Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 75
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Dunham.
Dunham throws a lazy body kick
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
Dunham lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by Dunham misses
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Dunham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
A slow jab from Dunham misses its intended target.
Donk. Dunham catches Norling right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Norling. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Norling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunham. Dunham obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Dunham.
Norling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Norling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunham, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Dunham blocking some punches. #BC2#
Dunham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norling blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunham. Norling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunham misses with a body shot
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Dunham misses.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norling doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunham throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Norling went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dunham slips under a jab.
Dunham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Norlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dunham throws a leg kick which misses Norling's front leg but catches the back leg as Norling tries to avoid it.
Dunham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norling lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dunham.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunham throws a sloppy body shot
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunham misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunham is looking to chop away at Norling's legs.
Dunham has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dunham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunham throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Dunham misses
letting Norling counter with a right hand.
Dunham feints and then cracks Norling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norling down.
Norling is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dunham throws a head kick but Norling moves out of range.
Dunham scores with a sloppy right hand. Norling should have avoided that one.
Dunham moves away from the strike by Norling.
A good leg kick by Dunham. #T3##CL#
Norling closes the distance and pushes Dunham back into the cage.#BC2#
Dunham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pete Dunham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Norling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dunham throws a sloppy body shot
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Dunham misses
enabling Norling to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Pete Dunham's cut even more.
Norling checks a leg kick nicely.
Norling seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dunham lands a jab to the head.
Dunham swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Dunham is countered with a crisp right hand from Norling that sends him to the canvas! Norling follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Dunham is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dunham is still in real trouble! Can Norling finish him?
A big shot lands for Norling! That's hurt Dunham! Will he recover? Norling fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 74
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Persson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjoergen.
Persson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjoergen.
Persson thuds a left hand into Bjoergen's body.
Bjoergen tries to land a front kick but Persson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bjoergen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Persson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bjoergen scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Jeppe Bjoergen has been cut.
Persson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bjoergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bjoergen delivers a nice body kick.#KD#
Persson lands a left and a right that send Bjoergen crashing to the mat, dazed. Persson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T1#
Bjoergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Persson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bjoergen sprawling to the canvas! Bjoergen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Persson finish him?! #CUT#That has opened up Jeppe Bjoergen's cut even more.
Good shot there by Persson.
Bjoergen keeps Persson at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjoergen throws out a loose jab but Persson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Persson blocks the body kick.
Bjoergen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Bjoergen throws a body kick that misses
and Persson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Jeppe Bjoergen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bjoergen ducks right into an uppercut from Persson.
Persson cracks a nice hook into Bjoergen's ribs.
Bjoergen looks to land a right hand but Persson moved out of range.
A slow jab from Persson misses its intended target.
Persson slips a jab from Bjoergen.
Bjoergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Persson moves away.
Bjoergen 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. #T3#
Bjoergen throws a jab when Persson was well out of range.
Persson throwing a counter right hand but Bjoergen manages to avoid it.
Bjoergen misses the body punch #KD#
and Persson counters with a crisp one two that drops Bjoergen! Persson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bjoergen to his feet! Bjoergen is in big trouble!#CUT#Jeppe Bjoergen'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 Jeppe Bjoergen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Petter Persson!
In his post fight interview, Petter Persson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 74
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Segura throws a right hand that misses
and Dalborg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Dalborg throws a jab when Segura was well out of range.
Segura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dalborg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Segura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalborg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dalborg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dalborg looks to score with a jab to the body but Segura is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Segura or perhaps it was just good defense by Dalborg, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Dalborg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Segura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalborg as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dalborg avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura misses with a right hand
and Dalborg counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Segura shoots in and drives through. Dalborg sprawls well.
Segura looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalborg is just out of range.
Segura lands with a nice body punch.
Segura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dalborg dips to his left and cracks Segura with an uppercut!
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Dalborg shows good takedown defense.
Segura works Dalborg's body with a nice hook.
Segura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dalborg defends well and Segura ends up having to push Dalborg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dalborg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Segura can't find room to land a body shot as Dalborg controls the action.
Dalborg blocking some punches. #BC#
Segura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Segura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalborg pinned against the cage. Dalborg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dalborg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Segura as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Segura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Segura throws out a loose jab but Dalborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Segura shoots for a takedown but Dalborg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Segura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalborg.
Dalborg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Segura manages to avoid it.
Dalborg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Segura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dennis Dalborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalborg cracks Segura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Segura is rocked!#T3#
Dalborg flashes Segura a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Segura's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Segura crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dalborg punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Dalborg!
After the fight, Dennis Dalborg 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: GC 391
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Pellegrini cracks a nice hook into Bengtsson's ribs.
Pellegrini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Benny Bengtsson has been cut.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengtsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up but Pellegrini circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been informed that Pellegrini 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.
Jab, jab by Pellegrini - just one landing.
Donk. Pellegrini catches Bengtsson right on the button with a cross.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini tests Bengtsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Bengtsson is rocked!#CL#
Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Oh Bengtsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Pellegrini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bengtsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bengtsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellegrini.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Pellegrini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pellegrini throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Bengtsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bengtsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pellegrini cracks Bengtsson with an open hand slap.
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Pellegrini scores with a four punch combination!
Pellegrini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up
and Pellegrini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pellegrini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinnie Pellegrini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellegrini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bengtsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pellegrini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bengtsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Pellegrini does it's job there.
Pellegrini throws a hook but Bengtsson avoids it easily.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Bengtsson ducks down to avoid it.
Bengtsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pellegrini lands a jab to Bengtsson's midsection.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Bengtsson blocks the leg kick.
Bengtsson is looking for a counter combo.
Pellegrini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pellegrini swings widly with a right hand
and Bengtsson counters with a straight right hand.
Pellegrini misses with a hook. Bengtsson ducked under it nicely.
Bengtsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pellegrini looks to land a right hand but Bengtsson moved out of range.
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
Bengtsson is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Bengtsson rushes Pellegrini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Pellegrini breaks from the clinch.
Bengtsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pellegrini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bengtsson has time to react.
Pellegrini throws a series of punches but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Bengtsson wants to clinch up but Pellegrini keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bengtsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pellegrini, pushing him back against the cage.
Bengtsson misses with some punches.
Pellegrini lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bengtsson closes the distance but Pellegrini moves to the side
and Pellegrini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bengtsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pellegrini lands a leg kick that knocks Bengtsson off balance momentarily.
Pellegrini swings widly with a right hand
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bengtsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bengtsson ducks right into an uppercut from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a combination #CL#
and Bengtsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bengtsson thuds a left hand into Pellegrini's body.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
Bengtsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pellegrini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pellegrini throws out a counter right but Bengtsson avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Pellegrini coming out on top.
Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bengtsson.#T1#
Pellegrini scores with a nice strike.
Pellegrini misses the jab.
We've been told by Bengtsson's head coaches at Valentinas Darlings that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up.
Bengtsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pellegrini to score with a decent uppercut.
Pellegrini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pellegrini throws a series of punches but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Bengtsson tries to counter by clinching up but Pellegrini breaks away and moves out of range.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
Bengtsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pellegrini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bengtsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bengtsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bengtsson feints a jab promting Pellegrini to slip. Bengtsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pellegrini slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Vinnie Pellegrini has been cut.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Bengtsson defending well as Pellegrini loads up on a big left hand.
Bengtsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Bengtsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vinnie Pellegrini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellegrini swats away the attempt to clinch by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Bengtsson has Pellegrini up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pellegrini.
Bengtsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bengtsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards. #BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Pellegrini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bengtsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pellegrini.
Bengtsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bengtsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pellegrini lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Pellegrini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bengtsson under the eye.
Pellegrini with a hook.#CUT2#Benny Bengtsson's cut is getting worse.
A big right from Pellegrini misses.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch.
Pellegrini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pellegrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Pellegrini. Those never looked like landing.
Bengtsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pellegrini.
Bengtsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bengtsson slips a straight right by Pellegrini.
As Pellegrini tries to get set, Bengtsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Pellegrini manages to avoid the attempt.
Pellegrini gets in close and tags Bengtsson with a short punch that almost sends Bengtsson to the mat! Oh Bengtsson is in big trouble! He turns his back on Pellegrini, trying to create some distance but Pellegrini rushes him, striking wildly and Bengtsson goes down! The referee tackles Pellegrini into the cage to end the fight! Pellegrini is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Pellegrini!
Vinnie Pellegrini is the new featherweight champion!
Vinnie Pellegrini took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Benny Bengtsson spoke after the fight, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: WCF 79: Tofail vs Maki
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Johansson misses with a left hand
letting Tacktheritrix counter with a right hand.
Johansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tacktheritrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacktheritrix. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tacktheritrix with a body shot.
A combination from Tacktheritrix does no damage.
Tacktheritrix misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Tacktheritrix backing up. Tacktheritrix nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tacktheritrix throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson stuns Tacktheritrix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tacktheritrix scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tacktheritrix throws a right and a left that Johansson avoids nicely.
Tacktheritrix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix throws out a powerful jab.
Tacktheritrix throws a poor cross that misses
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected. #ROC2#Tacktheritrix is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jackmerius Tacktheritrix has been cut.
Johansson throws a right hand that Tacktheritrix ducks under and follows up with a left that Tacktheritrix also avoids with ease.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tacktheritrix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johansson slips a jab from Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Johansson counters with a nice right hand that sends Tacktheritrix toppling to the canvas! Tacktheritrix scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johansson finish him?!
Oh Tacktheritrix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tacktheritrix leaves his chin hanging out and Johansson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tacktheritrix crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joakim Johansson!
In his post fight interview, Joakim Johansson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Segura misses with an uppercut
and Eriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Eriksson throws a hook but Segura blocks it.
Eriksson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Segura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Segura.
It seemed like Eriksson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eriksson loads up on a big right hand but Segura slips the punch.#TD#
Segura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Segura lands in his opponent's guard.
Eriksson wants to stand but Segura is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura postures up in Eriksson's guard and throws a big left but Eriksson blocks it.
Segura working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Eriksson blocks nicely.
Segura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eriksson keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Eriksson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Segura controls the pace.
Segura stops Eriksson from standing up.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Eriksson has wrist control.
Segura stops Eriksson from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Segura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Segura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eriksson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Segura is controlling him.
Segura postures up in Eriksson's guard and throws a big left but Eriksson blocks it.
Segura is looking to work some ground and pound but Eriksson has wrist control.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Eriksson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Segura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Segura is standing up over Eriksson. Eriksson looks to escape but Segura dives into side control.
Segura has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Segura connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Eriksson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Segura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Segura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eriksson is looking to escape.
Eriksson wants to get back to his feet.
Segura has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Eriksson's face.
Segura lands a nice shot to the head.
Eriksson tries to buck Segura off but he can't manage it.
Segura throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Segura breaks from Eriksson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Segura landing punches.
Segura punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura cracks Eriksson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
A very excited looking Rick Segura 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, Erik Eriksson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dorn.
We've been told by Wernerblom's head coaches at Valentinas Darlings that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dorn throws out a leg kick but Wernerblom moves out of range and Dorn only half commits.
Dorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wernerblom misses with a double jab.
Dorn throws a front kick that sends Wernerblom stumbling back into the cage.
Dorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dorn's coach down at ACME was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dorn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Dorn instigates a clinch.
Wernerblom misses with a punch to the body.
Wernerblom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wernerblom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wernerblom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wernerblom fails to land.
Dorn working Wernerblom over with knees to the body.
Dorn lands an uppercut.
Dorn connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wernerblom's face. #CUT2#It looks like Werner Wernerblom has been cut.
Dorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Wernerblom uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dorn tries to throw a body punch but Wernerblom avoids it by throwing Dorn back against the cage.
Dorn misses with an elbow strike.
Wernerblom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dorn tries a body shot but Wernerblom blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Wernerblom to work.
Dorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wernerblom backwards.
A knee to the head by Dorn.
Dorn throws a head punch that misses.
Dorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Wernerblom backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wernerblom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wernerblom.
Wernerblom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wernerblom blocks a body shot from Dorn.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Dorn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wernerblom just leaning against Dorn, taking a breather.
Dorn working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Dorn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorn lands a shot to the body.
Dorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dorn fails to land.
Wernerblom misses with a body punch.
Wernerblom controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Wernerblom.
Wernerblom trying to control the position but instead, Dorn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wernerblom into the cage.
Dorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wernerblom.
Wernerblom working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Wernerblom lands with a short shot to the head.
Wernerblom gets through Dorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dorn working Wernerblom over with knees to the body.
Dorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorn lands with a light punch inside.
Dorn digs a right hand into Wernerblom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wernerblom's gas tank.
Wernerblom is looking to control Dorn's arms but Dorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wernerblom has his back to the cage.
Wernerblom blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Wernerblom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wernerblom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wernerblom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wernerblom misses with a right hand
and Dorn counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
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!
Dorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dorn misses with a straight right.
Wernerblom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dorn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wernerblom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wernerblom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorn misses with an uppercut
enabling Wernerblom to counter with a crisp jab.
Wernerblom misses with a two punch combination.
Werner Wernerblom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorn shoots and misses
and Dorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dorn.
Dorn throws a looping overhand right but Wernerblom ducks down to avoid it.
Atilla Dorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorn cracks Wernerblom with an open hand slap.
Dorn throws a leg kick which misses Wernerblom's front leg but catches the back leg as Wernerblom tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atilla Dorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Werner Wernerblom's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Dorn. That snapped Wernerblom's head back.
Dorn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wernerblom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wernerblom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dorns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atilla Dorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorn throws a hook but Wernerblom blocks it.
Wernerblom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wernerblom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorn.
Nice defenses there by Wernerblom.
Wernerblom checks a low kick from Dorn.
An attempted straight right counter from Wernerblom misses the target.
Dorn misses with an uppercut
letting Wernerblom counter with a right hand.
Wernerblom misses with an uppercut
and Dorn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dorn thumps Wernerblom with a low kick.
Dorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wernerblom's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wernerblom stalks Dorn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dorn's face. Dorn staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Wernerblom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dorn.
Dorn scores with a jab to the head.
Wernerblom misses with a hook. Dorn ducked under it nicely.
Dorn misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dorn. Those never looked like landing.
Dorn throws a jab when Wernerblom was well out of range.
Dorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dorn scores with a jab to the head.
Wernerblom misses with a body shot.
Wernerblom throws a combination that misses
and Dorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wernerblom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dorn feints and then cracks Wernerblom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wernerblom down.
Dorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Dorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dorn darts in looking for a takedown but Wernerblom gets double underhooks and turns Dorn into the cage.
Wernerblom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck for Dorn with that takedown attempt.
Dorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wernerblom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wernerblom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dorn. That's going to slow Wernerblom down.
Wernerblom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wernerblom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Dorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Wernerblom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wernerblom throws a right and a left that Dorn avoids nicely.
Dorn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wernerblom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Wernerblom misses the target.
Dorn connects with a crisp jab.
Dorn feints and then cracks Wernerblom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wernerblom down.
Dorn misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Wernerblom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wernerblom darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Wernerblom avoids the body shot from Dorn.
Wernerblom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wernerblom.
Werner Wernerblom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Dorn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dorn.
Wernerblom throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorn feints and then cracks Wernerblom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wernerblom down.
Wernerblom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wernerblom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dorn counters with a good low kick that Wernerblom was not able to check.
Dorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dorn misses with a head kick.
Dorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atilla Dorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Werner Wernerblom's cut.
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#
Wernerblom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dorn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wernerblom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wernerblom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dorn throws a leg kick which misses Wernerblom's front leg but catches the back leg as Wernerblom tries to avoid it.
Dorn lands with a slapping head kick.
Dorn is looking to slow Wernerblom down with leg kicks.
Wernerblom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dorn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wernerblom's knee momentarily.
Dorn throws the left hand but Wernerblom avoids the punch easily.
Wernerblom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wernerblom misses with a looping left.
Dorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Wernerblom misses its target.
Wernerblom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wernerblom counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wernerblom enables Dorn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wernerblom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dorn prevents Wernerblom from getting back to his feet.
Wernerblom keeping moving, preventing Dorn from controlling successfully.
Dorn throws a big right hand that misses.
Dorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Wernerblom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorn stays in close to Wernerblom's body and controls the position.
Dorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Wernerblom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Wernerblom throws a series of punches but Dorn moves out of range.
Wernerblom looks to throw the jab but Dorn is out of range.
Dorn lands a head kick. Wernerblom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dorn walks into a stiff left hand from Wernerblom.
Dorn misses with a body shot.
Wernerblom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wernerblom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wernerblom throwing a counter right hand but Dorn manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Dorn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dorn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wernerblom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Wernerblom - that landed with a thud.
Dorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dorn misses with the head strike.
Wernerblom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorn misses with a body punch.
Dorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wernerblom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wernerblom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dorn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wernerblom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Dorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wernerblom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wernerblom gets through Dorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wernerblom avoiding damage as Dorn throws knees to the body.
Dorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Wernerblom avoids the damage to the body.
Dorn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Werner Wernerblom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorn.
Dorn with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wernerblom wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
Dorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wernerblom.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wernerblom tries to throw a body punch but Dorn avoids it by throwing Wernerblom back against the cage.
Wernerblom lands a right hand.
Wernerblom presses Dorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wernerblom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Wernerblom lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Dorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atilla Dorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dorn misses with the head strike.
Wernerblom throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atilla Dorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dorn 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atilla Dorn!
In defeat, Werner Wernerblom stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: GC 390
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Harling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McScramble fails with the takedown
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
McScramble bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Harling wants to get back to his feet but McScramble drags him back down.
McScramble fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McScramble trying to control the action but Harling is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McScramble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
McScramble wants to control but Harling is keeping him busy.
McScramble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McScramble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harling keeps working.
McScramble is putting a hurting on Harling here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
McScramble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McScramble trying to control the position but Harling is working away.
McScramble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Harling is not content to let McScramble control the position.
Harling defending against the ground and pound.
McScramble working the ground and pound but Harling is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
McScramble is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Harling looks calm but he's in trouble here. McScramble gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Harling is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McScramble lets go of the hold and Harling can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack McScramble!
Jack McScramble is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jack McScramble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Harald Harling stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 67
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Norling's head coaches at Valentinas Darlings that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Carter Ortiz has been cut.
Norling rushes Ortiz and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ortiz is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Norling piles on the pressure and Ortiz crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
After the fight, Nils Norling 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 67
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Kulina cracks Dalborg with a good jab.
Kulina works Dalborg's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Dalborg. #CUT#It looks like Justin Kulina has been cut.
Kulina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Dalborg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dalborg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kulina misses.
Kulina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulina connects with a body shot.
Kulina throws a solid leg kick but Dalborg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kulina.
Kulina lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulina scores with a nice head shot.
Kulina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kulina throws a looping overhand right but Dalborg ducks down to avoid it.
Dalborg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulina. #T1#
Kulina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kulina walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dalborg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dalborg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dalborg slips a straight right by Kulina.
Kulina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Kulina misses.
Kulina throws a shot from downtown. Dalborg moves away and avoids it.
Dalborg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kulina misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Kulina finds it's target.
A big right from Kulina misses.
Dalborg ducks under a wild hook from Kulina.
Kulina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalborg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dalborg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dalborg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulina.
Kulina throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Kulina throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalborg counters with a straight right hand.
Kulina looks to land a right hand but Dalborg moved out of range.
It looked like Dalborg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kulina.
Dalborg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalborg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kulina can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Kulina coming out on top.
Kulina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kulina blocks a jab.
Kulina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulina throws the left hand but Dalborg avoids the punch easily.
Kulina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalborg.
Dalborg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kulina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dalborg is out of range.
Dalborg appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Kulina misses. #T3#
Kulina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Dalborg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalborg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kulina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kulina throws a looping overhand right but Dalborg ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Kulina.
Dalborg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulina throws out the jab.
Kulina misses with a combination
enabling Dalborg to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalborg.
Kulina cracks Dalborg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Dalborg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kulina.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalborg misses the target.
Kulina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dalborg.
Kulina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Dalborg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina misses with the combination.
Kulina scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kulina misses with a double jab
and Dalborg counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulina is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dalborg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dalborg throws a big shot that misses.
Kulina throws a right hand that misses
and Kulina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Justin Kulina's cut even more.
A cross from Kulina lands.
Dalborg loads up on a big right hand but Kulina slips the punch.
Kulina punishes Dalborg's body with a nice straight punch.
Kulina looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalborg is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Kulina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Kulina's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dalborg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Dalborg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dalborg has time to react.
Kulina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalborg.
Kulina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dalborg takes a swing at Kulina's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Kulina.
Kulina throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Dalborg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulina scores with a sloppy right hand. Dalborg should have avoided that one.
Kulina looks to land a right hand but Dalborg moved out of range.
Kulina thumps Dalborg with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina looks to land a left hand but Dalborg moved out of range nicely.
Kulina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dalborg counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulina scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
A lazy left from Dalborg finds it's target.
Kulina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulina misses with a looping right.#T1#
Dalborg throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulina counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dalborg might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kulina lands a jab to the nose.
Dalborg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kulina swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Dalborg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kulina! Dalborg lets Kulina back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kulina is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dalborg doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Kulina crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Kulina's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Dalborg!
Dennis Dalborg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Justin Kulina was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight man, I'll be back! '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 67
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Persson looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Peter Beardsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Persson under the eye.
A low kick from Beardsley is predictable there
and Persson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Persson takes a swing at Beardsley's ribcage but misses.
Beardsley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Persson misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Beardsley counters with a crisp one two that drops Persson! Beardsley thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Persson to his feet! Persson is in big trouble!#ROC#Persson is rocked!
Persson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Persson is still on wobbly legs! Can Beardsley finish him?
Beardsley moves out of range as Persson strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Persson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Persson seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Persson misses its intended target.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses
letting Persson counter with a right hand.
Beardsley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Beardsley throws a lazy head kick
and Persson counters with a stiff right hand.
Persson throws the left hand but Beardsley avoids the punch easily.
Persson defending well as Beardsley loads up on a big left hand.
Beardsley fails to land with a series of punches.
Persson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Persson misses with a double jab
and Beardsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beardsley throws a right and a left that Persson avoids nicely.
Beardsley misses with a kick to the body
and Persson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Persson throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Beardsley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Persson! Beardsley lets Persson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Persson 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.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beardsley blocks a jab.
Beardsley is looking to counter punch.
Persson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
Beardsley's corner calls for a 1-2. Beardsley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Persson swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beardsley.
Beardsley cracks Persson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Persson falls backwards against the cage. Beardsley follows up with more strikes that drop Persson to his knees. Beardsley keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Persson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Petter Persson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: BKFC - 265 Bracket
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Noodlemegadov misses with a two punch combination.
Noodlemegadov misses with a two punch combination.
Noodlemegadov misses with a combination
and Noodlemegadov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landsberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noodlemegadov misses with a series of wild punches.
Noodlemegadov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Noodlemegadov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noodlemegadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Landsberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Noodlemegadov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Landsberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Noodlemegadov tries to bum rush Landsberg with a series of wild strikes but Landsberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noodlemegadov misses with a jab to the body
and Landsberg comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Noodlemegadov stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Landsberg is on him like rabid pit bull! Noodlemegadov slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Landsberg!

Event: GC 389
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Christie connects with a crisp jab.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Bengtsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christie thinking.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that Christie ducks under and follows up with a left that Christie also avoids with ease.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bengtsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Bengtsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Christie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bengtsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Bengtsson slips the punch.
Christie scores with a hook.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christie looks to land a right hand but Bengtsson moved out of range.
Bengtsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christie manages to circle out of the way.
Christie throws a hook but Bengtsson blocks it.#T1#
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie tries to bum rush Bengtsson with a series of wild strikes but Bengtsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Benny Bengtsson has been cut.
Christie lands a right hook to the body.
Bengtsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Bengtsson is rocked!
Christie lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Bengtsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christie lands an overhand right.
Christie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bengtsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie misses with a combination
and Bengtsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bengtsson seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie takes a swing at Bengtsson's ribcage but misses.
As Christie tries to get set, Bengtsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Christie manages to avoid the attempt.
Christie swings for the body but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but Christie is having none of it.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.
Christie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bengtsson ducks right into an uppercut from Christie. #T3##CL#
Bengtsson rushes Christie and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christie misses with a wild combination.
Bengtsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christie.
We've been told by Bengtsson's head coaches at Valentinas Darlings that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Bengtsson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bengtsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bengtsson.
Christie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bengtsson ducks right into an uppercut from Christie.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Christie. #T4#
Christie lands with an uppercut that bounces Bengtsson off the cage and back into range.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Christie misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Christie misses.
Bengtsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bengtsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Bengtsson counters with a left and a right that stings Christie.
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Bengtsson moved out of range.
Christie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bengtsson in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christie throws a hook but Bengtsson avoids it easily.
Bengtsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie punishes Bengtsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bengtsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Bengtsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie cracks Bengtsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Bengtsson defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Bengtsson's head but Bengtsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie slips under a jab from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bengtsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie. #T1#
Bengtsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bengtsson walks into a straight right hand from Christie.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bengtsson moves away from the strike by Christie.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that misses
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bengtsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bengtsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christie circles away quickly and effectively.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Bengtsson ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie misses the jab.
Bengtsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Christie misses
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bengtsson.
Donk. Christie catches Bengtsson right on the button with a cross.
Bengtsson avoids the body shot from Christie. #CL#
Bengtsson gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie. #BC2#
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christie throws a jab when Bengtsson was well out of range.#T3#
Bengtsson defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christie throws a nice looking combination but Bengtsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bengtsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Christie.
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christie lands a nice hook to Bengtsson's body. Bengtsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bengtsson misses with a looping left.
Christie stuns Bengtsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bengtsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christie.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bengtsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Bengtsson cracks Christie with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws the left hand but Bengtsson avoids the punch easily.
Christie works Bengtsson's body with a nice hook.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christie throws a body punch but Bengtsson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie jabs at Bengtsson's body.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bengtsson slips under a jab from Christie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Christie misses with a straight right.
A big right from Christie misses.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bengtsson drops his hands momentarily and Christie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Christie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Bengtsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bengtsson throwing a counter right hand but Christie manages to avoid it.
Bengtsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Christie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steven Christie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie clobbers Bengtsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Christie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bengtsson.#T1#
Bengtsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christie misses with a two punch combination.
Christie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Christie. Those never looked like landing.
Christie throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Christie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson 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.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bengtsson is looking to counter the offense by Christie and move into the clinch.
Christie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bengtsson misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christie.
Christie misses with a two punch combination.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Christie.
Christie sizes up Bengtsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Bengtsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Danga de danga de dang - Christie scores with a four punch combination!
Christie misses with a jab to the body
and Bengtsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Bengtsson tries to counter by clinching up but Christie breaks away and moves out of range.
Bengtsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bengtsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Bengtsson connects with a right hand. Christie shakes it off.
Bengtsson avoids the body shot from Christie.
Bengtsson tries to counter by clinching up but Christie breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Bengtsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Bengtsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bengtsson has Christie pressed against the cage, preventing Christie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
Bengtsson digs a right hand into Christie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christie's gas tank. #BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christie throws a one two combo. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Christie. Beautiful body shot.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bengtsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Bengtsson throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bengtsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bengtsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bengtsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie looks to land a combination but Bengtsson avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bengtsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christie circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christie! But no joy.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bengtsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bengtsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of Bengtsson's head.
Christie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Bengtsson instigates a clinch.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengtsson digs a right hand underneath Christie's ribcage. Christie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Christie throws a head punch that misses.
Christie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bengtsson cracks Christie with a nice body shot.
Christie working hard to break the clinch.
Bengtsson pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson avoiding damage. #BC2#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie misses with a lunging right hand
and Bengtsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Christie is rocked!
Bengtsson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Christie flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Christie is out cold! Bengtsson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Benny Bengtsson 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.
The defeated Steven Christie had this to say: 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: WCF 74: Bader vs Chaize
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Hayden misses with a takedown
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Hayden counters with a low kick, right behind Johansson 's knee.
Hayden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Johansson throws a hook but Hayden blocks it.
Hayden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hayden misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hayden thinking.
Hayden misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Johansson counters with a nice right hand that sends Hayden toppling to the canvas! Hayden scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johansson finish him?!#ROC2#Hayden is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
Oh Hayden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Hayden.
Hayden misses with a straight left.
Johansson punishes Hayden's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hayden drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johansson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hayden's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joakim Johansson!
Joakim Johansson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BKFC 7 - Hurst vs Noodlemegado
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Landsberg to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Landsberg in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Landsberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Landsberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gunnarsson as Landsberg tries to tie him up.
Gunnarsson has Landsberg pressed against the cage, preventing Landsberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Landsberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Gunnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landsberg can't break the clinch.
Landsberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Gunnarsson. #T1#
Landsberg is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunnarsson.
Landsberg is trying to break free.#BC2#
Landsberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and Gunnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Landsberg misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Landsberg counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Landsberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Landsberg throws a series of strikes that have Gunnarsson backpedaling.
Gunnarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gunnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#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!
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Landsberg is just out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landsberg.
Landsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Landsberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunnarsson's head backwards.
Landsberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab to the body
letting Landsberg counter with a right hand.
Landsberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Landsberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Gunnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Landsberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landsberg manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gunnarsson is looking to wear down Landsberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Landsberg throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Landsberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Gunnarsson moves forwards but Landsberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Landsberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Landsberg.
Jab, jab by Gunnarsson - just one landing.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Gunnarsson.
Landsberg avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Despite the aggression on Landsberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Landsberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Landsberg misses with a straight left.
Landsberg lands a slapping body shot.
Landsberg misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Landsberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Landsberg breaks from the clinch.
Landsberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.#T1#
Landsberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Landsberg gets tackled into the cage by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson maintains the clinch.
Landsberg is trying to break free.
Gunnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Landsberg controls the action.
Gunnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Landsberg controls the action.
Landsberg is trying to force a seperation but Gunnarsson has the dominant position.
Landsberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Gunnarsson is leaning against Landsberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Landsberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Landsberg controls his hands.
Gunnarsson cracks Landsberg with a nice body shot.
Gunnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Landsberg controls his hands.
Landsberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Landsberg is breathing heavily.
Gunnarsson lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Landsberg backwards.
Gunnarsson cracks Landsberg with a nice body shot.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Gunnarsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson has his hands on Landsberg's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Landsberg has his hands clasped together but Gunnarsson extends and breaks Landsberg's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gunnarsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
A victorious Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Harling ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Harling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harling manages to avoid it.
Okafor works Harling's body with a nice hook.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Harling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor looks to throw a body kick
and Harling counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor cracks Harling with an open hand slap.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Harling throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Harling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harling throws a shot to the body.
Harling slips under a jab.
Donk. Okafor catches Harling right on the button with a cross.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor is looking to slow Harling down with leg kicks.
Harling avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harling throws out the jab.
Harling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harling misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harling thinking.
Harald Harling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Harling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor wants to clinch up but Harling keeps it at a distance.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor lunges at Harling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harling's hand.
Okafor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut.
Okafor throws a hook but Harling avoids it easily.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Harling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harling loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor lands with a nice body kick.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Harling.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Harling moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. #CL#
Okafor drives through and clinches with Harling against the cage.
Harling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Harling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okafor pushes Harling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Harling throws a head punch that misses.
Harling looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Harling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Harling. #T4#
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Harling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor tries for a takedown but Harling manages to get underhooks.
Harling throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Harling's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harling after a bit of a struggle.
Harling lands with a light punch inside.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harling backwards.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harling prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunshine Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harling tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Okafor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Okafor manages to end up in side control.
Harling pushes Okafor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Okafor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunshine Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Harling misses with an uppercut
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Okafor feints and as Harling raises his hands in defense, Okafor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harling wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position.
Okafor controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Harling keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
Okafor postures up in Harling's guard and throws a big left but Harling blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Harling is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harling moves out of range as Okafor strikes.#KD2#
Harling drops Okafor with a beautiful combination! Okafor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harling is looking for the KO!
Harling looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.#T2#
Harling throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Harling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okafor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harling.
Harling throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Okafor rushes Harling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Harling throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor lands an uppercut.
Harling scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Harling cracks Okafor with a nice body shot.
Harling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okafor has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Okafor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Harling misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Harling misses with a body shot.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harling takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sunshine Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Harling counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor shoots and misses
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunshine Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harling swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor.
A combination from Harling does no damage.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sunshine Okafor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
That's time! Okafor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Okafor throws a jab when Harling was well out of range.
Okafor connects with a high kick.
Harling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harling swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range. #TD#
Okafor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harling's guard.
Okafor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okafor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor looking to sit in guard and control but Harling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Harling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Okafor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harling. #T1#
Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okafor wants to sweep here but Harling controlling him for the moment.
Harling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okafor is trying to control the position but Harling postures up.
Okafor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harling's guard. #REVR#
Harling wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position. #ES2#
Harling wriggles free and stands up.
Good shot there by Okafor.#T2#
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Harling's head but Harling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Harling counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Okafor.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Harling misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harling misses with a left hand
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Harling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harling looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Okafor forces Harling back against the cage and clinches.
Okafor gets through Harling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okafor wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Okafor - that landed with a thud.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Harling.
Harling throws a head punch that misses.
Harling lands a nice uppercut.
Harling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okafor keeps control of Harling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harling lands with a left to the head.
Harling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Harling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harling is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harling or not.
Harling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harling tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Harling manages to break the clinch.
Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okafor connects with a crisp jab.
Harling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harling can do to turn this around?
Harling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunshine Okafor clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor'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.#R4#
Okafor thuds his right hand into Harling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harling.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor thows a body kick. Harling tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Harling avoids them all with ease.
Harling moves out of range of the body kick.
Harling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harling blocks a head kick by Okafor. #T1#
A combination from Harling does no damage. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harling takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor.
Okafor lands with a light punch inside.
Okafor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harling avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harling throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Harling throws a counter combo.
Okafor tries to clinch up but Harling circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Harling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harling moves away.
Okafor throws a lazy head kick
and Harling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harling is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harling's hands.
Harling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harling 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.
Okafor wants to land a leg kick but Harling is out of range.
Okafor blocks a jab.#T3#
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harling.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Okafor closes the distance and pushes Harling back into the cage.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harling lands a shoulder strike.
Harling misses with some punches.
Okafor gets through Harling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harling leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harling! But no joy.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Okafor takes the fight into the clinch.
Harling presses Okafor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Okafor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harling gets underhooks to prevent Okafor's takedown attempt.
Harling misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor.
Harling misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Harling lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Harling working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harling.
Sunshine Okafor has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Harling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harling throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Harling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunshine Okafor had his way with Harald Harling in that round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Harling's head but Harling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harling misses with a hook
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harling.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Harling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okafor.
Despite the aggression on Harling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harling throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a solid body kick.
Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor shoots in for a double leg but Harling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harling moves out of range of the strikes.
Harling looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Harling digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harling.
Harling ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.#T2#
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harling.
Harling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Okafor lands with a slapping head kick.
Harling takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okafor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harling misses with a straight right.
Okafor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Sunshine Okafor's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Okafor instigates a clinch.
Okafor keeps control of Harling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##BC#
Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Harling counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Okafor! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Harling!
Harald Harling is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Harald Harling 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: GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Slinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bengtsson's guard.#SUB2#
Slinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bengtsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bengtsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengtsson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bengtsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Slinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bengtsson postures up.
Slinger has his hands on Bengtsson's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bengtsson is one step ahead there.
Slinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bengtsson. #SUB2#
Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bengtsson defends it easily.
Bengtsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bengtsson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Valentinas Darlings that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson postures up in Slinger's guard and throws a big left but Slinger blocks it.
Bengtsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bengtsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bengtsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Bengtsson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinger has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengtsson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bengtsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bengtsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Slinger working for a triangle but Bengtsson defends it easily.
Bengtsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bengtsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bengtsson won't allow Slinger to sweep him here.
Slinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Bengtsson stands and throws Slinger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slinger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slinger wants to control but Bengtsson postures up.
Bengtsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Slinger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bengtsson off and has taken his back!
Bengtsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Bengtsson is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Slinger tightening his grip on Bengtsson, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Slinger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bengtsson wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Slinger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bengtsson is defending well though. Slinger let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Slinger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Slinger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bengtsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Bengtsson is controlling his hands well.
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!
Slinger is controlling the position but Bengtsson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura here.
Slinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bengtsson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bengtsson misses with a double jab.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bengtsson swivels and escapes.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Bengtsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Bengtsson sprawls well.
Bengtsson misses with the combination. #T1#
Slinger misses with a takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a nice body shot.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengtsson as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Slinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slinger prevents Bengtsson from getting back to his feet.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Bengtsson is retaining full guard. #ES#
Bengtsson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bengtsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bengtsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bengtsson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bengtsson prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2##BC#
Bengtsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Bengtsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bengtsson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bengtsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slinger.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Bengtsson tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bengtsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bengtsson sprawls well.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bengtsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slinger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Bengtsson is keeping the position.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Bengtsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bengtsson.
Slinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bengtsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger. #SUB2#
Slinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Bengtsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Bengtsson is trying to stand back up but Slinger is controlling him
Bengtsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bengtsson tries to get out of the position.
Slinger stalling away here and it's allowed Bengtsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slinger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger won't allow Bengtsson to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Slinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bengtsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bengtsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bengtsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Slinger throws a head kick but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger defending well as Bengtsson loads up on a big left hand.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson shows good takedown defense.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bengtsson sprawls well. Bengtsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slinger misses with a takedown
letting Bengtsson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.#T1#
Slinger with a poor takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slinger fails with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Bengtsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Bengtsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bengtsson misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Bengtsson.#T2#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bengtsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A cross from Bengtsson lands.#ROC#Slinger is rocked!
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Slinger with a poor takedown #KD#
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slinger! Bengtsson lets Slinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bengtsson looks to throw the jab but Slinger is out of range.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Slinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Bengtsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bengtsson sprawls well.
Bengtsson throws a big counter combination but Slinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bengtsson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Slinger's defenses. It connects perfectly with Slinger's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Benny Bengtsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: CMMA 103
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Eriksson checks a leg kick.
Mahogany darts in looking for a takedown but Eriksson gets double underhooks and turns Mahogany into the cage. #BC2#
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Mahogany misses
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eriksson misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahogany.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mahogany drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mahogany happy to just control the position for now.
Eriksson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahogany. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Mahogany is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eriksson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mahogany looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mahogany tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mahogany trying to control the action but Eriksson is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Mahogany tries for a kimura but Eriksson is defending well.
Eriksson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mahogany is controlling him well.#SUB#
Mahogany goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eriksson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mahogany but great work by Eriksson.
Mahogany wants to control but Eriksson postures up.
Mahogany is not content to let Eriksson control the position.
Mahogany is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eriksson off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Eriksson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mahogany.
Eriksson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Mahogany looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Eriksson fending off the submission attempt from Mahogany. #SUB#
Mahogany is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eriksson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Mahogany is looking for the choke from the back position but Eriksson is controlling his hands well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mahogany looking for the RNC.
Eriksson is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Mahogany working for a choke but Eriksson is defending well. #SUB#
Mahogany has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Eriksson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mahogany gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Erik Eriksson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: Byzantium 39
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Norling throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk is looking to counter the offense by Norling and move into the clinch.
Hawk lands with a nice body kick.
Norling wants to clinch
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norling misses with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a thumping low kick.
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawk 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.
Norling misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Norling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norling misses with a body punch.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Norling looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
Hawk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Norling's ribcage. Norling let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Norling takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hawk on the inside. #ROC#Norling is rocked!
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norling swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Norling misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Hawk - that landed with a thud.
Norling looks winded!
Hawk lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
A short left from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Hawk tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Norling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
A short left from Hawk.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Hawk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
A hook to the body from Hawk.
Norling has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Norling can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Norling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norling or not.
Norling is trying to stall.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Norling.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norlings head.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Norling slips a straight right by Hawk.
Norling wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
Hawk 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.
Hawk scores with a jab to the body.
Norling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norling can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Norling's head back.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norling. That did some damage!#T1#
Hawk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Norling misses.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawk.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling is breathing heavily.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
A short right from Hawk.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling prevents a body shot from Hawk.
A short uppercut from Norling.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling looking to slow down the pace here.
Norling throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Norling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norling looking to stall.
Ethan Hawk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Hawk digs a right hand into Norling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norling's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Hawk.
Hawk is leaning against Norling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Norling takes a shot to the head.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norlings head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawk.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Norling throws a head punch that misses. #KD#
Hawk drops Norling onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Norling is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Norling to his knees! Hawk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Ethan Hawk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Nils Norling had this to say: 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: Byzantium 38
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1##CL#
Sativa rushes Johansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sativa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sativa.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Sativa.
Johansson trying to control the position but instead, Sativa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johansson into the cage.
A short right from Sativa.
Sativa lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Sativa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sativa misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sativa blocks an uppercut.
Sativa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson trying to control the position but instead, Sativa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johansson into the cage.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike.
Sativa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sativa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sativa is leaning against Johansson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johansson tries a body shot but Sativa blocks it.
Sativa pushes Johansson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johansson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sativa lands with a right to the head.
Sativa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sativa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Sativa digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Sativa misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Sativa.
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sativa lands a shot to the body.
Johansson looks winded!
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Sativa.
A short left from Sativa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sativa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sativa lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Sativa digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Sativa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sativa digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Sativa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Sativa is leaning against Johansson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Sativa lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Sativa.
Sativa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sativa.
Sativa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Sativa gets an underhook and turns Johansson into the cage.
Sativa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sativa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Johansson is rocked!
Sativa blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sativa as the two fighters clinch.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sativa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sativa.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sativa blocking some punches.
A short right from Sativa on the inside.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike.
Sativa lands a right hand.
Sativa throws a head punch that misses.
Sativa is working Johansson over against the cage.#T3#
Johansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Sativa.
Sativa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sativa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Sativa as the two fighters clinch.
Sativa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sativa finish him?
Sativa digs a right hand underneath Johansson's ribcage. Johansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Sativa.
A shot in the inside from Sativa.
Sativa digs a right hand underneath Johansson's ribcage. Johansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Sativa.
A left hand lands to the body for Sativa.
Johansson looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Sativa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Sativa.
A shot in the inside from Sativa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sativa.
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sativa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards. #T4#
A body shot lands from Sativa.
A right hook to the body lands for Sativa.
Sativa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
A short uppercut from Sativa.
Sativa lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sativa.
Good body shot from Sativa.
Sativa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sativa lands a body punch.
Sativa lands a body punch.
A short left from Sativa.
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sativa lands a nice uppercut.
Sativa scores with a shot to the side of Johansson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sativa lands a nice uppercut.
Sativa lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sativa lands a left hand.
Sativa digs a right hand underneath Johansson's ribcage. Johansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylus Sativa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sativa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Johansson to the canvas! Johansson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sativa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylus Sativa!
Sylus Sativa retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Sylus Sativa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Joakim Johansson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: Byzantium 38
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Fernros misses with a few strikes there.
Turgeon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fernros. Fernros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Fredrik Fernros has been cut.#CL2#
Turgeon clinches up with Fernros and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernros struggles to land a body shot inside as Turgeon controls his hands.
Fernros misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernros tries to circle away but Turgeon has him pinned against the cage.
Turgeon lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Turgeon.
Fernros blocking some punches.
Turgeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turgeon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Turgeon fails to land.
Fernros is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Turgeon tries to throw a body punch but Fernros avoids it by throwing Turgeon back against the cage.
Fernros throws a head punch that misses.
Turgeon struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernros controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Turgeon fails to land.
Turgeon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Turgeon stalling in the clinch.
Turgeon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turgeon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#Fredrik Fernros's cut is getting worse.
Fernros throws a head punch that misses.
Turgeon blocking some punches.
Turgeon has a couple of punches blocked by Fernros.
Turgeon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernross head.
Fernros takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fernros misses with some punches. #BC#
Fernros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turgeon throws an overhand right that lands on Fernros's shoulder, as Fernros tries to avoid the shot.
Fernros seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turgeon lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Fredrik Fernros's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Turgeon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernros dips to his left and cracks Turgeon with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turgeon misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turgeon throws out a loose jab but Fernros uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Fernros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2##CL2#
Turgeon gets a clinch.
Turgeon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernros lands a right hand.
Turgeon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Turgeon.
Turgeon blocks an uppercut.
Turgeon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turgeon lands a body shot.
Fernros is breathing heavily.
Fernros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turgeon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fernros misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernros.
Fernros has a couple of punches blocked by Turgeon.
Turgeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernros.
Turgeon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turgeon lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Fredrik Fernros's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turgeon.
Turgeon lands with a right to the head. #T3#
A hook to the body from Turgeon.
Turgeon pushes Fernros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turgeon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turgeon lands with a short shot to the head.
Fernros misses with the head strike.
Turgeon misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Turgeon.
Turgeon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick Turgeon!
Fredrik Fernros was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'.

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