Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Batoru FC 14
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1##TD#
Blackburn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dresdner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blackburn content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Blackburn stands and steps away. Dresdner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blackburn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Dresdner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dresdner 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.
Blackburn stops Dresdner from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blackburn won't allow Dresdner to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blackburn fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackburn shoots in and drives through. Dresdner sprawls well.
Dresdner replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blackburn blocks it well.
Blackburn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dresdner closes the distance and pushes Blackburn back into the cage.#T2#
Blackburn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Dresdner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dresdner dives in and grabs Blackburn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blackburn pushes down on Dresdner's head and hops out.
Blackburn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dresdner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackburn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dresdner stuffs the takedown.
Blackburn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blackburn shoots in and drives through. Dresdner sprawls well.
Dresdner raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dresdner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dresdner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dresdner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackburn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dresdner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackburn shoots and misses #CL2#
and Dresdner counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Blackburn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blackburn manages to end up in side control.
Blackburn is breathing heavily.#T3#
Dresdner is trying to work for a sweep but Blackburn has mounted him!
Dresdner is desperately trying to improve his position but Blackburn has a good base and remains in mount.
Blackburn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dresdner regains half guard.
Blackburn is thwarting Dresdner's attempts to control the position.
Dresdner moves into full guard. #T4#
Dresdner is trying to keep Blackburn in close.
Blackburn cracks Dresdner with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresdner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresdner being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marco Dresdner will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Blackburn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dresdner's guard.
Blackburn trying to control but Dresdner is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dresdner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blackburn connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Blackburn controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dresdner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blackburn tries for a takedown but Dresdner circles away easily#TD2#
and Dresdner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn keeping hold of Dresdner's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Dresdner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blackburn tries to get to full guard but Dresdner has control of the leg.
Blackburn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresdner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresdner's back!
Blackburn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dresdner.#T3##SUB#
Blackburn is cranking Dresdner's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dresdner! He's tightened the choke and Dresdner is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christopher Blackburn!

Event: Batoru FC 11
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Dresdner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lind is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dresdner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dresdner looks to land a combination but Lind avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Lind as Dresdner shoots in.
Dresdner fails with the takedown.
Lind half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lind lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Marco Dresdner has been cut.
Lind has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartans Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lind slaps away a takedown attempt from Dresdner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henning Lind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Dresdner.#TD#
Lind decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lind is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lind is working for a kimura but Dresdner is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Lind is trying for a kimura here. Dresdner looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lind wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henning Lind!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2019

#R1#
Hooj scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Hooj. No joy for Anstey on that attempt.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hooj stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Hooj misses. #CL2#
Anstey rushes Hooj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anstey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hooj has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Hooj throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hooj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sjaardsen Hooj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Anstey rushes Hooj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hooj can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hooj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Hooj has double underhooks.
Hooj working aggressively here.
A short right from Hooj on the inside.
Hooj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hooj really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hooj tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey wants to break free but Hooj has control.
Hooj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hooj gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Anstey is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sjaardsen Hooj!
Sjaardsen Hooj thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2019

#R1#
Ragnarson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnarson cracks a nice hook into Omaha's ribs.
Ragnarson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omaha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omaha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omaha tries to clinch up but Ragnarson circles away and keeps his distance.
Omaha tries to clinch up but Ragnarson circles away and keeps his distance.
Omaha has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ragnarson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ragnarson throws a chopping leg kick but Omaha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Omaha wants to clinch.
Omaha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarson misses the target.
Omaha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omaha wants to clinch.
Ragnarson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omaha wants to clinch.#T1#
Ragnarson punishes Omaha's body with a nice straight punch.
Ragnarson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarson takes a swing at Omaha's ribcage but misses.
Omaha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnarson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Ragnarson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Omaha won't be happy with that.
Omaha is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ragnarson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Omaha is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ragnarson advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Ragnarson.#CUT#
It looks like Chief Omaha has been cut.
Ragnarson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Omaha can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #CUT#
That has opened up Chief Omaha's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarson raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Omaha is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Chief Omaha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Omaha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Omaha is still in real trouble! Can Ragnarson finish him?#CUT#
Chief Omaha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gustav Ragnarson!
An out of breath Gustav Ragnarson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019

#R1#
Ragnarson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leak moves away.
Ragnarson lands a nice hook to Leak's body. Leak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarson.
Leak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leak misses the shot to the body.
Leak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leak lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Leak closes the distance and clinches up with Ragnarson, looking for a takedown. Leak pushes Ragnarson against the cage but Ragnarson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarson defending well as Leak loads up on a big left hand.
Leak tries for a takedown but Ragnarson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarson.
Ragnarson throws a low kick but Leak moves out of range easily.
Leak checks a leg kick nicely.
Leak moves in looking to clinch but Ragnarson pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Leak moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarson.#BC#
Leak breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Leak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarson tries a low kick but Leak avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Leak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Leak avoids the body shot from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leak moves away.
Leak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ragnarson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Leak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Leak moves out of range.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Leak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarson.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarson cracks Leak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ragnarson just misses with a punch to the body.
Leak wants to clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leak.
Ragnarson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Leak's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Leak winds up and cracks Ragnarson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ragnarson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ragnarson manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnarson holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnarson is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leak is working hard here to advance position.
Ragnarson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ragnarson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnarson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leak's head.#T3#
Ragnarson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ragnarson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ragnarson preventing the sweep.
Ragnarson being controlled here momentarily.
Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ragnarson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ragnarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leak looking for a sweep. Not yet Leak, not yet.
Ragnarson lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ragnarson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ragnarson wants to pass the guard but Leak is keeping the position.
Ragnarson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragnarson is in close to Leak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leak trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarson is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarson is in close to Leak's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Ragnarson with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Leak is rocked!
Ragnarson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Leak's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
A very excited looking Gustav Ragnarson 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, Kelly Leak stepped up to the mic, saying 'F$#!%'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Markinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermandin.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thermandin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermandin.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Markinen darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thermandin.
Thermandin is standing up over Markinen. Markinen looks to escape but Thermandin dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Thermandin stands up and beckons Markinen to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Markinen is looking to clinch but Thermandin is avoiding it.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markinen defends it well.#T1#
A big right from Markinen misses.
Decent striking displayed by Markinen there.
Markinen tries to clinch but Thermandin moves out of range.
Markinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Markinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermandin prevents a body shot from Markinen.
Markinen misses with a body punch.
Thermandin wants a takedown but no success here.
Thermandin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermandin blocks an uppercut.
Markinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Markinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oscar Markinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twelf Thermandin.#T2#
Markinen lands with a right to the head.
Thermandin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Markinen works on Thermandin's body with a couple of short punches.
Markinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markinen throws a head punch that misses.
Markinen misses with the head strike.
Thermandin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markinen lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermandin blocks an uppercut.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermandin.
Thermandin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Markinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Markinen as the two fighters clinch.
Markinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermandin blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermandin.
Markinen lands an uppercut.
Markinen misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markinen.
Markinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markinen tries to work over Thermandin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markinen misses with a body punch.
Markinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markinen misses with some punches.
Markinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markinen works on Thermandin's body with a couple of short punches.
Markinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Markinen throws a head punch that misses.
Thermandin looking for a takedown.
Markinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermandin controls his hands.
Markinen tries to throw a body punch but Thermandin avoids it by throwing Markinen back against the cage.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermandin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermandin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermandin.
Markinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermandin's elbow.
Thermandin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermandin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Markinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thermandin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Markinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thermandin can do to turn this around?
Thermandin walks into a left hand.
Markinen swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Markinen is trying to escape back to his feet but Thermandin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Markinen wants to get back to his feet but Thermandin drags him back down.
Markinen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
What can Markinen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markinen is trying to stand back up. #T1##SU2#
Despite having Markinen's back, Thermandin says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Markinen seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Markinen looks to land a right hand but Thermandin moved out of range.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Markinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Thermandin circles away.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Markinen is working an open guard so Thermandin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Markinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thermandin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Markinen wants to clinch up but Thermandin keeps it at a distance.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oscar Markinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Thermandin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markinen.
Markinen throws out a loose jab but Thermandin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thermandin keeps the fight on the outside.
Markinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thermandin's head backwards.
Markinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markinen tries to clinch #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Markinen tries to kick Thermandin off in order to stand up. Thermandin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markinen wants to get back to his feet but Thermandin is dominant here and he's now got Markinen's back!
Thermandin is riding his opponent, not letting Markinen buck him off.
Markinen is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thermandin controls the action.
Markinen is trying to get back to his feet but Thermandin has full control of the position and if anything, Markinen has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markinen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU2#
Thermandin decides to stand up.
Thermandin swats away the attempt to clinch by Markinen.#CL#
Markinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twelf Thermandin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Markinen.
Thermandin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markinen throws out the jab.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Thermandin swats away the attempt to clinch by Markinen.
Thermandin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markinen.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen throws a jab when Thermandin was well out of range.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Twelf Thermandin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thermandin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermandin tries to move into range but Markinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Markinen misses with a straight right.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Markinen misses with a looping right.#T1#
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thermandin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markinen misses with an uppercut. Thermandin saw that one coming.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markinen throws a series of punches but Thermandin moves out of range.
Markinen lands an overhand right.
Markinen wants to clinch#TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markinen won't be happy with that.
Markinen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Markinen is trying to stand back up. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thermandin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Markinen doesn't escape. #SU2#
Thermandin decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Markinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Thermandin moves out of range as Markinen strikes.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Markinen moves in looking to clinch but Thermandin pushes him off.
Oscar Markinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Markinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen tries to bum rush Thermandin with a series of wild strikes but Thermandin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thermandin swats away the attempt to clinch by Markinen.
And Thermandin tries to counter it with a takedown but Markinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markinen clobbers Thermandin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markinen wants to clinch up but Thermandin keeps it at a distance.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thermandin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Markinen wants to clinch but Thermandin slips to the side#TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Markinen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thermandin manages to move to mount! #SU2#
Thermandin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Thermandin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thermandin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markinen.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markinen connects with a body shot that sends Thermandin's belly button to the back.
Thermandin ducks under a wild hook from Markinen.
Thermandin keeps the fight on the outside.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen cracks Thermandin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Thermandin 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Markinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018

#R1#
Ragnarson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramsey.
Ramsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ragnarson tries to counter with a takedown but Ramsey is quick to defend against it.
Ramsey throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragnarson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Ramsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Ramsey.
Ramsey avoids the body shot from Ragnarson.
Ramsey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarson.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson blocks a jab.
Ragnarson half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson throws a leg kick
and Ramsey counters with a nice body shot.
Ragnarson misses the body punch
enabling Ramsey to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramsey scores with a jab. Ragnarson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsey avoids the body shot from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson scores with a head kick. Ramsey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ragnarson motions for Ramsey to come forward. Ragnarson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ragnarson takes a swing at Ramsey's ribcage but misses.
Ramsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramsey checks a leg kick.
Ramsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ramsey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ragnarson misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramsey unleashes a big counter combination but Ragnarson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ragnarson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramsey swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Ragnarson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ramsey!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ragnarson working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramsey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ragnarson working the ground and pound from side control.
Ragnarson 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.
Ragnarson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ragnarson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ramsey looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ragnarson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
Gustav Ragnarson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018

#R1#
Ferreira Carvalho shoots for a takedown but Dresdner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Dresdner drives through and clinches with Ferreira Carvalho against the cage.
Ferreira Carvalho stops a takedown attempt from Dresdner.
Ferreira Carvalho tries to circle away but Dresdner has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Ferreira Carvalho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira Carvalho wants to clinch up but Dresdner keeps it at a distance.
Dresdner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferreira Carvalho defends it nicely.
Dresdner sets himself, and Ferreira Carvalho steps forward looking for the clinch! Dresdner avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferreira Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Dresdner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marco Dresdner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Ferreira Carvalho.
Ferreira Carvalho tries to pull guard but Dresdner holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferreira Carvalho drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Dresdner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dresdner scores with a head kick. Ferreira Carvalho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Dresdner drives through with a takedown into Ferreira Carvalho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dresdner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dresdner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dresdner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferreira Carvalho's guard.
Dresdner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ferreira Carvalho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ferreira Carvalho working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Dresdner stays in close to Ferreira Carvalho's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresdner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferreira Carvalho's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dresdner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dresdner tries to counter with a takedown but Ferreira Carvalho is quick to defend against it.
Ferreira Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt - Dresdner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferreira Carvalho shoots in and drives through. Dresdner sprawls well.#T3#
Ferreira Carvalho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferreira Carvalho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Ferreira Carvalho.
Ferreira Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dresdner counters with a three punch combo that has Ferreira Carvalho backing up. Ferreira Carvalho nods at Dresdner to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Dresdner has closed the distance and engaged Ferreira Carvalho in a clinch.
Dresdner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Dresdner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dresdner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dresdner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dresdner wants to sweep here but Ferreira Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira Carvalho being controlled here momentarily.
Dresdner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira Carvalho on the ground.#T4#
Dresdner wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira Carvalho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferreira Carvalho wanted to stand there but Dresdner had control of the position. #SUB#
Dresdner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferreira Carvalho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresdner pulls Ferreira Carvalho in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Dresdner 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#
Ferreira Carvalho takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Dresdner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferreira Carvalho was covering up waiting for the punch and Dresdner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dresdner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresdner throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira Carvalho blocks nicely.
Ferreira Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dresdner controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresdner looking to pass the guard.
Dresdner stops Ferreira Carvalho from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Dresdner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferreira Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dresdner has managed to get both his arms back between Ferreira Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
Dresdner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferreira Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira Carvalho misses with a head kick.
Dresdner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferreira Carvalho.#TD#
Dresdner gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferreira Carvalho trying to hold on to Dresdner's head to control him but Dresdner postures up. #T2#
Dresdner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dresdner is thwarting Ferreira Carvalho's attempts to control the position.
Dresdner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferreira Carvalho can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dresdner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferreira Carvalho trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dresdner wants to stand but Ferreira Carvalho has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dresdner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferreira Carvalho back to the cage. Dresdner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Dresdner pushes Ferreira Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Dresdner has Ferreira Carvalho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dresdner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ferreira Carvalho tumbling to the mat - Dresdner dives into Ferreira Carvalho's guard.
Ferreira Carvalho is looking to stand back up but Dresdner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ferreira Carvalho. #T4##REVB#
Ferreira Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Dresdner is very close to passing his half guard.
Dresdner wants to pass to mount but Ferreira Carvalho is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ferreira Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dresdner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Dresdner dominated that second round.
That's time! Dresdner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dresdner lands a head kick. Ferreira Carvalho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dresdner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dresdner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dresdner.
Dresdner trying to control the action but Ferreira Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Ferreira Carvalho regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Dresdner is going to stand back up. #T1#
Ferreira Carvalho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU#
Dresdner gets to his feet - Ferreira Carvalho follows without any prompting.
Ferreira Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Dresdner.
Dresdner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dresdner counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferreira Carvalho. #TD#
Dresdner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Ferreira Carvalho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dresdner working Ferreira Carvalho over with strikes.
Dresdner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dresdner tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Ferreira Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dresdner pulls his head out easily.
Ferreira Carvalho trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Dresdner prevents Ferreira Carvalho from improving his position.
Ferreira Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Dresdner is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferreira Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.
Dresdner is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dresdner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferreira Carvalho sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dresdner is keen to just control but Ferreira Carvalho is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferreira Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Ferreira Carvalho misses
and Dresdner counters with a three punch combo that has Ferreira Carvalho backing up. Ferreira Carvalho nods at Dresdner to acknowledge the strikes.
Dresdner scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira Carvalho has a takedown stuffed.
Ferreira Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dresdner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferreira Carvalho tries to avoid it but Dresdner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferreira Carvalho to the ground. Ferreira Carvalho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dresdner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferreira Carvalho tries to avoid it but Dresdner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferreira Carvalho to the ground. Ferreira Carvalho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ferreira Carvalho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dresdner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferreira Carvalho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Dresdner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dresdner 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Dresdner!

Event: CEFC Live 65
Date: Sep 24, 2018

#R1#
A low kick from Anstey misses #TD#
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anstey wants to stand back up but McDonald manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anstey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is pushing McDonald's head away, looking to escape. McDonald manages to hold on to the position though.
McDonald is putting a hurting on Anstey here, landing some big shots from side control.
McDonald trying to control the position but Anstey is working away. #T1#
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #ES2#
Anstey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Anstey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Anstey manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDonald keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Anstey misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Anstey back into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Anstey sprawls well.#TD#
Anstey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
Anstey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
McDonald 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.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
McDonald stops Anstey from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anstey but Anstey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anstey tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anstey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Anstey gets the takedown into side control.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
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 Ronnie McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
McDonald gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. McDonald manages to retain guard.
Anstey stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
McDonald is pulling down on Anstey's head. It's preventing any offense from Anstey, at least for the moment.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald lands a jab.#CL2#
Anstey has managed to clinch.
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Anstey manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anstey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Anstey has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anstey trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Corwin Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey tries to control but McDonald wriggling away. #SU2#
Anstey gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald is looking to slow Anstey down with leg kicks.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Anstey is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
McDonald tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Anstey wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a strike but Anstey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Anstey wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald pulls Anstey in close to his closed guard and prevents Anstey from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald lands a jab.#CL2#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anstey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.#CL2#
Anstey gets a clinch.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anstey blocks it with crossed arms.
Anstey tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anstey takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anstey tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.#T4#
McDonald lunges at Anstey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anstey's hand.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.#CL2#
Anstey clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Anstey holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
Anstey tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
McDonald misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey blocks the elbow strike.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that McDonald has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Anstey pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
An out of breath Ronnie McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Augusto falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Thermandin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Thermandin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thermandin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thermandin there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Augusto misses #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Augusto!
Augusto bucks up and tries to throw Thermandin off but instead Thermandin has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermandin is riding his opponent, not letting Augusto buck him off.
Augusto just trying to survive but Thermandin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Thermandin has the hooks in. Augusto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SU2#
Thermandin stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Augusto connects with a looping right hand.
Augusto misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thermandin.
Augusto wants to sweep but no luck.
Augusto is trying to keep Thermandin in close. #SU2#
Thermandin stands up from Augusto's guard - Thermandin perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Augusto throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a single leg into guard. Augusto didn't expect that.
Augusto working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Thermandin gets to his feet. Augusto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A low kick from Augusto is predictable there #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a takedown into side control.
Augusto wants to get back to his feet but Thermandin is dominant here and he's now got Augusto's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermandin has the hooks in. Augusto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SU2#
Thermandin decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Thermandin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
No joy there for Augusto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Augusto looks to throw the jab but Thermandin is out of range.
Augusto throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Augusto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Augusto is trying to keep Thermandin in close.
Augusto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augusto trying to control the position.
Augusto controlling the position.#T4#
Thermandin is standing up over Augusto. Augusto looks to escape but Thermandin dives into side control. #SU2#
Thermandin stands up and beckons Augusto to his feet.
Augusto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Augusto!
Augusto tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermandin keeps control of the position as Augusto tries to break free. #SU2#
Thermandin gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twelf Thermandin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thermandin dodges the punch combination from Augusto.
Augusto throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Augusto won't be happy with that.
Augusto tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Thermandin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augusto rolls, trying to escape but Thermandin keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Thermandin decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Thermandin avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Thermandin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Augusto throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a single leg into guard. Augusto didn't expect that.
Augusto wants to get back to his feet but Thermandin passes into half guard. #REVR#
Augusto tries to get to full guard but Thermandin has control of the leg. #T2#
Augusto is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Thermandin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Augusto to get to his feet.
Augusto throws a series of punches but Thermandin moves out of range.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Augusto misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augusto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thermandin jumps into side control!
Augusto struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Thermandin stands up and beckons Augusto to his feet. #T3#
Augusto thows a leg kick but Thermandin checks it #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thermandin. #SU2#
Thermandin stands up and waves to Augusto to follow him.
Augusto thows a leg kick but Thermandin checks it #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thermandin.
Augusto is controlling Thermandin's posture.#SU2#
Thermandin stands up from Augusto's guard - Thermandin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Augusto tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a single leg into guard. Augusto didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augusto is trying to keep Thermandin in close.
Augusto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thermandin is controlling him. #T4##SU2#
Thermandin gets to his feet - Augusto follows without any prompting.
Augusto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Thermandin stands up and beckons Augusto to join him on the feet.
Thermandin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Augusto.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Augusto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thermandin preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Thermandin stands up and waves to Augusto to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twelf Thermandin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Augusto throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Augusto has a hand on Thermandin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Thermandin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SU2#
Thermandin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Augusto throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Augusto scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Thermandin manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Thermandin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Nice body kick from Augusto.
Augusto gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
A control attempt from Augusto but he's now mounted!
Augusto has given up his back here.
Augusto trying to control the hands but Thermandin breaks the grip.
Thermandin controlling from the back.
Thermandin controlling well, preventing Augusto from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good control from Thermandin.
Augusto trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
What can Augusto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Augusto trying to control the hands but Thermandin won't let him. #SU2#
Thermandin gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Augusto looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Thermandin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Augusto is looking to stand back up but Thermandin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Augusto. #T3##REVR##SU2#
Thermandin decides to return to a standing position.
Augusto throws a body shot but no joy.
Augusto scores with a push kick.
Augusto swinging wildly here.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Augusto defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augusto. Thermandin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augusto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Augusto misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a single leg into guard. Augusto didn't expect that. #SU2#
Thermandin gets to his feet - Augusto follows without any prompting.
Augusto throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermandin prevents Augusto from improving his position.#SU2#
Thermandin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Augusto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a single leg into guard. Augusto didn't expect that.
Augusto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thermandin manages to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Augusto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thermandin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twelf Thermandin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018

#R1#
Ragnarson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramsey.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramsey.
Ramsey loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarson slips the punch.
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ramsey is looking for the big counter here.
Ramsey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ragnarson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramsey is just out of range.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarson throws a low kick but Ramsey moves out of range easily.
Ramsey throws a counter combo.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot
and Ramsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnarson tries to move into range but Ramsey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramsey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnarson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragnarson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramsey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramsey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramsey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarson's hands.
Ragnarson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A big left from Ramsey misses.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarson misses with a low kick.
Ramsey misses with the combination.
Ramsey throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarson moves away and avoids it.
Ramsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramsey cracks a nice hook into Ragnarson's ribs.
Ragnarson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarson misses with a body punch
and Ramsey counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey throws out a powerful jab.
Ragnarson misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Ramsey as he checks the leg kick.
Ragnarson tries a low kick but Ramsey avoids it.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey avoids the body shot from Ragnarson. #T2#
Ramsey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ragnarsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ramsey throws a hook but Ragnarson avoids it easily.
Ragnarson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramsey moves away.
A little jabbing left from Ramsey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramsey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsey looks to land a combination. Ragnarson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ragnarson throws a solid leg kick but Ramsey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ragnarson.
Ragnarson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarson lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramsey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Ramsey.
Ramsey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarson tries to counter with a takedown but Ramsey is quick to defend against it.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramsey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ramsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnarson at a distance.
Ramsey motions for Ragnarson to come forward. Ramsey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ragnarson thows a leg kick but Ramsey checks it
letting Ramsey counter with a right hand.
Ragnarson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramsey manages to avoid it.
Ramsey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramsey misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ragnarson throws a jab when Ramsey was well out of range.
Ramsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramsey manages to avoid it.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramsey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Ramsey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnarson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramsey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramsey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramsey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramsey is just out of range.
Ramsey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Ragnarson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramsey's guard.
Ragnarson with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarson scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#
It looks like Gordon Ramsey has been cut.
Ramsey looks winded!
Ragnarson slips nicely into half guard.
Ragnarson is nestled in close to Ramsey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ragnarson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ragnarson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ragnarson controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Ramsey is out! Ragnarson gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
Gustav Ragnarson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018

#R1#
Tonga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anstey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tonga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonga, as that shot connected.
Anstey throws a right hand that Tonga ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonga also avoids with ease.
Tonga lands with a right hand.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tonga counters with a series of strikes. Anstey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tonga scores with a nice strike.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Tonga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tonga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey walks into a stiff left hand from Tonga.#T1#
Tonga tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey is looking for a counter combo.
Kukulcan Tonga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tonga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tonga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut there from Tonga.#CL#
Anstey closes the distance and pushes Tonga back into the cage.
Tonga lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonga misses the jab.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonga, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Anstey moves into range and clinches up with Tonga.#BC#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tonga scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
Anstey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tonga counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tonga throws a nice looking combination but Anstey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Anstey with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey throws a head kick but Tonga moves out of range.
Anstey moves to clinch but Tonga breaks away
and Tonga counters with a straight right hand.
Tonga lands with a good body shot.
Anstey throws a sloppy head kick and Tonga moves out of range easily.
Tonga cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily. #T3#
Tonga misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonga. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tonga defends well and Anstey ends up having to push Tonga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tonga dips to his left and cracks Anstey with an uppercut!
Tonga misses with a wild combination.
Tonga misses the jab.
Tonga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anstey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anstey moves to clinch but Tonga breaks away
and Tonga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey slips under a jab from Tonga.#CL#
Anstey gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tonga breaks the clinch.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonga loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.#T4#
Tonga throws a good cross that connects.
Anstey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Tonga misses with a body shot.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tonga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anstey's hands.
Anstey misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tonga as Anstey shoots in.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tonga connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga 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#
Anstey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Tonga scores with a punch to the head.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonga misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely.
Anstey wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonga! But no joy.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Tonga circles away and keeps his distance.
Tonga keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey has his takedown stuffed
and Tonga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Anstey drives through and clinches with Tonga against the cage.
Tonga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonga's elbow.
Tonga lands a body shot. #T1#
Tonga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anstey backwards. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anstey moves into range and clinches up with Tonga.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Tonga throws a big shot that misses.
As Tonga tries to get set, Anstey tries to push him back and clinch up but Tonga manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Anstey closes the distance and pushes Tonga back into the cage.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tonga looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tonga manages to circle out of the way.
Tonga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonga lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Anstey rushes Tonga and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Tonga moves out of range. #T2#
Tonga scores with a shot to the body.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Tonga is avoiding it.
Tonga scores with a body shot.
Anstey slips under a jab from Tonga.
Tonga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anstey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Tonga.
Anstey connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonga throws a shot to the body.
Tonga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tonga.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Tonga is avoiding it.
Tonga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Tonga.#T3#
Tonga lands a slapping body shot.
Tonga lands with a good body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tonga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anstey clinches up with Tonga and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tonga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anstey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tonga counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonga looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
Tonga throws a shot to the body.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Tonga circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tonga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anstey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tonga counters with a left to the body.
Tonga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonga scores with the left hand. Anstey knows he should have avoided that one.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anstey misses with a takedown
and Tonga counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonga jabs Anstey right on the nose. Anstey blinks but takes it well.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anstey.
Tonga scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!
Anstey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Anstey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonga clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Tonga.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey seems to have got his legs back now.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonga scores with a sloppy right hand. Anstey should have avoided that one. #T1#
Anstey is looking to clinch but Tonga is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Tonga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonga tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Tonga circles away easily
and Tonga counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Tonga.
Tonga feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down.
Anstey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick from Tonga.
Anstey takes one to the side of the head.
Tonga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tonga to counter with a crisp jab.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukulcan Tonga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tonga with a hook.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and Tonga counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonga dips to his left and cracks Anstey with an uppercut!
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tonga avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Tonga throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Anstey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anstey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tonga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonga tries a low kick but Anstey avoids it.
Tonga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anstey. Anstey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonga throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonga is looking for the big counter here.
Tonga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Tonga tries to keep at a distance but Anstey has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Tonga lands a nice shot to the body.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Tonga circles away.
Tonga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tonga counter with a right hand.
Tonga connects with a single shot there.
Tonga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Tonga.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonga throws a fast counter high kick but Anstey manages to duck under it in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kukulcan Tonga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tonga 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukulcan Tonga!
An out of breath Kukulcan Tonga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018

#R1#
Van Antwerpen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dresdner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Antwerpen somewhat.
Dresdner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Van Antwerpen is looking to clinch but Dresdner is avoiding it. #CL#
Van Antwerpen rushes Dresdner and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Van Antwerpen manages to pull guard.
Dresdner trying to move into half guard but instead Van Antwerpen has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Van Antwerpen postures up in Dresdner's guard and throws a big left but Dresdner blocks it.
Van Antwerpen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Antwerpen tries to stand but Dresdner is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dresdner is looking for a triangle here but Van Antwerpen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen working away.#T1#
Dresdner is looking to regain half guard here but Van Antwerpen keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresdner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Antwerpen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dresdner is still trying to improve position.
Dresdner on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Van Antwerpen is trying to get an arm triangle but Dresdner is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dresdner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dresdner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Van Antwerpen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dresdner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dresdner wants to control but Van Antwerpen postures up.#T2#
Dresdner is not content to let Van Antwerpen control the position. #SU#
Van Antwerpen decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Dresdner moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dresdner.
Van Antwerpen tries to pull guard but Dresdner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Antwerpen is trying to drag Dresdner to the mat but Dresdner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rein Van Antwerpen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dresdner breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Dresdner swings for the body but Van Antwerpen moves out of range.
Dresdner blocks a head kick by Van Antwerpen. #CL2#
Dresdner has managed to clinch.
Dresdner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Antwerpen fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Dresdner has closed the distance and engaged Van Antwerpen in a clinch. #TD#
Van Antwerpen jumps guard and drags Dresdner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dresdner being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresdner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Dresdner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dresdner wants to stand and escape but instead Van Antwerpen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dresdner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Antwerpen stacks Dresdner on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Antwerpen!
Van Antwerpen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Antwerpen cracks Dresdner with a big right hand but Dresdner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rein Van Antwerpen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dresdner shoots for a takedown but Van Antwerpen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Antwerpen goes for a double leg but Dresdner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dresdner continues to drive forward.#TD#
Van Antwerpen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Antwerpen showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Van Antwerpen stands up from half guard.
Van Antwerpen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dresdner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Antwerpen as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Van Antwerpen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dresdner to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Van Antwerpen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dresdner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Van Antwerpen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dresdner can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dresdner jumps guard but Van Antwerpen stands there with Dresdner around his waist. Dresdner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rein Van Antwerpen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Dresdner.#TD#
Van Antwerpen wants the takedown. Dresdner is fighting it off but Van Antwerpen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dresdner's guard against the cage.
Dresdner is wriggling around but Van Antwerpen manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Van Antwerpen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Antwerpen trying to control the action but Dresdner is working from the bottom. #T2#
Van Antwerpen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rein Van Antwerpen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dresdner is staying active underneath Van Antwerpen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dresdner has eaten all the pies!
Van Antwerpen works his way into side control.
Van Antwerpen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dresdner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dresdner manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is looking for a kimura but Dresdner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Antwerpen to get the leverage.
Dresdner lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Dresdner pushes Van Antwerpen off looking to stand but Van Antwerpen dives back in and keeps control.
Van Antwerpen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresdner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Antwerpen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dresdner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Dresdner is trying to get back to full guard.
Dresdner scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Van Antwerpen manages to mount him!
Dresdner is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Antwerpen moves to the back.
Van Antwerpen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Van Antwerpen controlling from the back.
Van Antwerpen is landing with strikes from the back.
Dresdner trying to control the hands but Van Antwerpen breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dresdner staying busy and making it hard for Van Antwerpen to control. #SUB#
Van Antwerpen looking for the choke from the back.
Despite being in a bad position, Dresdner is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
I would not like to be Dresdner right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rein Van Antwerpen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Van Antwerpen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dresdner sprawls well initially but Van Antwerpen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Antwerpen works his way into full mount!
Van Antwerpen trying to control but Dresdner is having none of it.
The referee warns Dresdner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen lands a heavy elbow.
Van Antwerpen lands a big elbow. #T1#
Dresdner is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Antwerpen has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Antwerpen controlling his opponent.
Dresdner is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Van Antwerpen has hold of Dresdner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dresdner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Van Antwerpen content just to control the position here. #T2#
Van Antwerpen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dresdner?
Dresdner really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3##SUB#
Van Antwerpen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dresdner can't escape the position.
Van Antwerpen trying to control but Dresdner is having none of it.
Van Antwerpen content just to control the position here.
Van Antwerpen won't let Dresdner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Van Antwerpen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Dresdner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Antwerpen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Antwerpen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Van Antwerpen controlling from mount.
Van Antwerpen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dresdner is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Antwerpen looking to finish Dresdner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dresdner!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rein Van Antwerpen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Antwerpen, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rein Van Antwerpen!

Event: Lupe 13
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Henderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Titus Pullo has been cut.
Pullo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pullo looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pullo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Henderson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Pullo! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Pullo is rocked!#CUT2#
Titus Pullo's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pullo looking to control.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
Pullo trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Pullo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pullo manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Pullo's guard.
Pullo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Pullo keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pullo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pullo wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henderson slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pullo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Pullo is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Henderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pullo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pullo wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Pullo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Pullo is defending well.
Pullo struggling a bit here.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Pullo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pullo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pullo tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Pullo is defending well.
Pullo is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pullo avoid being mounted?
Pullo is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him
Henderson is looking to advance position but Pullo won't allow it. #SUB2#
Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Pullo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Henderson is keen to just control but Pullo is a slippery customer.
Pullo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Henderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T4##SUB2#
Henderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Henderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Pullo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Henderson has hold of Pullo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pullo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Henderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Henderson tries to control but Pullo wriggling away.
Henderson wants to take Pullo's back but he can't do it this time. #SU2#
Henderson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Pullo's cut.
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#
Pullo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Henderson rushes Pullo and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Pullo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pullo throws a head punch that misses.
Pullo tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Pullo back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Henderson.
Pullo misses with an elbow over the top.
Pullo has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Pullo avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Pullo throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Pullo.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pullo backwards. #CUT2#
Titus Pullo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pullo.
A shot in the inside from Pullo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Pullo.
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!
Henderson digs a right hand into Pullo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pullo's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Henderson.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pullos head.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pullo backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Titus Pullo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Henderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Henderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson gets through Pullo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Henderson!

Event: Lupe 13
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnarson tries to avoid it but Henley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnarson to the ground. Ragnarson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnarson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Henley is out of range and Ragnarson settles back down.
Henley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnarson as he jumps to the side.
Gustav Ragnarson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MIchael Henley.
Ragnarson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henley manages to avoid it.
Henley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnarson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henley somewhat.
Ragnarson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson misses with a head kick.
And Henley tries to counter it with a takedown but Ragnarson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ragnarson misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ragnarson but Ragnarson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ragnarson's waist but Ragnarson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henley off to one side. #T1#
Henley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Henley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henley lands in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnarson holds on and takes a little breather.
Henley won't allow Ragnarson to sweep him here.
Henley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragnarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ragnarson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ragnarson's guard.
Henley controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnarson is on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarson is pushing down on Henley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henley is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnarson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ragnarson thows a huge punch but Henley dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Ragnarson there.
Ragnarson is thwarting Henley's attempts to control the position.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
Ragnarson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ragnarson. #T3#
Henley pushes Ragnarson off looking to stand but Ragnarson dives back in and keeps control.
Ragnarson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henley's head.
Ragnarson trying to pass the guard but Henley defending well.
Ragnarson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Henley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ragnarson working Henley over with strikes.
Ragnarson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Henley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ragnarson.
Henley trying to control the position.
Ragnarson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ragnarson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henley is controlling Ragnarson's posture.
Ragnarson postures up and lands a big shot to Henley's brow.
Ragnarson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnarson is looking to advance position but Henley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ragnarson tries to hold on but Henley pushes him away.
Ragnarson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ragnarson wants to hold on but Henley pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarson 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.

Gustav Ragnarson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ragnarson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Henley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ragnarson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnarson is looking to wear down Henley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henley.
Ragnarson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ragnarson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henley manages to avoid it.
Henley with the counter takedown but Ragnarson avoids it easily.
Henley goes for a double leg but Ragnarson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ragnarson continues to drive forward.
Gustav Ragnarson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MIchael Henley.
A leg kick checked by Henley.
Henley looks for a takedown but Ragnarson sprawls well.
Henley checks a low kick from Ragnarson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Henley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ragnarson defends well and Henley ends up having to push Ragnarson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ragnarson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henley.
Ragnarson throws a jab when Henley was well out of range.
Henley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarson as he avoids it easily.
Henley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Henley misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Ragnarson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarson.
Henley is breathing heavily.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Henley has wrist control.
Henley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henley wants to stand and escape but Ragnarson is having none of it.
Ragnarson postures up and lands a big shot to Henley's brow.
Henley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henley has momentary wrist control but Ragnarson slips an elbow through the middle.
Ragnarson works over Henley with some ground and pound from guard.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragnarson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson. #T2#
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Henley blocks nicely.
Ragnarson lands a couple of elbows.
Ragnarson 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.
Ragnarson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gustav Ragnarson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarson postures up and lands a big shot to Henley's brow.
Ragnarson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ragnarson stopping the sweep attempt from Henley.
Ragnarson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henley can do to turn this around?
Henley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ragnarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnarson is in close to Henley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ragnarson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ragnarson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Henley working a defensive guard here.
Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ragnarson with a nice head shot there.
Ragnarson lands a couple of digs.
Ragnarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henley keeping full guard, as Ragnarson tries to pass.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Henley has wrist control.
Ragnarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnarson stands and throws Henley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Henley on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Henley is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like MIchael Henley has been cut.
A big shot lands for Ragnarson! That's hurt Henley! Will he recover? Ragnarson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
Gustav Ragnarson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Lupe 10
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lazzarini.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thermandin pinned against the cage. Thermandin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thermandin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thermandin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flavio Lazzarini. 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.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thermandin sprawls well. Thermandin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazzarini gets slowly back to his feet.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Lazzarini misses with a takedown attempt - Thermandin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Lazzarini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thermandin defends well and Lazzarini ends up having to push Thermandin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lazzarini looks for a takedown but Thermandin sprawls well.
And Thermandin tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazzarini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thermandin leaves Lazzarini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Lazzarini shoots in looking for a takedown but Thermandin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazzarini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thermandin as he jumps to the side.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lazzarini wants to control but Thermandin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Thermandin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lazzarini dives in for a single leg takedown but Thermandin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Lazzarini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thermandin swivels and escapes.
Lazzarini shoots in but Thermandin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lazzarini fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazzarini misses with a takedown attempt - Thermandin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Lazzarini avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lazzarini fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Thermandin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lazzarini's guard.
Lazzarini wants to sweep here but Thermandin controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Thermandin stands up from Lazzarini's guard - Thermandin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lazzarini has a takedown stuffed.
Thermandin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thermandin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazzarini. Lazzarini gets slowly back to his feet.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twelf Thermandin 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#
Lazzarini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thermandin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazzarini somewhat.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Lazzarini avoids it easily.
Lazzarini goes for a double leg but Thermandin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thermandin continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Thermandin. No joy for Lazzarini on that attempt.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flavio Lazzarini. 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.
Lazzarini fails with the takedown.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini looks for a takedown but Thermandin sprawls well.#T1#
Lazzarini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thermandin defends well and Lazzarini ends up having to push Thermandin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lazzarini goes for a double leg but Thermandin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thermandin continues to drive forward.
Thermandin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazzarini.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Thermandin tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazzarini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lazzarini has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Lazzarini wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lazzarini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Thermandin stands up from Lazzarini's guard - Thermandin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lazzarini shoots for a double leg takedown but Thermandin sprawls well. He's pushed Lazzarini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thermandin pinned against the cage. Thermandin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Thermandin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazzarini.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
Lazzarini tries for a takedown but Thermandin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thermandin but Thermandin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Lazzarini avoids it easily.
Lazzarini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Thermandin tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazzarini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lazzarini.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thermandin as he jumps to the side.
Lazzarini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thermandin is fending him off so far but Lazzarini persists. Nope, Thermandin circles away and we're back to standing.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Lazzarini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazzarini shoots in for a double leg but Thermandin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twelf Thermandin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thermandin pinned against the cage. Thermandin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Twelf Thermandin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lazzarini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thermandin circles away.
Lazzarini tries for a takedown but Thermandin circles away easily#TD2#
and Thermandin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lazzarini's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flavio Lazzarini. 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.#SU2#
Thermandin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lazzarini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thermandin is fending him off so far but Lazzarini persists. Nope, Thermandin circles away and we're back to standing.
And Thermandin tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazzarini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thermandin but Thermandin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Lazzarini avoids it easily.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thermandin as he jumps to the side.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
Lazzarini misses with a takedown attempt - Thermandin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Lazzarini avoids it easily.
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thermandin pinned against the cage. Thermandin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lazzarini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lazzarini shoots in but Thermandin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lazzarini dives in and grabs Thermandin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thermandin pushes down on Lazzarini's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazzarini.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
Lazzarini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thermandin tries to avoid it but Lazzarini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thermandin to the ground. Thermandin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thermandin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thermandin pinned against the cage. Thermandin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lazzarini shoots in but no luck this time.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flavio Lazzarini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thermandin leaves Lazzarini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini shoots in looking for a takedown but Thermandin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazzarini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lazzarini has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Lazzarini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twelf Thermandin!

Event: Lupe 5 After-Party
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Farfy Iii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Twelf Thermandin has been cut.
Thermandin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Farfy Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thermandin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Farfy Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Farfy Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Johan Farfy Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farfy Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thermandin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farfy Iii.
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!
Farfy Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Thermandin seems unphased.
Farfy Iii scores with a jab.#CL#
Farfy Iii rushes Thermandin and presses him up against the cage.
Thermandin prevents a body shot from Farfy Iii.
Nice body punch from Farfy Iii - that landed with a thud.
Thermandin looks winded!
Farfy Iii misses with some punches. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii tries a body shot but Thermandin blocks it.
Thermandin tries for a takedown but Farfy Iii manages to get underhooks.
Farfy Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farfy Iii is trying to drag Thermandin to the mat but Thermandin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thermandin prevents the takedown attempt.
Farfy Iii has been working on his balance at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thermandin.
Farfy Iii works on Thermandin's body with a couple of short punches.
Farfy Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thermandin takes a shot to the head.
Thermandin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farfy Iii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Farfy Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farfy Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermandin. #T2#
Farfy Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farfy Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thermandin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Farfy Iii misses with some punches.
Farfy Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Farfy Iii scores with a shot to the side of Thermandin's head.
Farfy Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farfy Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thermandin backwards. #ROC#
Thermandin is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farfy Iii.
Thermandin is still on wobbly legs! Can Farfy Iii finish him?
Farfy Iii lands a body punch.
Thermandin seems to have recovered his senses.
Farfy Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Farfy Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thermandin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Farfy Iii is unloading with more strikes now! Thermandin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Farfy Iii!
After the fight, Johan Farfy Iii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Lupe 5 After-Party
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1##CL#
Anstey clinches up with St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre is controlling him.
St Pierre has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Pierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Anstey gets a clinch.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre lands a nice uppercut.
St Pierre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ansteys head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Pierre.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Pierre counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Anstey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for St Pierre!#T1#
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face as Anstey controls the position.
St Pierre regains half guard.
St Pierre wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St Pierre is pressing down on Anstey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard. #REVB#
St Pierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass. #T3#
St Pierre advances position into side control!
An elbow from St Pierre crashes against the mat.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre drags him back down.
St Pierre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ES#
Anstey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Anstey circles away easily
and Anstey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre cracks Anstey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4##TD#
St Pierre gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. St Pierre manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
St Pierre wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus St Pierre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
Anstey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Pierre.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anstey's head backwards.
Anstey throws a head kick that St Pierre semi-blocks.
Anstey throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and St Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Pierre prevents a body shot from Anstey.
St Pierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
A short right from St Pierre.
St Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anstey blocks a body shot from St Pierre. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from St Pierre finds it's way through Anstey's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey tries to clinch
and St Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anstey throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely. #T1##CL#
Anstey darts in and clinches St Pierre up against the cage.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
St Pierre scores with a hook to the body. Anstey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Pierre presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anstey blocks a body shot from St Pierre.
A shot in the inside from St Pierre.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre connects with the punch.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but St Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Anstey has managed to clinch.
St Pierre jumps guard but Anstey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
St Pierre pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
A short left from St Pierre.
St Pierre has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anstey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if St Pierre can turn it around.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre scores with a shoulder strike.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from St Pierre - that landed with a thud. #T3#
St Pierre cracks Anstey with a nice body shot.
St Pierre works on Anstey's body with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey throws an elbow that misses.
St Pierre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Pierre tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing St Pierre back against the cage.
St Pierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Anstey.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but St Pierre has the dominant position.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but Anstey holds him up against the cage and eventually St Pierre drops back down to his feet.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus St Pierre.
Anstey prevents a body shot from St Pierre.
St Pierre wants to stall.
St Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
St Pierre stalling in the clinch but Anstey improves position.
Good body shot from Anstey.
Anstey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Anstey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
St Pierre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
St Pierre works to advance to full mount. Anstey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt
and St Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
St Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anstey has time to react.
Anstey tries to clinch but St Pierre moves out of range.
A nice side step and St Pierre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Pierre wants to counter with a clinch but Anstey pushes him away.#TD#
St Pierre gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. St Pierre manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Anstey won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here. #SUB2#
St Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Anstey wants to stand and escape but St Pierre is having none of it.
Anstey is pulling down on St Pierre's head to control his posture.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here.
Jesus St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre is pushing down on Anstey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anstey is fighting to maintain full guard but St Pierre has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Pierre lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
St Pierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Anstey is a slippery customer.
St Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anstey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jesus St Pierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anstey is in trouble now - St Pierre has advanced to mount!
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anstey is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
St Pierre controlling from mount.
Let's hope that St Pierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
St Pierre is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey is trying to stand.
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus St Pierre!
In his post fight interview, Jesus St Pierre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Lupe 3 Prestige
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Pullo has closed the distance and engaged Phoenix in a clinch.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pullo pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pullo misses with some punches.
Pullo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pullo has had enough of the clinch but Phoenix keeps him there for the moment.
Pullo blocking some punches.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pullo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Pullo swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pullo misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pullo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Pullo.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Pullo misses with some punches.
Pullo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix. #T1#
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pullo.
Pullo throws an elbow that misses.
Pullo misses with the head strike.
Pullo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Titus Pullo has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Pullo throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Pullo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pullo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Pullo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Pullo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Pullo takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pullo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pullo.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pullo throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix gets through Pullo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix avoids a wild elbow strike from Pullo.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A short uppercut from Pullo. #T3#
Phoenix blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Pullo on the inside.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Pullo takes a shot to the head.
Pullo blocking some punches.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Pullo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Titus Pullo's cut even more.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Pullo.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Pullo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Pullo.
A short left from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Pullo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Pullo misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pullo backwards.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Pullo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix. #CUT#
The cut above Titus Pullo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Phoenix drops Pullo with a big right hand! Phoenix charges in looking to finish - Pullo manages to keep Phoenix in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat. #ROC#
Pullo is rocked!
Pullo looks winded!
Phoenix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phoenix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phoenix stands up over Pullo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pullo is still in real trouble! Can Phoenix finish him?#CUT#
Titus Pullo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simon Phoenix!
Simon Phoenix very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Lupe 2 Glory
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson tries to clinch up but Ragnarson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pederson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pederson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnarson is able to avoid easily.
Ragnarson throws a solid leg kick but Pederson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ragnarson.
Pederson counters with a body kick.
Pederson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarson motions for Pederson to come forward. Ragnarson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Ragnarson tries to keep at a distance but Pederson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.#BC2#
Pederson breaks the clinch.
Ragnarson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pederson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Pederson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pederson is defended easily by Ragnarson.
Pederson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pederson tries to clinch but Ragnarson is having none of it.
Pederson avoids the body shot from Ragnarson.
Pederson lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarson's head back.
Ragnarson wants to land a leg kick but Pederson is out of range.
Ragnarson throws a leg kick but Pederson moved away.
Pederson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ragnarson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ragnarson takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Pederson blocks a head kick by Ragnarson. #CL2#
Pederson has managed to clinch.
Pederson avoiding damage. #TD2#
Pederson has hold of one of Ragnarson's legs. Ragnarson is fighting the takedown attempt but Pederson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ragnarson working a defensive guard here.
Ragnarson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pederson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ragnarson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Ragnarson is pulling down on Pederson's head. It's preventing any offense from Pederson, at least for the moment.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ragnarson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pederson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pederson wants to pass the guard but Ragnarson is keeping the position.
Pederson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ragnarson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragnarson, not yet. #T3#
Ragnarson keeping full guard, as Pederson tries to pass.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pederson connects with a right hand. Ragnarson shakes it off.
Ragnarson tries a low kick but Pederson avoids it.
Ragnarson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Pederson clinches with his opponent.
Pederson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ragnarson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pederson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ragnarson tries for a takedown but Pederson manages to get underhooks.
Pederson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Pederson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Ragnarson has picked Pederson up - he's going for a ride! Ragnarson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ragnarson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pederson defending well though.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ragnarson throwing shots but Pederson is blocking nicely.
Ragnarson is looking to advance position but Pederson won't allow it.
Ragnarson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ragnarson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pederson trying to control from the bottom.
Pederson tries to roll over but Ragnarson keeps him under control.
Ragnarson thows a huge punch but Pederson dodges it nicely.
Ragnarson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ragnarson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Norman Pederson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
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#
Ragnarson misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Pederson pushes Ragnarson up against the cage in a clinch.
Pederson is pressed up against the cage. Ragnarson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pederson down to the mat. Pederson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ragnarson is looking to chop away at Pederson's legs.
Pederson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnarson is fending him off so far but Pederson persists. Nope, Ragnarson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnarson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pederson is looking to clinch but Ragnarson is avoiding it.
Norman Pederson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnarson dodges the punch combination from Pederson.
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarson wants to land a leg kick but Pederson is out of range.
Pederson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarson is looking to wear down Pederson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pederson misses with a body kick.
Ragnarson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pederson is just out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson misses the jab.
Pederson connects with the punch.
Pederson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pederson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarson.
Ragnarson swings for the body but Pederson moves out of range.
Gustav Ragnarson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson staying out of range there.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
Gustav Ragnarson's cut is getting worse.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot.
Pederson cracks Ragnarson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pederson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pederson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarson.
Ragnarson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnarson misses with a low kick. #T2#
Pederson throws a hook to the side of Ragnarson's head but Ragnarson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pederson wants to clinch up but Ragnarson keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ragnarson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pederson throws out a counter right but Ragnarson avoids it with no problem.
Pederson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ragnarson is looking to chop away at Pederson's legs.
Ragnarson takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarson throws a looping overhand right but Pederson ducks down to avoid it.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Pederson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustav Ragnarson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pederson checks a low kick from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ragnarson blocks it well.#CL2#
Pederson darts in and clinches Ragnarson up against the cage.
Ragnarson wants a takedown.
Pederson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson has Pederson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pederson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pederson prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Pederson manages to break the clinch. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarson's head backwards.
Ragnarson misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pederson counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Ragnarson misses.
Ragnarson tries to move into range but Pederson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pederson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ragnarson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ragnarson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pederson moves away.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Ragnarson gets tackled into the cage by Pederson. Pederson maintains the clinch.
Ragnarson takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pederson trying to control the position but instead, Ragnarson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pederson into the cage.
Ragnarson goes for a takedown attempt but Pederson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Pederson closes the distance and pushes Ragnarson back into the cage.#T4##TD2#
Pederson has clasped his hands together around Ragnarson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ragnarson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pederson connects with a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Pederson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ragnarson is not content to let Pederson control the position.
Pederson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pederson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ragnarson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ragnarson is trying to get back to half guard.
Ragnarson 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.#SU2#
Pederson stands up and beckons Ragnarson to his feet.
Ragnarson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pederson. Pederson obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Pederson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarson throws a leg kick that misses.
Pederson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnarson tries to score with a low kick but Pederson moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnarson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarson takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Pederson wants to counter the offense by Ragnarson and move into the clinch position.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot.
Ragnarson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pederson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pederson works over Ragnarson's head and body with a nice combination.
Pederson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ragnarson takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Gustav Ragnarson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ragnarson is looking to score with low kicks.
Pederson throws a head kick but Ragnarson moves out of range.
Ragnarson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ragnarson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pederson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pederson wants to slow Ragnarson down by chopping away at his legs.
Pederson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pederson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarson.
A head kick misses from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson scores with a nice right hand.
Ragnarson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pederson.
Pederson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarson slips a jab from Pederson.
Ragnarson misses with a body punch
and Pederson counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnarson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnarson throws a shot to the body.
Ragnarson misses the shot to the body.
Pederson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
Jeez, Gustav Ragnarson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ragnarson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pederson is out of range.
Pederson lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Pederson drives through and clinches with Ragnarson against the cage.
Ragnarson tries to score a body lock takedown but Pederson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ragnarson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pederson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Pederson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pederson cracks the inside of Ragnarson's front leg.
Ragnarson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pederson moves away.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson staying out of range there.
Pederson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ragnarson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pederson scores with a three punch combo!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Norman Pederson!
After winning the bout, Norman Pederson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KAMIKAZE 84
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Knight throws a leg kick which misses Pullo's front leg but catches the back leg as Pullo tries to avoid it.
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pullo tries to clinch up.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pullo misses with an uppercut
and Knight counters with a good low kick that Pullo was not able to check.
Pullo is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Titus Pullo has been cut.
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Pullo manages to avoid it.
Pullo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pullo thinking.
Knight tries to score with a low kick but Pullo moves his leg out of the way.
Pullo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Pullo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Pullo backwards.
Pullo misses with some punches.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Knight lands a left hand. #BC#
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Knight connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Knight lands a jab to Pullo's midsection.
Pullo looks winded!
Knight feints and then cracks Pullo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pullo down.
Pullo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knight throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knight lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
That has opened up Titus Pullo's cut even more.
Titus Pullo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pullo closes the distance but Knight moves to the side
and Knight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pullo fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Pullo clinches up against the cage.
Knight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knight scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Knight cracks Pullo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pullo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knight finish him? #ROC#
Pullo is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Titus Pullo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pullo misses with a right hand
and Knight counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rockford Knight!
Rockford Knight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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