Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 26
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Brynulf tries to clinch there but Parasenko circles away.
Brynulf moves in looking to clinch but Parasenko pushes him off.
Brynulf throws the kick towards the body but Parasenko avoids it.
Parasenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brynulf landing knees to the body.
Brynulf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parasenko backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Brynulf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Parasenko.
Brynulf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brynulf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brynulf.
Parasenko blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brynulf taking a breather.
Brynulf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brynulf goes for a takedown attempt but Parasenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brynulf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parasenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Brynulf throws a series of strikes that have Parasenko backpedaling.
Brynulf misses with a leg kick.
Brynulf misses with a wild combination.
Brynulf closes the distance but Parasenko moves to the side
and Brynulf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brynulf fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Brynulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parasenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brynulf misses with a straight right.
Vladimir Parasenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parasenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brynulf at a distance.
Parasenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brynulf's hands.#CL2#
Parasenko moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parasenko scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Brynulf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parasenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brynulf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brynulf is breathing heavily.
Parasenko lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parasenko.
Parasenko lands a left hand.
Parasenko lands a left hand.
Parasenko lands with a right to the head.
Brynulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Parasenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Parasenko.
Parasenko lands an uppercut.
Parasenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brynulf misses with a knee strike.
Brynulf looking to stall.
Parasenko lands an uppercut.
Parasenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Parasenko lands with a light punch inside.
Parasenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Brynulf backwards.
Parasenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brynulf backwards.
Parasenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Parasenko.
Brynulf looking to stall.
Brynulf takes a shot to the head.
Parasenko effectively controlling the action here.
Parasenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parasenko slowing the pace effectively.
Parasenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Parasenko.
Still in the clinch, Parasenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Parasenko.
Parasenko working Brynulf over with knees to the body.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Brynulf fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Parasenko.
Parasenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Come on Parasenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parasenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brynulf backwards.
Parasenko lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Parasenko.
Parasenko lands a shoulder strike.
Parasenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Brynulf avoids the damage to the body.
Parasenko gets through Brynulf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parasenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Parasenko.
A nice left hand lands by Parasenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Parasenko obliges.#BC2#
Parasenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parasenko lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Brynulf is rocked!
Parasenko closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Brynulf! Parasenko dives in looking to finish! Brynulf is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Parasenko!

Event: AD388: Deadfall
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Kasvi cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kasvi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Li scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasvi tries a quick counter leg kick but Li is wise to it.
Kasvi swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Kasvi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kasvi connects with a body shot.
Kasvi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kasvi looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Kasvi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Li blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Kasvi misses.
Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasvi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Li takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Li checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kasvi 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 Li has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Li and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li misses with a double jab
and Kasvi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Li misses with a wild combination.
Yize Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasvi doesn't seem phased though.
Kasvi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kasvi misses with a body kick.
Kasvi feints a jab promting Li to slip. Kasvi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Li slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Yize Li has been cut.
Kasvi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasvi moves away.
Li misses with a body kick.
Kasvi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasvi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Li is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Li was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Kasvi backs away, Li returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Li moves away from the strike by Kasvi.
Li tests Kasvi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasvi. #T2#
Kasvi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kasvi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kasvi works Li's body with a nice hook.
Li looks to land a right hand but Kasvi moved out of range.
Kasvi jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well.
Kasvi looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Li on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Kasvi.
Kasvi tries to work over Li's front leg with a kick but Li checks it.
Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Li. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Li.
Kasvi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Li needs to keep his hands up - Kasvi had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Li misses.
Kasvi unleashes a big counter combination but Li bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kasvi misses with a two punch combination.
Li misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasvi counters with a stiff right hand.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasvi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kasvi drops his hands momentarily and Li takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Li leaves Kasvi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kasvi feints and then cracks Li's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li down.
Nice defenses there by Kasvi.
Kasvi lands a jab to Li's midsection.
Li lands the left hand.
Kasvi looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Li throws a low kick but Kasvi moves out of range easily.
Kasvi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasvi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Li is out of range.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasvi.
Kasvi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Kasvi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasvi connects with an inside leg kick.
Li avoids the body shot from Kasvi. #T4#
Nice jab there from Kasvi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasvi slips a jab from Li.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasvi slips under a jab.
Kasvi throws out a counter right but Li avoids it with no problem.
Li takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Li gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kasvi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Kasvi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Li tries to clinch up but Kasvi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasvi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Li avoids the body shot from Kasvi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasvi lands with a good body shot.
Li walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kasvi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Kasvi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Li scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasvi should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Kasvi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasvi tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasvi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasvi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kasvi throws a combination that misses
letting Li counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Kasvi finds it's target.
Kasvi misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Kasvi misses.
Li swings for the body but Kasvi moves out of range.
Li throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kasvi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Li scores with a nice body kick.
Kasvi misses with a low kick.
Kasvi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Li.
Kasvi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kasvi dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut!
Li moves away from the strike by Kasvi. #T1#
Li connects with the punch.
Kasvi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasvi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Kasvi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasvi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Kasvi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasvi throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kasvi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li throwing a counter right hand but Kasvi manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Kasvi.
Kasvi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.
Jyrki Kasvi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Li paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Li looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kasvi misses with a looping right.
Kasvi misses with the combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li avoids the body shot from Kasvi.
Kasvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasvi throws a hook but Li blocks it.
Li throws a big counter combination but Kasvi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kasvi throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.
Kasvi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kasvi misses with an uppercut.
Kasvi misses with a hook
and Li counters with a three punch combo that has Kasvi backing up. Kasvi nods at Li to acknowledge the strikes.
Kasvi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasvi is looking for the big counter here.
Li scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kasvi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasvi misses with a straight right.
Li misses with an uppercut
and Kasvi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasvi lands a body shot.
Li moves out of range as Kasvi strikes.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Li there.#CUT#
That has opened up Jyrki Kasvi's cut even more.
Kasvi throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kasvi slips under a jab from Li.
A little jabbing left from Kasvi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Li takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kasvi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Li tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kasvi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kasvi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kasvi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Li's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasvi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasvi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kasvi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kasvi.#T4#
Li throws a hook but Kasvi blocks it.
Kasvi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Li backs up against the cage.
Kasvi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kasvi misses with a leg kick.
Kasvi punishes Li's body with a nice straight punch.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasvi should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasvi doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Kasvi is rocked!
Li connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kasvi out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yize Li!
An out of breath Yize Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC 22: Midweek Massacre
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Walker cracks a nice hook into Parasenko's ribs.
Walker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parasenko.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Parasenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Parasenko misses with a wild body shot.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Parasenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker lands with a right hand.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Parasenko is rocked!
Walker fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Parasenko square on the jaw! Damn, Parasenko 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 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnnie Walker!
Johnnie Walker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Pickett tries to land a body kick
and Vesala counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Vesala pushes Pickett up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Vesala.
Vesala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesala blocks a body shot from Pickett.
Nice body punch from Vesala - that landed with a thud.
Vesala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vesala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vesala avoiding damage as Pickett throws knees to the body.
Vesala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vesala is stalling here.
Vesala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pickett's face.
Vesala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesala landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
Pickett is rocked!
Vesala lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Pickett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vesala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vesala.
Vesala lands an elbow inside.
Pickett throws a punch but it's blocked by Vesala. #T1#
Vesala cracks Pickett with a nice body shot.
Vesala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vesala gets through Pickett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vesala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pickett has a couple of punches blocked by Vesala.
Vesala lands an elbow inside.
Pickett misses with an elbow over the top.
Vesala pushes Pickett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pickett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vesala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vesala creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickett's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vesala.
Vesala lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pickett is trying to break free.
Vesala lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vesala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pickett misses with a punch on the inside.
Vesala landing knees to the head.
Pickett looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vesala. #T2#
Good body shot from Vesala.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vesala.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pickett takes an elbow to the temple.
Vesala is struggling to control the position.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike.
Vesala lands a big right hand that drops Pickett! The killer instinct kicks in and Vesala finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vesala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Vesala!
An out of breath Timo Vesala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AD383: Big fundamental
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Chekananwangi's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekananwangi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Li lands a nice shot that snaps Chekananwangi's head back.
A big left from Li misses.
Li fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekananwangi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chekananwangi misses with a looping left.
Li throws a hook but Chekananwangi avoids it easily.
Chekananwangi misses with a hook.
Li swinging wildly here.
Chekananwangi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chekananwangi counters with a series of strikes. Li will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chekananwangi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Chekananwangi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Chekananwangi's head coaches at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li throws a body punch but Chekananwangi moves out of range. #T1#
Chekananwangi slips under a jab from Li.
Chekananwangi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chekananwangi throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chekananwangi throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
Li slips under a jab from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chekananwangi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Li throws out a powerful jab.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekananwangi manages to avoid it.
It looked like Chekananwangi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chekananwangi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chekananwangi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Chekananwangi throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A left lands for Chekananwangi.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekananwangi can pounce on him.
Chekananwangi throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li looks to land a left hand but Chekananwangi moved out of range nicely.
As Li looks to move away, Chekananwangi throws a big counter combo but Li just gets out of the way.
Chekananwangi scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Li walks into a left hand.
Li throws a chopping leg kick but Chekananwangi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekananwangi.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chekananwangi misses with a two punch combination.
Chekananwangi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chekananwangi tries to move into range but Li moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li throws out a loose jab but Chekananwangi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Chekananwangi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chekananwangi looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
Li throws a sloppy head kick
and Chekananwangi counters with a good, hard body kick but Li shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Chekananwangi shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Chekananwangi loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chekananwangi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chekananwangi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Li.#CL#
Chekananwangi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chekananwangi lands a body shot.
Chekananwangi misses with a body punch.
Chekananwangi lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Chekananwangi throws a head punch that misses.
Chekananwangi working aggressively here.
Chekananwangi tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Chekananwangi back against the cage.
Chekananwangi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chekananwangi scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
Chekananwangi misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekananwangi tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Chekananwangi back against the cage.
Li is pressed up against the cage. Chekananwangi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nango Chekananwangi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chekananwangi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Li.
A jab lands there for Li.
Chekananwangi misses the jab.
Li looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chekananwangi digs a good body shot into Li's ribs.
Li wants to clinch but Chekananwangi slips to the side
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nango Chekananwangi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Li throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Chekananwangi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Li makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Li throws a body punch but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Chekananwangi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Li.
Chekananwangi moves out of range of the strikes.
Li lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Li throws a jab when Chekananwangi was well out of range.
Chekananwangi is looking to counter punch.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chekananwangi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Chekananwangi down.
Chekananwangi missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Chekananwangi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li misses with a looping right.
Chekananwangi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Li swings widly with a right hand
and Chekananwangi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li swings widly with a right hand
and Chekananwangi counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Chekananwangi to acknowledge the strikes.
Li moves forwards but Chekananwangi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chekananwangi misses with a looping right.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chekananwangi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chekananwangi just misses with a punch to the body.
Li misses with a hook
and Chekananwangi counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekananwangi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekananwangi throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Chekananwangi walks into a straight right hand from Li.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li tries to clinch up but Chekananwangi circles away and keeps his distance.
Li lands a nice shot that snaps Chekananwangi's head back.
Good exchange - Chekananwangi coming out on top.
Chekananwangi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li misses with an uppercut
enabling Chekananwangi to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekananwangi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chekananwangi throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Li misses with an uppercut. Chekananwangi saw that one coming.
Chekananwangi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Li misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Chekananwangi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Li cracks a nice hook into Chekananwangi's ribs.
Chekananwangi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Li. Li circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Li.
A solid body kick from Chekananwangi.
Jab from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi scores with a three punch combo!
Chekananwangi throws an off balance right hand
and Li counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chekananwangi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekananwangi was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chekananwangi circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chekananwangi throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
Chekananwangi misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Li avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chekananwangi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chekananwangi tries to counter with a takedown but Li is quick to defend against it.
Chekananwangi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
Yize Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li misses with an uppercut.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Chekananwangi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chekananwangi won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Chekananwangi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chekananwangi forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yize Li will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Li throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab from Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Yize Li has been cut.
A left lands for Chekananwangi.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chekananwangi lands a high kick!
Chekananwangi throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Chekananwangi throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chekananwangi is out of range and Li settles back down.
Chekananwangi tries to counter with a takedown but Li is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekananwangi ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Chekananwangi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Li to counter with a crisp jab.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Li.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Chekananwangi down.
Chekananwangi moves out of range of the body kick from Li.
Chekananwangi throws a big counter combination but Li scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chekananwangi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Li.
Li feints and then cracks Chekananwangi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekananwangi down.
Chekananwangi lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.
Li scores with a sloppy right hand. Chekananwangi should have avoided that one.
Chekananwangi misses with a looping right.
Chekananwangi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Li clobbers Chekananwangi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chekananwangi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekananwangi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Li misses.
Chekananwangi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chekananwangi missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekananwangi throws out a powerful jab.
Chekananwangi throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
Chekananwangi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chekananwangi lands an overhand right.#T3#
Chekananwangi misses with a body kick.
Yize Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chekananwangi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Chekananwangi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Li swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chekananwangi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Li lands a leg kick that knocks Chekananwangi off balance momentarily.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Chekananwangi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chekananwangi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li misses with a low kick as Chekananwangi jumps back.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chekananwangi swings for the body but Li moves out of range. #T4#
Li defending well as Chekananwangi loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
Chekananwangi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Chekananwangi tries to score with a low kick but Li moves his leg out of the way.
Chekananwangi misses with a double jab. #TD#
Chekananwangi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Li quickly recovers to half guard.
Nango Chekananwangi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li is trying to get back to full guard.
Li gets full guard.
Li seems keen to control Chekananwangi's posture.#SUB#
Chekananwangi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Li has momentary wrist control but Chekananwangi slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nango Chekananwangi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chekananwangi 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Ozturk scores with a leg kick.
Hunter lands a jab.
We've been told by Ozturk's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ozturk has knocked Hunter down with a huge combo! Ozturk steps away and waves a wobbly Hunter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Hunter is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Hunter has been cut.
Ozturk lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hadi Ozturk!
After the fight, Hadi Ozturk was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC Challengers 85
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Thoreson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Li doesn't seem bothered though.
Thoreson thows a leg kick but Li checks it
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thoreson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thoreson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoreson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Li.
Li is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Li avoids the head kick by Thoreson.
Thoreson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Thoreson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Li to the mat! Li manages to get full guard. #ES#
Li manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoreson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoreson tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thoreson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thoreson. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoreson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thoreson somewhat.#T1#
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li avoids the head kick by Thoreson.
Thoreson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yize Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thoreson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thoreson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li avoids a kick to the body.
Li throws a big counter combination but Thoreson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet.
Yize Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoreson was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
A countering left hand to the body from Thoreson misses.
Thoreson thumps Li with a low kick.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Li wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Li throws a right hand that Thoreson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thoreson also avoids with ease.
A cross from Li lands.#T2#
Li throws a hook to the side of Thoreson's head but Thoreson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thoreson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li throws a hook to the side of Thoreson's head but Thoreson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thoreson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Thoreson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Li's half guard.#ES#
Li manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thoreson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Li working aggressively here.
Li tries a body shot but Thoreson blocks it. #BC2#
Thoreson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li checks a leg kick.
Thoreson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Li avoids the body shot from Thoreson.
Thoreson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thoreson shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thoreson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Li rather than just go for the knockout.
Thoreson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Thoreson as he checks the leg kick.
Thoreson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thoreson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Li back to the cage. Thoreson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li misses with an uppercut.
Thoreson throws a leg kick
and Li counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Li there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thoreson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Thoreson persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
Li fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
Li drops Thoreson with a beautiful combination! Thoreson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Li is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Mats Thoreson has been cut.#T4#
Thoreson takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Thoreson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thoreson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Li misses with an uppercut
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
Good leg kick by Li there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Li takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Li lands with a hook. Thoreson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Li digs a good body shot into Thoreson's ribs.
Thoreson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Li looks to land a right hand but Thoreson moved out of range.
Thoreson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Li throws a jab when Thoreson was well out of range.
BOOM! Li lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thoreson. Thoreson tries to recover but Li is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thoreson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yize Li!
A relieved looking Yize Li thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pulse 43
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seterra.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seterra. That's going to slow Johnson down.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seterra connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seterra. That's going to slow Johnson down.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seterra.
Seterra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Seterra makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Seterra counters with a left to the body.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seterra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seterra, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seterra scoring well with a low kick there.
Seterra slips a jab from Johnson.#T1#
Seterra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Seterra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seterra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Seterra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Seterra moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Seterra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Seterra's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seterra.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seterra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seterra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Seterra counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Seterra throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seterra counters with a nice leg kick.
Seterra dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Seterra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Seterra moves away and avoids it.
Seterra's corner calls for a 1-2. Seterra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seterra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Seterra is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seterra counters with an outside leg kick.
Seterra lands a front kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Seterra counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Seterra thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#T3#
Seterra throws a quick head kick that knocks Johnson silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Seterra is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roderick Seterra!
A very excited looking Roderick Seterra 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: DFC 19: Revival
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Parasenko throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parasenko's knee momentarily.
McDonnell thumps Parasenko with a low kick.
Parasenko throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice body kick.
McDonnell with a jab.
Parasenko misses with a left hand
and McDonnell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Parasenko really felt that one!
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parasenko misses with a jab to the body
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Parasenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parasenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parasenko misses with a lunging right hand
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand. #T1#
Parasenko misses with a left hand
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell lands with a nice body kick.
McDonnell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Parasenko looks winded!#CL#
McDonnell moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parasenko taking a breather.
McDonnell pushes Parasenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parasenko takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell slows down the pace here.
A short right from McDonnell.
McDonnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Parasenko up against the cage.
Parasenko throws an elbow that misses.
Parasenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonnell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Parasenko can turn it around.#T2#
McDonnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonnell has Parasenko pressed against the cage. #BC#
McDonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonnell cracks the inside of Parasenko's front leg.
Parasenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonnell!
McDonnell with a hook.
Parasenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonnell. That one must have hurt.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Parasenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.#KD#
McDonnell drops Parasenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Parasenko looks back up at him and smiles so McDonnell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Parasenko is rocked!
McDonnell throws a leg kick which misses Parasenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Parasenko tries to avoid it.
Parasenko is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonnell finish him?
Parasenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonnell.
Parasenko misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a nice body kick.
Parasenko is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McDonnell doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Parasenko crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Parasenko's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory McDonnell!
After the big win, Rory McDonnell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KnockOut and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Holmgang 15
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Vesala throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Vesala tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vesala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Vesala and move into the clinch.#CL#
Machado gets a clinch.
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
Vesala misses with a knee strike.
We've been hearing reports that Machado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Vesala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Vesala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesala tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Vesala back against the ropes.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Vesala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vesala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Vesala takes an elbow to the temple.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Vesala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Vesala creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesala dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vesala has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado working aggressively here.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Vesala blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesala avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the ropes.
Vesala misses with a body punch.
Machado blocks a body shot from Vesala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesala.
Vesala lands with a short shot to the head.
Vesala misses with the head strike.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Vesala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Vesala throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Vesala.
Vesala avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machado lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
Machado blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Machado blocks a body shot from Vesala.
Vesala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike.
Vesala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vesala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Vesala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado lands an elbow that stopped Vesala in his tracks for a moment.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vesala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machado lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machado misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesala tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vesala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vesala backwards.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Vesala.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Vesala throws an elbow that misses.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Vesala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vesala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vesala avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the ropes.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vesala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vesala throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vesala manages to circle out of the way.
Vesala tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Vesala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vesala throws a big right hand that misses.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Vesala from controlling successfully.
Vesala throws an elbow that misses. Machado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vesala's guard. Nice move by Machado!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Vesala is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Vesala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Vesala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Vesala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Vesala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machado is just riding it out for now. Vesala eventually gives up the hold.
Machado is in trouble now - Vesala has advanced to mount!
Machado regains half guard.
Well, if Vesala is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Vesala wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vesala misses with a head shot. Machado uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vesala trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vesala. #T3#
Vesala is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Machado controls Vesala momentarily but Vesala frees himself.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Vesala from controlling successfully.
Vesala trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Machado manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Vesala.
Vesala trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Machado throws a big right hand that misses.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Vesala.
Machado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vesala works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Vesala controlling Machado's posture.
Vesala keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Vesala wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machado landing with the ground and pound.
Vesala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machado has passed into side control.
Machado is putting a hurting on Vesala here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado tries to advance to mount but Vesala denies him.
Vesala sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timo Vesala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado staying out of range there.#CL2#
Vesala moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Machado lands an elbow that stopped Vesala in his tracks for a moment.
Vesala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vesala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vesala.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vesala.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Vesala scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vesala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesala throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Timo Vesala's cut even more.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
Vesala blocks the elbow strike.
Vesala tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machado as Vesala tries to tie him up.
Vesala tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike.
Vesala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vesala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vesala.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vesala throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike from Machado. #T2#
Vesala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vesala has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vesala scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Machado.
Vesala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Vesala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Vesala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Vesala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Vesala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesala working aggressively here.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Vesala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Vesala lands a body shot.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vesala.
Vesala takes an elbow to the temple.
Vesala connects with a knee to the head.
Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Vesala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Machado blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vesala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vesala.
Vesala tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Vesala avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala taking a breather.
A short right from Machado.
Vesala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Timo Vesala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala throws an elbow that misses.
Vesala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Vesala.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Vesala.
I think Vesala 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HFC 278 Yiftos vs Garrison
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
KarelinPalmeiras misses with a takedown attempt
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li scores with a hook.
Li connects with a jab.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
KarelinPalmeiras throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Li counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps KarelinPalmeiras thinking.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KarelinPalmeiras looks winded!
Li connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt KarelinPalmeiras! He's out on his feet! Li rushes in and drops KarelinPalmeiras with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yize Li!
After winning the bout, Yize Li thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Holmgang 12
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Vesala moves in looking to clinch but Rold pushes him off.
Vesala just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRold.#TD2#
Vesala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rold is looking to regain half guard here but Vesala keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rold trying his best to control but Vesala has mounted him.#SUB2#
Vesala wants to finish this one by submission but Rold is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vesala.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rold is trying to escape the mount.
Rold regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vesala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Rold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vesala is in close to Rold's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Rold looking for a guillotine here but Vesala defends easily.
Vesala wants to control from the top but Rold keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rold is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rold postures up. #T2#
Rold pushing down on Vesala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vesala is staying active underneath Rold, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rold trying to control from half guard but Vesala is working away.
Vesala keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vesala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rold pushes down on Vesala's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vesala tries to get to full guard but Rold has control of the leg. #T3#
Vesala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vesala trying to keep a closed guard but Rold is proving a slippery customer.
Rold looking to pass the guard.
Vesala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vesala wants to control from the top but Rold keeps moving.
Rold wants to sweep here but Vesala controlling him for the moment.
Vesala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Vesala preventing the sweep.
Vesala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vesala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Rold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Rold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vesala throwing strikes from guard but Rold blocks nicely.
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 Enrique Rold will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rold just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rold.
Vesala doesn't manage to clinch there - Rold circles away.
Rold throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vesala avoids it.
Rold misses with a hook. Vesala ducked under it nicely.
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vesala tries to clinch but Rold moves out of range.
Rold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rold looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Rold tries to keep at a distance but Vesala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Rold controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Rold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vesala has him pressed against the ropes.#T1#
Vesala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rold holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vesala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Rold controls the action.
Vesala is working Rold over against the ropes.
Vesala lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Vesala lands a right hand.
Rold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vesala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vesala cracks Rold with a nice body shot.#T2##TD#
Rold has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vesala is trying to keep an underhook but Rold manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vesala is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rold's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rold has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Vesala.
Vesala throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vesala has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Rold is defending well but eventually Vesala manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Rold has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Vesala!
A victorious Timo Vesala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland Games 201
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Waters throws a hook but Parasenko blocks it.
Waters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parasenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Waters misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Parasenko misses its target.
Waters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Waters scores with a nice strike.
Waters scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Parasenko is predictable there
and Waters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parasenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been hearing reports that Parasenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Parasenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waters cracks Parasenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waters lands a nice shot to the body.
Duncan Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Parasenko tries to keep at a distance but Waters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Waters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Waters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parasenko is trying to break the clinch but Waters is controlling him.
Parasenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waters.
Waters blocks an elbow strike from Parasenko.
Parasenko misses with the head strike.
A short right from Waters on the inside.
Waters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parasenko backwards.
Waters lands an uppercut.
Waters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parasenko backwards.
Parasenko has a couple of punches blocked by Waters.
Waters is working Parasenko over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waters.
Waters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Waters is leaning against Parasenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parasenko is breathing heavily.
Waters creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Parasenko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Parasenko drops to his knees and Waters pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Waters!
A relieved looking Duncan Waters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pulse 38
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Abarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Abarai persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Abarai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Abarai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Abarai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abarai trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Abarai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson controls Abarai momentarily but Abarai frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abarai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Abarai looking to control. #T1#
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abarai is looking for a sweep.
Abarai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johnson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Abarai is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Abarai tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Abarai can't escape the position.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Abarai is in no mood to give up.
Abarai tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.#T2#
Abarai taking shots to the head.
Abarai tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson tries to control but Abarai wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abarai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai taking shots to the head.
Abarai is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Abarai is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Abarai is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abarai is looking to escape. #T3#
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Abarai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnson tries to control but Abarai wriggling away.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Abarai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Abarai works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Abarai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abarai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abarai keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abarai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Abarai's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Abarai trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson cracks Abarai with a solid left hand.
Abarai trying to control the position here.
Abarai looking to control.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Abarai looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Abarai is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
As Johnson tries to get set, Abarai tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Abarai darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Abarai into the ropes.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abarai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renji Abarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Abarai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
It looked like Abarai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Abarai closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the ropes.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Abarai scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Johnson wants to stall. #T2##TD#
Abarai pulls guard successfully.
Johnson trying to control but Abarai is working from the bottom.
Abarai is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. #SUB#
Abarai looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Abarai has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Abarai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Abarai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Abarai controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Abarai is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Abarai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Abarai.#SUB#
Abarai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abarai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Abarai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson tries to clinch but Abarai is having none of it.
Johnson cracks Abarai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abarai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Abarai keeps it at a distance.
Renji Abarai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Abarai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnson stalks Abarai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abarai's face. Abarai staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Abarai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai. #TD#
Abarai pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abarai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Abarai has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Abarai keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson won't allow Abarai to sweep him here.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Abarai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Johnson doesn't defend quickly enough and Abarai has managed to lock this one up! Can Johnson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Abarai on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 274 Steal The Thunder
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Lyons moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Li.
Despite the aggression on Lyons's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Li misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Lyons counter with a right hand.
Li lands a really nice looking cross but Lyons seems unphased.
Li on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Yize Li has been cut.
Lyons connects with a solid leg kick.
Lyons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Li has Lyons up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons lands a left hand.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li blocks a body shot from Lyons.
Lyons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li tries a body shot but Lyons blocks it.
Lyons scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Lyons lands with a light punch inside.
Li is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Lyons. #KD2#
Lyons drops Li onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Li is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Li blocks a body shot from Lyons. #KD2#
Lyons drops Li onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Li is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Li is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyons gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyons lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Li to his knees! Lyons keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Lyons!
Hannibal Lyons decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Pulse 37
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Nedeltsev dives in for a single leg takedown but Adedji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Nedeltsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adedji.
Adedji 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.#CL#
Adedji has closed the distance and engaged Nedeltsev in a clinch.
Adedji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nedeltsev's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Ned Nedeltsev has been cut.
Nedeltsev is trying to break free.
Nedeltsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Adedji using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adedji holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Nedeltsev takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Adedji lands an elbow just above Nedeltsev 's eye.
Nedeltsev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adedji scores with a knee to the head.
Adedji pushes Nedeltsev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the 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!
Nedeltsev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adedji after a bit of a struggle.
Adedji blocks a body shot from Nedeltsev.
Adedji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Adedji.
Nedeltsev looks winded!#T1#
Adedji holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Adedji lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adedji lands a nice elbow.
Nedeltsev takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adedji.
Nedeltsev tries for a takedown but Adedji manages to get underhooks.
Seun Adedji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Nedeltsev.
Adedji landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adedji landing knees to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Ned Nedeltsev's cut even more.
Adedji lands an elbow inside that Nedeltsev shrugs off.
Adedji with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adedji lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Nedeltsev is rocked!
Adedji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nedeltsev is still on wobbly legs! Can Adedji finish him?
Adedji lands an elbow inside.
Adedji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
The cut above Ned Nedeltsev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Adedji lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nedeltsev backwards. #KD#
Adedji drops Nedeltsev with a big knee straight up the middle! Nedeltsev is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Adedji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nedeltsev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
A jab from Nedeltsev misses.
Nedeltsev fails to land the takedown.
Nedeltsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adedji to score with a decent uppercut.
Nedeltsev seems to have recovered his senses.
Nedeltsev goes for a double leg but Adedji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Adedji continues to drive forward.
Nedeltsev misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Adedji counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adedji.
Adedji lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adedji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adedji putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nedeltsev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Adedji lands an elbow that stopped Nedeltsev in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
Ned Nedeltsev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Seun Adedji!

Event: HFC Challengers 81
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Mironov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mironov with a poor takedown
and Li counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Sergei Mironov has been cut.
Mironov throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Li misses its target.
Mironov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Li bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mironov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Li throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mironov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mironov trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mironov works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Mironov preventing the sweep.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Mironov wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mironov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mironov is fighting to break Li's control of his arms but Li is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mironov trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mironov tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mironov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Li attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mironov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yize Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mironov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Mironov moves away and avoids it.
Mironov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Mironov slips the punch.
Mironov throws a nice head kick!
Decent striking displayed by Li there.#T3#
That kick from Li tenderised Mironov's leg. Mironov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Li misses.
Li sets himself, and Mironov steps forward looking for the clinch! Li avoids it this time.
Mironov throws a series of punches but Li moves out of range.
Li throws a leg kick but Mironov checks it.
Mironov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Li appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yize Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Mironov.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mironov misses the target.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mironov shoots in but no luck this time.
Li finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yize Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Li - just one landing.
Mironov walks into a jab.#T4#
Li smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Sergei Mironov's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mironov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Mironov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mironov dives in for a single leg takedown but Li sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Li cracks Mironov's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Mironov slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Li can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yize Li!
During a confident post fight interview, Yize Li thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pulse 35
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Bolton lands with a nice body punch.
Nedeltsev misses with a body shot.
Bolton misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Bolton .#CUT#
It looks like Ned Nedeltsev has been cut.
Nedeltsev misses the jab.
Bolton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donk. Bolton catches Nedeltsev right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nedeltsev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Nedeltsev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nedeltsev connects with a nice short shot to Bolton 's temple.
Bolton is trying to stand.
Nedeltsev wants to take a breather but Bolton is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bolton is defending against the submission attempts here by Nedeltsev.
Nedeltsev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Nedeltsev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bolton is looking to escape.
Nedeltsev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolton keeps working.
Nedeltsev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bolton defending well though.
Nedeltsev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolton scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nedeltsev manages to mount him!
Bolton is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet. #T2#
Nedeltsev with shots to the head and body - Bolton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nedeltsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nedeltsev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bolton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bolton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nedeltsev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nedeltsev raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolton trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nedeltsev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Bolton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#
Bolton is rocked!
Nedeltsev with shots to the head and body - Bolton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Bolton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Bolton tries to buck Nedeltsev off but he can't manage it.
Bolton seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolton 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.
Nedeltsev dominating with strikes here.
Bolton really wants to buck Nedeltsev off and get back to his feet.
Nedeltsev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Nedeltsev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolton is now in Nedeltsev's guard. A big mistake from Nedeltsev there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Nedeltsev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bolton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nedeltsev.
Bolton tries to get to his feet but Nedeltsev is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bolton in his guard.
Nedeltsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolton is one step ahead there. #T4#
Bolton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nedeltsev is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Nedeltsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Nedeltsev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Nedeltsev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bolton misses with a straight left.
Nedeltsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolton . #KD#
Bolton drops Nedeltsev with a beautiful combination! Nedeltsev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bolton is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Nedeltsev is rocked!
Nedeltsev ducks under a wild hook from Bolton .
Nedeltsev digs a good body shot into Bolton 's ribs.
Good shot there by Bolton .
Nedeltsev is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolton finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolton throws a series of punches but Nedeltsev moves out of range. #TD2#
Nedeltsev drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Bolton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bolton throws an overhand right that has Nedeltsev reeling! Bolton follows up with more punches and Nedeltsev is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ade Bolton !

Event: Highland Games 195
Date: Jul 28, 2016

#R1#
Parasenko defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Parasenko blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Parasenko counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Parasenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parasenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Parasenko preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to keep Parasenko in close.
Parasenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parasenko is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Parasenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parasenko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Parasenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Parasenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Parasenko is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Parasenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parasenko throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Parasenko landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Parasenko controlling him for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parasenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parasenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parasenko slips under a jab.#TD2#
Parasenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parasenko is in Johnson's guard.
Parasenko lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Parasenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Parasenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Parasenko avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parasenko. #TD2#
Parasenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Parasenko working the ground and pound.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parasenko looking to control but instead Johnson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Parasenko wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Parasenko is controlling well.
Parasenko seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Parasenko not doing much here.
More stalling from Parasenko.#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.
Nice strikes from Parasenko there.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Parasenko landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parasenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Parasenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parasenko passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Parasenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Parasenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Parasenko is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Parasenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parasenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parasenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Parasenko tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parasenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Parasenko with an uppercut!
Vladimir Parasenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
John Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parasenko slips a straight right by Johnson.
Parasenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Parasenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parasenko controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Parasenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Johnson misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Parasenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Parasenko blocks it.
Parasenko keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson tries a body shot but Parasenko blocks it.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Parasenko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Parasenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parasenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Parasenko defends it easily.
Johnson 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parasenko landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Parasenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parasenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Parasenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Parasenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parasenko. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Johnson misses with a hook. Parasenko ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Parasenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parasenko shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson misses with a combination #TD2#
and Parasenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parasenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parasenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB2#
Parasenko seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Parasenko prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Parasenko wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parasenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Parasenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parasenko 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Parasenko!

Event: Highland Games 190
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parasenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parasenko looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Parasenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parasenko somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Parasenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parasenko's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parasenko is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
As Johnson tries to get set, Parasenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Parasenko misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been told by Parasenko's head coaches at Hammer and fickle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
John Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Parasenko moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Parasenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parasenko.
Parasenko lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Parasenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Parasenko is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Parasenko off him but Parasenko keeps the position.
Parasenko landing a few strikes. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Parasenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Parasenko is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Parasenko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Parasenko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Parasenko tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
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!
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parasenko connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson wants to control but Parasenko is keeping busy.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Parasenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Parasenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Parasenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Parasenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Parasenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Parasenko seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Parasenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Parasenko there.
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 Vladimir Parasenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Parasenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Parasenko clinches with his opponent.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parasenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Parasenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parasenko has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parasenko.
Parasenko fails to pull guard.
Parasenko is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Parasenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson wants to stall. #T1#
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Parasenko keeps him there for the moment.
Parasenko taking a breather.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Parasenko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Parasenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Parasenko seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parasenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Parasenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parasenko not doing much here.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Parasenko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Johnson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Parasenko is looking to defend but Johnson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Parasenko! Johnson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Parasenko taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmen.
Carmen misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carmen won't be happy with that.
Carmen pushes Li away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Li gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Carmen is looking to get back to his feet here but Li is keeping cool and he's managed to take Carmen's back.
Carmen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Carmen trying to get back to his feet but Li is in full control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T1#
Carmen trying to get back to his feet but Li is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Carmen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Carmen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Li just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Li continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Li.#T3#
Li has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Li.
Carmen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Li keeps control of the position easily here as Carmen tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yize Li dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Carmen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Li counters with a one-two to the body.
Li tests Carmen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Carmen has been cut.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carmen.
Shane Carmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmen walks into a jab.
Carmen looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Carmen avoids the body shot from Li.
Carmen throws a poor cross that misses
and Li counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Li finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Carmen out cold! Carmen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yize Li!
After winning the bout, Yize Li thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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