Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#796 Jernit v Ramses
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Staal loads up on a big right hand but Imbula slips the punch.
A jab from Staal misses.
Imbula flicks out a counter leg kick but Staal steps away.
An inside leg kick from Staal misses.
Imbula misses with an uppercut. Staal saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Imbula. Beautiful body shot.
Staal lands a nice shot that snaps Imbula's head back.
Imbula misses with a body kick.
Staal lands with a shot to the body.
Staal moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Imbula.
Jab, jab by Staal - just one landing.
Staal ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
Nice jab there from Imbula. #T1#
Imbula misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Imbula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Staal attempts a counter takedown but Imbula avoids it well and moves away.
Staal missing with a left hand there. Imbula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Staal misses with a hook to the body
and Imbula counters with a nice uppercut.
Imbula tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Staal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Imbula looks to score with a jab to the body but Staal is just out of range.
Imbula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cheik Imbula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Staal misses.
Imbula thinks about the counter body kick.
Staal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Staal misses the shot to the body.
Imbula throws a solid leg kick but Staal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Imbula.#T2#
Staal misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Imbula releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Imbula looks to land a body kick but Staal moved away.
Staal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Staal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Staal slips a jab from Imbula.
Staal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Imbula looks to land a left hand but Staal moved out of range nicely.
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!
Staal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Imbula listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Imbula misses with a wild body shot.
Staal misses with a body punch
and Imbula counters with a thumping low kick.
Imbula slips a jab from Staal.
Imbula tries to counter with a clinch but Staal shakes him off and moves away.
Staal throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Donk. Staal catches Imbula right on the button with a cross.
Imbula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eric Staal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Imbula fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Staal, pushing him back against the cage.
Imbula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Staal.
Staal blocks an uppercut.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Staal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Imbula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula lands a body punch.
Staal tries a body shot but Imbula blocks it. #BC#
Staal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Staal loads up on a big right hand but Imbula slips the punch.
Imbula connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Staal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imbula.
Staal avoids the body shot from Imbula.
Staal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Staal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imbula.
Staal blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imbula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Staal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Imbula scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Imbula tenderised Staal's leg. Staal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Staal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Imbula swivels and escapes.
Staal throws out a loose jab but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imbula manages to avoid it.
Staal is looking to chop away at Imbula's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod.
That's time! Staal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Imbula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Staal throws a big shot that misses.
Staal defending well as Imbula loads up on a big left hand.
Imbula tries to work over Staal's front leg with a kick but Staal checks it.
Staal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Staal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Staal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imbula throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Imbula steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Staal.
Staal misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Staal.
Staal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Staal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Staal moves out of range as Imbula throws a body kick.
Staal throws a lazy uppercut
and Imbula counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Imbula misses.
Staal lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Imbula slips under a jab.
Staal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Imbula sizes up Staal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Imbula misses with a kick to the body.
Staal throws a quick counter head kick but Imbula was just out of range.
Staal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Imbula throws out a loose jab but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staal needs to keep his hands up - Imbula had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#
Staal is rocked!#T2#
Staal is holding his hands too far apart here. Imbula throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Staal is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cheik Imbula!
Our winner, Cheik Imbula, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#796 Jernit v Ramses
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Slider has managed to clinch.
Ericsson is working Slider over against the cage.
Slider with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ludvig Ericsson has been cut.
Ericsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ericsson content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Ericsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ericsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ericsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ericsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Slider should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Slider. Beautiful body shot.
Ericsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ericsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Slider avoided it.
Ericsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slider cracks the inside of Ericsson's front leg.
Slider misses with a wild body shot.
Ericsson misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Ericsson.
Ericsson slips under a jab from Slider.
Slider throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Slider has closed the distance and engaged Ericsson in a clinch.
Slider missing with knees to the body.
Slider tries a knee to the head but Ericsson blocks it.
Slider working Ericsson over with knees to the body.
Ericsson lands a nice uppercut.
Slider pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Slider 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.
Ericsson misses with the head strike.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Slider.
Slider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ericsson.
Slider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ericsson avoids it.
Ericsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Slider has double underhooks.
Slider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ericsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ericsson avoids it.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ericsson blocks the elbow strike.
Slider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ericsson is defending well for now.
Ericsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slider working Ericsson over with knees to the body.#T2#
Ericsson tries a body shot but Slider blocks it.
Slider throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slider.
Slider lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ericsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ericsson avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Ericsson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Ericsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ericsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slider feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ericsson's calf.
Slider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ericsson can pounce on him.
Ericsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ericsson.
Ericsson is looking to land body kicks.
Slider wants to counter the offense by Ericsson and move into the clinch position.
Slider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slider.
Slider darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slider checks a leg kick.
Ericsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slider tries a quick counter leg kick but Ericsson is wise to it.
Slider scores with a jab to the body.
Slider 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.#CL2#
Slider drives through and clinches with Ericsson against the cage.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
Slider looking to throw knees to the head but Ericsson is blocking nicely. #BC#
Ericsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ericsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ericsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slider.
Ericsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ericsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ericsson.
Ericsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slider jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slider motions for Ericsson to come forward. Slider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Slider throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ericsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lolipo Slider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ericsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slider checks it well.
Slider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ericsson.
Slider ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ericsson throws out a loose jab but Slider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slider thuds a left hand into Ericsson's body.
Slider is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ericsson rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Slider tenderised Ericsson's leg. Ericsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ericsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slider's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ericsson under the eye.
Ericsson shoots in and drives through. Slider sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ericsson, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ericsson slips a jab from Slider.#CL2#
Slider darts in and clinches Ericsson up against the cage.
Slider works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ericsson lands a left hand.
Slider throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolipo Slider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Ericsson'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#
Ericsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slider wants to clinch.
Slider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slider stuffs the takedown attempt from Ericsson. Ericsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Slider throws a hook but Ericsson blocks it.
Ericsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ericsson throws a leg kick which misses Slider's front leg but catches the back leg as Slider tries to avoid it.
Slider motions for Ericsson to come forward. Slider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ericsson. Slider does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Ericsson misses.
Ericsson checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slider connects with a single shot there.
Slider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Ericsson.
Ericsson cracks Slider with a good jab.
Ericsson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ericsson avoids a kick to the body.
Ericsson lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Slider.
Slider tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ericsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slider lunges at Ericsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ericsson's hand.
Lolipo Slider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Slider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slider misses with an uppercut. Ericsson saw that one coming.
Slider takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Slider misses its intended target. #TD#
Ericsson drives through with a takedown into Slider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slider is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ericsson is controlling him. #ES2#
Slider has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ericsson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a body punch. #BC#
Ericsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Ericsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slider was well out of range. Poor timing from Ericsson.
Slider tries to counter with a clinch but Ericsson shakes him off and moves away.
Ericsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ericsson checks a leg kick.
Slider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ericsson.
Slider misses with the body kick
and Ericsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slider ducks under a wild hook from Ericsson.
Slider misses with a straight right.
It looked like Ericsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ericsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slider looks to land a right hand but Ericsson moved out of range.
Slider swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ericsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Slider thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Slider moves out of range of the leg kick from Ericsson.
Slider swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ericsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slider. That did some damage!
Slider avoids the head kick by Ericsson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ericsson. #CL2#
Slider rushes Ericsson and presses him up against the cage.
Slider connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ericsson. #T3#
Slider blocks an uppercut.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Slider.
Ericsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Slider.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slider. #TD#
Ericsson jumps guard.
Slider trying to control but Ericsson is working from the bottom.
Ericsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slider showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ericsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Slider is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Slider stopping the sweep attempt from Ericsson.
Ericsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slider avoids the body shot from Ericsson.
Slider throws a good cross that connects.
Slider fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Slider misses the target.
Slider throws a body punch but Ericsson moves out of range.
Ericsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slider.
Ericsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slider jabs Ericsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ericsson lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slider throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ericsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ludvig Ericsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Ericsson'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#
Ericsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slider tries to counter with a clinch but Ericsson shakes him off and moves away.
Slider throws a body shot but no joy.
Ericsson scores with a nice strike.
Crunch! Ericsson slams his shin into Slider's torso.
Ericsson thuds his right hand into Slider's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slider checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Slider releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ericsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slider throws the kick towards the body but Ericsson avoids it.
Slider throws a big shot that misses.
Slider takes one on the button.
Slider throws a low kick, looking for Ericsson's leg but Ericsson calmly moves out of range.
Ericsson throws a head kick but Slider moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slider connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slider lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slider jabs at Ericsson's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ericsson. #T1#
Slider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ericsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Slider sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slider throws an overhand right that lands on Ericsson's shoulder, as Ericsson tries to avoid the shot.
Slider thumps Ericsson with a low kick.
Slider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Slider gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ericsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ericsson postures up in Slider's guard and throws a big left but Slider blocks it.
Ericsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slider is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ericsson is controlling him.
Slider wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slider looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Ericsson trying to control but Slider is working from the bottom.
Ericsson passes Slider's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slider wants to control but Ericsson is keeping busy. #ES2#
Slider makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ericsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slider looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ericsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ericsson missing with a left hand there. Slider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Slider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slider lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ericsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ericsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ericsson has a takedown stuffed.
Slider throws a big shot that misses.
Slider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slider checks a leg kick.
Ericsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ericsson thumps Slider with a low kick.
Ericsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ericsson throws the kick towards the body but Slider avoids it.
Slider tries to counter with a clinch but Ericsson shakes him off and moves away.
Slider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Ericsson.
Ericsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ericsson moves away from the strike by Slider. #T4#
Slider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slider scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Slider misses.
Ericsson works Slider's body with a nice hook.
Slider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slider throws a leg kick but Ericsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ericsson throws a lazy right hand but Slider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ericsson sets himself, and Slider steps forward looking for the clinch! Ericsson avoids it this time.
Ericsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ericsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slider.
Ericsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slider checks a leg kick nicely.
Ericsson misses with a few strikes there.
Ericsson slips a straight right by Slider.
Ericsson slips under a jab from Slider.
Slider moves in looking to clinch but Ericsson pushes him off.
Ericsson staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lolipo Slider.
I think Slider has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolipo Slider!
Lolipo Slider decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pride FC 53
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Rojas throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman tried to counter with a leg kick but Rojas avoided it.
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akerman.
Akerman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Akerman off the cage and back into range.
Akerman defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
Rojas works Akerman's body with a nice hook.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Rojas lunges at Akerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akerman's hand.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Akerman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.#T1#
Rojas throws a hook but Akerman avoids it easily.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akerman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akerman scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akerman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Rojas moved away.
Akerman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akerman misses with a jab to the body
and Rojas counters with a nice body shot.
Akerman walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Rojas tries to bum rush Akerman with a series of wild strikes but Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akerman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through Akerman's defenses.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
A combination from Akerman does no damage.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Rojas cracks the inside of Akerman's front leg.
Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Rojas tries to work over Akerman's front leg with a kick but Akerman checks it.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Akerman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Akerman's head.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Akerman off balance momentarily.
Rojas throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Akerman throws a leg kick which misses Rojas's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojas tries to avoid it.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
Akerman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rojas.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akerman is able to avoid easily.
Akerman moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas scores with a jab to the head.
Akerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas moves out of range of the leg kick from Akerman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akerman in his tracks.
Akerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.#T4#
Rojas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Rojas as he connects with a hook.
Akerman 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.
Akerman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rojas misses with a straight right. #CL#
Rojas tries to keep at a distance but Akerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas lands a body shot.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Akerman manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akerman.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akerman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rojas throws an off balance right hand
letting Akerman counter with a right hand.
Rojas lands a head shot.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Rojas scores with a jab. Akerman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Rojas lands a nice shot that snaps Akerman's head back.
Rojas scores with a jab.
Akerman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rojas connects with a looping right hand.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Akerman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akerman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akerman. Akerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas slips a jab from Akerman.#T1#
Akerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rojas doesn't seem bothered though.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
As Rojas backs away, Akerman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akerman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akerman, as that shot connected.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Akerman fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rojas square on the jaw! Damn, Rojas is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Linus Akerman!
After winning the bout, Linus Akerman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Matheo Rojas was interviewed post fight and said 'Life is full of surprises, some good, some not so good.'.

Event: GAMMA#794 Steel v Tua
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1##KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Krampus and sends Andersson crashing to the mat! Krampus follows him down to the mat - Andersson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Andersson is looking to escape.
Krampus is nestled in close to Andersson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Andersson is rocked!
Krampus wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Krampus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krampus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Krampus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Andersson reverses the position - he's now on top in Krampus's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Krampus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andersson has passed into half guard! #T1#
Krampus wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Krampus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
Krampus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Andersson up.
Krampus tries to keep control of the position but Andersson is staying busy.
Andersson trying to get back to his feet but Krampus is in full control for now. #T2#
Krampus is trying to stick to Andersson's back but Andersson is turning into Krampus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Krampus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Andersson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krampus is on top in guard. #REVR#
Krampus wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Krampus won't allow Andersson to sweep him here.
Andersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Krampus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andersson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Krampus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Krampus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Andersson has picked Krampus up and slammed him! Krampus can't keep hold of the triangle and Andersson manages to pass to side control!
Andersson taking a breather here.
Andersson wants to stand but Krampus has his arm trapped.
Krampus tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position. #T4#
Krampus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Krampus is keen to just control but Andersson is a slippery customer.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krampus stays in close to Andersson's body and controls the position.
Krampus throwing strikes but missing.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Andersson lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus cracks Andersson with an open hand slap.
Andersson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Krampus.
Krampus throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krampus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krampus was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Andersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andersson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Andersson clinches.
Krampus swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Krampus on the inside.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Krampus wants to take the fight to the mat but Andersson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krampus or not.
Krampus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krampus lands an uppercut.
Krampus blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Andersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson tries to clinch up.
Krampus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Danga de danga de dang - Krampus scores with a four punch combination!
Andersson lands a really nice looking cross but Krampus seems unphased.
Krampus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benny Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krampus. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krampus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andersson under the eye.
Andersson works Krampus's body with a nice hook.
Andersson misses with a body kick.
Andersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krampus's calf.
Krampus misses with a lunging right hand
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersson misses with an uppercut. Krampus saw that one coming.
Krampus fails with the takedown
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krampus.
Krampus stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krampus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson takes one on the button.#T3#
Krampus shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
Andersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dexter Krampus is winning the standup battle so far.
Krampus throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krampus.
Andersson throws a head kick but Krampus moves out of range.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krampus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krampus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD#
Krampus cracks Andersson with a big right hand and Andersson goes down!
Andersson is still in real trouble! Can Krampus finish him?
Dexter Krampus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krampus chips away with some ground and pound.
Krampus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersson's guard.
Krampus slips a nice elbow through Andersson's hands, connecting with Andersson's forehead.
Krampus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Krampus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andersson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krampus. #T4#
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Krampus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Andersson is trying to stand back up but Krampus is controlling him
Andersson trying to control but Krampus postures up. #SUB#
Krampus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krampus is trying to control. Andersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Andersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krampus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andersson blocks a jab.
Andersson cracks the inside of Krampus's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Krampus with a nice cross.
Krampus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Krampus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson throws a leg kick but Krampus moved away.
Krampus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus avoids the head kick by Andersson.
A combination from Krampus does no damage.
Krampus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krampus scores with a jab. Andersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krampus's sensitive parts. #T1#
Krampus tries for a takedown but Andersson circles away easily
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Krampus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Andersson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krampus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krampus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Krampus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Krampus duly obliges.
Krampus is looking to clinch.
Andersson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andersson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krampus throws an overhand right that drops Andersson like a sack of potatoes! Krampus dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Krampus!

Event: GC 318 Spud vs Bohi
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Skog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cleary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cleary on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cleary throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cleary tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Skog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cleary drops his hands momentarily and Skog takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cleary scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skog doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Cleary there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cleary thumps Skog with a low kick.
Skog looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Cleary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cleary misses the shot to the body.
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Cleary half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cleary pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skog back to the cage. Cleary follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Skog is rocked!
Cleary throws a lazy right hand but Skog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cleary tries to counter with a takedown but Skog is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Skog feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skog works over Cleary with some ground and pound from guard.
Cleary trying to control the position here.
Cleary is trying to keep Skog in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cleary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skog looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Cleary trying to control the position here.
Cleary wants to stand but Skog is controlling the position.
Cleary is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Skog won't allow Cleary to sweep him here.
Skog throwing strikes but missing.
Skog passes Cleary's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cleary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cleary.
Skog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Cleary is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skog is controlling him.
Cleary is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cleary looking for a guillotine here but Skog defends easily.
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skog pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cleary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Skog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skog.
Skog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skog throws a front kick aimed at Cleary's knee but Cleary avoids it well.
Skog checks a low kick from Cleary.
Cleary staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cleary.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Cleary drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cleary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skog.
Cleary half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cleary chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cleary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skog with the counter takedown but Cleary avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skog.
Cleary shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skog pinned against the cage. Skog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Skog with a jab.
Cleary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skog avoids the body shot from Cleary.
Cleary lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cleary throws a series of punches but Skog avoids them all with ease.
Cleary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cleary tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Skog gets a double leg takedown into Cleary's guard.
Skog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Cleary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cleary trying to control the position. #T1#
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skog is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skog won't allow Cleary to sweep him here.
Cleary controls Skog momentarily but Skog frees himself. #SUB#
Cleary is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Skog has his hands clasped together but Cleary extends and breaks Skog's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cleary.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Cleary!
A very excited looking Patrick Cleary 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.

Event: GC 318 Spud vs Bohi
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Rienfeldt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rienfeldt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murrdock tries to clinch
and Rienfeldt counters with a left to the body.
Rienfeldt throws a big shot that misses.
Murrdock misses with a straight right.
Murrdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Rienfeldt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rienfeldt lands a nice shot to the body.
Murrdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rienfeldt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murrdock tries to clinch up.
Murrdock ducks under a wild hook from Rienfeldt.
Murrdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rienfeldt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Rienfeldt. Beautiful body shot.
Murrdock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murrdock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rienfeldt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murrdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rienfeldt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murrdock blocks it well.
Rienfeldt throws a low kick but Murrdock moves out of range easily.
Murrdock tries to clinch but Rienfeldt is having none of it. #T1#
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot #CL#
and Murrdock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rienfeldt scores with a shoulder strike.
Murrdock scores with a shoulder strike.
Murrdock tries a body shot but Rienfeldt blocks it. #BC2#
Rienfeldt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murrdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rienfeldt.
Murrdock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Murrdock clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murrdock.
Murrdock misses with the head strike.
Murrdock lands an elbow inside.
Murrdock lands a shoulder strike.
Murrdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murrdock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murrdock tries to throw a body punch but Rienfeldt avoids it by throwing Murrdock back against the cage.
Rienfeldt has had enough of the clinch but Murrdock keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
A short right from Rienfeldt on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murrdock pushes Rienfeldt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rienfeldt.
A short body shot lands from Murrdock as the two fighters clinch.
Rienfeldt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murrdock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rienfeldt's brow.
Rienfeldt prevents a body shot from Murrdock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
Murrdock misses with a body punch.
Rienfeldt misses with the head strike.
Rienfeldt swings wildly with an uppercut but Murrdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murrdock misses with a body punch.
Murrdock lands an uppercut.
Rienfeldt lands a left hand.
Rienfeldt blocking some punches.
Murrdock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murrdock lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Fredrik Rienfeldt has been cut.
Murrdock tries to work over Rienfeldt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Rienfeldt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murrdock misses with a body punch. #TD#
Murrdock has hold of one of Rienfeldt's legs. Rienfeldt is fighting the takedown attempt but Murrdock gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rienfeldt wants to stand but Murrdock is controlling the position.
Rienfeldt keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Rienfeldt has his feet on Murrdock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rienfeldt connects with a leg kick. Murrdock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rienfeldt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murrdock on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sid Murrdock has been cut.
Murrdock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Rienfeldt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rienfeldt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Murrdock is looking to break free of the clinch but Rienfeldt has double underhooks.
Rienfeldt swings wildly with an uppercut but Murrdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rienfeldt lands with a right to the head.
Murrdock pushes Rienfeldt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Rienfeldt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murrdock is looking to clinch.
Murrdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Rienfeldt circles away.
Murrdock tries to clinch there but Rienfeldt circles away.
Murrdock wants to clinch.
Rienfeldt throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murrdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Rienfeldt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murrdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Rienfeldt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rienfeldt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Rienfeldt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Murrdock walks into a jab.
Murrdock moves in looking to clinch but Rienfeldt pushes him off.
Murrdock tries to clinch there but Rienfeldt circles away.
Rienfeldt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murrdock's head.
Rienfeldt throws a head kick that half lands.
Murrdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murrdock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rienfeldt doesn't seem bothered though.
Murrdock checks a low kick from Rienfeldt.#CL#
Murrdock closes the distance and clinches.
Murrdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rienfeldt's elbow.
Rienfeldt lands a right hand.
Murrdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rienfeldt misses with a punch on the inside.
Murrdock looking to throw knees to the head but Rienfeldt is blocking nicely.
Murrdock misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murrdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murrdock scores with a shot to the side of Rienfeldt's head.
Murrdock misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Murrdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Murrdock is struggling to control the position.
Rienfeldt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murrdock backwards.
Rienfeldt has a couple of punches blocked by Murrdock.
Rienfeldt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Rienfeldt manages to break the clinch.
Rienfeldt connects with a body shot that sends Murrdock's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Rienfeldt. Beautiful body shot.
Rienfeldt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murrdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rienfeldt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rienfeldt keeps the fight on the outside.
Murrdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rienfeldt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murrdock rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Rienfeldt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murrdock scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Murrdock.
A short uppercut from Murrdock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Murrdock scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Murrdock is working Rienfeldt over against the cage.
Murrdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rienfeldt.
Murrdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murrdock.
A short left from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a head punch that misses.
Rienfeldt tries to break free but Murrdock pushes him back against the cage.
Murrdock prevents Rienfeldt from breaking the clinch.
Murrdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rienfeldt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rienfeldt blocks an uppercut.
Rienfeldt struggles to land a body shot inside as Murrdock controls his hands.
Murrdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rienfeldt's efforts to push away.
Rienfeldt swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Murrdock cracks Rienfeldt with a nice body shot.
Murrdock scores with a hook to the body.
Murrdock lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Rienfeldt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murrdock blocks a leg kick.
Murrdock tries to counter by clinching up but Rienfeldt breaks away and moves out of range.
Rienfeldt scores with a nice strike.
Rienfeldt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rienfeldt misses with a straight right.
Rienfeldt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murrdock takes a step back to recover.
Murrdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rienfeldt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murrdock.
Murrdock tries to clinch but Rienfeldt is having none of it. #CL#
Murrdock darts in and clinches Rienfeldt up against the cage.
Murrdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murrdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Rienfeldt. #T4#
Rienfeldt scores with a shot to the side of Murrdock's head.
Rienfeldt lands with a left to the head.
Rienfeldt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murrdock backwards.
Murrdock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rienfeldt blocks it with crossed arms.
Rienfeldt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murrdock misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt tries to throw a body punch but Murrdock avoids it by throwing Rienfeldt back against the cage.
Sid Murrdock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rienfeldt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murrdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Rienfeldt.
Murrdock scores with a hook to the body.
Murrdock working aggressively here.
Rienfeldt lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Rienfeldt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murrdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rienfeldt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rienfeldt throws a big counter head kick but Murrdock avoids it with no problem.
Rienfeldt throws a hook to the side of Murrdock's head but Murrdock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murrdock is looking to clinch but Rienfeldt is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Rienfeldt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Murrdock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rienfeldt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murrdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rienfeldt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rienfeldt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rienfeldt lands a jab to the head.
Rienfeldt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rienfeldt throws a big shot that misses.
Murrdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rienfeldt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice combination there by Rienfeldt.
Fredrik Rienfeldt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murrdock tries to clinch but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Murrdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rienfeldt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Murrdock darts in and clinches Rienfeldt up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murrdock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rienfeldt backwards.
Murrdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murrdock. #BC2#
Rienfeldt breaks from the clinch.
Murrdock tries to clinch up.
Murrdock throws a looping overhand right but Rienfeldt ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Murrdock wants to clinch.#CL#
Murrdock instigates a clinch.
Murrdock tries a body shot but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Rienfeldt misses with a punch to the body.
Murrdock working aggressively here.
Rienfeldt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murrdock backwards.
Rienfeldt tries to work over Murrdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rienfeldt blocking some punches.
Rienfeldt throws a head punch that misses.
Murrdock has Rienfeldt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rienfeldt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rienfeldt gets through Murrdock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murrdock.
Sid Murrdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredrik Rienfeldt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Murrdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murrdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rienfeldt throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murrdock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rienfeldt blocks an uppercut.
Rienfeldt throws a head punch that misses.
Murrdock blocking some punches.
Murrdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rienfeldt misses with some punches.
Rienfeldt tries to throw a body punch but Murrdock avoids it by throwing Rienfeldt back against the cage.
Rienfeldt tries a body shot but Murrdock blocks it.
Murrdock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rienfeldt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rienfeldt lands a body punch. #T3#
Rienfeldt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rienfeldt prevents a body shot from Murrdock.
Murrdock lands a body punch.
Rienfeldt scores with a shot to the side of Murrdock's head.
Murrdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rienfeldt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murrdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rienfeldt fails to land.
Rienfeldt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murrdock lands an elbow just above Rienfeldt 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rienfeldt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murrdock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murrdock tries to work over Rienfeldt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murrdock.
Rienfeldt blocks an elbow strike.
Rienfeldt blocks a body shot from Murrdock.
Rienfeldt avoids the elbow strike from Murrdock, against the cage.
Rienfeldt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murrdock misses with a punch to the body.
Rienfeldt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murrdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murrdock working aggressively here.
A short right from Rienfeldt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rienfeldt struggles to land a body shot inside as Murrdock controls his hands.
Rienfeldt lands a left hand.
Murrdock lands an elbow just above Rienfeldt 's eye.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Rienfeldt!

Event: Pride FC 52
Date: Oct 16, 2019

#R1#
Zackrisson throws a jab when Benderson was well out of range.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Benderson.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benderson slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Zackrisson.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Benderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Zackrisson's shoulder, as Zackrisson tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Zackrisson is out of range.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zackrisson momentarily.
Benderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zackrisson throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Benderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benderson.
Benderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zackrisson lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zackrisson. #BC2#
Zackrisson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zackrisson.
Benderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Zackrisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson tries to land a front kick but Zackrisson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson lands the left hand.#T3#
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Benderson.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zackrisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Benderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
It looked like Benderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zackrisson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benderson.
Zackrisson scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Zackrisson. #T4#
Benderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zackrisson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Benderson walks into a jab.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Benderson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Benderson moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
Benderson misses with a hook to the body
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Benderson.
Benderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Benderson checks a leg kick.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zackrisson. That one must have hurt.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.#T1#
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benderson, right into the meat.
Benderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Benderson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Zackrisson.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
It looked like Benderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benderson cracks Zackrisson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
A shot to the body from Zackrisson misses
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benderson is able to avoid easily.
Benderson tries to counter by clinching up but Zackrisson breaks away and moves out of range.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Benderson counters with a three punch combo that has Zackrisson backing up. Zackrisson nods at Benderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Benderson throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson counters with a body kick.
Zackrisson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Benderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zackrisson with a hook.
Benderson defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Benderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benderson tests Zackrisson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson lands with a cross.
Benderson lands with a nice combination. Zackrisson backs away looking to recover.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
Good standup being displayed there by Benderson as he connects with a hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson scoring well with a low kick there.
Benderson wants to clinch up but Zackrisson keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Zackrisson.
Benderson throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson scores with a body shot.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Benderson throws an off balance right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson throws a sloppy body shot
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benderson tries to clinch but Zackrisson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benderson checks a leg kick.
Benderson cracks Zackrisson with a good jab.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Benderson wants to clinch.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Benderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson throws a big counter combination but Zackrisson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.#CL#
Benderson has Zackrisson up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benderson throws an elbow but misses.
Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Zackrisson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
Benderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benderson throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson tries to clinch but Zackrisson moves away
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson wants to clinch but Zackrisson slips to the side
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Zackrisson lands a jab.
Zackrisson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Benderson off balance momentarily.
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benderson misses with a jab to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zackrisson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: GAMMA#793 Fungus v Cole
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Sodergren throws a chopping leg kick but Newton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've been hearing reports that Newton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Newton's front leg but catches the back leg as Newton tries to avoid it.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren drops his hands momentarily and Newton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Sodergren's belly button to the back.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Newton checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Sodergren is quick to defend against it.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Newton cracks Sodergren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newton shoots in but Sodergren avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##CL2#
Sodergren has Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Newton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
A short right from Newton.
A right handed body shot lands from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Newton.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Newton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sodergren on his heels. He'll look to pass Sodergren's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren is looking to stand up but Newton isn't so interested in that idea.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Sodergren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.#REVB#
Sodergren wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Sodergren from standing up. #SUB#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sodergren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sodergren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton is trying to hold Sodergren in close to prevent damage but Sodergren has managed to pass into half guard.
Sodergren passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Sodergren controlling the pace for now.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Sodergren controlling his opponent.
Newton tries to lock up and control but Sodergren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sodergren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newton wants to control but Sodergren is having none of it.
Newton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sodergren is retaining full guard.
Sodergren is controlling Newton's posture.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren 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#
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Sodergren throws a solid leg kick but Newton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sodergren.
Newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Sodergren defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Newton.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Sodergren is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren throws a leg kick #TD#
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newton passes to full mount! #T1##SUB#
Newton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sodergren really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Newton working for a submission but Sodergren is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Newton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sodergren has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sodergren!
Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Sodergren stands up and waves to Newton to follow him. #T2#
Newton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Sodergren throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Newton closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Newton is trying to drag Sodergren to the mat but Sodergren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Sodergren.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Newton tries to pull guard but Sodergren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
Sodergren lands an uppercut.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren is leaning against Newton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sodergren scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sodergren lands with a right to the head.
Sodergren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Sodergren.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Basten Sodergren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newton misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sodergren pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sodergren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Newton dips to his left and cracks Sodergren with an uppercut!
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but Newton moved away.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sodergren.
Newton takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Newton misses.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Newton shoots for a double leg takedown but Sodergren sprawls well. He's pushed Newton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton takes one on the button.
Sodergren throws a front kick that sends Newton stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton cracks Sodergren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton misses the body punch
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Newton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sodergren is keeping the position for now.
Sodergren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sodergren is retaining full guard.
Newton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sodergren is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Sodergren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sodergren sees it coming and defends easily.
Sodergren wants to get back to his feet.
Sodergren is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sodergren avoid being mounted?
Sodergren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Sodergren defending well. #T3##SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sodergren is trying to stand.
Sodergren works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sodergren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sodergren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sodergren! #REVB##SU2#
Sodergren decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren tries a quick counter leg kick but Newton is wise to it.
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sodergren scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bill Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Sodergren works Newton's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Sodergren has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sodergren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
A very excited looking Basten Sodergren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#792 Sonnen v Sanada
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
McClain with a nice cross.
McClain misses with a body shot.
McClain throws a right hand that Staal ducks under and follows up with a left that Staal also avoids with ease.
Staal attempts a counter takedown but McClain avoids it well and moves away.
McClain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McClain avoids the body shot from Staal.
McClain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Staal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McClain misses with a wild body shot.
McClain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Staal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling McClain to counter with a crisp jab.
McClain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Staal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McClain throws a hook but Staal avoids it easily.
McClain misses the shot to the body.
Staal is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Staal takes a swing at McClain's ribcage but misses.
McClain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Staal.
McClain wants to counter the offense by Staal and move into the clinch position.
McClain works Staal's body with a nice hook.
Staal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Staal misses with a left hand
and McClain counters with a huge left! Staal is in big trouble! He's backing up but McClain isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Staal from any more damage. A dominating finish by McClain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan McClain!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan McClain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pride FC 47
Date: Sep 25, 2019

#R1#
Turnbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Akerman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turnbull misses with a kick to the body.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Turnbull checks it.
Turnbull lands a lovely overhand right.
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Turnbull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akerman takes a step back to recover.
Turnbull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turnbull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akerman. Akerman obviously looking to wear him down.
Turnbull throws a wild body kick that Akerman sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman moves out of range as Turnbull throws a body kick.
Turnbull tests Akerman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnbull jabs Akerman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Akerman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Turnbull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akerman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Turnbull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Akerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turnbull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull lands with a good body shot.
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akerman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akerman blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turnbull moves out of range as Akerman strikes.#T2#
Turnbull connects with the punch.
Akerman throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Turnbull.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akerman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turnbull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turnbull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turnbull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turnbull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turnbull clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turnbull misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Turnbull blocks the leg kick.
Turnbull throwing a counter right hand but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Akerman misses with a body punch
and Turnbull counters with a straight right hand.
Akerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
A countering left hand to the body from Akerman misses.
Akerman misses with a looping right.
Turnbull lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Turnbull lands a head shot.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick from Turnbull.
Akerman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
It looks like Turnbull has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Akerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akerman missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akerman loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
Turnbull is looking to counter with a body kick.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Akerman takes one to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands with an overhand left.
Turnbull scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Akerman.
Akerman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turnbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!#CL2#
Akerman forces Turnbull back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Akerman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turnbull.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Akerman's ribcage. Akerman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull works on Akerman's body with a couple of short punches.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turnbull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman lands with a straight right. Turnbull didn't see that one coming.
Roderick Turnbull is winning the standup battle so far.
Turnbull misses with a looping left.
Turnbull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akerman on the side of the head.
Akerman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turnbull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akerman in his tracks.
Turnbull moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Turnbull throws a wild body kick that Akerman sees coming a mile off.
Turnbull jabs Akerman right on the nose. Akerman blinks but takes it well.
Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Akerman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akerman jabs at Turnbull's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turnbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akerman can do to turn this around?#T1#
Turnbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akerman tries a quick counter leg kick but Turnbull is wise to it.
Akerman misses with an uppercut
and Turnbull counters with an inside leg kick.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Akerman takes one on the button.
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerman.
Turnbull pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akerman is out of range and Turnbull settles back down.
Akerman thumps Turnbull with a low kick.
Turnbull misses with a hook
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turnbull lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses the shot to the body.
Akerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Turnbull clinches with his opponent.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerman lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land. #T2#
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turnbull.
Turnbull is leaning against Akerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnbull or not.
Turnbull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Akerman lands a left hand.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
Akerman has Turnbull pushed against the cage.
Akerman misses with the head strike. #T3#
Akerman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turnbull lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akerman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerman pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akerman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
A short left from Turnbull.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull lands with a left to the head.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Akerman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Akerman 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.
Akerman swings widly with a right hand
and Turnbull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turnbull checks a low kick from Akerman.
Turnbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Akerman misses
and Turnbull makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Akerman really felt that one!
Turnbull doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
Akerman takes one on the button.
Turnbull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
Turnbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akerman blocks a head kick by Turnbull.
Akerman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Turnbull lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Turnbull scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akerman slips a straight right by Turnbull.
Turnbull backing away here, and Akerman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turnbull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akerman's head backwards.
Turnbull throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turnbull.
Akerman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turnbull tries to clinch up.
Turnbull throws a nice head kick!
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akerman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turnbull cracks Akerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Turnbull as he connects with a hook.
Turnbull misses the shot to the body.
Akerman misses with a hook.
Akerman misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turnbull.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Akerman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turnbull scores with a nice body kick.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Akerman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turnbull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerman under the eye.
Akerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turnbull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
and Turnbull counters with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull slips a jab and a cross from Akerman.
Akerman walks into a jab.
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnbull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turnbull throws a wild body kick that Akerman sees coming a mile off.
Akerman wants to counter the offense by Turnbull and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akerman moves in looking to clinch but Turnbull pushes him off.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Turnbull checks it. #T4#
Turnbull defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akerman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turnbull. That did some damage!
Turnbull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akerman. That did some damage!
Akerman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akerman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turnbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Akerman misses.
That kick from Turnbull tenderised Akerman's leg. Akerman is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Turnbull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akerman, pushing him back against the cage.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akerman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Akerman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akerman's gas tank.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!

Event: Pride FC 47
Date: Sep 25, 2019

#R1#
Monroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe lands a jab to Zackrisson's midsection.
Zackrisson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monroe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zackrisson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Monroe checks it
and Monroe counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zackrisson tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackrisson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monroe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zackrisson scrambles back to his feet.
Monroe with a nice cross.
Good work by Monroe as he checks the leg kick.
Monroe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe misses with a combination
and Zackrisson counters with a right hand to the body.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Zackrisson connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe slips a jab from Zackrisson.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
The crowd cheers as Monroe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zackrisson doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Zackrisson.
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Monroe slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Monroe misses with a takedown
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe cracks a nice hook into Zackrisson's ribs.
Zackrisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Monroe lands a jab.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Monroe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zackrisson sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Zackrisson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monroe throws the left hand but Zackrisson avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zackrisson counters with a leg kick.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zackrisson wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zackrisson, as that shot connected. #T4#
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zackrisson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zackrisson sprawls and moves away.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Monroe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Monroe avoids it.#TD#
Monroe shoots in and bounces Zackrisson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Monroe trying to control but Zackrisson is working from the bottom.
Zackrisson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zackrisson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monroe if he has to take too many more of those. #TD#
Monroe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zackrisson's half guard.
Zackrisson is pressing down on Monroe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zackrisson has Monroe pulled in close to control his posture.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Zackrisson blocks nicely.
Zackrisson trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Zackrisson manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Zackrisson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zackrisson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monroe.
Monroe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zackrisson pinned against the cage. Zackrisson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zackrisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zackrisson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Zackrisson misses. #T2#
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Zackrisson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zackrisson misses with a body kick.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Zackrisson there.
Monroe throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Zackrisson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson slips under a jab from Monroe.#T3#
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Monroe misses with a body punch
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson scores with a leg kick.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Zackrisson.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Monroe throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range. #T4#
Monroe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Zackrisson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monroe doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Zackrisson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zackrisson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zackrisson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Monroe tries to counter with a takedown but Zackrisson is quick to defend against it.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking body kick.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zackrisson but Zackrisson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monroe throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Monroe backing away here, and Zackrisson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monroe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Zackrisson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zackrisson needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe tries to bum rush Zackrisson with a series of wild strikes but Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe jabs Zackrisson right on the nose. Zackrisson blinks but takes it well.
Monroe tries to clinch up but Zackrisson circles away and keeps his distance.
Zackrisson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Monroe slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe. #T2#
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Zackrisson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monroe shoots in but Zackrisson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe misses the shot to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zackrisson enables Monroe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zackrisson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zackrisson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monroe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Zackrisson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
A head kick by Zackrisson misses #TD#
and Monroe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monroe. #ES2#
Zackrisson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Ricky Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zackrisson connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zackrisson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zackrisson misses with a straight right.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that misses.
Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Zackrisson had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Zackrisson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson scoring well with a low kick there.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that half lands.
Zackrisson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monroe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monroe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zackrisson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: GAMMA#790 Sidious v Fungus
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Ericsson lands a leg kick that knocks Dassler off balance momentarily.
Ericsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ericsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ericsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but Ericsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ericsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ericsson defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
Dassler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ericsson defending well though.
Ericsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Ericsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dassler throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dassler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ericsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dassler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ericsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ericsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dassler is fighting to break Ericsson's control of his arms but Ericsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ericsson wants to sweep here but Dassler controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ericsson is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ericsson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dassler working for a triangle but Ericsson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Ericsson pushes his legs off easily.
Ericsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ericsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Dassler has his foot on Ericsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ericsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dassler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Dassler has his foot on Ericsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ericsson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dassler has his foot on Ericsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ericsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dassler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ericsson is one step ahead there.
Ericsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ericsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Ericsson with a nice head shot there.
Ericsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ericsson trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Ericsson stands up over Dassler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Dassler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ericsson has passed into half guard!
Ericsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ericsson wants to free his trapped foot but Dassler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dassler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dassler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ericsson working over Dassler with some ground and pound. Dassler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ericsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ludvig Ericsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Ericsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Dassler's guard.
Ericsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ericsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dassler working for a triangle but Ericsson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ericsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ericsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ericsson is aware though and is defending well.
Ericsson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ericsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ericsson has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ericsson is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Dassler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ericsson is one step ahead there.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Dassler keeps moving.
Ericsson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Dassler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ericsson stacks Dassler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ericsson!
Ericsson landing a few strikes.
Ericsson scoring with punches from side control.
Ericsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dassler looking for a sweep but Ericsson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dassler is in a horrible position here. Ericsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#
Dassler is rocked!
Ericsson lands a heavy elbow.
Dassler is still in real trouble! Can Ericsson finish him?#T2#
Ericsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dassler can't escape the position.
Ericsson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Dassler goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ericsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ludvig Ericsson!

Event: EFC Camara vs Ladd
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Chlapik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Justesen looks to land a right hand but Chlapik moved out of range.
Justesen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Justesen throws a body shot but no joy.
Chlapik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justesen ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Justesen throws the left hand but Chlapik avoids the punch easily.
Chlapik appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chlapik lands with an uppercut that bounces Justesen off the cage and back into range.
Chlapik throws a hook but Justesen avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Justesen blocks the low kick.
A nice combination there by Justesen. #CUT2#
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Justesen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlapik.
Justesen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chlapik defends it well.
Justesen blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Chlapik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justesen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Chlapik misses.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Justesen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Justesen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chlapik throws a jab but it's blocked by Justesen.
Justesen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chlapik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justesen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justesen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chlapik scores with a head kick. Justesen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Justesen misses.
Justesen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justesen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chlapik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Justesen's head.
Chlapik looks for the body kick but Justesen saw that one coming.
Justesen ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Chlapik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chlapik defending well as Justesen loads up on a big left hand.
Justesen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlapik to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Chlapik misses with an uppercut.
Justesen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chlapik defends it well.
Justesen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Chlapik - just one landing.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Justesen is looking to slow Chlapik down with leg kicks.
Chlapik misses with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Chlapik. No joy for Justesen on that attempt.
Chlapik tries to bum rush Justesen with a series of wild strikes but Justesen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chlapik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chlapik throws a head kick but Justesen moves out of range.
Chlapik connects with a looping right hand.
Justesen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chlapik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justesen throws a hook but Chlapik avoids it easily.
A jab from Chlapik misses. #T3#
Justesen throws a shot to the body.
Justesen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlapik.
Chlapik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chlapik throws a wild body kick that Justesen sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Chlapik.
Chlapik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Justesen, as that shot connected.
Chlapik defending well as Justesen loads up on a big left hand.
Chlapik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Chlapik.
Chlapik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justesen was well out of range. Poor timing from Chlapik.
Justesen misses with a wild body shot.
Chlapik throws a wild body kick that Justesen sees coming a mile off.
Chlapik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justesen was well out of range. Poor timing from Chlapik.
Justesen feints the counter takedown.
Chlapik misses with a straight right.
Chlapik scores with a nice head shot.
Chlapik lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justesen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Justesen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chlapik. That one must have hurt.
Justesen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chlapik misses with a series of wild punches.
Justesen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Justesen walks into a left hand.
Justesen blocks a jab.
Jab by Justesen.
Justesen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chlapik throws out a loose jab but Justesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justesen misses with a left hand
and Chlapik makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy left from Chlapik finds it's target.
Chlapik throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlapik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A clash of legs there as Chlapik blocks the low kick.
Justesen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chlapik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justesen. Chlapik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chlapik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
That's time! Chlapik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chlapik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Justesen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlapik blocks the leg kick.
Justesen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Chlapik's head coaches at Wookies Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik works the jab nicely.
Chlapik throws a head kick that half lands.
Chlapik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justesen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chlapik defends it well.
Justesen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlapik.
Good standup being displayed there by Chlapik as he connects with a hook.
Chlapik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justesen can do to turn this around?
Chlapik throws a hook but Justesen avoids it easily.
Jakub Chlapik is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Chlapik.
Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chlapik misses with a body kick.
Justesen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Justesen scores with a hook.
Chlapik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justesen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justesen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chlapik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justesen.#T1#
Chlapik cracks Justesen with a good jab.
Chlapik moves out of range as Justesen strikes.
Chlapik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlapik blocks the leg kick.
Chlapik scores with a jab to the head.
Chlapik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Justesen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Justesen swings for the body but Chlapik moves out of range.
Justesen lands with a nice body punch.
Chlapik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justesen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justesen throws a jab when Chlapik was well out of range.
Justesen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chlapik throws a hook but Justesen avoids it easily.
Justesen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Justesen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justesen throws a right hand that misses
and Chlapik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Justesen. Chlapik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justesen throws out a loose jab but Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlapik is looking to counter punch.
A head kick from Chlapik lands but Justesen takes it in his stride.
Justesen misses with a wild body shot.
Chlapik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Chlapik as he checks the leg kick.
Justesen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chlapik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chlapik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chlapik, as that shot connected.
Chlapik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chlapik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justesen.
The crowd cheers as Chlapik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Justesen doesn't seem phased though.
Chlapik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Justesen ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.
Justesen with the counter takedown but Chlapik avoids it easily.
Chlapik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Justesen misses with a takedown attempt
and Chlapik counters with a nice body shot.
Chlapik loads up on a big right hand but Justesen slips the punch.
Justesen feints the counter takedown.
Chlapik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Justesen tries to counter it with a takedown but Chlapik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Justesen lands with a straight right. Chlapik didn't see that one coming.
Justesen jabs Chlapik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Justesen.
Chlapik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justesen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chlapik scores with a sloppy right hand. Justesen should have avoided that one.
Justesen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Justesen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chlapik looks to land a body kick but Justesen moved away.
Justesen swings for the body but Chlapik moves out of range. #T4#
Justesen blocks a head kick by Chlapik.
Justesen clobbers Chlapik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justesen throws a poor cross that misses
and Chlapik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chlapik moves out of range as Justesen throws a body kick.
Chlapik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chlapik falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Justesen counters with a takedown into side control.
Chlapik is pushing Justesen's head away, looking to escape. Justesen manages to hold on to the position though.
Justesen working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlapik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chlapik seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justesen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chlapik is working away from the top position though.
Justesen gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Chlapik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
That's time! Chlapik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chlapik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chlapik scores with a jab.
Chlapik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Justesen slips a straight right by Chlapik.
Justesen wants to slow Chlapik down by chopping away at his legs.
Chlapik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Justesen swings for the body but Chlapik moves out of range.
Chlapik misses with a kick to the body.
Justesen with the counter takedown but Chlapik avoids it easily.
Chlapik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justesen throws out the jab.
Justesen moves out of range as Chlapik strikes.
Justesen motions for Chlapik to come forward. Justesen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chlapik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen connects with a single shot there.
Justesen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chlapik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chlapik slips under a jab.
Justesen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chlapik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justesen.
Chlapik is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Justesen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chlapik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Justesen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Justesen. That's going to slow Chlapik down.
Justesen misses with a straight right.
Chlapik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Justesen.
Chlapik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chlapik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Justesen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Justesen moves out of range of the strikes.
Chlapik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlapik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justesen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chlapik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Chlapik misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Justesen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justesen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Justesen is controlling him.
Justesen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Justesen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chlapik pulls Justesen in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Justesen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chlapik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Justesen won't allow Chlapik to get back to his feet.
Chlapik keeping moving, preventing Justesen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Justesen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chlapik is looking to land body kicks.
Chlapik misses with a body kick.
Justesen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Justesen throws a leg kick but Chlapik moved away.
Justesen swings for the body but Chlapik moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Chlapik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justesen with the counter takedown but Chlapik avoids it easily.
A combination from Justesen does no damage.
Justesen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Justesen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlapik.
And Justesen tries to counter it with a takedown but Chlapik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Justesen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chlapik misses with a straight left. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chlapik enables Justesen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chlapik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chlapik wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Justesen is now in half guard.
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chlapik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jonas Justesen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chlapik trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Justesen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chlapik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
After winning the bout, Jakub Chlapik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 314 De Barros vs Hakekia
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Parazinho blocks a head kick by Huchkov.
Huchkov jabs Parazinho right on the nose. Parazinho blinks but takes it well.
Huchkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parazinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab.
Parazinho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Parazinho throws a push kick but Huchkov slaps the foot to one side.
Huchkov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Parazinho moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Huchkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parazinhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parazinho connects with an inside leg kick.
Huchkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parazinho throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Huchkov is looking to clinch.
Huchkov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parazinho will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov misses with a head kick.
Parazinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huchkov.
Huchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parazinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parazinho moves away.
Huchkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parazinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huchkov.
Huchkov lands with a kick to the temple. Parazinho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parazinho throwing a counter right hand but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huchkov throws out a loose jab but Parazinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov misses with a head kick.
Parazinho misses the shot to the body.
Parazinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Parazinho takes one to the side of the head.
Parazinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Huchkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huchkov 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.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parazinho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Huchkov lands a head kick. Parazinho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Parazinho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huchkov missing with a left hand there. Parazinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huchkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Huchkov throws an off balance right hand
and Parazinho counters with a right hand to the body.
Huchkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parazinho moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.#KD#
Parazinho lands a big head kick that sends Huchkov tumbling to the mat! Parazinho takes a step backwards and waves Huchkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Huchkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huchkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parazinho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Huchkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huchkov throws a shot from downtown. Parazinho moves away and avoids it.
Huchkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Huchkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Parazinho.
Huchkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Parazinho circles away.
Parazinho slips a straight right by Huchkov.
Huchkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parazinho momentarily.
Huchkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Huchkov swings widly with a right hand
and Parazinho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Huchkov tries to clinch up
and Parazinho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Huchkov's knee momentarily.#T3#
Parazinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huchkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parazinho walks into a straight right hand from Huchkov.
Parazinho connects with a crisp jab.
Parazinho throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parazinho blocks a jab.
Huchkov misses with a hook. Parazinho ducked under it nicely.
Parazinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huchkov moves away.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses
and Parazinho counters with a nice uppercut.
Huchkov throws a head kick but Parazinho moves out of range.
Huchkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huchkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parazinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parazinho lands a glancing blow to the side of Huchkov's head.
Huchkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov throws a lazy head kick
and Parazinho counters with a good low kick that Huchkov was not able to check. #T4#
Huchkov lands with a cross.
Huchkov looks to land a left hand but Parazinho moved out of range nicely.
Parazinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huchkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Parazinho to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Matel Huchkov's cut even more.
Huchkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Parazinho.
Parazinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut
and Parazinho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huchkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parazinho counters with a low kick, right behind Huchkov 's knee.
Huchkov blocks the body kick.
Huchkov misses with a hook. Parazinho ducked under it nicely.
Huchkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parazinho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Parazinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parazinho throws a body punch but Huchkov moves out of range.
Parazinho keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Parazinho moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Nice defenses there by Parazinho.
Huchkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mannie Parazinho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Huchkov avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Parazinho rushes Huchkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huchkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Parazinho breaks the clinch.
Huchkov misses with a double jab.
Parazinho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huchkov misses with a hook. Parazinho ducked under it nicely.
Parazinho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parazinho looks to land a body kick but Huchkov moved away.
Parazinho throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho digs a good body shot into Huchkov's ribs.
Huchkov throws the left hand but Parazinho avoids the punch easily.
Parazinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Huchkov 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.
Parazinho throws a leg kick but Huchkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Huchkov tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Huchkov throws a looping overhand right but Parazinho ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Huchkov pushes Parazinho up against the cage in a clinch.
Parazinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huchkov can't break the clinch.
Parazinho lands a left hand.
Parazinho throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huchkov throws out a loose jab but Parazinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Huchkov coming out on top.
Parazinho avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with a wild body shot.
Huchkov looks to land a right hand but Parazinho moved out of range.
Huchkov throws a lazy right hand but Parazinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parazinho blocks a head kick by Huchkov.
Parazinho ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
A little feinted left hand from Parazinho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huchkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Parazinho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Parazinho.#T2#
Huchkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses
and Parazinho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parazinho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huchkov's sensitive parts.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Huchkov jabs Parazinho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parazinho swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Parazinho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parazinho works Huchkov's body with a nice hook.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Parazinho counters with a solid body kick.
Huchkov is breathing heavily.
Huchkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parazinho lands with a hook. Huchkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mannie Parazinho is winning the standup battle so far.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the body.
Huchkov misses with a hook
and Parazinho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parazinho blocks a jab.
Huchkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parazinho.
Parazinho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Parazinho misses with a straight left.
Huchkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A right-left combo lands from Parazinho.
A big right from Parazinho misses.
No joy there for Huchkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huchkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Parazinho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parazinho walks into a jab.
Parazinho throws a head kick that Huchkov semi-blocks.
Parazinho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Huchkov.
Parazinho ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Parazinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parazinho lands a leg kick that knocks Huchkov off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Parazinho.
Parazinho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Huchkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
The cut above Matel Huchkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Huchkov scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Parazinho lands a nice looking body kick.
Parazinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huchkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huchkov throws a right hand that misses
and Parazinho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
Parazinho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huchkov's sensitive parts.
Huchkov throws a jab when Parazinho was well out of range.
Parazinho half committed to a counter leg kick.
Huchkov tests Parazinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parazinho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parazinho with a hook.
Parazinho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Parazinho connects with a solid leg kick.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov throws an off balance right hand
and Parazinho counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Huchkov is rocked!
Huchkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parazinho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parazinho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mannie Parazinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Huchkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parazinho.
Parazinho swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Parazinho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Huchkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Parazinho finish him?
Parazinho misses with a two punch combination.
Parazinho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Huchkov tests Parazinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huchkov seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parazinho. Huchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huchkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Parazinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huchkov.
Huchkov tries to clinch up but Parazinho circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho misses with a low kick.
Huchkov throws a big shot that misses.
Parazinho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parazinho is looking to score with low kicks.
Parazinho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huchkov connects with a crisp jab.
Huchkov throws a jab when Parazinho was well out of range.#T1#
Huchkov blocks the body kick.
Parazinho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parazinho throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parazinho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huchkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Huchkov loads up on a big right hand but Parazinho slips the punch.
Huchkov cracks Parazinho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Huchkov misses the shot to the body.
Parazinho lands with a hook. Huchkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot lands for Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Parazinho looks to land a left hand but Huchkov moved out of range nicely.
Parazinho connects with a single shot there.
Parazinho misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Huchkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Parazinho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parazinho scores with a shot to the body.
Huchkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Parazinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huchkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parazinho with a body shot.
Huchkov throws a hook but Parazinho avoids it easily.
Parazinho tried to counter with a leg kick but Huchkov avoided it.
Huchkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parazinho throws out a powerful jab.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut
and Huchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huchkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Parazinho counters with a three punch combo that has Huchkov backing up. Huchkov nods at Parazinho to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT#
Matel Huchkov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Huchkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parazinho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huchkov throws a head kick that half lands.
Huchkov misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Parazinho.
A head kick misses from Huchkov.
Parazinho jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Parazinho misses with a looping left.
Parazinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Huchkov throws a head kick that Parazinho semi-blocks.
Huchkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parazinho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
Parazinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parazinho staying out of range there.
Parazinho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Huchkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huchkov scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Parazinho misses.
A jab lands there for Parazinho.
Parazinho scores with a hook to the body. Huchkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huchkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parazinho.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mannie Parazinho!
Mannie Parazinho thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NSC 56:
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dahlberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dahlberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xafan Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahlberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dahlberg lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dahlberg counter with a right hand.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dahlberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Dahlberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Dahlberg down.
Kong misses with a hook. Dahlberg ducked under it nicely.
Dahlberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kong is looking to clinch. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Dahlberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahlberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dahlberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dahlberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kong finds it's way round the side to connect with Dahlberg's head.
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dahlberg misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong throws a head kick but Dahlberg moves out of range.
Dahlberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Dahlberg throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dahlberg throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and Dahlberg only half commits.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dahlberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dahlberg tries to land a leg kick but Kong saw it coming and moves away.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dahlberg. That did some damage!
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dahlberg digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Dahlberg throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Kong blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dahlberg cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Kong there.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Dahlberg.
Kong scores with a nice head shot.
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dahlberg checks it well.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong tries to clinch there but Dahlberg circles away.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dahlberg checks it well.
Dahlberg misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Dahlberg throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Dahlberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dahlberg manages to avoid it.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Kong slips a jab from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Dahlberg.
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Dahlberg misses.
Dahlberg scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Kong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kong scores with a four punch combination!
Kong throws a right hand that misses
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Kong misses
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dahlberg misses the target.
Kong ducks right into an uppercut from Dahlberg.
Kong avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Kong lands a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dahlberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johan Dahlberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahlberg lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dahlberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Kong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dahlberg looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Dahlberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dahlberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahlberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahlberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dahlberg in his tracks.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Sloppy strikes from Dahlberg. Those never looked like landing.
Kong scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kong lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Kong checks a low kick from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dahlberg walks into a left hand.
Dahlberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#
Dahlberg is rocked!
Kong avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dahlberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dahlberg's sensitive parts.
Kong thuds his right hand into Dahlberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Dahlberg's side.#T2#
Dahlberg clobbers Kong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dahlberg slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong connects with a body shot.
Dahlberg throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dahlberg throws an off balance right hand
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dahlberg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kong has got the better of the exchanges.
Dahlberg throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dahlberg cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Kong clinches up with Dahlberg and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dahlberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Dahlberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong gets through Dahlberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Dahlberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Dahlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Xafan Kong!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Xafan Kong!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Xafan Kong!

Xafan Kong wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Xafan Kong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NSC 57:
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Bornholm throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.#CL#
Packer has Bornholm up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bornholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Packer or not.
A right hand to the body from Bornholm.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bornholm breaks from the clinch.
Packer takes a swing at Bornholm's ribcage but misses.
Bornholm keeps Packer at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Packer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bornholm misses its intended target.
Bornholm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bornholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Packer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bornholm.
Bornholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packer manages 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!
Packer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bornholm counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Packer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bornholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer misses with a body kick.#CL#
Packer rushes Bornholm and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bornholm working aggressively here.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Bornholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bornholm.
A head punch on the inside from Bornholm fails to land.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer tries a knee to the head but Bornholm blocks it.
Bornholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Bornholm has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bornholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bornholm backwards.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Packer.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bornholm backwards.
Bornholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bornholm throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bornholm fails to land.
Bornholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Packer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Packer.
Bornholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Bornholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bornholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bornholm working aggressively here.
Bornholm pushes off an throws an elbow but Packer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bornholm blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Bornholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bornholm's cut.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bornholm throws out the jab.
As Bornholm tries to get set, Packer tries to push him back and clinch up but Bornholm manages to avoid the attempt.
Bornholm throws a leg kick but Packer checks it.
Bornholm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Packer counters with a left and a right that stings Bornholm.
Bornholm motions for Packer to come forward. Bornholm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Packer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Packer misses the jab.
Bornholm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Packer misses with a hook.
Bornholm throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bornholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Bornholm
and Packer counters with a one-two to the body.
Bornholm motions for Packer to come forward. Bornholm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bornholm is looking to score with low kicks.
Packer clobbers Bornholm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bornholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Bornholm misses with a straight right. #T1#
Packer tries to clinch but Bornholm is having none of it.
Bornholm throws a big counter head kick but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Daniel Bornholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bornholm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts.
Packer misses with the body kick
and Bornholm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bornholm throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Packer digs a good hook to Bornholm's body.
Packer sizes up Bornholm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bornholm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornholm throws a front kick aimed at Packer's knee but Packer avoids it well.
Daniel Bornholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bornholm misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely.
Packer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bornholm. Bornholm obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bornholm. #T2#
Bornholm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Packer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Bornholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Packer pushes Bornholm up against the ropes in a clinch.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bornholm avoids the damage to the body.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bornholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Bornholm shrugs off.
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bornholm has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Packer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer gets through Bornholm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bornholm misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bornholm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bornholm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bornholm. Bornholm obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bornholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornholm steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Packer thows a body kick. Bornholm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Packer scores with a head kick.
Bornholm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer throws a head kick but Bornholm moves out of range.
Bornholm throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Packer throws a combination. Bornholm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bornholm looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
As Bornholm looks to move away, Packer throws a big counter combo but Bornholm just gets out of the way.
Packer checks a low kick from Bornholm.
That kick from Bornholm tenderised Packer's leg. Packer is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bornholm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Packer throws out the jab.
Packer tries to clinch but Bornholm is having none of it. #CL#
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Bornholm in his tracks for a moment.
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Packer lands with a left to the head.
Packer misses with a body punch.
Packer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bornholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Bornholm's cut even more.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bornholm's defenses.
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bornholm blocks it with crossed arms.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Bornholm's head.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bornholm's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bornholms head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Bornholm has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bornholm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daniel Bornholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bornholm lands an elbow that stopped Packer in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Bornholm can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bornholm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bornholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Bornholm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornholm pushes Packer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bornholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer trying to land knees to the body.
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bornholm scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Todd Packer!

Todd Packer wins by unanimous decision!

Event: GAMMA#789 Curry v Spike 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Guns throws a lazy uppercut
and Staal counters with a nice body shot.
Guns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guns throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Guns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Staal, as that shot connected.
Guns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Guns.
Staal swats away the attempt to clinch by Guns.
Staal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Guns scores with a decent looking hook.
Guns misses with an uppercut.
Staal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Staal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guns lands a jab to Staal's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal connects with a jab.
Staal blocks a head kick by Guns. #T1#
Staal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guns momentarily.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Staal moves out of range easily.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Staal throws a lazy right hand but Guns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guns blocks a head kick by Staal.
Guns throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Staal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guns won't be happy with that.
Staal working away.
Guns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Guns wants to take a breather but Staal is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Guns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guns is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Staal trying to control here.
Staal is looking for a sweep. Guns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staal trying to control here.
Staal is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Guns thows a huge punch but Staal dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Guns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Staal sees it coming and defends easily.
Staal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Staal pulls Guns in close to prevent any damage.
Guns looking to sit in guard and control but Staal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Guns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Staal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guns is on top in guard. #REVR#
Staal trying to control the position. #T4#
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guns is one step ahead there.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Staal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staal trying to keep a closed guard but Guns is proving a slippery customer.
Staal is trying to hold Guns in close to prevent damage but Guns has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Guns is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Staal still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Staal has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Guns is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Staal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Guns throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
Guns gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Staal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Staal's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Guns has his foot on Staal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Staal works his way back into a safe position though.
Staal wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving. #SUB#
Guns throws his legs up looking for a submission but Staal uses it to pass to side control.
Guns manages to get back to half guard.
Guns is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns is working hard here to advance position.
Staal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guns is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Staal working Guns over with strikes.
Staal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guns taking some punishment here, with Staal in his half guard.
Staal slows the pace down in half guard.
Staal wants to take a breather but Guns is having none of it.
Guns is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Staal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Staal preventing the sweep.
Guns wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Staal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Staal is in close to Guns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Eric Staal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Staal stopping the sweep attempt from Guns.
Staal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Staal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guns's head.
Staal trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
Guns has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Staal has passed into side control. #T3#
Guns is trying to control Staal's posture but Staal avoids it.
Guns takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Guns taking punishment in the form of punches.
Staal lands some shots froms side control.
Guns trying to remain calm as Staal controls from the top position.
Guns manages to work his way to half guard, despite Staal's best efforts.
Guns is looking to control Staal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guns avoid being mounted?
Guns is not content to let Staal control the position.
Staal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guns manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Staal tries to free his leg and advance position but Guns is retaining full guard.
Staal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Staal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Staal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guns.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Staal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Guns misses with a body shot.
Guns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Staal.
Staal misses with a body shot.
Eric Staal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Staal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Staal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Staal scrambles back to his feet.
Staal misses the shot to the body.
Guns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Guns does no damage.
Staal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guns.
Staal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Staal tries to work over Guns's front leg with a kick but Guns checks it.
Guns slips a jab from Staal.#T1#
Staal throws a body shot but no joy.
Staal throws the left hand but Guns avoids the punch easily.
Staal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Staal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Staal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guns thuds a left hand into Staal's body.
Guns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Guns slips under a jab from Staal.
Guns cracks a nice hook into Staal's ribs.
Guns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Guns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Staal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Guns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Staal doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Staal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guns misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Staal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Staal.
Guns misses the body punch
and Staal counters with a nice uppercut.
Guns misses with an uppercut
and Staal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Staal misses with a body shot
and Guns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Staal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Guns swings for the body but Staal moves out of range.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Staal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Staal misses with a hook. Guns ducked under it nicely.
Guns moves out of range of the body kick from Staal.
Staal misses with a lunging right hand
and Guns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Staal connects with a body shot that sends Guns's belly button to the back.
Guns throws a body shot but no joy.
Staal lets loose with a powerful body kick. Guns will feel that in the morning.
Guns throws a big shot that misses.
Guns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Guns misses the target.
Staal throws an overhand right that lands on Guns's shoulder, as Guns tries to avoid the shot.
Staal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Staal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guns.
Big Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Staal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Staal misses with an uppercut.
Guns blocks the body kick.
Guns checks a leg kick.
Guns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guns is looking to clinch but Staal is avoiding it.
A shot to the body from Guns misses
and Staal counters with a body kick that stops Guns in his tracks momentarily. #TD2#
Staal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guns is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staal is controlling the pace.
Guns missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Staal.
Well Staal 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Staal!

Event: GAMMA#789 Curry v Spike 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Sodergren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McClain counters with a left to the body.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
McClain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
McClain looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Sodergren misses with a head kick.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClain.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McClain looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
McClain throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Dan McClain has been cut.
McClain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McClain avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
McClain wants to clinch but Sodergren slips to the side
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McClain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McClain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sodergren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McClain is looking to wear down Sodergren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McClain cracks Sodergren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sodergren cracks McClain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sodergren throws a lazy uppercut
and McClain counters with a nice body shot.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and McClain counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
McClain cracks Sodergren with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McClain has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sodergren to stand back up!#ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClain blocks a low kick nicely.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can McClain finish him?
Sodergren misses with a hook.
McClain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McClain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from McClain.#T2#
McClain checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a push kick but McClain slaps the foot to one side.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClain.
Sodergren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sodergren throws a head kick but McClain moves out of range.
Sodergren connects with a body shot.
Sodergren lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClain. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from McClain misses.
Sodergren misses the jab.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
and McClain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
McClain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McClain's hands.
McClain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McClain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClain misses with a wild body shot.
McClain dodges the punch combination from Sodergren.
Sodergren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from McClain misses.
Sodergren flicks out a counter leg kick but McClain steps away.
McClain scores with a decent looking hook.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McClain's hands.
Sodergren lands with a cross.
McClain just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but McClain is just out of range.
McClain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
McClain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
McClain blocks the body kick.
Sodergren lands a nice looking body shot.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but McClain is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from McClain.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks McClain off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren cracks McClain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but McClain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan McClain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McClain throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren. #CL#
McClain forces Sodergren back against the cage and clinches.
McClain misses with some punches.
McClain tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing McClain back against the cage.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClain throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
McClain moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the body
and Sodergren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
McClain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
A counter left hand to the body from McClain misses its target.
Sodergren slips a straight right by McClain.
Sodergren takes a swing at McClain's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but McClain checks it.
A lazy body kick from Sodergren
and McClain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
McClain misses with a looping left.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. McClain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McClain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McClain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
A counter left hand to the body from McClain misses its target.
Sodergren motions for McClain to come forward. Sodergren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from McClain does it's job there.
McClain tries to clinch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from McClain.
Sodergren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
McClain throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClain throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McClain throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren lunges at McClain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McClain's hand.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClain moves away.
McClain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren cracks a nice hook into McClain's ribs.
Sodergren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sodergren lands a jab to McClain's midsection.
Sodergren throws a poor cross that misses
letting McClain counter with a right hand.
McClain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
McClain pounces like a tiger and cracks Sodergren with a vicious hook! Sodergren is down but not out! McClain follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dan McClain!
Dan McClain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 313 Starker vs Suckerpunch
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Akharraz is looking to clinch.
Esposito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akharraz is looking to clinch but Esposito is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Akharraz.
Akharraz throws out a counter right but Esposito avoids it with no problem.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akharraz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Esposito tries to land a leg kick but Akharraz saw it coming and moves away.
Akharraz tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Akharraz's shoulder, as Akharraz tries to avoid the shot.
Esposito takes a swing at Akharraz's ribcage but misses.
Akharraz tries to clinch up but Esposito circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Esposito gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Akharraz, against the cage.
Esposito avoids a wild elbow strike from Akharraz.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Esposito stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Esposito has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Akharraz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282) #T1#
Akharraz is trying to stand back up.
Esposito trying to control.
Akharraz covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Esposito is landing with strikes. Akharraz can't take much more of this.
Akharraz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Esposito off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Akharraz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Esposito loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Akharraz hold on?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Esposito. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Akharraz is trying to get back to his feet but Esposito has full control of the position and if anything, Akharraz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akharraz is trapped and Esposito is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Esposito scores with punches to the body. #T2#
Esposito is punishing Akharraz with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is taking a good look at Akharraz as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Esposito!
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Esposito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Akharraz is trying to stand back up.
Esposito lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Akharraz. #ROC#
Akharraz is rocked!
Esposito is landing with strikes from the back.
Akharraz is still in real trouble! Can Esposito finish him?
Esposito is raining down hard shots and and Akharraz has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Javier Esposito!

Event: GC 313 Starker vs Suckerpunch
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Rothschild connects with a body shot.
Skog slips a jab from Rothschild.#KD#
Rothschild lands a big head kick that sends Skog tumbling to the mat! Rothschild takes a step backwards and waves Skog back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Skog is rocked!
Rothschild misses with an uppercut.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Skog lunges at Rothschild with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rothschild's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Rothschild blocks the low kick.
Good exchange - Skog coming out on top.
Skog scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rothschild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skog doesn't seem bothered though.
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Rothschild misses.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Rothschild lands a right hook to the body.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Skog throws a hook but Rothschild blocks it.
Rothschild 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.
A punch lands to the side of Rothschild 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Rothschild paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rothschild looks to land a combination but Skog avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Skog misses.
Skog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. Rothschild catches Skog right on the button with a cross.
Skog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skog manages to avoid it.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skog manages to avoid it.
Skog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Skog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rothschild slips a straight right by Skog.
Skog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothschild.
Andy Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rothschild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rothschild digs a good body shot into Skog's ribs.
Rothschild misses with a head kick.
Skog moves out of range of the body kick.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Skog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Rothschild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Rothschild checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rothschild is looking to wear down Skog with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
A head kick misses from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with the combination.
Skog drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rothschild defends it well.
Skog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rothschild momentarily.
Rothschild misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Skog takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Rothschild misses.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
Rothschild fails to land with a series of punches.
Rothschild takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rothschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skog.
Skog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Skog lands a glancing blow to the side of Rothschild's head.
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!
Rothschild misses with a lunging right hand
and Skog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rothschild takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Skog connects with a single shot there.
Skog is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rothschild had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Skog stuns Rothschild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rothschild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skog with a jab.
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skog throws a shot from downtown. Rothschild moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Skog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rothschild!
Rothschild taking a bit of punishment here - Skog scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rothschild tries a low kick but Skog avoids it.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut.
Skog with the counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Skog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothschild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rothschild bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skog's head.
Skog cracks a nice hook into Rothschild's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Rothschild blocks the low kick.
Rothschild lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Skog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild throws a series of punches but Skog avoids them all with ease.
Skog tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rothschild lands a glancing blow to the side of Skog's head.
Skog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rothschild looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Skog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rothschild to the mat! Rothschild manages to get full guard.
Skog trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom. #T1#
Skog looking to sit in guard and control but Rothschild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rothschild preventing the sweep.
Skog is trying to control the position but Rothschild postures up.
Skog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rothschild wants to pass the guard but Skog is keeping the position.#T2#
Skog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Skog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skog pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rothschild back to the cage. Skog follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rothschild tests Skog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rothschild checks a leg kick.
Skog keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rothschild.
Skog changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Rothschild misses.
Skog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rothschild checks a leg kick.
Rothschild scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skog misses with an uppercut. Rothschild saw that one coming.
Skog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rothschild on the side of the head.
Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
Skog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rothschild fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skog checks it well.
Skog drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rothschild defends it well.
Skog misses with a low kick.
Rothschild fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skog on the side of the head.
Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skog tries to land a front kick but Rothschild steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild.
Skog with the counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rothschild misses.
Skog lands with a shot to the body.
Rothschild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skog is still on wobbly legs! Can Rothschild finish him?
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skog seems to have recovered his senses.
Rothschild takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild looks for the body kick but Skog saw that one coming.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Skog ducked under it nicely.
Skog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Skog.
A clash of legs there as Rothschild blocks the low kick.
Rothschild takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Skog throws a low kick but Rothschild avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Skog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rothschild takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rothschild.
Rothschild looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
Rothschild misses with a looping right.
Skog with a nice cross.
Skog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skog looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range.
Skog lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Skog scores with a nice right hand.
Rothschild chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skog lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skog lands with a hook. Rothschild tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
A combination from Rothschild does no damage.
Rothschild swings for the body but Skog moves out of range.
Skog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skog jabs at Rothschild's body.
Skog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rothschild. That did some damage!
Skog punishes Rothschild's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Rothschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Rothschild catches Skog right on the button with a cross.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Skog slips the punch.
Rothschild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rothschild with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skog misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Rothschild misses its target.
Skog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Skog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skog swings for the body but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Rothschild chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rothschild takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skog scores with a shot to the body.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Rothschild looks to land a left hand but Skog moved out of range nicely.
Skog looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothschild is just out of range.
Rothschild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rothschild is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rothschild throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids it.
Skog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rothschild with a body shot.
Skog throws a hook but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Skog moves out of range of the body kick.
Skog looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Rothschild fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skog on the side of the head.
Skog tried to score with a low kick but Rothschild checks it.
Rothschild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skog can pounce on him.
Skog misses the jab.
Skog just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRothschild.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Rothschild.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Skog slips the punch.
Rothschild walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rothschild doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skog punishes Rothschild's body with a nice straight punch.
Skog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rothschild but Rothschild pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rothschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog lands a glancing blow to the side of Rothschild's head.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Skog moves out of range of the body kick from Rothschild.
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!
Rothschild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skog lands a leg kick that knocks Rothschild off balance momentarily.
Skog misses with a low kick as Rothschild jumps back.
Skog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rothschild. Rothschild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andy Rothschild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skog scores with a jab to the body.
Skog thuds a left hand into Rothschild's body.
Rothschild misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rothschild throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Skog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skog 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!
Andy Rothschild spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry everyone.'.

Event: Pride FC 44
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Malingo is out of range.
Malingo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malingo lands with an overhand left.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malingo.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson tries to move into range but Malingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malingo fails with a takedown attempt.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo misses with a leg kick
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
Malingo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Zackrisson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Zackrisson catches Malingo right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zackrisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Malingo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zackrisson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malingo moves out of range of the leg kick from Zackrisson.
Malingo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson tried to counter with a leg kick but Malingo avoided it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a push kick but Malingo slaps the foot to one side.
Malingo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Malingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Zackrisson.
Nice cross by Malingo.
Malingo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malingo misses with a few strikes there.
Malingo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zackrisson lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Malingo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good exchange - Malingo coming out on top.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo lands a body shot.
Zackrisson is looking to score with low kicks.
Zackrisson lands a jab to Malingo's midsection.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Zackrisson scores with a nice right hand.
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Malingo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Malingo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zackrisson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Zackrisson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Malingo.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Zackrisson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malingo scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Malingo throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malingo connects with a single shot there.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Malingo throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson thumps Malingo with a low kick.
Malingo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Malingo settles back down.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Malingo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson scores with a push kick.
Malingo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Zackrisson scores with a jab.
Zackrisson misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo connects with a right hand. Zackrisson shakes it off.#T1#
Zackrisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malingo.
Zackrisson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malingo avoids it.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malingo throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Malingo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zackrisson misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malingo checks the leg kick.
Malingo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Malingo with a hook.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malingo lands with a good body shot.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Malingo misses with an uppercut
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Zackrisson. That snapped Malingo's head back.
Malingo goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Zackrisson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malingo connects with a nice looking jab.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo scores with a punch to the head.
Malingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Malingo drops his hands momentarily and Zackrisson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malingo throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.#T3#
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malingo throws a leg kick that misses.
Zackrisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Malingo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malingo down.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Malingo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Zackrisson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malingo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
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!
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malingo slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malingo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zackrisson scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Malingo scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malingo checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Malingo lands a nice hook to Zackrisson's body. Zackrisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zackrisson doesn't seem bothered though.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Malingo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo scores with the left hand. Zackrisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Malingo sizes up Zackrisson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malingo connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malingo swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range. #T1#
Malingo misses with a wild combination.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Zackrisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Malingo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Malingo blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Malingo tries a quick counter leg kick but Zackrisson is wise to it.
Zackrisson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malingo counters with a three punch combo that has Zackrisson backing up. Zackrisson nods at Malingo to acknowledge the strikes.
Zackrisson lands an overhand right.
Malingo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zackrisson finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malingo momentarily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Malingo feints a jab promting Zackrisson to slip. Malingo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zackrisson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Malingo misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Malingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Malingo blocks the leg kick.
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson throws a combination that misses
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zackrisson as he avoids it easily.
Malingo goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Malingo misses with a looping left.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Zackrisson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malingo's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo throws a lazy uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Zackrisson lands.
Malingo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Malingo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zackrisson.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Zackrisson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
It looked like Zackrisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malingo throws a right hand that misses
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
Malingo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zackrisson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malingo on the side of the head.
Zackrisson slips under a jab.
Zackrisson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Zackrisson.
Well Zackrisson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

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