Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 397
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
A jab lands there for Camora.#CUT2#
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.#TD#
Hillgrund looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Camora makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Camora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hillgrund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camora misses with a looping left.
Hillgrund takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camora takes a swing at Hillgrund's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Hillgrund shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hillgrund trying to mount his opponent but Camora defends it.
Camora wants to improve his position but Hillgrund is controlling well. #T1#
Camora is controlling Hillgrund's trapped leg to prevent Hillgrund from advancing to side control.#ES2#
Camora manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hillgrund keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Camora turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Camora manages to end up in side control.
A lull in the action here as Camora stalls from top position.
Camora cracks Hillgrund with a big right hand but Hillgrund just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hillgrund tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Hillgrund is trying to escape the position but Camora is controlling the position.
Hillgrund is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camora happy to just control the position for now.
Hillgrund is not content to let Camora control the position.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like Camora might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Hillgrund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camora is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hillgrund's shoulder. That is not cool.
Camora wants to control for a moment but Hillgrund uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Camora stalling. #SUB#
Hillgrund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Camora connects with a nice short shot to Hillgrund's temple. #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 referee calls for the fighters to work.
Camora is looking to take a break and control but Hillgrund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Prestige MMA Acadamy inform me that Camora has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hillgrund throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hillgrund tries a head kick but it misses.
Camora loads up on a big right hand but Hillgrund slips the punch.
Hillgrund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hillgrund tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hillgrund somewhat.
Hillgrund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raf Camora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Camora tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hillgrund swivels and escapes.
Camora throws a head kick that misses.
Camora fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hillgrund avoids it really well and circles away.
Hillgrund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camora throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Hillgrund decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camora's guard.
Hillgrund wants to control from the top but Camora keeps moving.
Camora seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hillgrund stands and steps away. Camora gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harald Hillgrund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Hillgrund moves out of range of the strikes.
Camora just misses with a punch to the body.
Hillgrund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camora tries to avoid it but Hillgrund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camora to the ground. Camora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Camora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hillgrund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Camora swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hillgrund counters with a right hand to the body.
Camora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hillgrund staying out of range there.
Camora tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Camora - that will leave a mark!
Raf Camora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camora throws a combination that misses
and Hillgrund makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hillgrund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hillgrund throwing a counter right hand but Camora manages to avoid it.
Camora throws a body kick that misses
and Hillgrund counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Raf Camora has been cut.
Hillgrund lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Camora pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Hillgrund lands a slapping body shot.
Hillgrund fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camora is out of range.
Camora raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Camora shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harald Hillgrund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raf Camora.
Camora misses with a series of wild punches.
Camora is breathing heavily.
Hillgrund tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hillgrund somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camora! But no joy.
Hillgrund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camora.
Hillgrund lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hillgrund throws a lazy head kick
and Camora counters with a two punch combo.
Hillgrund takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
A left and a right from Hillgrund both land. Nice combination.
Camora lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Camora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hillgrund blocks a head kick by Camora.
Hillgrund ducks under a wild hook from Camora.
Hillgrund looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Camora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Hillgrund.
Camora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hillgrund changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Camora enables Hillgrund to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Camora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camora keeping moving, preventing Hillgrund from controlling successfully. #T4#
Camora trying to control the position here.
Hillgrund trying to control the position from guard on top but Camora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Hillgrund stands up and waves to Camora to follow him.
Hillgrund throws a leg kick that misses.
Camora tries to bum rush Hillgrund with a series of wild strikes but Hillgrund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hillgrund shoots in looking for a takedown but Camora manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hillgrund's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hillgrund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Camora shoots in looking for a takedown but Hillgrund manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camora's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Camora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hillgrund counters with a stiff right hand.
Hillgrund dives in for a single leg takedown but Camora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camora raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Hillgrund throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Camora tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hillgrund is in Camora's guard.
Camora is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hillgrund dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Hillgrund stands up.
Camora dips to his left and cracks Hillgrund with an uppercut!
Hillgrund throws a head kick that misses.
Hillgrund takes a swing at Camora's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Camora lands a head kick!
Hillgrund misses the shot to the body.
As Hillgrund backs off Camora throws a huge counter combo but Hillgrund manages to avoid it all.
Hillgrund tries for a takedown but Camora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hillgrund staying out of range there.
Hillgrund misses with a double jab.
Camora lunges at Hillgrund with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hillgrund's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camora, as that shot connected.
Camora misses with a two punch combination.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camora.
Nice shot lands for Camora.
Camora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hillgrund moves away.
Hillgrund drops his hands momentarily and Camora takes advantage with a crisp shot to 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!
Hillgrund connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Camora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hillgrund moves out of range as Camora strikes.
Hillgrund blocks a head kick by Camora.
Camora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hillgrund scores with a shot to the body.
Camora shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hillgrund as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Hillgrund gets a double leg takedown into Camora's guard.
Camora is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hillgrund dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Hillgrund is trying to get an arm triangle but Camora is defending well.
Hillgrund controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Hillgrund prevents Camora from escaping the position.#SUB#
Hillgrund tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hillgrund has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Camora is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Camora is trying to stand. #ES2#
Camora has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hillgrund is on him like a limpet, forcing Camora back against the cage.
Camora blocks a body shot from Hillgrund.
Camora has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hillgrund after a bit of a struggle.
Harald Hillgrund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raf Camora.
Hillgrund gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Camora.
Camora is trying to push Hillgrund away but Hillgrund has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hillgrund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hillgrund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camora goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hillgrund prevents it.
Hillgrund can't find room to land a body shot as Camora controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hillgrund fails to land.
Camora blocking some punches.
Camora scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Camora lands a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raf Camora.
I think Camora 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raf Camora!
Our winner, Raf Camora, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Harald Hillgrund was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a setback, but I will bounce back from it. my eyes are still set on that title, I'll get there, you'll see!'.

Event: Destiny 169: Larusso VS Horigu
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Hillgrund throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Hillgrund tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuznetsov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hillgrund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hillgrund.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Hillgrund scores with a hook to the body.
Hillgrund misses with a body punch.
Hillgrund blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillgrund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hillgrund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
Hillgrund throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuznetsov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Hillgrund with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Hillgrund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund scores with a three punch combo!
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Hillgrund.
Kuznetsov leaves Hillgrund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hillgrund looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kuznetsov is wriggling around but Hillgrund manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Hillgrund controlling the action here.
Kuznetsov pushes Hillgrund off looking to stand but Hillgrund dives back in and keeps control.
Hillgrund lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Hillgrund stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hillgrund.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the head.
Hillgrund fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Hillgrund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Hillgrund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov lunges at Hillgrund with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hillgrund's hand.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Hillgrund saw that one coming.
Hillgrund throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Hillgrund scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Kuznetsov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kuznetsov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillgrund tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hillgrund is defended easily by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Hillgrund throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Hillgrund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch. #TD#
Hillgrund closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hillgrund lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Hillgrund is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hillgrund is working Kuznetsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hillgrund passes Kuznetsov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Kuznetsov has one foot on Hillgrund's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hillgrund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexandr Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Hillgrund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hillgrund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD2#
Kuznetsov drops Hillgrund with a beautiful combination! Hillgrund stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuznetsov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Hillgrund is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov cracks the inside of Hillgrund's front leg.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot.
As Hillgrund backs off Kuznetsov throws a huge counter combo but Hillgrund manages to avoid it all.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Hillgrund's leg. Hillgrund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Hillgrund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hillgrund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hillgrund.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hillgrund seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hillgrund lands a nice looking body shot.
Hillgrund is looking to wear down Kuznetsov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuznetsov.
Hillgrund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hillgrund circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hillgrund.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Hillgrund is out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hillgrund.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Hillgrund right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Hillgrund bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet here but Hillgrund is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kuznetsov's back.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Kuznetsov is trying to shake Hillgrund off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hillgrund won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Harald Hillgrund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Hillgrund checks it.
Hillgrund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hillgrund looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov looks for the body kick but Hillgrund saw that one coming.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot. #TD#
Kuznetsov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hillgrund to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Hillgrund from controlling successfully.
Hillgrund controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand back up but Hillgrund counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kuznetsov. #ES2#
Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hillgrund is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hillgrund fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hillgrund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Harald Hillgrund's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Hillgrund tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Hillgrund back against the cage.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Hillgrund takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Hillgrund 's eye.
Hillgrund drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuznetsov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillgrund misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hillgrund needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
Harald Hillgrund's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hillgrund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hillgrund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hillgrund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hillgrund closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
Jeez, Harald Hillgrund's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hillgrund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hillgrund feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hillgrund changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Hillgrund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD#
Hillgrund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuznetsov quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Kuznetsov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hillgrund keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hillgrund throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov tries to counter with a clinch but Hillgrund shakes him off and moves away.
Hillgrund misses with a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to counter with a clinch but Hillgrund shakes him off and moves away.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hillgrund's head.
Hillgrund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuznetsov as he avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.#T1#
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Hillgrund gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kuznetsov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hillgrund is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Kuznetsov!
Harald Hillgrund was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a setback, but I will bounce back from it. my eyes are still set on that title, I'll get there, you'll see!'.

Event: Destiny 166: Tucker vs Margera
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Hillgrund closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Lopez throws a head kick but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Hillgrund.
A quick step to the side and Lopez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hillgrund lands a head kick. Lopez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body
and Hillgrund counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hillgrund drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lopez defends it well.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses
and Hillgrund makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hillgrund fails with a takedown attempt.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot.
Hillgrund digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.#T1#
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hillgrund misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Hillgrund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hillgrund off to one side.
Lopez misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Hillgrund clinches with his opponent.
Hillgrund pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez is trying to break free.
A short left from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hillgrund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hillgrund can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hillgrund digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Hillgrund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez is trying to push Hillgrund away but Hillgrund has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hillgrund lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hillgrund tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hillgrund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hillgrund is defending well for now.
Hillgrund can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Hillgrund lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not. #BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Hillgrund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Hillgrund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hillgrund is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.#T3#
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hillgrund is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hillgrund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopez is squirming around, avoiding Hillgrund's attempts to control the action.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Hillgrund has a good base and remains in mount.
Lopez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Hillgrund is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
Lopez wants to control but Hillgrund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hillgrund lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Hillgrund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well. #SU2#
Hillgrund gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Hillgrund shoots in.
As Hillgrund backs away, Lopez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Hillgrund.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hillgrund does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Hillgrund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Hillgrund.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Hillgrund counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Lopez kicks Hillgrund off and gets back to his feet.
Hillgrund has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hillgrund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hillgrund lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillgrund throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Hillgrund.#T1#
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hillgrund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hillgrund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
Hillgrund connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Hillgrund throws a head kick that misses.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Hillgrund scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Hillgrund sees coming a mile off.
Hillgrund wants to clinch.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Hillgrund misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hillgrund just misses with a punch to the body.
Hillgrund looks to clinch
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Lopez misses with a combination #TD2#
and Hillgrund counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Lopez kicks Hillgrund off and gets back to his feet.
Lopez tests Hillgrund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hillgrund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. Hillgrund should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hillgrund throws a sloppy head kick
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Hillgrund backing up. Hillgrund nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Hillgrund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Hillgrund with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Lopez gets tackled into the cage by Hillgrund. Hillgrund maintains the clinch. #BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Hillgrund has his takedown stuffed
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Hillgrund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hillgrund avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Hillgrund is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
It looks like Lopez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD2#
Hillgrund shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Lopez pushes Hillgrund off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Lopez.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Hillgrund shakes it off.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Hillgrund's leg. Hillgrund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lopez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Hillgrund dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Hillgrund's head and hops out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Hillgrund.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hillgrund is just out of range.
Hillgrund appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hillgrund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Lopez scores with a push kick.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Hillgrund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Lopez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Hillgrund misses.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hillgrund throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hillgrund is in Lopez's guard.#ES#
Lopez pushes Hillgrund off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hillgrund gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Hillgrund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Lopez cracks the inside of Hillgrund's front leg.
Miguel Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hillgrund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Hillgrund ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a leg kick.
Hillgrund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hillgrund is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Hillgrund throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range. #T4#
Hillgrund throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Hillgrund lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Hillgrund misses with a takedown
and Lopez counters with a big head kick but Hillgrund shrugs it off.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Hillgrund's side.
Hillgrund is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.
Hillgrund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hillgrund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Lopez!
Our winner, Miguel Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Harald Hillgrund had this to say: 'This is a setback, but I will bounce back from it. my eyes are still set on that title, I'll get there, you'll see!'.

Event: Death Squad 308:Fahad v Harald
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Hillgrund sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Qarni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hillgrund's calf.
Hillgrund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hillgrund missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hillgrund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Hillgrund.
Sloppy strikes from Hillgrund. Those never looked like landing.
Al Qarni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hillgrund misses with a left hand
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Qarni takes one on the button.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillgrund.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni lands with a hook. Hillgrund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Qarni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hillgrund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Al Qarni catches Hillgrund with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hillgrund moves in looking to clinch but Al Qarni pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hillgrund.
Hillgrund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hillgrund throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hillgrund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hillgrund needs to keep his hands up - Al Qarni had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the side of Hillgrund's head but Hillgrund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Al Qarni gets a takedown into half guard.
Hillgrund is trying to escape back to his feet but Al Qarni uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillgrund is looking to reverse the position.
Hillgrund regains half guard.#T2#
Hillgrund wants to get back to his feet.
Hillgrund tries to roll over but Al Qarni keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Qarni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hillgrund sees it coming and defends easily.
Hillgrund is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Qarni working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hillgrund's thigh. Hillgrund counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Al Qarni 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.
Al Qarni stands and throws Hillgrund's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB#
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hillgrund has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Al Qarni tries for a kimura but Hillgrund is defending well.
Hillgrund is trying to control Al Qarni's posture but Al Qarni avoids it.
Hillgrund manages to get back to half guard.
Hillgrund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hillgrund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Qarni is working away from the top position though.
Hillgrund wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well. #SUB#
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
Hillgrund trying to control but Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni wants to free his trapped foot but Hillgrund is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hillgrund is trying to control but can't.
Hillgrund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fahad Al Qarni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hillgrund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Qarni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hillgrund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Qarni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hillgrund closes the distance and clinches up with Al Qarni, looking for a takedown. Hillgrund pushes Al Qarni against the cage but Al Qarni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Qarni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hillgrund.
Hillgrund connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Qarni. Al Qarni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Qarni misses with a hook. Hillgrund ducked under it nicely.
Hillgrund swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Al Qarni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hillgrund throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Qarni scores with a nice head shot.
Hillgrund misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni scores with a hook.
Al Qarni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hillgrund walks into a stiff left hand from Al Qarni.
Fahad Al Qarni is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Al Qarni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Al Qarni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hillgrund can do to turn this around?
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Qarni misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Hillgrund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throws a leg kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Al Qarni scores with a four punch combination!
Hillgrund swinging wildly here.
Hillgrund looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Al Qarni tests Hillgrund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut.
Al Qarni tries to clinch up but Hillgrund circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Al Qarni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hillgrund doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hillgrund. That's going to slow Al Qarni down. #T2#
Hillgrund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Qarni.
Hillgrund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Qarni is able to avoid easily.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hillgrund was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Hillgrund avoids the head kick by Al Qarni.
Hillgrund tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Qarni cracks Hillgrund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Hillgrund dips to his left and cracks Al Qarni with an uppercut!
Harald Hillgrund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hillgrund takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Qarni shoots for a takedown but Hillgrund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Hillgrund moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Hillgrund. No joy for Al Qarni on that attempt.
Al Qarni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hillgrund circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Hillgrund drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Qarni defends it well.
Hillgrund works Al Qarni's body with a nice hook.
Hillgrund ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.#T3#
Hillgrund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Qarni's sensitive parts.
Hillgrund fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Hillgrund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Qarni connects with a crisp jab.
Hillgrund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hillgrund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Qarni throws a head kick but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Al Qarni throws a nice looking combination but Hillgrund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hillgrund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hillgrund misses with a hook. Al Qarni ducked under it nicely.
Hillgrund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hillgrund digs a good body shot into Al Qarni's ribs.
Hillgrund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Hillgrund staying out of range there.
Hillgrund with the counter takedown but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
Al Qarni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Qarni tries to clinch but Hillgrund moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Al Qarni blocks a head kick by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Qarni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hillgrund defends it nicely.
Hillgrund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al Qarni.
Hillgrund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hillgrund throws a right and a left that Al Qarni avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hillgrund.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hillgrund was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Hillgrund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Al Qarni shoots for a takedown but Hillgrund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and Hillgrund moves out of range easily.
Hillgrund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Hillgrund has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with some punches.
Hillgrund misses with a punch to the body.
Hillgrund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hillgrund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hillgrund is pressed up against the cage. Al Qarni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hillgrund down to the mat. Hillgrund avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Al Qarni lands a jab.
Hillgrund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hillgrund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hillgrund wants it to stay on the feet.
Hillgrund changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. 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.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Qarni looks to land a combination but Hillgrund avoids it well.
Hillgrund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni throwing a counter right hand but Hillgrund manages to avoid it.
Hillgrund just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Al Qarni lands a jab.
Al Qarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni blocks a leg kick.
Hillgrund misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni 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.
Jab by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hillgrund scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Qarni blocks a head kick by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund looks to land a left hand but Al Qarni moved out of range nicely.
Hillgrund looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Hillgrund drops his hands momentarily and Al Qarni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Qarni fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Hillgrund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hillgrund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Qarni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hillgrund counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al Qarni won't be happy with that.
Al Qarni tries to buck Hillgrund off but Hillgrund is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Al Qarni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Qarni regains half guard.
Hillgrund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hillgrund wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Qarni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Qarni is looking to control Hillgrund's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Qarni avoid being mounted?#T3#
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Hillgrund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Hillgrund seems content to control.
Al Qarni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Qarni.
Hillgrund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Al Qarni is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hillgrund has his hands clasped together but Al Qarni extends and breaks Hillgrund's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Al Qarni.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fahad Al Qarni!
A relieved looking Fahad Al Qarni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Harald Hillgrund was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a setback, but I will bounce back from it. my eyes are still set on that title, I'll get there, you'll see!'.

Event: Death Squad 300:Havoc v Ortiz
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Jalgratas tries a head kick but it misses.
Jalgratas tests Hillgrund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jalgratas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jalgratas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jaan Jalgratas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses.
Jalgratas connects with a crisp jab.
Jalgratas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hillgrund.
Jalgratas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hillgrund counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jalgratas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jalgratas.
Jalgratas throws a nice looking combination but Hillgrund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Jalgratas closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas lands a right hand.
Hillgrund tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jalgratas smiles and moves away.
A head kick by Jalgratas misses
enabling Hillgrund to counter with a crisp jab.
Hillgrund keeps the fight on the outside.
Hillgrund throwing a counter right hand but Jalgratas manages to avoid it.
Jalgratas takes a swing at Hillgrund's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Hillgrund tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Jalgratas looks to land a left hand but Hillgrund moved out of range nicely.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses.
Jalgratas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hillgrund cracks a nice hook into Jalgratas's ribs.
Hillgrund misses with a low kick.
Jalgratas throws a body punch but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Hillgrund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hillgrund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jalgratas is looking to clinch.
Hillgrund attempts a counter takedown but Jalgratas avoids it well and moves away.
Jalgratas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jalgratas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hillgrund.
Hillgrund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalgratas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalgratas manages to avoid it.
Hillgrund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jalgratas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Jalgratas misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Jalgratas takes the fight into the clinch.
Jalgratas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hillgrund blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillgrund blocks an elbow strike from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hillgrund in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hillgrund misses with a body punch.
Jalgratas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jalgratas tries to work over Hillgrund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Jalgratas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hillgrund misses with a straight left.
Hillgrund is looking to wear down Jalgratas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hillgrund throws a sloppy head kick and Jalgratas moves out of range easily.
Jalgratas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jalgratas misses with a head kick.
Jalgratas misses with an uppercut.
Hillgrund misses with a two punch combination.
Hillgrund tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Jalgratas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Hillgrund misses with an elbow over the top.
Hillgrund digs a right hand into Jalgratas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jalgratas's gas tank.
Hillgrund is trying to drag Jalgratas to the mat but Jalgratas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hillgrund misses with a punch to the body.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but Hillgrund blocks it.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hillgrund misses with some punches.
Hillgrund struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalgratas controls his hands.
Jalgratas digs a right hand underneath Hillgrund's ribcage. Hillgrund let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Hillgrund has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jalgratas regains guard immediately.
Jalgratas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Hillgrund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jalgratas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hillgrund has managed to get both his arms back between Jalgratas's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Jalgratas trying to control the position.
Hillgrund trying to control but Jalgratas is working from the bottom.
Jalgratas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hillgrund throwing strikes but missing.
Jalgratas looking for a sweep. Not yet Jalgratas, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jalgratas working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalgratas keeping moving, preventing Hillgrund from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaan Jalgratas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hillgrund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jalgratas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hillgrund.
Nice defenses there by Hillgrund.
Jalgratas catches Hillgrund with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.
Jalgratas tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Hillgrund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalgratas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Hillgrund counters by moving into the clinch.
Hillgrund blocking some punches.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hillgrund avoids it.
Hillgrund blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillgrund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hillgrund avoids it.
Hillgrund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hillgrund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jalgratas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hillgrund misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Jalgratas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hillgrund fails to land.
Jalgratas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hillgrund uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Jalgratas.
Hillgrund lands with a light punch inside.
Hillgrund can't find room to land a body shot as Jalgratas controls the action.
Hillgrund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalgratas's elbow.
Jalgratas looking to throw knees to the head but Hillgrund is blocking nicely.
Jalgratas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hillgrund lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hillgrund misses with a punch to the body.
Hillgrund blocks an elbow strike.
Jalgratas prevents a body shot from Hillgrund.
A head punch on the inside from Hillgrund fails to land.
Jalgratas lands an elbow that stopped Hillgrund in his tracks for a moment.
Hillgrund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but Hillgrund blocks with his arms. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Hillgrund fails to land.
Jalgratas blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalgratas taking a breather.
Jalgratas lands a good knee to the midsection. Hillgrund won't want to take too many of those.
Jalgratas lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Jalgratas breaks the clinch.
Jalgratas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jalgratas tries to land a leg kick but Hillgrund saw it coming and moves away.
Hillgrund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hillgrund stalks Jalgratas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jalgratas's face. Jalgratas staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Hillgrund moves into the clinch.
Hillgrund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jalgratas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hillgrund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jalgratas with a knee to the head.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but Hillgrund blocks it.
Hillgrund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jalgratas is trying to maintain a safe position but Hillgrund gets an underhook and turns Jalgratas into the cage.
Jalgratas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jalgratas is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T3#
Jalgratas misses with a knee to the head.
Jalgratas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jalgratas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hillgrund up against the cage.
Hillgrund tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hillgrund blocks an elbow strike from Jalgratas.
Hillgrund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hillgrund is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harald Hillgrund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hillgrund lands with a short shot to the head.
Hillgrund tries a body shot but Jalgratas blocks it.
A hook to the body from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund has a couple of punches blocked by Jalgratas.
Hillgrund managing to block the knees to the body from Jalgratas.
Hillgrund blocks an uppercut.
Hillgrund scores with a shot to the side of Jalgratas's head.
Jalgratas blocking some punches.
Hillgrund misses with some punches. #T4#
Jalgratas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jalgratas misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Hillgrund on the inside.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hillgrund misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jalgratas.
The referee calls for Hillgrund to work.
Hillgrund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hillgrund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalgratas's elbow.
Jalgratas prevents a body shot from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Jalgratas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jalgratas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jalgratas misses with a wild body shot.
Hillgrund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hillgrund avoids the head kick by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hillgrund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hillgrund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalgratas misses with a combination
and Hillgrund counters with a series of strikes. Jalgratas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jalgratas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hillgrund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalgratas manages to avoid it.
Jalgratas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jalgratas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Hillgrund gets a takedown into half guard.
Jalgratas wants to improve his position but Hillgrund is controlling well.
Jalgratas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hillgrund working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Hillgrund seems content to control.
Hillgrund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Jalgratas is rocked!
Hillgrund lands a big elbow - Jalgratas is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hillgrund!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Hillgrund!
A very excited looking Harald Hillgrund 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: Death Squad 290:Floyd v Cropp
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Savolainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savolainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hillgrund circles away.
Hillgrund stuffs the takedown.
Savolainen misses with a takedown
and Hillgrund counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Savolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hillgrund slaps away a takedown attempt from Savolainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savolainen tries to clinch but Hillgrund is having none of it.
Hillgrund changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savolainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savolainen's calf.
Hillgrund misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Hillgrund counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hillgrund advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Hillgrund tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hillgrund has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savolainen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thirteenth Legion MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Savolainen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Savolainen is looking for a sweep.
Hillgrund trying to control the position but Savolainen is working away.
Hillgrund works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Savolainen is looking to regain half guard here but Hillgrund keeps moving and retains side control.
Hillgrund scores with punches from side control.
Savolainen tries to bench press Hillgrund off him but Hillgrund keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hillgrund cracks Savolainen with a big right hand but Savolainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Savolainen tries to buck Hillgrund off but Hillgrund is having none of it.
Savolainen manages to get back to half guard.
Savolainen is looking for a sweep. Hillgrund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hillgrund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savolainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Hillgrund looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hillgrund missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Hillgrund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savolainen defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savolainen moves into full guard.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Hillgrund from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Savolainen is looking for a triangle but Hillgrund pushes his legs off easily.
Hillgrund trying to control but Savolainen is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hillgrund working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Savolainen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Savolainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hillgrund trying to control the position from guard on top but Savolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hillgrund scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savolainen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hillgrund wants to control from the top but Savolainen keeps moving. #SUB#
Savolainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Savolainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hillgrund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savolainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hillgrund has managed to get both his arms back between Savolainen's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Savolainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hillgrund 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 Savolainen.
Hillgrund in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hillgrund lands an elbow.
Hillgrund creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Savolainen is not content to let Hillgrund control the position.
Hillgrund working the head with strikes.
Savolainen is looking to regain half guard here but Hillgrund keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hillgrund working the head and body with strikes.
Savolainen is trying to escape the position but Hillgrund is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Hillgrund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hillgrund looks to throw the jab but Savolainen is out of range. #TD#
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savolainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Savolainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hillgrund is trying to get back to half guard.
Hillgrund wants to control but Savolainen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillgrund is looking for a sweep.
Savolainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Savolainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hillgrund managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savolainen. #T1#
Hillgrund is looking to reverse the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hillgrund. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Savolainen tries for a kimura but Hillgrund is defending well.
Hillgrund is looking for a sweep.
Savolainen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Harald Hillgrund has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hillgrund can't do much from the bottom here.
Savolainen scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.#SUB#
Savolainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hillgrund manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nice strikes from Hillgrund there. #T2#
Hillgrund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hillgrund trying to control the action but Savolainen is working from the bottom.
Savolainen gets back to full guard.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Hillgrund from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Savolainen working for submissions but it's allowed Hillgrund to get to half guard.
Hillgrund scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Hillgrund is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Hillgrund is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Hillgrund is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Savolainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hillgrund pulls his head out easily.
Hillgrund working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hillgrund wants to pass the guard but Savolainen is defending well.
Hillgrund working over Savolainen with some ground and pound. Savolainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Savolainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hillgrund wants to work for an arm triangle but Savolainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Hillgrund slips a nice elbow through Savolainen's hands, connecting with Savolainen's forehead.
Savolainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hillgrund makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Savolainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hillgrund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hillgrund preventing the sweep.
Hillgrund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savolainen's head.
Hillgrund throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hillgrund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savolainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hillgrund has managed to get both his arms back between Savolainen's legs - danger averted.
Hillgrund postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savolainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hillgrund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savolainen somewhat.
Hillgrund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hillgrund defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savolainen.
Nice body punch from Hillgrund.
Nice takedown defense from Hillgrund. No joy for Savolainen on that attempt.
Hillgrund tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Savolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Hillgrund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hillgrund bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillgrund scores with a sloppy right hand. Savolainen should have avoided that one.
Hillgrund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hillgrund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savolainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hillgrund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savolainen misses with a takedown attempt - Hillgrund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hillgrund now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hillgrund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hillgrund lands a jab to Savolainen's midsection.
Hillgrund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hillgrund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hillgrund as he jumps to the side.
Hillgrund unleashes a big counter combination but Savolainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Savolainen fails with the takedown
and Hillgrund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savolainen dives in and grabs Hillgrund's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hillgrund pushes down on Savolainen's head and hops out.
Savolainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hillgrund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savolainen.#CL2#
Hillgrund clinches up against the cage.
Hillgrund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hillgrund lands with a short shot to the head.
Hillgrund lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
Jaakko Savolainen's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Hillgrund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hillgrund - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillgrund lands a hook that snaps the head of Savolainen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hillgrund fails to land.
Savolainen takes a shot to the head.
Hillgrund misses with the head strike.
Hillgrund pushes Savolainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hillgrund has a couple of punches blocked by Savolainen. #TD#
Savolainen successfully pulls guard.
Hillgrund postures up and lands a big shot to Savolainen's brow.
Hillgrund postures up and lands a big shot to Savolainen's brow.
Hillgrund lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Savolainen has his foot on Hillgrund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hillgrund works his way back into a safe position though.
Hillgrund passes Savolainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hillgrund is nestled in close to Savolainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Savolainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hillgrund drops an elbow to the side of Savolainen's head. #ROC2#
Savolainen is rocked!#T3#
Hillgrund working Savolainen over with strikes.
Oh Savolainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hillgrund lands a nice short elbow.
Savolainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Savolainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hillgrund sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savolainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hillgrund scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hillgrund content to control rather than advance.
Hillgrund drops an elbow to the side of Savolainen's head.
Harald Hillgrund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savolainen tries to get to full guard but Hillgrund has control of the leg.
Hillgrund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Savolainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hillgrund is controlling the pace.
Hillgrund is trying to control. Savolainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaakko Savolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Savolainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hillgrund working over Savolainen with some ground and pound. Savolainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Hillgrund!
Harald Hillgrund spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 931

Total users: 40261