Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EPL 11.2
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Trigger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sota Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Trigger gets tackled into the cage by Sankari. Sankari maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Trigger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trigger.
A frustrated look appears on Trigger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trigger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Trigger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sankari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sankari lands a jab to Trigger's midsection.
Sankari thumps Trigger with a low kick.
Trigger misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Sankari.
Sankari throws a right hand that Trigger ducks under and follows up with a left that Trigger also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Trigger misses #CL2#
and Sankari counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sankari misses with an elbow strike.
Sankari is leaning against Trigger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sankari throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Sankari lands an elbow that stopped Trigger in his tracks for a moment.
Trigger has had enough of the clinch but Sankari keeps him there for the moment.
Trigger is trying to stall.
Sankari throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sankari fails to land.
Sankari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trigger's efforts to push away.
Sankari keeps control of Trigger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sankari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trigger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sankari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Sankari.
Sankari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger blocks an elbow strike from Sankari.
Sankari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sankari. #T2#
Sankari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sankari gets through Trigger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Trigger breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sankari moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Trigger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sankari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trigger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sankari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trigger tries to land a front kick but Sankari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trigger walks into a jab.
Trigger punishes Sankari's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sankari closes the distance and clinches.
Trigger is trying to break free.#BC#
Trigger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sankari misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Sankari pushes Trigger up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sankari.
Sankari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trigger's elbow.
Sankari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sankari lands an elbow inside.
Trigger pushes Sankari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trigger prevents a body shot from Sankari.
Trigger misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Trigger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sankari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trigger misses with a two punch combination.
Sankari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sankari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trigger manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Trigger there.
A slow jab from Sankari misses its intended target.
Sankari is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari lands with a cross. #T4#
Sankari scores with a push kick.
Sankari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sankari misses the shot to the body.
Sankari lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trigger backs up against the cage.
Sankari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sankari. Trigger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trigger is looking to counter the offense by Sankari and move into the clinch.
Sankari catches Trigger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trigger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sankari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trigger takes one on the button.
Trigger slips a jab and a cross from Sankari.
As Sankari tries to get set, Trigger tries to push him back and clinch up but Sankari manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sankari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sankari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trigger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trigger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Trigger looks to land a right hand but Sankari moved out of range.
Sankari tried to score with a low kick but Trigger checks it.
Trigger is looking to counter the offense by Sankari and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sota Sankari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Trigger as he connects with a hook.
Trigger loads up on a big right hand but Sankari slips the punch.
Sankari throws a body punch but Trigger moves out of range.
Sankari connects with a right hand. Trigger shakes it off.
Sankari does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sankari scores with a spinning back kick!
Trigger lands with a right hand.
Sankari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Sankari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sankari.
Sankari lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Trigger fails to land.
Sankari tries a body shot but Trigger blocks it.
Sankari lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Taj Trigger has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari tries a body shot but Trigger blocks it.
Trigger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sankari working aggressively here. #T1#
Sankari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sota Sankari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trigger blocks an elbow strike.
Sankari misses with an elbow strike.
Sankari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sankari is leaning against Trigger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sankari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sankari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sankari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sankari.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sankari throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Sankari as the two fighters clinch.
Trigger avoids a wild elbow strike from Sankari.
Sankari lands a hook that snaps the head of Trigger backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sankari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Sankari lands a shot to the body.
Sankari lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari throws an elbow but it misses.
Sankari scores with a hook to the body.
Sankari lands an elbow that stopped Trigger in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sankari.
Sankari lands a nice elbow.
Sankari looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sankari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sankari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trigger backwards.
A short body shot lands from Sankari as the two fighters clinch.
Sankari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sankari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trigger's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Sankari as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sankari.
Nice elbow from Sankari. #ROC2#
Trigger is rocked!#T3#
Sankari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Trigger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sankari lands a nice shot to the body.
Sankari lands an elbow inside.
Trigger working hard to break the clinch.
Sankari cracks Trigger with a nice body shot.
Trigger seems to have got his legs back now.
Sankari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sankari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trigger backwards.
Sankari misses with a body punch.
Trigger blocks a body shot from Sankari.
Sankari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sankari blocks a body shot from Trigger. #KD2#
Sankari drops Trigger onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Trigger is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sankari lands an elbow just above Trigger 's eye.
Sankari dips a shoulder and cracks Trigger with a mighty uppercut! Trigger falls back against the cage and Sankari unloads with a barrage of strikes! Trigger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sankari screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sota Sankari!
Sota Sankari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: T168
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Sobrante shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Sobrante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Sobrante's head coaches at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sobrante fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sobrante.
Sobrante appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sobrante walks into a left hand.
Turner cracks Sobrante with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sobrante ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Sobrante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sobrante is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Sobrante seems unphased.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Turner scores with a spinning back kick!
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Sobrante off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Turner cracks Sobrante with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sobrante looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Turner finish him? #ROC2#
Sobrante is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Les Sobrante has been cut.
Turner sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Sobrante's defenses. It connects perfectly with Sobrante's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Turner!
After winning the bout, Bobby Turner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFN 357
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
Bremner misses with a series of wild punches.
Bremner missing with a left hand there. Yauch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bremner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yauch moves out of range of the strikes.
Bremner scores with a one two! Yauch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bremner misses with a series of wild punches.
Bremner closes the distance but Yauch moves to the side
and Yauch counters with a straight right hand.
Bremner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yauch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bremner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yauch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Bremner.
Yauch motions for Bremner to come forward. Yauch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bremner misses the target.
Bremner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Bremner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bremner moves out of range of the strikes.
Yauch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bremner.
Bremner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yauch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bill Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yauch is looking to score with low kicks.
Bremner with a hook.
Yauch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bremner.
Yauch misses with a wild body shot.
Bremner ducks under a wild hook from Yauch.
Yauch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yauch dodges the punch combination from Bremner.
Bremner slips a jab and a cross from Yauch.
Bremner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bremner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Bremner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yauch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Bremner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yauch can pounce on him.
Bremner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yauch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bremner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bremner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bremner lands a jab.
Yauch misses the jab.
Bremner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Yauch gets tackled into the cage by Bremner. Bremner maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bremner breaks from the clinch.
Bremner swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yauch! But no joy.
Bremner wants to clinch.#T3#
Bremner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bremner.
Yauch throws a leg kick which misses Bremner's front leg but catches the back leg as Bremner tries to avoid it.
Bremner throws a hook to the side of Yauch's head but Yauch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bremner looks to land a combination but Yauch avoids it well.
Bremner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bremner.
Yauch takes a swing at Bremner's ribcage but misses.
Bremner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yauch.
Bremner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yauch misses with a straight right.
Bremner looks to land a left hand but Yauch moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Bremner 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Bremner just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bremner moves out of range of the body kick from Yauch.
Bremner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bremner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yauch connects with a crisp jab.
Bremner misses with a hook.
Bremner throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Bremner.
Bremner misses with a double jab.
Bremner digs a good body shot into Yauch's ribs.
Bremner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yauch feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yauch defending well as Bremner loads up on a big left hand.
Yauch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bremner throws a nice looking combination but Yauch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Bremner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bremner looks to land a left hand but Yauch moved out of range nicely.
Bremner fails to land with a series of punches.
Bremner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yauch can do to turn this around?
Yauch throws a head kick but Bremner moves out of range.
Bremner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yauch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice defenses there by Yauch.
Bremner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bremner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yauch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yauch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bremner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bremner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yauch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yauch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yauch connects with a body shot that sends Bremner's belly button to the back.
Yauch blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Yauch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bremner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yauch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bremner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. Bremner catches Yauch right on the button with a cross.
Yauch ducks under a wild hook from Bremner.
Yauch misses with a looping left.
Bremner scores with a punch to the head.
Jab by Bremner.
Bremner tests Yauch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bremner misses the jab.
Bremner works Yauch's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yauch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bremner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bremner checks a leg kick.#T2#
Yauch moves away from the strike by Bremner.
Yauch scores with a jab to the head.
Bremner misses with a combination
and Bremner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bremner cracks Yauch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bremner cracks Yauch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bremner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bremner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yauch moves out of range as Bremner strikes.
Yauch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bremner connects with a solid leg kick.
Yauch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bremner.
Yauch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yauch misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A good leg kick by Yauch.
Bremner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yauch's hands.
Bremner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yauch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yauch ducks under a wild hook from Bremner.
Yauch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bremner misses with a right hand
and Yauch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Bremner moves into range and clinches up with Yauch.
Yauch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Yauch.
Yauch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yauch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Yauch breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Yauch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bremner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Yauch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yauch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bremner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bremner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bremner misses with a lunging right hand
and Yauch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yauch clobbers Bremner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bremner tests Yauch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yauch misses the shot to the body.
Bremner throws a chopping leg kick but Yauch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bremner lands a jab to Yauch's midsection.
Bremner misses with a two punch combination.
Bremner swings for the body but Yauch moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Bremner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bremner throws a lazy uppercut
letting Yauch counter with a right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bremner misses with a body punch.
Yauch lands with a right to the head.
Yauch lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#
Bremner is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bill Bremner has been cut.
Yauch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bremner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Bremner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yauch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yauch is stalling here.
Bremner seems to have got his legs back now.
Yauch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bremner's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yauch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bremner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yauch's elbow. #T1#
Bremner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bremner tries a body shot but Yauch blocks it.
Bremner blocks the elbow strike.
Bremner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yauch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bremner is trying to break the clinch but Yauch is controlling him.
Bremner can't find room to land a body shot as Yauch controls the action. #BC2#
Yauch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yauch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bremner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yauch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bremner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yauch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bremner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yauch swings for the body but Bremner moves out of range.
Bremner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bill Bremner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bremner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yauch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Yauch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yauch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bremner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yauch moves away.
Yauch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bremner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bremner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yauch manages to avoid it.
Bremner tries to close the distance and clinch but Yauch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bremner moves in looking to clinch but Yauch pushes him off.
Bremner wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bremner.
Bremner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yauch.
Bremner misses the jab.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Yauch.
Both fighters circling a little - Bremner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yauch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yauch tries a low kick but Bremner avoids it.
Yauch walks into a left hand.
Yauch throws a sloppy head kick and Bremner moves out of range easily.
Yauch slips under a jab.
Bremner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yauch.
Bremner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bremner pushes Yauch away with a front kick.
Bill Bremner is winning the standup battle so far.
Bremner throws a hook but Yauch avoids it easily.
Bremner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yauch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bremner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adam Yauch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bremner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bremner misses with a two punch combination.
Yauch keeps the fight on the outside.
Yauch flicks out a counter leg kick but Bremner steps away.#T4#
Yauch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bremner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yauch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yauch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bremner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Yauch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yauch misses with a kick to the body.
Bremner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yauch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bremner.
Bremner quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Bremner misses its intended target.
Bremner lands with a hook. Yauch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Yauch.
Yauch throws a right and a left that Bremner avoids nicely.
Bremner is looking to counter punch.

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 Bill Bremner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bremner, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Bremner!
Our winner, Bill Bremner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DUEL#15 Blaine vs Anderson
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Pick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Taj Trigger has been cut.
Trigger throws a solid leg kick but Pick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trigger.
Pick throws out a loose jab but Trigger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Pick has been cut.
Pick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trigger scores with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Trigger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Triggers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trigger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trigger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Trigger finds it's target.
Pick misses with a double jab #CL#
and Trigger counters by clinching up.
A right hook to the body lands for Pick.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pick. #T1#
Trigger blocks an elbow strike from Pick. #BC2#
Pick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trigger blocks a head kick by Pick.
Trigger misses with an uppercut. Pick saw that one coming.
Pick throws the left hand but Trigger avoids the punch easily.
Trigger digs a good body shot into Pick's ribs.
Pick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trigger swings for the body but Pick moves out of range.
It seemed like Pick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trigger connects with a leg kick. Pick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Trigger cracks Pick with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Trigger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pick doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
That has opened up Steve Pick's cut even more.#KD#
Trigger cracks Pick with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Trigger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pick to stand back up!#ROC#
Pick is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pick walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Pick limp body while Trigger jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taj Trigger!
After winning the bout, Taj Trigger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Steve Pick spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I will beat this weirdo'.

Event: CFC 398
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Esposito throws a hook to the side of High's head but High sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
High gets caught flat footed, as Esposito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
High utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
High keeping full guard, as Esposito tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Esposito.
Esposito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. High swivels though and keeps the full guard.
High pulls Esposito in close to his closed guard and prevents Esposito from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Esposito trying to control but High is working from the bottom.
Esposito preventing the sweep.
High seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Esposito trying to control but High is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esposito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Esposito drives through with a takedown into High's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
High has control of Esposito's left arm, preventing Esposito from doing any damage.
High manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Esposito manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as High accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Esposito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
High being controlled here momentarily.
Esposito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
High is pressing down on Esposito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esposito preventing the sweep.
Esposito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed High's guard. #T3#
Esposito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Esposito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Esposito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but High does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Esposito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Esposito working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Esposito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Esposito is trying to control. High wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esposito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Esposito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
High wants to control the action here but instead Esposito manages to pass to full mount!
Esposito controlling from mount.
Esposito dominating with strikes here.#T4#
High is in a horrible position here. Esposito smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
High is squirming around, avoiding Esposito's attempts to control the action.
High is bucking up trying to escape but Esposito cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Esposito postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. High looks a forlorn figure.
High takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito content just to control the position here.
High slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Esposito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Esposito tries to land a front kick but High steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
High pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Esposito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Esposito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
High was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Esposito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Esposito lands an impressive looking overhand right. High doesn't seem phased though.
Esposito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
High is rocked!
High misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Esposito counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! High falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Javier Esposito!

Event: T163
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1##TD#
Sobrante drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobrante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Sobrante looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Forclit prevents Sobrante from moving into mount.
We've been hearing that Sobrante has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Forclit struggling a bit here.
Forclit is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit wants to control but Sobrante postures up.
Sobrante misses with the ground and pound.
Forclit prevents Sobrante from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sobrante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobrante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Forclit is trying to control Sobrante's posture but Sobrante avoids it. #T1#
Sobrante advances nicely into full mount.
Forclit is working to get back to half guard.
Forclit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Forclit defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sobrante.
Forclit tries to hold on but Sobrante postures up.
Forclit tries to reverse the position but Sobrante maintains control.#SUB#
Sobrante goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Forclit is on top in guard.
Forclit distracts Sobrante with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Sobrante wants to sweep here but Forclit controlling him for the moment.
Forclit connects with a couple of short punches.
Forclit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Forclit advances to half guard.
Sobrante is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Forclit wants to take a breather but Sobrante is having none of it.
Forclit trying to pass the guard but Sobrante defending well.
Sobrante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Forclit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Forclit's back!
Forclit is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Sobrante is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Forclit tries to roll but Sobrante sticks to his back.
Sobrante missing with strikes.
Sobrante is hanging on to Forclit's back as he tries to escape.
Forclit keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sobrante is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Forclit taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sobrante.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Les Sobrante!
During a confident post fight interview, Les Sobrante thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MFN 347: Trigger Happy
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Kaczmarek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaczmarek misses with a hook to the body
and Kaczmarek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaczmarek avoids the body shot from Yauch.
Kaczmarek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaczmarek throws a shot to the body.
Kaczmarek throws out a loose jab but Yauch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Yauch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kaczmarek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yauch throws a nice looking combination but Kaczmarek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaczmarek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yauch takes one to the chin there.
Yauch blocks a jab.
Yauch throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaczmarek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Yauch misses.
Yauch swings for the body but Kaczmarek moves out of range.
Kaczmarek scores with a three punch combo!
Yauch throws a sloppy head kick
and Kaczmarek counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Yauch misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Kaczmarek.
Yauch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yauch lands with a good body shot.
Yauch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaczmarek on the side of the head.
Yauch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaczmarek rather than just go for the knockout.
Yauch scores with a jab.
Yauch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaczmarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaczmarek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yauch counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaczmarek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yauch can pounce on him.
Kaczmarek misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yauch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yauch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kaczmarek counters with a leg kick.
Yauch pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Yauch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yauch misses with a hook.
Yauch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yauch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaczmarek.
Yauch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaczmarek checks a leg kick.
Kaczmarek looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kaczmarek walks into a left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Yauch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaczmarek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yauch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek blocks a head kick by Yauch.
Yauch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaczmarek.
Yauch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick by Yauch misses
and Kaczmarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaczmarek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yauch throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Kaczmarek takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kaczmarek punishes Yauch's body with a nice straight punch.
Yauch throws a lazy right hand but Kaczmarek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yauch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaczmarek. Kaczmarek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaczmarek is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yauch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaczmarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaczmarek throws a sloppy body shot
and Yauch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yauch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kaczmarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Yauch slips a straight right by Kaczmarek.
Yauch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kaczmarek looks to score with a jab to the body but Yauch is just out of range.
Yauch throws a hook but Kaczmarek avoids it easily.
Yauch misses with a body shot.
Yauch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaczmarek moves away.
Yauch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaczmarek avoids the head kick by Yauch. #T4#
Yauch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaczmarek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Kaczmarek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yauch throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Yauch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yauch.
A jab from Kaczmarek finds it's way through Yauch's defenses.
Yauch punishes Kaczmarek's body with a nice straight punch.
Yauch checks a leg kick.
Yauch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaczmarek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yauch lands a nice hook to Kaczmarek's body. Kaczmarek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yauch works the jab nicely.
Yauch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yauch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that TJ Kaczmarek will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kaczmarek throws a poor cross that misses
letting Yauch counter with a right hand.
Kaczmarek misses with a straight right.
Yauch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yauch takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by Kaczmarek.
Yauch throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaczmarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Yauch.
Yauch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaczmarek misses with a body shot.
Kaczmarek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaczmarek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yauch lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaczmarek off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaczmarek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yauch manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kaczmarek misses with a wild body shot.
Kaczmarek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaczmarek misses with a looping right.
Yauch ducks under a wild hook from Kaczmarek.
Yauch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaczmarek with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kaczmarek. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Yauch. Those never looked like landing.
Kaczmarek throws a hook but Yauch avoids it easily.
Kaczmarek moves forwards but Yauch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yauch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yauch with a hook.
Yauch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Yauch does no damage.
Kaczmarek connects with a crisp jab.
Kaczmarek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yauch feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Kaczmarek throws a lazy right hand but Yauch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaczmarek throws a right hand that Yauch ducks under and follows up with a left that Yauch also avoids with ease.
Kaczmarek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yauch counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaczmarek lands a nice shot that snaps Yauch's head back.
Kaczmarek scores with a jab to the body.
Kaczmarek moves out of range of the body kick from Yauch.
Yauch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yauch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaczmarek throwing a counter right hand but Yauch manages to avoid it.
Kaczmarek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yauch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaczmarek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yauch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaczmarek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Kaczmarek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaczmarek looks to score with a jab to the body but Yauch is just out of range.
Yauch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yauch throws a series of punches but Kaczmarek moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaczmarek checks a leg kick.
Kaczmarek cracks Yauch with a good jab.
Kaczmarek misses with a low kick.
Yauch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yauch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yauch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaczmarek throws out the jab.
Yauch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek misses the shot to the body.
Kaczmarek misses with a low kick.
Yauch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yauch throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Yauch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaczmarek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yauch is able to avoid easily.
Yauch with a nice cross.
Kaczmarek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaczmarek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yauch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek misses with a low kick.
Kaczmarek throws a low kick but Yauch moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaczmarek, right into the meat.
Yauch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yauch misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kaczmarek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yauch slips a jab from Kaczmarek.
Yauch defending well as Kaczmarek loads up on a big left hand.
Yauch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaczmarek throws a looping overhand right but Yauch ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Kaczmarek dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kaczmarek fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yauch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaczmarek manages to avoid it.
Yauch tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaczmarek misses with a looping right.
Yauch is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kaczmarek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yauch.
Nice jab there from Kaczmarek.
Kaczmarek avoids the head kick by Yauch.
Kaczmarek looks to land a left hand but Yauch moved out of range nicely.
Yauch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yauch lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaczmarek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A clash of legs there as Yauch blocks the low kick.
Kaczmarek moves out of range of the body kick from Yauch.
Kaczmarek tried to counter with a leg kick but Yauch avoided it.#T1#
Kaczmarek ducks under a wild hook from Yauch.
Kaczmarek throwing a counter right hand but Yauch manages to avoid it.
Kaczmarek throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaczmarek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yauch misses with a straight right.
Kaczmarek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yauch misses with a hook
and Kaczmarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yauch blocks a jab.
Kaczmarek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaczmarek staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaczmarek misses the target.
Kaczmarek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaczmarek staying out of range there.
Kaczmarek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kaczmarek backing away here, and Yauch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
TJ Kaczmarek is winning the standup battle so far.
Yauch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
A big right from Yauch misses.
An inside leg kick from Kaczmarek misses.
Kaczmarek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yauch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaczmarek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yauch.
Kaczmarek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yauch lands a front kick.
Kaczmarek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yauch to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaczmarek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yauch.
Yauch throws an off balance right hand
and Kaczmarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaczmarek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yauch circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Yauch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Yauch.
Yauch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Yauch misses.
Kaczmarek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Yauch works over Kaczmarek's head and body with a nice combination.
Yauch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaczmarek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaczmarek throws a leg kick but Yauch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yauch throws a big shot that misses.
Kaczmarek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yauch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaczmarek to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Yauch.
Kaczmarek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaczmarek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Adam Yauch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yauch defending well as Kaczmarek loads up on a big left hand.
Yauch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaczmarek lands with a good body shot.
Kaczmarek misses with a double jab
and Yauch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A slow jab from Yauch misses its intended target.
Yauch throws a lazy right hand but Kaczmarek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yauch just misses with a punch to the body.
Yauch checks a leg kick nicely.
Yauch lands a lovely overhand right.
Yauch throws an overhand right that lands on Kaczmarek's shoulder, as Kaczmarek tries to avoid the shot.
Yauch misses the jab.
Kaczmarek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yauch takes one on the button.
Yauch tries to bum rush Kaczmarek with a series of wild strikes but Kaczmarek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yauch looks to land a right hand but Kaczmarek moved out of range.
Kaczmarek lands a leg kick that knocks Yauch off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Yauch.
Well Kaczmarek 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... TJ Kaczmarek!

Event: Destiny Tuesday 56
Date: Sep 06, 2016

#R1#
Dominatrix jabs Sobrante right on the nose. Sobrante blinks but takes it well.
Sobrante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominatrix was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobrante.
Dominatrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominatrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobrante.
Dominatrix cracks a nice hook into Sobrante's ribs.
Sobrante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dominatrix lands with an overhand left.
Dominatrix misses the shot to the body.
Sobrante punishes Dominatrix's body with a nice straight punch.
Sobrante throws a hook to the side of Dominatrix's head but Dominatrix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Dominatrix misses the target.
Sobrante connects with a single shot there.
Rastaphan Dominatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominatrix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sobrante misses the shot to the body.
Dominatrix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominatrix connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Dominatrix.
Dominatrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobrante. #TD2#
Sobrante shoots in and gets a takedown into Dominatrix's guard.#SUB#
Dominatrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobrante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobrante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dominatrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Dominatrix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobrante defends well.#SUB#
Dominatrix looking for a guillotine here but Sobrante defends easily.
Sobrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominatrix is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sobrante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobrante has managed to get both his arms back between Dominatrix's legs - danger averted.
Sobrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominatrix is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sobrante passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dominatrix tries to improve position but can't.
Dominatrix prevents Sobrante from moving into mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sobrante is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominatrix is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Sobrante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominatrix has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dominatrix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sobrante. #T3#
Dominatrix gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sobrante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dominatrix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobrante. #SUB2#
Sobrante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dominatrix trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Dominatrix is defending the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dominatrix trying to hold on to Sobrante's head to control him but Sobrante postures up.
Dominatrix wants to get back to full guard.
Dominatrix is working hard here to advance position.
Sobrante looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dominatrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobrante is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dominatrix reverses the position - he's now on top in Sobrante's guard.
Dominatrix postures up and lands a big shot to Sobrante's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sobrante walks into a jab.#TD#
Dominatrix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sobrante to the ground. Dominatrix is now in Sobrante's guard.#SUB2#
Sobrante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominatrix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dominatrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobrante is keeping the position for now.
Sobrante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sobrante keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominatrix lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix wants to control from the top but Sobrante keeps moving.
Dominatrix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Dominatrix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Sobrante pushes a forearm under Dominatrix's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dominatrix is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Les Sobrante!
A relieved looking Les Sobrante 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: DUEL#10 Ponjev vs Silver
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trigger.#TD2#
Archer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trigger quickly recovers to half guard.
Trigger is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trigger defending well though.
Trigger is trying to stand up here but Archer is controlling him well.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Trigger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trigger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Archer.
Trigger wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Archer thumps Trigger with a low kick.
Archer throws a leg kick but Trigger moved away.
Archer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Archer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been hearing reports that Trigger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Trigger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Archer throws a leg kick but Trigger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Trigger moved out of range nicely.
Trigger slips a jab from Archer.
Trigger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Archer shoots in and gets a takedown into Trigger's guard.
Trigger trying to control the position here.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Trigger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Archer is controlling him.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Trigger tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Trigger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Archer throws a strike aimed at the side of Trigger's head but Trigger avoids it well.
Trigger dodges the ground and pound from Archer.
Trigger being controlled for a moment.
Trigger struggling a bit here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Archer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Archer controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trigger slips a jab and a cross from Archer.
As Archer tries to get set, Trigger tries to push him back and clinch up but Archer manages to avoid the attempt.
Trigger scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trigger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trigger swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Archer 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#
Trigger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Trigger misses with a straight left.
Archer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Trigger is predictable there
and Archer counters with a nice leg kick.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Trigger is just out of range.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trigger checks a leg kick.
Trigger throwing a counter right hand but Archer manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Archer.
Donk. Archer catches Trigger right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Trigger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trigger throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Archer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trigger throws a leg kick but Archer checks it.
Trigger misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Archer counters with a single leg into guard. Trigger didn't expect that. #T1#
Trigger trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Trigger is looking to stand up but Archer isn't so interested in that idea.
Archer trying to control but Trigger is working from the bottom.
Archer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trigger keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Trigger wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trigger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Archer.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trigger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trigger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archer.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Trigger is just out of range.
Trigger throws a head kick that misses.
Archer with a jab.#TD2#
Archer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aaron Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Archer is looking to advance position but Trigger won't allow it.
Trigger pushes Archer off looking to stand but Archer dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trigger defending well though.
Archer prevents Trigger from standing back up.
Archer trying to control from Trigger's half guard. Trigger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Trigger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Archer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Archer throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Trigger counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Trigger. #T4#
Trigger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Trigger has had enough of the clinch but Archer keeps him there for the moment.
Archer has Trigger pressed against the cage, preventing Trigger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trigger blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Archer.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Archer as Trigger tries to tie him up. #BC#
Trigger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Archer throws a low kick, looking for Trigger's leg but Trigger calmly moves out of range.
Archer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trigger misses with a kick to the body.
Archer throws a chopping leg kick but Trigger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trigger lands a jab.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Archer wants to stay close but Trigger steps back to make room for something. Archer seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Trigger and Archer drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taj Trigger!
Taj Trigger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 59
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Haapasaari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paez shoots and misses
and Haapasaari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haapasaari counters with a one-two to the body.
Paez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paez wants it to stay on the feet.
Haapasaari shoots in looking for a takedown. Paez tries to sprawl out of it but Haapasaari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Paez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paez working away.#SUB2#
Paez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haapasaari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haapasaari is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Paez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haapasaari has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paez but great work by Haapasaari.#SUB#
Haapasaari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paez gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Paez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Paez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haapasaari is working Paez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Paez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Paez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haapasaari defends well.
Paez keeping moving, preventing Haapasaari from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Haapasaari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haapasaari has managed to get both his arms back between Paez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Paez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haapasaari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haapasaari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haapasaari trying to control but Paez is working from the bottom.
Haapasaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Paez is retaining full guard.
Haapasaari wants to control from the top but Paez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Haapasaari is sitting in close to Paez's body. Paez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Haapasaari is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Haapasaari is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Paez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paez Paez!

Event: Destiny 167: Iii vs. Sobrante
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Sobrante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sobrante lands in his opponent's guard.
Farfy Iii keeping full guard, as Sobrante tries to pass.
Farfy Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Sobrante is proving a slippery customer.
Sobrante pushes down on Farfy Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Sobrante is looking for a kimura here.
Farfy Iii gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sobrante passes Farfy Iii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobrante wants to pass the guard but Farfy Iii is defending well. #SUB#
Farfy Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobrante pulls his head out easily.
Farfy Iii wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farfy Iii manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sobrante looking to pass the guard.
Sobrante pushes down on Farfy Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Sobrante prevents Farfy Iii from improving his position.
Sobrante wants to free his trapped foot but Farfy Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sobrante trying to work for an americana but Farfy Iii has managed to regain full guard. #SUB#
Farfy Iii looking for a triangle here. Sobrante is fighting it but it looks tight! Farfy Iii pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sobrante is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johan Farfy Iii!
Johan Farfy Iii retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Johan Farfy Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MFN 341: Mangrove/Scouser2
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Takasugi scores with a four punch combination!
Yauch throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Takasugi counters with a takedown into side control.
Yauch seems a little lost for a moment, as Takasugi dominates the positioning.
Sloppy strikes there by Takasugi.
Takasugi lands an elbow.
Takasugi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yauch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SU#
Takasugi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yauch to his feet.
Yauch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Takasugi slips a straight right by Yauch.
A big left from Takasugi misses.
A little jabbing left from Yauch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yauch throws a hook but Takasugi avoids it easily.#CL#
Takasugi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yauch, pushing him back against the cage.
Yauch throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Takasugi working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Yauch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Takasugi has Yauch up against the cage in a clinch.
Takasugi tries to throw a body punch but Yauch avoids it by throwing Takasugi back against the cage.
Yauch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yauch lands a body shot. #BC2#
Yauch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yauch, as that shot connected. #TD#
Takasugi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takasugi throwing shots but Yauch is blocking nicely.
Well, if Takasugi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Yauch tries to get to full guard but Takasugi has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yauch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Takasugi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yauch trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Yauch is not content to let Takasugi control the position.
Yauch tries to roll over but Takasugi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takasugi tries to stand and escape but Yauch is controlling the position.
Takasugi wants to stand up but Yauch manages to regain full guard. #ES2#
Yauch pushes Takasugi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Yauch tries to bum rush Takasugi with a series of wild strikes but Takasugi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yauch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takasugi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yauch.
Takasugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Yauch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Yauch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takasugi wants to clinch.#TD#
Takasugi dives in and scores a takedown into Yauch's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yauch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takasugi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yauch's guard.
Yauch is pulling down on Takasugi's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keisuke Takasugi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Takasugi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yauch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takasugi counters with a leg kick.
Yauch throws a hook to the side of Takasugi's head but Takasugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takasugi staying out of range there.
Yauch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takasugi tries to bum rush Yauch with a series of wild strikes but Yauch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takasugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adam Yauch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yauch misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yauch dips to his left and cracks Takasugi with an uppercut!
Yauch looks to score with a jab to the body but Takasugi is just out of range.
Takasugi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yauch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yauch misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Takasugi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yauch tries to avoid it but Takasugi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yauch to the ground. Yauch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keisuke Takasugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yauch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yauch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Takasugi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yauch won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Yauch throws Takasugi to one side and escapes!
Takasugi lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Takasugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Takasugi clinches.
Takasugi can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Yauch manages to break the clinch.
Yauch lands the left hand.#T2#
Takasugi doesn't manage to clinch there - Yauch circles away.
Takasugi misses with a combination
and Yauch counters with a solid body kick.
Takasugi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yauch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yauch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takasugi in his tracks.
Takasugi misses with a looping right.
Takasugi misses with a takedown attempt
and Yauch counters with a good low kick that Takasugi was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keisuke Takasugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yauch swats away the attempt to clinch by Takasugi.
Yauch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yauch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Takasugi throws a right and a left that Yauch avoids nicely.
Takasugi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yauch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takasugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yauch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yauch. Takasugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takasugi throws a right hand that Yauch ducks under and follows up with a left that Yauch also avoids with ease.
Yauch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takasugi throws a right hand that Yauch ducks under and follows up with a left that Yauch also avoids with ease.
Takasugi blocks a head kick by Yauch. #TD#
Takasugi gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takasugi prevents Yauch from standing back up.
Takasugi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Yauch is defending against the submission attempts here by Takasugi.
Yauch is staying active underneath Takasugi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yauch has his hands clasped together around Takasugi's back. He's all about the action.
Takasugi 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.
Takasugi throwing shots but Yauch is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Yauch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Takasugi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yauch swats away the attempt to clinch by Takasugi.
Takasugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yauch swings for the body but Takasugi moves out of range.
Takasugi throws a big counter combination but Yauch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takasugi wants to clinch up but Yauch keeps it at a distance.
Yauch keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yauch! But no joy.
Takasugi wants to clinch up but Yauch keeps it at a distance.
Yauch lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takasugi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yauch throws a counter combo.
Takasugi shoots and misses
and Yauch counters with a straight right hand.
Yauch scores with a nice right hand.
Takasugi looks to clinch
and Yauch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Takasugi is rocked!
Yauch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Takasugi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Takasugi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takasugi tries to clinch but Yauch moves out of range.
Takasugi seems to have got his legs back now.
Yauch swats away the attempt to clinch by Takasugi.
Yauch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takasugi.
Takasugi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yauch counters with a nice uppercut.
Takasugi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yauch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yauch cracks Takasugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yauch pounces like a tiger and cracks Takasugi with a vicious hook! Takasugi is down but not out! Yauch follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adam Yauch!
Adam Yauch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 52
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Vivaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vivaldi throws a counter combo.
Vivaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haapasaari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vivaldi moves away.
Vivaldi has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Haapasaari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vivaldi has momentary wrist control but Haapasaari slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haapasaari landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Haapasaari drops back looking for a leg! Vivaldi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vivaldi manages to kick Haapasaari off! Haapasaari jumps back into Vivaldi's guard.
Haapasaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Vivaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapasaari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Haapasaari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haapasaari is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vivaldi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haapasaari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vivaldi is looking to stand up but Haapasaari isn't so interested in that idea.
Haapasaari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vivaldi is keeping the position for now.
Vivaldi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haapasaari is controlling him.
Haapasaari 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.
Vivaldi wants to sweep here but Haapasaari controlling him for the moment.
Haapasaari is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Haapasaari has gone for a leg lock! Vivaldi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haapasaari's guard.#REVB##T2#
Haapasaari wants to sweep but no luck.
Vivaldi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haapasaari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haapasaari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Vivaldi tries to get to full guard but Haapasaari has control of the leg.
Haapasaari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haapasaari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haapasaari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vivaldi!
Vivaldi is trying to stand up.
Vivaldi is squirming around, avoiding Haapasaari's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Haapasaari lands a couple of good shots and Vivaldi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vivaldi is trying to stand back up.
Vivaldi is trapped and Haapasaari is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Haapasaari wants to control but Vivaldi is keeping busy.
Haapasaari has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Vivaldi.
Haapasaari scores with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Haapasaari tightening his grip on Vivaldi, looking for the choke.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vivaldi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Haapasaari 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#
Vivaldi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haapasaari seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vivaldi ducks under a wild hook from Haapasaari.
Vivaldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haapasaari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been informed that Vivaldi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vivaldi closes the distance and clinches up with Haapasaari, looking for a takedown. Vivaldi pushes Haapasaari against the cage but Haapasaari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vivaldi lands a head kick!
Vivaldi shoots in for a takedown but Haapasaari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vivaldi looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Haapasaari counters with a shoot takedown. Vivaldi fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Vivaldi kicks Haapasaari off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vivaldi wants to clinch but Haapasaari slips to the side#TD#
so Haapasaari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haapasaari stands up over Vivaldi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haapasaari connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vivaldi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haapasaari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haapasaari is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Haapasaari won't allow Vivaldi to get back to his feet.
Haapasaari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vivaldi can do to turn this around?
Haapasaari working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vivaldi's head.#ROC#
Vivaldi is rocked!#SUB#
Haapasaari drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Haapasaari as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vivaldi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Haapasaari! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eero Haapasaari!

Event: DUEL#6 Xezeron vs Longshanks
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Hammouche with a hook.
Hammouche lands with a hook. Trigger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hammouche misses with a straight right.
Trigger misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Trigger.
Trigger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trigger wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammouche jabs Trigger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hammouche missing with a left hand there. Trigger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trigger is looking to counter the offense by Hammouche and move into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Trigger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hammouche misses with a low kick as Trigger jumps back.
Trigger is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Trigger misses.
Hammouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trigger throws a leg kick that misses.
Hammouche moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammouche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trigger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammouche.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammouche misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trigger lands with a hook. Hammouche tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Hammouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammouche jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trigger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trigger wants it to stay on the feet.
Trigger is looking to counter punch.
Hammouche connects with a high kick.
Hammouche looks for the body kick but Trigger saw that one coming.
Trigger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trigger misses with a head kick.
Trigger ducks under a wild hook from Hammouche.
Nice uppercut lands for Trigger. That snapped Hammouche's head back.
Trigger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammouche misses with a few strikes there.
Trigger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hammouche manages to circle out of the way.
Trigger slips under a jab.
Trigger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hammouche misses with a left hand #KD#
and Trigger counters with a nice right hand that sends Hammouche toppling to the canvas! Hammouche scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Trigger finish him?!#ROC#
Hammouche is rocked!
Djamel Hammouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Are you kidding me?! Trigger ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hammouche clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taj Trigger!
After winning the bout, Taj Trigger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#3 Xezeron vs Williams
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Longshanks lands a nice shot that snaps Trigger's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Trigger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Longshanks looks to land a combination but Trigger avoids it well.
Trigger misses with a few strikes there.
Longshanks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Longshanks misses.
Trigger tried to counter with a leg kick but Longshanks avoided it.
Longshanks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Longshanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trigger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trigger slips a jab from Longshanks.
Longshanks swings widly with a right hand
and Trigger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trigger misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Longshanks catches Trigger right on the button with a cross.
Trigger throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Claymore Longshanks has been cut.
Longshanks scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Longshanks drops Trigger with a beautiful combination! Trigger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Longshanks is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Trigger is rocked!#T1#
Trigger walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Trigger limp body while Longshanks jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claymore Longshanks!
Claymore Longshanks 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: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1##TD#
Vettenranta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Green!
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Green has been cut.
Vettenranta has control of an arm but Green manages to advance to Vettenranta's back!
Vettenranta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Green's guard. Nice work there by Vettenranta.
Vettenranta with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettenranta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vettenranta stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Vettenranta throws a big right hand that misses.
Green keeping full guard, as Vettenranta tries to pass.
Vettenranta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vettenranta stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Vettenranta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vettenranta throwing strikes but missing.
Vettenranta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vettenranta landing some decent shots from guard.
Vettenranta is working Green over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vettenranta passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vettenranta lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#
That has opened up Bob Green's cut even more.
Green has hold of Vettenranta's hands but Vettenranta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Green trying to control here. #SUB#
Vettenranta seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Green is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Our winner, Kaleva Vettenranta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 52
Date: Jul 12, 2016

#R1#
Sobrante misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Sobrante fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jitsu to the ground. Sobrante is now in Jitsu's guard.#SUB#
Sobrante avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitsu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sobrante slips nicely into half guard.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Jitsu is in trouble now - Sobrante has advanced to mount!
Sobrante prevents Jitsu from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sobrante cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sobrante is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jitsu working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Sobrante looking for a guillotine from mount but Jitsu is having none of it.
Jitsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Sobrante has a good base and remains in mount.#T1##SUB2#
Sobrante with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jitsu is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Sobrante wants to finish this one by submission but Jitsu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobrante.
Jitsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobrante lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Sobrante is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jitsu has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sobrante is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jitsu has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T2#
Jitsu is looking to get to half guard.
Jitsu is in a horrible position here. Sobrante smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Sobrante working for a submission but Jitsu is keeping him at bay.
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sobrante is looking to advance position but Jitsu won't allow it.
Jitsu gets full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Jitsu working for a triangle but Sobrante defends it easily.
Jitsu striking off his back but it's not causing Sobrante any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sobrante preventing the sweep.
Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sobrante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobrante has managed to get both his arms back between Jitsu's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Sobrante defends easily.
Sobrante works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobrante pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well. #SUB#
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Jitsu won't allow Sobrante to pass to mount.
Jitsu is in trouble now - Sobrante has advanced to mount!
Jitsu is working to get back to half guard.
Sobrante lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sobrante landing shots from mount.
Sobrante prevents Jitsu from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Sobrante with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jitsu is looking to improve his position but Sobrante isn't that keen on the idea.
Jitsu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Les Sobrante dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Jitsu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sobrante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobrante is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Jitsu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sobrante tries to bench press Jitsu off him but Jitsu keeps the position.
Sobrante manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jitsu's best efforts.
Sobrante manages to get to full guard.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Sobrante is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jitsu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sobrante manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jitsu has Sobrante in his guard.#REVB#
Sobrante won't allow Jitsu to sweep him here. #T1#
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Sobrante tries to pass.
Sobrante won't allow Jitsu to sweep him here.
Jitsu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Jitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobrante defends well.
Jitsu wants to sweep here but Sobrante controlling him for the moment.
Sobrante wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is keeping the position.#SUB#
Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sobrante wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sobrante keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobrante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Sobrante tries to pass.
Sobrante passes into half guard.
Sobrante passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jitsu!
Jitsu tries to reverse the position but Sobrante maintains control.#T3#
Jitsu regains half guard.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Sobrante keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sobrante wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sobrante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jitsu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sobrante passes to side control.
Sobrante has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jitsu is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Sobrante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jitsu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jitsu tries to improve position but can't.
Sobrante tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jitsu's legs.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
Sobrante tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jitsu tries to buck Sobrante off but Sobrante is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sobrante tries for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well. #SUB2#
Sobrante thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Les Sobrante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Jitsu. No joy for Sobrante on that attempt.
Jitsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Sobrante looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobrante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sobrante passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well. #SUB#
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobrante pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu is pressing down on Sobrante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Sobrante passes into half guard. #SUB#
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobrante passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Sobrante is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jitsu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2##SUB2#
Sobrante looking to secure an arm triangle but Jitsu defends it well.
Jitsu is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sobrante is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jitsu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jitsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Sobrante has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Sobrante connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jitsu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Jitsu won't allow Sobrante to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jitsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jitsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobrante keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass.
Sobrante looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Jitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobrante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Sobrante's legs - danger averted.
Jitsu won't allow Sobrante to sweep him here.
Sobrante has momentary wrist control but Jitsu slips an elbow through the middle.
Jitsu won't allow Sobrante to sweep him here.
Jitsu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sobrante wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Sobrante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Jitsu chips away with some ground and pound.
Jitsu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jitsu advances to half guard.
Sobrante regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jitsu slips nicely into half guard.
Jitsu working Sobrante over with strikes.
Jitsu prevents Sobrante from improving his position.
Les Sobrante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jitsu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobrante has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jitsu trying to advance position but Sobrante counters by regaining guard.
Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Les Sobrante is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jitsu landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Les Sobrante.
I've got Sobrante 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Sobrante!
Les Sobrante thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#2 Two Fight Two Champions
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Trigger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Trigger keeps it at a distance.
Martinez lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Martinez. Beautiful body shot.
Martinez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Trigger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martinez.
Trigger looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Martinez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Trigger slips under a jab from Martinez.
Trigger tries to counter with a clinch but Martinez shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Martinez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trigger did well to prevent Martinez getting side control.
Martinez moves nicely into side control.
Martinez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Trigger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez advances to mount.
Martinez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Martinez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Martinez punching from mount but Trigger doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
Martinez unloads with some shots from mount but Trigger bucks and avoids them well.
Martinez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Trigger is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Martinez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Martinez lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Martinez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Trigger wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Martinez.
Martinez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Trigger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martinez 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.
Martinez tries to control but Trigger wriggling away. #T2#
Martinez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trigger prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Trigger is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Martinez unloads with some shots from mount but Trigger bucks and avoids them well.
Martinez lands a big shot there that rocks Trigger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Trigger tries to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
Trigger suckers Martinez into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Trigger is now in Martinez's guard!
Martinez is trying to hold Trigger in close to prevent damage but Trigger has managed to pass into half guard.
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trigger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martinez wants to sweep here but Trigger controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Trigger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
Trigger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trigger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trigger passes into half guard.
Trigger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
Trigger slows the pace down in half guard.
Martinez wants to control but Trigger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Trigger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trigger trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Trigger is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Trigger is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Martinez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Martinez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trigger.
Trigger moves out of range of the leg kick from Martinez.
Martinez with a poor takedown
and Trigger counters with a good, hard body kick but Martinez shrugs it off.
Leonard Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trigger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martinez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martinez. That's going to slow Trigger down.
Martinez dives in and grabs Trigger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trigger pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martinez. That's going to slow Trigger down.
Martinez tries to bum rush Trigger with a series of wild strikes but Trigger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonard Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trigger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trigger throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trigger avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trigger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martinez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Trigger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trigger tries to score with a low kick but Martinez moves his leg out of the way.
Martinez throws a quick counter head kick but Trigger was just out of range.
Trigger moves out of range as Martinez throws a body kick.
Trigger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leonard Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Trigger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Martinez throws a combination. Trigger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Trigger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Trigger thuds his shin into the meat of Martinez's side.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trigger lands a nice hook to Martinez's body. Martinez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Martinez is predictable there #CL2#
and Trigger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez keeps control of Trigger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trigger avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Trigger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head. #T2#
Trigger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martinez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trigger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trigger lands with a left to the head.
Martinez looking to throw knees to the head but Trigger is blocking nicely.
Trigger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trigger blocking some punches.
Martinez lands a good knee to the midsection. Trigger won't want to take too many of those.
Trigger misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Trigger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trigger lands a leg kick that knocks Martinez off balance momentarily.
Martinez throws the kick towards the body but Trigger avoids it.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trigger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trigger misses with a body kick. #T3#
Trigger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trigger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinez throws a big counter combination but Trigger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martinez scores with a body shot.
Martinez throws the kick towards the body but Trigger avoids it.
Trigger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trigger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martinez. That's going to slow Trigger down.
Martinez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trigger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trigger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martinez thumps Trigger with a low kick.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trigger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trigger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Martinez lands the left hand.
Martinez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trigger throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Martinez tries to clinch but Trigger is having none of it.
Trigger tries to counter with a clinch but Martinez shakes him off and moves away.
Trigger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Trigger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trigger lands a jab to the nose.
Trigger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Martinez misses.
Trigger missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinez staying out of range there.
Trigger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taj Trigger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez pushes Trigger away with a front kick.
Trigger takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Trigger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martinez moves away from the strike by Trigger.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trigger moves away.
Martinez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trigger moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Trigger misses its intended target. #TD#
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into Trigger's guard.
Trigger pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez trying to control but Trigger is working from the bottom.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Trigger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Trigger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trigger trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez 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#
Trigger wants to get back to his feet.
Martinez throws a strike but Trigger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trigger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trigger trying to control the position here.
Martinez stands up over Trigger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Trigger keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez won't allow Trigger to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at World Class Elite Gym (16 elites) $1000 inform us that Trigger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Trigger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez pushes down on Trigger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martinez is trying to control the action in half guard but Trigger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Martinez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trigger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martinez.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trigger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trigger wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Martinez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trigger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martinez.
Leonard Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trigger is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trigger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #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.
Martinez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Martinez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Martinez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trigger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Leonard Martinez has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Nice shot lands for Trigger.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trigger can do to turn this around?
Martinez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martinez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trigger to score with a decent uppercut.
Martinez throws a wild hook but Trigger just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Martinez gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Trigger raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taj Trigger!
A very excited looking Taj Trigger 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: MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016

#R1#
A head kick by Knee misses #TD#
and Haapasaari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haapasaari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haapasaari working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knee's head.
Knee looking for a sweep. Not yet Knee, not yet.
Haapasaari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haapasaari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haapasaari distracts Knee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haapasaari wants to control from the top but Knee keeps moving.
Haapasaari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Haapasaari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Haapasaari drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Haapasaari as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Knee screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Haapasaari! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eero Haapasaari!

Event: Pacio Fight Night 21
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Yauch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nomo doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Nomo closes the distance and clinches.
Yauch throws an elbow that misses.
Yauch working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Nomo fails to land.
Nomo misses with some punches.
Yauch taking a breather.
Nomo working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Yauch to work.
Yauch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nomo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yauch backwards.
Nomo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yauch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nomo throws a punch but it's blocked by Yauch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nomo lands an uppercut.
Nomo has a couple of punches blocked by Yauch.
Nomo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yauch. #BC#
Yauch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Nomo clinches up with Yauch and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Yauch breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nomo takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yauch. #BC#
Yauch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nomo blocks a head kick by Yauch. #CL2#
Nomo moves into range and clinches up with Yauch.#BC#
Yauch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nomo tries to clinch but Yauch is having none of it.
Yauch throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Nomo clinches up with Yauch and pushes him back against the cage.
Nomo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yauch backwards.
Yauch lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Yauch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nomo tries to clinch but Yauch is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yauch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nomo moves away from the strike by Yauch.
Nomo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Nomo drives through and clinches with Yauch against the cage. #T2#
Yauch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nomo fails to land.
Nomo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nomo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yauch blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Yauch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yauch works Nomo's body with a nice hook.
Yauch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nomo on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Shintaro Nomo has been cut.
Yauch throws a head kick that misses.
Yauch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nomo.
Yauch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Nomo takes the fight into the clinch.
Nomo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yauch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nomo can turn it around.
Nomo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yauch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nomo.
Nomo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nomo misses with some punches. #T3#
Nomo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nomo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yauch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Yauch breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nomo has Yauch up against the cage in a clinch.
Yauch blocks an uppercut.
Yauch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nomo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nomo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nomo throws a punch but it's blocked by Yauch.
Nomo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nomo.
Yauch lands with a short shot to the head.
Nomo throws a punch but it's blocked by Yauch.
Yauch misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Nomo has a couple of punches blocked by Yauch.
Nomo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Yauch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nomo blocks a jab.#CL2#
Nomo rushes Yauch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yauch takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Yauch manages to break the clinch.
Nomo tries to clinch but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch throws a counter high kick but Nomo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yauch keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Yauch misses its target.
Yauch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nomo wants to clinch but Yauch slips to the side
and Yauch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nomo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nomo tries to close the distance and clinch but Yauch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Nomo closes the distance and clinches.
Nomo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nomo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nomo dodges an elbow strike from Yauch.
Nomo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yauch backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shintaro Nomo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shintaro Nomo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yauch just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Nomo has managed to clinch. #BC#
Yauch breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Nomo takes the fight into the clinch.
Nomo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yauch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nomo working aggressively here.
Nomo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Nomo fails to land.
Yauch looking to slow down the pace here.
Yauch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yauch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nomo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nomo lands with a short shot to the head.
Nomo misses with a punch on the inside.
Yauch scores with a shot to the side of Nomo's head.
Nomo misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Nomo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yauch.
A short right from Nomo.
Nomo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Yauch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nomo tries to clinch but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Yauch misses.
Nomo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adam Yauch is winning the standup battle so far.
Yauch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yauch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nomo.
Yauch dips to his left and cracks Nomo with an uppercut!
Shintaro Nomo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yauch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nomo doesn't manage to clinch there - Yauch circles away.
Nomo moves in looking to clinch but Yauch pushes him off.
Nomo wants to clinch but Yauch slips to the side
and Yauch counters with a stiff right hand.
Nomo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yauch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nomo tries to clinch but Yauch is having none of it.
Nomo is looking to clinch. #T2##CL2#
Nomo gets 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!
Nomo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nomo throws a punch but it's blocked by Yauch. #BC#
Yauch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nomo rushes Yauch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nomo throws a head punch that misses.
Yauch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nomo.
Yauch blocks an uppercut.
Yauch stalling in the clinch but Nomo improves position. #BC#
Yauch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nomo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yauch lands a left hand.
Yauch tries a body shot but Nomo blocks it.
Nomo letting Yauch take a breather here.
Yauch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nomo's elbow.
Yauch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Nomo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nomo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nomo.
Nomo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shintaro Nomo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nomo misses with some punches.
Yauch lands a hook that snaps the head of Nomo backwards.
Yauch blocks an uppercut.
Yauch throws an elbow but it misses.
Nomo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yauch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nomo backwards.
Yauch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yauch just leaning against Nomo, taking a breather.
Yauch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nomo misses with some punches.
Yauch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nomo working aggressively here.
Yauch misses with a punch to the body.
Nomo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nomo throws a punch but it's blocked by Yauch. #T4#
Nomo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yauch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yauch misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Yauch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yauch works Nomo's body with a nice hook.
Yauch throws a jab when Nomo was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nomo! But no joy.
Nomo tries to clinch but Yauch moves out of range. #CL2#
Nomo clinches with his opponent.
Nomo misses with the head strike.
Nomo misses with some punches.
Nomo throws a head punch that misses.
Nomo misses with the head strike. #BC#
Yauch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yauch misses with a body shot.
Nomo tries to close the distance and clinch but Yauch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shintaro Nomo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shintaro Nomo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nomo moves in looking to clinch but Yauch pushes him off.
Yauch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nomo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Nomo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yauch misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Yauch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nomo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yauch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yauch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nomo moves in looking to clinch but Yauch pushes him off.#CL2#
Nomo moves into range and clinches up with Yauch.
Yauch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomo misses with the head strike. #BC#
Yauch manages to break the clinch.
Yauch connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Nomo has closed the distance and engaged Yauch in a clinch. #BC#
Yauch manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nomo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1##CL2#
Nomo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nomo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yauch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nomo.
Yauch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nomo.
Yauch blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yauch.
Nomo working aggressively here.
Nomo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yauch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nomo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yauch.
Nomo working aggressively here.
Yauch can't find room to land a body shot as Nomo controls the action.
Nice body punch from Yauch.
Shintaro Nomo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##BC#
Yauch manages to break the clinch.
Yauch swats away the attempt to clinch by Nomo.#CL2#
Nomo clinches up with Yauch and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Yauch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nomo moves in looking to clinch but Yauch pushes him off.#CL2#
Nomo drives through and clinches with Yauch against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Yauch breaks from the clinch.
Yauch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nomo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Nomo has closed the distance and engaged Yauch in a clinch.
Come on Yauch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yauch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nomo up against the cage.#T3#
Yauch swings wildly with an uppercut but Nomo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Yauch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nomo tries to clinch but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nomo's head backwards.
Adam Yauch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yauch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Nomo looks to move away, Yauch throws a big counter combo but Nomo just gets out of the way.
Nomo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yauch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nomo tries to clinch up but Yauch circles away and keeps his distance.
Yauch is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Yauch misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Nomo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Yauch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yauch keeps the fight on the outside.
Nomo doesn't manage to clinch there - Yauch circles away.
Yauch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nomo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Nomo clinches. #BC#
Yauch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Yauch gets tackled into the cage by Nomo. Nomo maintains the clinch. #BC#
Yauch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Yauch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nomo 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shintaro Nomo!
Shintaro Nomo is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Shintaro Nomo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 51
Date: Jun 28, 2016

#R1##TD#
Sobrante feints and as Hardwood raises his hands in defense, Sobrante changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobrante won't allow Hardwood to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hardwood has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sobrante is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hardwood.
Sobrante tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hardwood's legs. #SUB#
Sobrante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardwood has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sobrante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobrante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobrante is trying to move to mount but Hardwood reverses beautifully and ends up in Sobrante's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobrante being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hardwood trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom.
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobrante is working hard here to advance position.
Hardwood throwing strikes but missing.
Sobrante wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardwood landing with the ground and pound.
Sobrante keeping full guard, as Hardwood tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobrante looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobrante, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardwood with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Sobrante working for a triangle but Hardwood defends it easily.
Sobrante wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobrante keeping moving, preventing Hardwood from controlling successfully.
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardwood trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hardwood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sobrante haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sobrante has momentary wrist control but Hardwood slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobrante has momentary wrist control but Hardwood slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobrante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardwood manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobrante pushing down on Hardwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hardwood moves into full guard.
Sobrante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardwood is looking for a sweep.
Hardwood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sobrante trying to mount his opponent but Hardwood defends it. #T4#
Sobrante is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hardwood!
Sobrante has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hardwood's face. #SUB#
Sobrante has hold of Hardwood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hardwood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Sobrante jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardwood and Sobrante has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hardwood sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Les Sobrante dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hardwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobrante is defended easily by Hardwood.
Sobrante avoids the head kick by Hardwood.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
Sobrante checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sobrante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sobrante.
Sobrante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobrante is defended easily by Hardwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Sobrante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sobrante gets the takedown into side control.
Hardwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobrante moves into full mount! #T1#
Hardwood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardwood can't escape the position.
Hardwood tries to hold on but Sobrante postures up.
Hardwood in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hardwood wants to hold on but Sobrante pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sobrante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hardwood manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hardwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sobrante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Sobrante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardwood tries to buck Sobrante off but Sobrante is having none of it.#SUB#
Sobrante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hardwood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardwood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sobrante off and has taken his back!
Hardwood trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Sobrante's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Hardwood is trying to stick to Sobrante's back but Sobrante is turning into Hardwood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hardwood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sobrante.
Sobrante postures up.
Sobrante tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardwood is retaining full guard.
Hardwood 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.#SUB2#
Hardwood working for a triangle but Sobrante defends it easily.
Sobrante forces his way into half guard.
Sobrante wants to free his trapped foot but Hardwood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hardwood tries to get to full guard but Sobrante has control of the leg. #T4#
Hardwood keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sobrante is looking for a kimura here.
Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Hardwood is defending the position.
Sobrante works his way into full mount!
Hardwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Sobrante there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Les Sobrante dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sobrante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardwood tries to avoid it but Sobrante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardwood to the ground. Hardwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardwood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobrante drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardwood sprawls and moves away.
Hardwood throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Sobrante counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardwood won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Sobrante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobrante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Les Sobrante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardwood is looking for a sweep.
Sobrante tries to advance position but instead Hardwood slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sobrante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardwood sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sobrante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardwood defends it well. #T1#
Hardwood wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well.
Hardwood is still trying to improve position.
Sobrante frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hardwood wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sobrante.
Hardwood tries to reverse the position but Sobrante maintains control.
Hardwood wants to hold on but Sobrante pushes him away.
Sobrante with shots to the head and body - Hardwood looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Sobrante wants to finish this one by submission but Hardwood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobrante.
Hardwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Sobrante has hold of Hardwood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hardwood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hardwood regains half guard.#SUB#
Sobrante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sobrante tries to pass to full mount but Hardwood defends it.
Hardwood is trying to maintain the position but Sobrante is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Hardwood is defending the position.
Hardwood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardwood trying to control the position.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Major Hardwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardwood, not yet.
Sobrante slips nicely into half guard.
Hardwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobrante is pressing down on Hardwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardwood is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Sobrante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardwood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardwood wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well.
Hardwood is pressing down on Sobrante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sobrante postures up.
Sobrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardwood is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardwood is on top in guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Les Sobrante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sobrante, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Sobrante!
A very excited looking Les Sobrante 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.
In defeat, Major Hardwood stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, I got something in my eye.'.

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