shot to the body
and Habana counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Habana has Itsyersel up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
A short left from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
Habana tries to land a knee to the head but Itsyersel blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Habana.#BC2#
Habana manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Habana moves into the clinch.
Itsyersel managing to block the knees to the body from Habana.
Habana lands an elbow inside.
Itsyersel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Habana.
Habana taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Habana lands a shoulder strike.
Habana scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Habana lands an elbow just above Itsyersel 's eye. #T2#
Habana lands a left hand.
Habana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Habana pushes off an throws an elbow but Itsyersel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Habana misses with an elbow strike.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel avoiding damage as Habana throws knees to the body.
Habana gets through Itsyersel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Habana blocks an uppercut.
Itsyersel takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Grado Itsyersel has been cut.
Itsyersel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Habana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Habana.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Habana. #BC2#
Habana breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Habana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Itsyersel is breathing heavily.
Itsyersel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itsyersel is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Habana forces Itsyersel back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Habana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Habana.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Itsyersel misses with a body punch.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
Habana has Itsyersel pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Itsyersel has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Itsyersel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Habana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Habana blocks an uppercut.
Habana slowing the pace effectively.
Habana scores with a shot to the side of Itsyersel's head.
Itsyersel dodges an elbow strike from Habana.
Habana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Habana.
Habana wants to stall. #T4#
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Habana scores with a shot to the side of Itsyersel's head.
Habana blocking some punches.
Habana is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itsyersel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itsyersel pushes Habana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Habana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Itsyersel avoids the elbow strike from Habana, against the cage.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itsyersel tries a body shot but Habana blocks it.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Habana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Habana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Habana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grado Itsyersel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Itsyersel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Habana. Habana obviously looking to wear him down.
Itsyersel throws a big shot that misses.
Habana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itsyersel.
Habana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Itsyersel lands with a cross.
Habana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Habana throws a head kick that misses.
Itsyersel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Itsyersel closes the distance and clinches.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsyersel blocks an elbow strike.
Habana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Habana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Habana.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Itsyersel's defenses.
Itsyersel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Habana goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Itsyersel scores with a hook to the body.
Itsyersel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itsyersel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Habana misses with an elbow over the top.
Habana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Itsyersel lands a right hand.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Habana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Habana landing knees to the head.
Habana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Habana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itsyersel is defending well for now.
Itsyersel takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Habana.
Habana tries to land a knee to the head but Itsyersel blocks with his arms.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Itsyersel's defenses.
Habana blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Itsyersel throws a head kick but Habana moves out of range.
Habana scores with a head kick. Itsyersel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Habana swats away the attempt to clinch by Itsyersel.#CL2#
Habana clinches.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Habana scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Itsyersel blocks an elbow strike from Habana.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Habana.
Habana blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Habana clinches with his opponent.
Habana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Habana is struggling to control the position.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itsyersel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Habana's elbow.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
Itsyersel blocks a body shot from Habana.
Itsyersel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Itsyersel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Habana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Habana tries to land a leg kick but Itsyersel saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Habana scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryan Habana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Habana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Habana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Habana throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Itsyersel has closed the distance and engaged Habana in a 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!
Habana misses with the head strike.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel lands an uppercut.
Habana working Itsyersel over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Habana pushes off an throws an elbow but Itsyersel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Itsyersel lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Itsyersel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Habana can pounce on him.
Habana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Itsyersel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Habana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grado Itsyersel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Itsyersel tries to close the distance and clinch but Habana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Habana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Itsyersel wants to clinch but Habana slips to the side
and Habana counters with a head kick.
Itsyersel tries a head kick but it misses.
Habana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Itsyersel's calf.
Habana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itsyersel.
Habana scores with a decent looking hook.
Grado Itsyersel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itsyersel tries to clinch but Habana moves out of range.
Habana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Itsyersel's head.
Itsyersel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Habana can pounce on him.
Itsyersel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Habana moves out of range as Itsyersel strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habana scores with a kick to the body.
Habana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Habana connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Itsyersel is rocked!#T1#
Habana seems to be stalking Itsyersel here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Itsyersel drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana 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: Holmgang 16
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Wieneke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ponens dodges the punch combination from Wieneke.
Ponens wants to counter the offense by Wieneke and move into the clinch position.
Wieneke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Ponens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ponens.
Nice elbow from Ponens.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Wieneke shrugs off. #BC#
Wieneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wieneke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
Wieneke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponens. #TD2#
Ponens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ponens wants to pass to mount but Wieneke is defending the position. #SUB#
Wieneke looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Wieneke actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Ponens is looking to advance position but Wieneke won't allow it. #SUB#
Wieneke actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Ponens.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ponens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wieneke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Wieneke is rocked!
Ponens is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wieneke is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ponens fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wieneke from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ponens! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Modus Ponens!
After the fight, Modus Ponens was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Pulse 41
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Pollock lands a jab-cross combination.
Rizal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pollock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pollock unleashes a big counter combination but Rizal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rizal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pollocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rizal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pollock takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Rizal. That snapped Pollock's head back.
Rizal tries to clinch there but Pollock circles away.
Pollock swings for the body but Rizal moves out of range.
Pollock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rizal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rizal works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Pollock is rocked!
Rizal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Pollock takes the fight into the clinch.
Pollock fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Rizal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pollock's efforts to push away.
Pollock is trying to pull guard but Rizal has him pressed against the ropes.
Pollock wants to take the fight to the mat but Rizal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jose Rizal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Pollock.
Rizal tries to pull guard but Pollock won't allow it. #TD2#
Pollock works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Rizal is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rizal has his foot on Pollock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pollock works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pollock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pollock has managed to get both his arms back between Rizal's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Rizal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pollock has passed into half guard!
Rizal wants to control but Pollock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pollock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rizal trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rizal is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Pollock wants to control but Rizal is keeping him busy.
Pollock is taking a breather. Rizal 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.
Pollock is stalling here. Rizal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pollock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rizal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rizal tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Rizal is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pollock is trying to escape and Rizal transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pollock is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rizal! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Rizal!
A relieved looking Jose Rizal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 49
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from McCoy. Those never looked like landing.
We've been hearing reports that Wong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Wong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCoy to the ground. Wong is now in McCoy's guard.#ES2#
McCoy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCoy is defending well for now.
Wong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
McCoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Wong counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCoy won't be happy with that. #ES2#
McCoy throws Wong to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wong fails with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
McCoy drops Wong with a beautiful combination! Wong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCoy is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Wong is rocked!
McCoy lands with a right and another and another! Wong is in big trouble! McCoy lands again and this time it's lights out for Wong! A quality knockout there for McCoy.

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

Event: DUEL#8 Hunter vs Ragnarsson
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Balkon lands with a cross.
Itsyersel missing with a left hand there. Balkon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itsyersel looks to land a left hand but Balkon moved out of range nicely.
Itsyersel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Balkon counters with a series of strikes. Itsyersel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balkon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Itsyersel 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.
Balkon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Itsyersel tried to score with a low kick but Balkon checks it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel pushes Balkon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but Itsyersel blocks with his arms.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Balkon lands a good knee to the midsection. Itsyersel won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Balkon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balkon tries to move into range but Itsyersel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Balkon. #T1#
Itsyersel misses with a straight right.
Itsyersel throws a series of punches but Balkon avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Itsyersel has Balkon up against the cage in a clinch.
Itsyersel digs a right hand into Balkon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balkon's gas tank.
Itsyersel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balkon.
Balkon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balkon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balkon. #CUT#
It looks like Grado Itsyersel has been cut.
Balkon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itsyersel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balkon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Itsyersel takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Balkon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Itsyersel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Balkon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balkon throws the left hand but Itsyersel avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Balkon.
Balkon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itsyersel.#T2#
Balkon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Itsyersel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Balkon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Balkon.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itsyersel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel lands with a light punch inside.
Balkon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balkon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Itsyersel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Balkon breaks the clinch.
Itsyersel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balkon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balkon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Itsyersel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balkon.
Itsyersel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balkon cracks Itsyersel with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Itsyersel has closed the distance and engaged Balkon in a clinch. #T3#
Balkon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Itsyersels head. #ROC#
Itsyersel is rocked!
Balkon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Itsyersel on the inside.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Balkon uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Balkon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balkon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itsyersel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balkon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Balkon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Itsyersel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Balkon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Balkon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itsyersel's elbow.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Balkon misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Balkon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Itsyersel misses the target. #T4#
Itsyersel doesn't manage to clinch there - Balkon circles away.
Balkon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Itsyersel gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itsyersel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balkon blocks an uppercut.
Itsyersel can't find room to land a body shot as Balkon controls the action.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Balkon breaks the clinch.
Itsyersel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balkon counters with a left to the body.
Itsyersel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balkon lands with a shot to the body.
Itsyersel tries to clinch
and Balkon counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Balkon as he connects with a hook.
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Itsyersel moved out of range.
Itsyersel wants to clinch
and Balkon counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marian Balkon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grado Itsyersel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Balkon keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Itsyersel moves into the clinch.
Balkon scores a nice knee to the body.
Balkon trying to land knees to the body.
Balkon prevents a body shot from Itsyersel.
Balkon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Balkon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balkon connects with a crisp jab.
Itsyersel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balkon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itsyersel can do to turn this around?
Balkon misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Balkon.
Balkon scores with a head kick. Itsyersel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Itsyersel is still on wobbly legs! Can Balkon finish him?
Balkon throws a monster overhand right that drops Itsyersel! Balkon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marian Balkon!
A very excited looking Marian Balkon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pulse 38
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Pollock
and Toshiyuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toshiyuki scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toshiyuki connects with a nice looking jab.
Pollock fails to land with a series of punches.
Toshiyuki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pollock's head.
Toshiyuki misses with a two punch combination.
Pollock swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Toshiyuki as he connects with a hook.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toshiyuki.
Pollock feints the counter takedown.
Pollock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toshiyuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Toshiyuki lands with an overhand left.
Pollock throws a head kick that misses.
Toshiyuki throws a nice looking combination but Pollock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pollock tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Toshiyuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pollock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pollock.
Toshiyuki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Toshiyuki counters with a left to the body.
Toshiyuki feints a jab promting Pollock to slip. Toshiyuki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pollock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Toshiyuki. Those never looked like landing.
Pollock misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toshiyuki cracks Pollock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toshiyuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Toshiyuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollock.
Pollock looks to land a combination but Toshiyuki avoids it well. #CL2#
Pollock forces Toshiyuki back against the ropes and clinches.
Toshiyuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pollocks head.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Toshiyuki. #T3#
Toshiyuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toshiyuki lands a nice uppercut.
Toshiyuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshiyuki trying to stall but Pollock improves his position. #TD2#
Pollock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Toshiyuki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Toshiyuki can't escape the position.
What can Toshiyuki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Toshiyuki tries to break free. #T4#
Good control from Pollock.
Toshiyuki rolls, trying to escape but Pollock keeps control of the position.
Pollock has good solid back control here.
Pollock avoiding Toshiyuki 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanishi Toshiyuki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Toshiyuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pollock keeps the fight on the outside.
Pollock misses with a double jab
and Toshiyuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pollock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toshiyuki.
Tanishi Toshiyuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pollock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toshiyuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pollock throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki connects with a body shot that sends Pollock's belly button to the back.
Toshiyuki blocks a head kick by Pollock.
Toshiyuki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toshiyuki is looking for a counter combo.
Tanishi Toshiyuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Toshiyuki lands a nice hook to Pollock's body. Pollock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Toshiyuki throws a leg kick but Pollock checks it.
Toshiyuki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Toshiyuki scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Toshiyuki clinches up against the ropes.
Toshiyuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toshiyuki misses with a punch to the body.
Toshiyuki is pressed up against the ropes. Pollock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toshiyuki down to the mat. Toshiyuki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Pollock.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toshiyuki.#CL2#
Pollock moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Toshiyuki tries to break the clinch but Pollock is controlling the position.
Pollock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toshiyuki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pollock jumps guard but Toshiyuki stands there with Pollock around his waist. Pollock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Pollock.
Toshiyuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pollock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toshiyuki smiles and moves away.
Toshiyuki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pollock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toshiyuki. #T3#
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Pollock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Pollock tries to counter it with a takedown but Toshiyuki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pollock walks into a stiff left hand from Toshiyuki.
Pollock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toshiyuki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toshiyuki swinging wildly here.
A head kick by Pollock misses
and Toshiyuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toshiyuki lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Pollock can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Toshiyuki and Pollock drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Toshiyuki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanishi Toshiyuki!
Tanishi Toshiyuki 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: Holmgang 8
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Ponens wants to counter the offense by Hug and move into the clinch position.
Ponens lands an overhand right.
Ponens lands a jab to Hug's midsection.
Hug throws a head kick but Ponens moves out of range.
Ponens takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
Hug throws a series of punches but Ponens moves out of range.
Andy Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hug tries to move into range but Ponens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ponens lands a right hook to the body.
Hug takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ponens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hug misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Ponens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Ponens moves into the clinch.
Hug wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hug wants to get back to striking at distance but Ponens won't allow it.
Ponens lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ponens as the two fighters clinch.
Hug is breathing heavily.
Ponens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hug wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Ponens lands an elbow that stopped Hug in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Andy Hug has been cut.
Ponens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ponens gets through Hug's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ponens.
Still in the clinch, Ponens scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Hug is rocked!#TD2#
Ponens has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hug regains guard immediately.
Hug is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ponens dives into side control. #REVR#
Ponens working the ground and pound.
Oh Hug is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponens in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hug looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ponens turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Modus Ponens!
A less than humble Modus Ponens misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DUEL#5 Tattum vs Hunter
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Abdullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itsyersel takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Abdullah misses.
Itsyersel moves in looking to clinch but Abdullah pushes him off.
Itsyersel moves out of range as Abdullah strikes.
Abdullah dives in and grabs Itsyersel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Itsyersel pushes down on Abdullah's head and hops out.
Abdullah swings for the body but Itsyersel moves out of range.
Itsyersel walks into a straight right hand from Abdullah.
Abdullah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abdullah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Itsyersel. Itsyersel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abdullah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Itsyersel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdullah is in close to Itsyersel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Itsyersel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah.
Abdullah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Itsyersel keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Abdullah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Itsyersel is looking to stand up but Abdullah isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Itsyersel kicks Abdullah off and gets to his feet.
Abdullah lands with a good body shot.
Itsyersel punishes Abdullah's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel misses with a straight right.
Abdullah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdullah just misses with a punch to the body. #T2##CL2#
Itsyersel moves into the clinch successfully.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdullah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah. #BC#
Abdullah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Itsyersel blocks a jab.
Itsyersel moves forwards but Abdullah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Itsyersel closes the distance and pushes Abdullah back into the cage.
Abdullah tries to score a body lock takedown but Itsyersel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Abdullah.
Abdullah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Itsyersel tries a body shot but Abdullah blocks it.
Abdullah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Itsyersel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abdullah or not.
Abdullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itsyersel can't find room to land a body shot as Abdullah controls the action.
Abdullah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Itsyersel is defending well.#T3#
Abdullah can't break the clinch.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdullah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itsyersel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itsyersel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Itsyersel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullah.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel lands a left hand.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdullah.
Abdullah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itsyersel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdullah prevents a body shot from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands a nice shot to the body.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itsyersel.
Abdullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itsyersel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Abdullah can't get the takedown.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Abdullah manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grado Itsyersel 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#
Abdullah throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdullah thuds a left hand into Itsyersel's body.
Abdullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdullah misses the jab.
Jab from Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdullah is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Itsyersel fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdullah cracks Itsyersel with a good jab.
Itsyersel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abdullah!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Itsyersel. No joy for Abdullah on that attempt. #TD#
Abdullah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdullah showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Abdullah is keen to just control but Itsyersel is a slippery customer.
Abdullah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abdullah 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.
Itsyersel is trying to stand.
Abdullah passes to full mount!
Itsyersel is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Abdullah sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Abdullah thowing shots but they're missing.
Abdullah controlling from the full mount.
Abdullah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abdullah thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
Itsyersel is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Itsyersel bucks Abdullah off and manages to get back to his feet!
Abdullah tries to bum rush Itsyersel with a series of wild strikes but Itsyersel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdullah sets himself, and Itsyersel steps forward looking for the clinch! Abdullah avoids it this time.
Grado Itsyersel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdullah misses with a wild combination.
Itsyersel tries to clinch but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itsyersel.
Abdullah closes the distance and clinches up with Itsyersel, looking for a takedown. Abdullah pushes Itsyersel against the cage but Itsyersel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdullah is defended easily by Itsyersel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Itsyersel pushes Abdullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itsyersel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Abdullah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abdullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah can't get the takedown.
Itsyersel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdullah is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Abdullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Itsyersel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel pushes Abdullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Abdullah lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itsyersel wants to stand up but Abdullah is controlling him.
Abdullah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Itsyersel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Itsyersel is just out of range.
Itsyersel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdullah misses with a looping right.
Itsyersel moves in looking to clinch but Abdullah pushes him off.
Itsyersel tried to score with a low kick but Abdullah checks it.#TD#
Abdullah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Itsyersel's guard.
Itsyersel is looking to stand up but Abdullah isn't so interested in that idea.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsyersel keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Itsyersel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Itsyersel throws a lazy right hand but Abdullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Itsyersel tries to sprawl but Abdullah drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Itsyersel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Abdullah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdullah can't find room to land a body shot as Itsyersel controls the action.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdullah.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Itsyersel.
Abdullah is looking for a takedown.
Abdullah wants to break free but Itsyersel has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itsyersel.
Grado Itsyersel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Itsyersel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdullah's elbow.
Abdullah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullah.
Itsyersel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdullahs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel is working Abdullah over against the cage.#BC#
Abdullah manages to break the clinch.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Itsyersel misses. #CL2#
Abdullah gets tackled into the cage by Itsyersel. Itsyersel maintains the clinch.
Abdullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
Itsyersel tries to work over Abdullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullah.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdullah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itsyersel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Abdullah tries to break free but Itsyersel pushes him back against the cage.
Abdullah tries to stall but Itsyersel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Itsyersel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Itsyersel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdullah's elbow.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdullah.
Abdullah is trying to drag Itsyersel to the mat but Itsyersel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abdullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
Abdullah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Itsyersel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut.
Abdullah is trying to stall.
Itsyersel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdullah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Itsyersel prevents it.
Itsyersel lands with a left to the head.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Itsyersel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grado Itsyersel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Itsyersel 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grado Itsyersel!

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