Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 390: Shamrock vs Schmidt
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Fjera 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. #CUT#
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Fjera misses with a low kick.
Fjera scoring well with a low kick there.
Fjera darts in looking for a takedown but Kedorf gets double underhooks and turns Fjera into the cage.
No luck for Fjera with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Kedorf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kedorf misses with an uppercut. Fjera saw that one coming.
Fjera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kedorf avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kedorf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fjera has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera blocks a jab.
Kedorf misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Fjera.
Kedorf slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good shot there by Kedorf.#T1#
Kedorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjera is just out of range.
Fjera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kedorf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fjera somewhat.
Kedorf unleashes a big counter combination but Fjera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fjera lands with a nice body punch.
Kedorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kedorf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fjera.
Kedorf moves out of range of the strikes.
Kedorf slips under a jab.
Fjera misses with a low kick.
Kedorf tries to move into range but Fjera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kedorf throws a combination. Fjera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera misses with a looping right.
Kedorf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf. #T2#
Nice cross by Fjera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera tries to move into range but Kedorf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fjera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Fjera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Kedorf kicks Fjera off and gets to his feet.
Fjera goes for a double leg but Kedorf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kedorf continues to drive forward.
Kedorf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fjera with a hook.
Kedorf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Fjera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kedorf to the mat! Kedorf manages to get full guard.
Fjera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fjera lands a couple of digs.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kedorf is keeping the position for now.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Fjera pushing down on Kedorf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kedorf is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera working over Kedorf with some ground and pound. Kedorf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fjera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kedorf is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjera trying to control from half guard but Kedorf is working away. #SUB#
Fjera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kedorf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fjera. #T4#
Kedorf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
Kedorf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fjera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kedorf tries to kick Fjera off in order to stand up. Fjera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fjera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fjera misses with the ground and pound.
Fjera prevents Kedorf from escaping the position.
Fjera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fjera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fjera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kedorf misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Fjera misses.
Fjera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kedorf.
Kedorf just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fjera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fjera tries a low kick but Kedorf avoids it.
Kedorf slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fjera dives in for a single leg takedown but Kedorf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kedorf lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fjera tries to score with a low kick but Kedorf moves his leg out of the way.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt - Kedorf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kedorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fjera. #T1#
Fjera shoots in but no luck this time.
Kedorf jabs Fjera right on the nose. Fjera blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Kedorf pushes Fjera up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fjera breaks from the clinch.
Kedorf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fjera at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kedorf slips a straight right by Fjera.
Kedorf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Kedorf moved out of range.
Kedorf misses the jab.
Kedorf lands a jab to the head.
Barol Kedorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kedorf misses the target.
Fjera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kedorf at a distance.
Fjera lands with a right hand.
Kedorf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kedorf stuns Fjera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kedorf lands a nice shot that snaps Fjera's head back.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Kedorf ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Kedorf throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera.
Kedorf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fjera shoots for a takedown but Kedorf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kedorf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kedorf scores with a jab to the body.
Kedorf throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.
Fjera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fjera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barol Kedorf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kedorf throws a body shot but no joy.
Fjera scores with a punch to the head.
Kedorf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kedorf lands a jab to the head.
Kedorf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fjera.
Kedorf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fjera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fjera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fjera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fjera dives in and grabs Kedorf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kedorf pushes down on Fjera's head and hops out.#CL2#
Kedorf rushes Fjera and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Fjera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Fjera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kedorf throws a jab when Fjera was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kedorf. No joy for Fjera on that attempt.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kedorf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
Nick Fjera's cut is getting worse.
Kedorf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fjera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kedorf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #KD2#
Kedorf lands a big uppercut and Fjera crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fjera looks OK. Kedorf waves Fjera back to his feet!#ROC2#
Fjera is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kedorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Fjera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kedorf cracks Fjera with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fjera tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kedorf pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fjera is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barol Kedorf!
After winning the bout, Barol Kedorf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#737 Patio v Ricard
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Crushman moves away from the strike by Fjera.
A little feinted left hand from Crushman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crushman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fjera. Fjera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Crushman throws a hook to the side of Fjera's head but Fjera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crushman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crushman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjera.
Crushman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crushman misses with a body shot.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crushman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crushman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crushman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fjera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crushman moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Crushman misses the target.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Crushman.
Fjera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crushman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera. #T1#
Crushman lands a head shot.
Crushman misses with a right hand
and Fjera counters with a right hand to the body.
Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fjera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Crushman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crushman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crushman moves away.
Nice body kick from Crushman.
Crushman throws a good cross that connects.
Crushman throws a body kick that misses.
Fjera moves out of range of the leg kick from Crushman.
Fjera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crushman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fjera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crushman scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Fjera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crushman.
Fjera looks winded!
Fjera scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Crushman.#CUT#
That has opened up Nick Fjera's cut even more.
Crushman scores with a spinning back kick!
Fjera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crushman rather than just go for the knockout.
Crushman defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Crushman lands a big right hand that sends Fjera crashing to the mat! Crushman stays standing though and waves Fjera back to his feet!
Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crushman counters with a huge left! Fjera is in big trouble! He's backing up but Crushman isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fjera from any more damage. A dominating finish by Crushman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Crushman!
Daniel Crushman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#730 Bubba v SissyPants
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Fjera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Tua avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fjera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Fjera scores with a takedown into Tua 's guard.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Tua is retaining full guard.
Fjera won't allow Tua to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fjera won't allow Tua to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fjera postures up.
Tua keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Tua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Fjera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tua escapes and throws Fjera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tua wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy.
Fjera tries to bench press Tua off him but Tua keeps the position.
Tua working away.
Fjera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Fjera looking for submissions off his back.
Fjera tries to roll over but Tua keeps him under control.#T2#
Tua wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy.
Fjera is looking for a sweep. Tua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tua controlling the pace.
Fjera regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Fjera has his foot on Tua 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tua works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tua postures up. #SUB#
Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjera wants to sweep here but Tua controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Tua wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Tua preventing the sweep.
Tua tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.
Fjera looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjera, not yet.
Tua trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Fjera has control of Tua 's left arm, preventing Tua from doing any damage.
Fjera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tua is now in half guard.
Fjera gets full guard.
Fjera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tua is one step ahead there.
Tua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fjera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Fjera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tua trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Fjera looking to control.
Fjera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fjera looking for a guillotine here but Tua defends easily.
Fjera wants to hit a switch here but Tua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fjera there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fjera wants to hold on but Tua pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Fjera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tua sizes up Fjera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fjera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tua .
Tua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tua . #TD#
Fjera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nick Fjera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tua is trying to control Fjera's posture but Fjera avoids it.
Fjera misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Fjera tries for a kimura but Tua is defending well.
Tua tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Fjera tries for a kimura but Tua is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Tua 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Fjera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fjera trying to control the action but Tua is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fjera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fjera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tua is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fjera has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fjera wants to control but Tua is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Fjera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tua is not content to let Fjera control the position. #SUB#
Fjera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tua has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Fjera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fjera taking a breather here. #T3#
Fjera trying to control the action but Tua is working from the bottom.
Fjera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fjera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tua is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fjera 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 Tua 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tua is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera looking to control but instead Tua has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tua keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Tua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fjera manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fjera has his foot on Tua 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tua works his way back into a safe position though.
Fjera trying to control the position. #SUB#
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tua defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Fjera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tua throws a shot to the body.
Tua cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tua .
Tua throws out a powerful jab.
Tua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fjera.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera misses with an uppercut
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Tua throws a counter combo.
Tua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fjeras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fjera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Tua connects with the punch.#T1#
Tua blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua ! But no joy.
Tua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fjera. Fjera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fjera throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Tua connects with a leg kick. Fjera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tua ! Fjera is out on his feet! Tua rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Fjera is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Fjera is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#726 Kruger v Heimendahl
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Curry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Fjera does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Curry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Curry misses the shot to the body.
Fjera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fjera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Curry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Curry is just out of range.
Fjera connects with a jab.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Curry clinches up against the cage.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Fjera fails to land.
Fjera throws a head punch that misses.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Fjera as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fjera.
Fjera tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Fjera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fjera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Curry lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Fjera blocking some punches.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera pushes Curry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fjera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fjera tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fjera is trying to drag Curry to the mat but Curry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fjera struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Fjera tries to throw a body punch but Curry avoids it by throwing Fjera back against the cage.
Fjera misses with a punch on the inside.
Fjera looking for a takedown.
Arthur Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.
Fjera misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curry.
Curry misses with the head strike.
Fjera lands with a right to the head.
Fjera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curry prevents the takedown attempt.
Fjera takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fjera.
Fjera misses with some punches. #T2#
Fjera is working Curry over against the cage.
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!
Fjera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fjera.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fjera.
Curry is breathing heavily.
Fjera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fjera pushes Curry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Fjera.
Fjera blocking some punches.
Fjera can't get the takedown.
Fjera blocking some punches.
Fjera cracks Curry with a nice body shot.
Fjera lands a nice shot to the body.
Fjera digs a right hand into Curry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curry's gas tank.
Fjera tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Fjera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fjera scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Curry is rocked!
Fjera lands a big right hand that drops Curry! The killer instinct kicks in and Fjera finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fjera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Arthur Curry spoke after the fight, saying 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.

Event: GAMMA#722 Defoe v Okah 3
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Fjera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fjera misses with a left hand
and Gomu counters with a right hand to the body.
Fjera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomu was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Gomu just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomu avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Fjera doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomu circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gomu - that will leave a mark!
Gomu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Gomu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fjera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fjera swings for the body but Gomu moves out of range.
Fjera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fjera moves out of range of the body kick from Gomu.
Gomu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomu. That's going to slow Fjera down.
Gomu is looking to wear down Fjera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gomu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fjera 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. #CUT2#
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Gomu connects with a right hand. Fjera shakes it off.
Gomu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomu, as that shot connected.
Gomu connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Gomu.
Fjera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fjera.
Gomu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fjera looks to land a combination but Gomu avoids it well.
Gomu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fjera looks winded!
Fjera 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.
Gomu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fjera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fjera takes a swing at Gomu's ribcage but misses.
Gomu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fjera.
Gomu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gomu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gomu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
Gomu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomu scores with a hook.
Gomu lands with a nice body punch.
Gomu thuds a left hand into Fjera's body.
Fjera takes a swing at Gomu's ribcage but misses.
Gomu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fjera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gomu.
Gomu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fjera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gomu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Nick Fjera's cut even more.
Gomu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gomu delivers a nice body kick.
Fjera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gomu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gomu stuns Fjera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fjera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fjera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomu manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Gomu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fjera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD#
Gomu lands a big right hand that sends Fjera crashing to the mat! Gomu stays standing though and waves Fjera back to his feet!#ROC#
Fjera is rocked!
Fjera misses with an uppercut
and Gomu counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gomu Gomu!
Gomu Gomu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#717 Gower v Springs
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Fjera misses the jab.
Simmons feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simmons sprawls well. Simmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fjera gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Fjera fails with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Good leg kick by Simmons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Fjera misses.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Simmons counters with a crisp one two that drops Fjera! Simmons thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fjera to his feet! Fjera is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Fjera misses with a hook to the body
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Fjera shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandon Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.
Simmons cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Simmons thuds his right hand into Fjera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fjera tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Simmons counters with a nice right hand that sends Fjera toppling to the canvas! Fjera scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Simmons finish him?!
Simmons throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Simmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simmons cracks Fjera on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fjera falls backwards against the cage. Simmons follows up with more strikes that drop Fjera to his knees. Simmons keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fjera! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Simmons!
Brandon Simmons 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.

Event: GAMMA#713 Defoe v Okah 2
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Fjera lands a slapping body shot.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammoth was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
It looked like Mammoth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fjera.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Mammoth avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by Mammoth's head coaches at House of Gladiators that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Mammoth ducks down to avoid it.
Mammoth throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera.
Mammoth tests Fjera's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Mammoth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fjera's hands.
Fjera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mammoth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Fjera.
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!#KD2#
Fjera drops his shoulder and cracks Mammoth with a huge uppercut! Mammoth goes down! Can Fjera finish him? #ROC2#
Mammoth is rocked!
Fjera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Mammoth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fjera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fjera working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Fjera is working to tighten his grip on Mammoth's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mammoth has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fjera is really squeezing tight and eventually Mammoth passes out! Fjera breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#709 Laine v Doubdtfire
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Crushman scores with a nice body kick.
Crushman moves out of range of the strikes.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Crushman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fjera misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Crushman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crushman scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Crushman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crushman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crushman blocks a jab.
Crushman cracks a nice hook into Fjera's ribs.
Crushman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crushman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Crushman drops his shoulder and cracks Fjera with a huge uppercut! Fjera goes down! Can Crushman finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crushman drops back looking for a leg! Fjera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fjera manages to kick Crushman off! Crushman jumps back into Fjera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crushman controlling from the top position. #T1#
Crushman advances position into side control!
Fjera regains half guard.
Crushman wants to take a breather but Fjera is having none of it. #SUB#
Crushman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fjera is trying to control but can't.
Crushman is trying to control the action in half guard but Fjera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Crushman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Fjera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crushman pulls his head out easily.
Fjera trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Fjera tries to get to full guard but Crushman has control of the leg.
Crushman works his way into side control.
Fjera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crushman off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Fjera looking to break Crushman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crushman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fjera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Crushman is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Fjera working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crushman is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Crushman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Fjera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crushman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Fjera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crushman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Crushman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fjera's guard. Nice work there by Crushman.
Crushman wants to pass the guard but Fjera is keeping the position.
Fjera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fjera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crushman stands and throws Fjera's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Crushman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crushman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fjera is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Crushman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fjera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Crushman wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Crushman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fjera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fjera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Fjera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fjera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crushman pulls his head out easily.
Crushman is pressing down on Fjera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fjera is holding on for now.
Fjera wants to get back to full guard.
Fjera wants to control but Crushman is keeping busy.
Crushman wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Crushman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Crushman counters with a nice leg kick.
Fjera jabs at Crushman's body.
Crushman blocks a jab.
Fjera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fjera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Crushman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crushman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjera can do to turn this around?
Fjera misses the jab.
Crushman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Nick Fjera's cut even more.
Crushman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Crushman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crushman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crushman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Crushman works the jab nicely.
Fjera is breathing heavily.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Crushman and Fjera goes tumbling to the canvas! Crushman follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fjera is looking to improve his position.
Fjera wants to control but Crushman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Crushman is trying to work for a kimura but Fjera is defending well. #SUB#
Crushman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fjera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crushman. #SUB#
Crushman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fjera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crushman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera is trying to maintain the position but Crushman is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Crushman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fjera keeps working. #SUB#
Crushman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fjera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crushman.
Fjera is looking for a sweep. Crushman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Crushman 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. #SUB#
Crushman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fjera defends it well. #T3#
Fjera moves into full guard.
Crushman trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crushman defends well.
Fjera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crushman has passed into side control. #SUB#
Crushman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crushman trying to control the action but Fjera is working from the bottom. #T4#
Crushman tries to advance to mount but Fjera denies him.
Fjera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fjera trying to pass the guard but Crushman defending well.
Fjera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crushman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daniel Crushman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fjera content to control rather than advance.
Crushman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fjera is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fjera is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Fjera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crushman defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Crushman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crushman moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Fjera scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
Crushman scores with a decent looking hook.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Crushman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fjera connects with a leg kick. Crushman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Crushman. That snapped Fjera's head back.
Crushman takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Crushman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crushman connects with a single shot there.
Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjera misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Crushman.
Fjera misses with a hook
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjera throws a hook but Crushman avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crushman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Crushman.
Crushman tries to counter with a takedown but Fjera is quick to defend against it.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Crushman.#CUT#
The cut above Nick Fjera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crushman works Fjera's body with a nice hook.
Fjera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Crushman there.
Crushman takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses.
Fjera gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Crushman gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fjera 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 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Crushman!
Daniel Crushman 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.

Event: GAMMA#705 Springs v Malenko
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Curry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Curry is just out of range.
Curry misses with an uppercut. Fjera saw that one coming.
Fjera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Fjera.#CUT#
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera doesn't manage to clinch there - Curry circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera 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.
Nice cross by Curry.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Curry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fjera misses with a hook
and Curry counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curry's corner calls for a 1-2. Curry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Curry works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera misses with a straight right.
Curry throws a hook to the side of Fjera's head but Fjera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Curry lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Fjera avoids a kick to the body.
Curry lands with a cross.
Curry scores with a jab. Fjera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Curry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curry slips a straight right by Fjera.
Fjera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curry is looking to slow Fjera down with leg kicks.
Curry is looking to slow Fjera down with leg kicks.
Curry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fjera swings for the body but Curry moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Curry.
Curry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fjera connects with a right hand. Curry shakes it off.
A jab from Fjera does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera slips a straight right by Curry.#T2#
Curry misses with an uppercut. Fjera saw that one coming.
Fjera throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Fjera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Curry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fjera takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Fjera throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry lands with a hook. Fjera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fjera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curry is able to avoid easily.
Curry works Fjera's body with a nice hook.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Curry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curry connects with a right hand. Fjera shakes it off.
Curry with a jab.
Curry looks to throw the jab but Fjera is out of range. #T3#
Fjera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curry throws out the jab.
Curry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fjera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fjera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fjera is looking to wear down Curry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fjera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fjera there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Fjera down.
Fjera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fjera cracks Curry with an open hand slap.#KD#
Fjera throws a left that rocks Curry and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fjera dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Curry regain composure! #ROC#
Curry is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Fjera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fjera prefers to stall for the moment though.
Curry is still in real trouble! Can Fjera finish him?
Fjera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Curry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curry seems to have recovered his senses.
Curry regains half guard, as Fjera was trying to land strikes.
Fjera is keen to just control but Curry is a slippery customer.#T4#
Fjera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curry defending well though. #SUB#
Fjera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fjera.
Fjera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fjera is keen to just control but Curry is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Fjera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curry sees it coming and defends easily.
Curry regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fjera.
Curry keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Curry dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera connects with a body shot that sends Curry's belly button to the back.
Fjera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curry lands a glancing blow to the side of Fjera's head.
Curry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curry moves out of range of the strikes.
Curry gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fjera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fjera on the side of the head.
Fjera misses with a double jab
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Fjera ducks right into an uppercut from Curry.
Curry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fjera doesn't seem bothered though.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Curry saw that one coming.
Curry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
Curry scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curry. #CL2#
Curry takes the fight into the clinch.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Curry manages to break the clinch.
Fjera scores with a sloppy right hand. Curry should have avoided that one.
Curry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Curry throws a hook but Fjera avoids it easily.
Fjera tries to counter with a takedown but Curry is quick to defend against it.
Curry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fjera's calf.
Fjera walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fjera has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Curry swings widly with a right hand
and Curry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjera swings for the body but Curry moves out of range.
Curry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curry cracks Fjera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fjera swings widly with a right hand
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fjera lands a glancing blow to the side of Curry's head.
Curry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera thows a leg kick but Curry checks it
letting Curry counter with a right hand.
Fjera throws a right hand that misses
and Curry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fjera thinking.
Curry connects with a body shot that sends Fjera's belly button to the back.
Arthur Curry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Fjera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curry.
Curry throws a hook to the side of Fjera's head but Fjera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Curry digs a good body shot into Fjera's ribs.
Fjera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curry.
Curry misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Curry misses the target.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away.
A little jabbing left from Curry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry throws a jab when Fjera was well out of range.
Fjera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fjera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fjera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curry.
Curry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fjera momentarily. #CL2#
Curry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fjera blocking some punches. #T4#
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fjera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow.
Fjera throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Curry throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fjera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fjera blocks an uppercut.
Fjera works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
Fjera swings wildly with an uppercut but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fjera lands a nice uppercut.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Fjera controls his hands.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Arthur Curry's cut even more.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Fjera tries to pull guard but Curry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Curry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fjera lands with a short shot to the head.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Curry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Curry takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Curry.
Fjera tries to throw a body punch but Curry avoids it by throwing Fjera back against the cage.
Curry prevents a body shot from Fjera.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fjera's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Fjera.
Fjera is working for takedown but Curry is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Curry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curry.
Curry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fjera.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curry misses the jab.
Curry wants to slow Fjera down by chopping away at his legs.
Fjera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fjera misses with a lunging right hand
and Curry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera tries to clinch but Curry moves out of range. #T1##KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Fjera and sends Curry crashing to the mat! Fjera follows him down to the mat - Curry regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Curry is refusing to be controlled, as Fjera sits in half guard.
Fjera is looking to pass Curry's guard but actually Curry recovers to full guard.
Curry wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera trying to move into half guard but instead Curry has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Fjera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curry has picked Fjera up and slammed him! Fjera can't keep hold of the triangle and Curry manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry wants to stand but Fjera has his arm trapped.
Fjera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nick Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well, if Fjera 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.
Fjera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fjera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Curry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fjera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fjera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fjera winds up and cracks Curry with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Fjera is trying to work for a kimura but Curry is defending well.
Fjera misses with a head shot. Curry uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Fjera looking to sit in guard and control but Curry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Fjera is looking for a triangle but Curry pushes his legs off easily.
Curry won't allow Fjera to sweep him here.
Fjera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curry defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curry wants to get up but he can't break Fjera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fjera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Fjera is looking for a triangle but Curry pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Fjera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fjera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curry's guard. #REVR#
Fjera throws a big right hand that misses.
Fjera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Fjera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curry dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Curry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fjera is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Fjera.
I think Curry 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Curry!
A victorious Arthur Curry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#700 Goodman v Obama 3
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Chimaera avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Chimaera is just out of range.#CL2#
Chimaera takes the fight into the clinch.
Chimaera trying to land knees to the body.
Chimaera tries to throw a body punch but Fjera avoids it by throwing Chimaera back against the cage.
Good body shot from Fjera.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fjera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chimaera looks winded!
Chimaera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chimaera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like The Chimaera has been cut.
Fjera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chimaera backwards.
Fjera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chimaera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fjera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Chimaera is rocked!
Chimaera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chimaera is still on wobbly legs! Can Fjera finish him?
A short right from Fjera on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera lands a big right hand that drops Chimaera! The killer instinct kicks in and Fjera finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fjera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#696 Goodman v Asai 2
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Steigelmann staying out of range there.
Steigelmann has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Fjera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steigelmann connects with a leg kick. Fjera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fjera throws a lazy uppercut
and Steigelmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steigelmann misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steigelmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann throws a lazy right hand but Fjera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fjera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steigelmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Fjera moves out of range.
Steigelmann tests Fjera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steigelmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steigelmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fjera throws a hook but Steigelmann blocks it.
Steigelmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Steigelmann misses.#T1#
Fjera misses with a left hand
and Steigelmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Fjera misses with an uppercut.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fjera.
Steigelmann throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Fjera counters with a shoot takedown. Steigelmann fights it but they end up in guard.
Steigelmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Steigelmann, not yet.
Fjera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Fjera stopping the sweep attempt from Steigelmann.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Steigelmann is keeping the position.
Steigelmann is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Fjera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fjera throws a big elbow that misses.
Steigelmann keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.
Steigelmann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fjera trying to control but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steigelmann is keeping the position for now.
Fjera postures up in Steigelmann's guard and throws a big left but Steigelmann blocks it.
Fjera trying to control but Steigelmann is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Steigelmann throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.
Steigelmann misses with a two punch combination.
Fjera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fjera walks into a jab.
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Fjera avoids them all with ease.
Steigelmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Fjera staying out of range there.
Fjera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steigelmann counters with an inside leg kick.
Fjera swats away the attempt to clinch by Steigelmann.
Fjera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Steigelmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann moves out of range as Fjera strikes.
Fjera lands a nice looking body shot.
Steigelmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fjera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fjera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steigelmann momentarily. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steigelmann throws a low kick but Fjera avoids it.
Fjera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steigelmann takes one on the button.
Steigelmann misses with a looping right.
Steigelmann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steigelmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Fjera misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann slips a straight right by Fjera.
Fjera takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann lands the left hand.
Steigelmann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fjera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steigelmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steigelmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Fjera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steigelmann misses with a body punch
and Fjera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Steigelmann ducks down to avoid it.
Steigelmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Steigelmann throws a big shot that misses.
Steigelmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjera.
Fjera loads up on a big right hand but Steigelmann slips the punch.
Fjera avoids a kick to the body.
Steigelmann misses with a head kick.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann throws out a loose jab but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steigelmann jabs Fjera right on the nose. Fjera blinks but takes it well.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fjera scores with a hook.
Fjera misses the jab.
Fjera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steigelmann.
Fjera takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Fjera misses with a hook.
Fjera has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fjera checks a low kick from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann moves out of range as Fjera strikes.
Steigelmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fjera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fjera throws a lazy uppercut
and Steigelmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Steigelmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steigelmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steigelmann lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
Nick Fjera's cut is getting worse.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Steigelmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Fjera is rocked!
Steigelmann throws a powerful right kick. Fjera tried to block low but the kick was high! Fjera was taken right off of his feet! Steigelmann jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunnar Steigelmann!
A very excited looking Gunnar Steigelmann 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: GC 189
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tronstone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Tronstone ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Fjera. That snapped Tronstone's head back.
Fjera looks to throw the jab but Tronstone is out of range.
Tronstone slips under a jab.
Tronstone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Fjera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tronstone 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Tronstone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Tronstone.
It looked like Tronstone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Fjera misses.
Fjera misses with a straight right. #T1#
Fjera misses with a right hand
and Tronstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tronstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tronstone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fjera cracks a nice hook into Tronstone's ribs.
Fjera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tronstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tronstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Fjera circles away.
Fjera lands a nice shot that snaps Tronstone's head back.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Tronstone counters with a straight right hand.
Tronstone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Tronstone ducks down to avoid it.
Tronstone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fjera.#CUT2#
It looks like Ike Tronstone has been cut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tronstone takes one to the chin there.
Fjera lands with a shot to the body.
Tronstone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Tronstone's head but Tronstone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD2#
Fjera steps into range and cracks Tronstone with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tronstone flops backwards and Fjera dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Tronstone keeps moving.
Fjera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tronstone gets back to half guard.
Tronstone tries to get to full guard but Fjera has control of the leg.
Fjera working Tronstone over with strikes. #T3#
Fjera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fjera wants to work for an arm triangle but Tronstone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tronstone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Fjera connects with a nice short shot to Tronstone's temple.
Tronstone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fjera lands a couple of digs.
Fjera looking to sit in guard and control but Tronstone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tronstone wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving. #T4#
Tronstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tronstone wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Tronstone won't allow Fjera to get back to his feet.
Tronstone with a nice head shot there.
Tronstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjera 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.
Fjera is looking to stand up but Tronstone isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tronstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fjera misses with a left hand
and Tronstone counters with an inside leg kick.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Tronstone misses the target.
Fjera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fjera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tronstone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tronstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Fjera misses its intended target.
Tronstone throwing a counter right hand but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Fjera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Tronstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fjera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tronstone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Fjera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tronstone.
Fjera misses with a looping left.
Tronstone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fjera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fjera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tronstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tronstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Fjera circles away.
A little jabbing left from Fjera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tronstone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fjera.
Tronstone is looking to counter punch.
Fjera scores with a shot to the body.
Nick Fjera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Fjera as he connects with a hook.
Fjera swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tronstone counter with a right hand.
Fjera scores with a nice strike.
Fjera throws a right hand that misses
and Tronstone counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tronstone moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Fjera scores with a hook to the body. Tronstone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tronstone manages to avoid it.
Fjera lands with a nice body punch.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tronstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Fjera lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tronstone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fjera as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Fjera lands a lovely overhand right.
Tronstone tries to clinch up.
Fjera misses with a hook.
Tronstone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fjera connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Tronstone tumbling to the canvas! Fjera pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Tronstone was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Fjera!
A less than humble Nick Fjera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 673 p4p, 77 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 2354 p4p, 68 weight class). Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Poto Tupu enters the cage!

188 cm
33 yrs
273 lbs

182 cm
33 yrs
290 lbs

Fjera

Tupu

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nick Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fjera dives in and grabs Tupu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupu pushes down on Fjera's head and hops out.
Tupu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fjera avoids it really well and circles away.
Tupu fails to land the takedown.
Fjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupu swivels and escapes.
Fjera stuffs the takedown.
Nick Fjera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poto Tupu.

Tupu gets caught flat footed, as Fjera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (0) Tupu

Tupu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fjera is aware though and is defending well.
Fjera controlling from the top position.
Fjera trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fjera sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera preventing the sweep.

Fjera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fjera 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.
Fjera stopping the sweep attempt from Tupu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tupu, not yet.
Fjera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Fjera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fjera controls the pace.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now.
Tupu wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tupu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fjera sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Tupu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fjera stopping the sweep attempt from Tupu.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Tupu 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
Fjera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fjera postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera slips nicely into half guard.
Tupu is in trouble now - Fjera has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (5) vs (0) Tupu
Tupu can't escape the position.
Fjera looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjera controlling from the full mount.
Tupu is controlling an arm, preventing Fjera from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fjera prevents Tupu from getting the reversal.
Tupu regains half guard.
Fjera is trying to control. Tupu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fjera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tupu gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control but Tupu is working from the bottom.
Fjera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Tupu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tupu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tupu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fjera is stalling in the full guard.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tupu is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.
Tupu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now.

Tupu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fjera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to improve his position but instead Fjera has moved into half guard.
Fjera trying to control from half guard but Tupu is working away.
Tupu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (5) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Tupu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera pulls Tupu in close to prevent any damage.
Tupu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tupu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fjera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fjera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tupu is now in half guard.
Fjera is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tupu is looking to stall here but Fjera recovers full guard.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to control.
Tupu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tupu pushing down on Fjera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tupu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fjera keeps working.
Tupu is looking to advance position but Fjera won't allow it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fjera's thigh. Fjera counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tupu advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (5) vs (5) Tupu
Tupu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Fjera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Tupu gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Tupu wins on points by 6 to 5.
Our winner, Poto Tupu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 646 p4p, 77 weight class) and Professor Dickweed (ranked 2630 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Fjera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

188 cm
33 yrs
273 lbs

175 cm
25 yrs
225 lbs

Fjera

Dickweed

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nick Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Professor Dickweed!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Fjera instigates a clinch.

Fjera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dickweed regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (0) Dickweed
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera being controlled here momentarily.
Dickweed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dickweed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fjera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dickweed wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickweed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fjera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fjera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fjera trying to control but Dickweed is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickweed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fjera stays in close to Dickweed's body and controls the position.
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Dickweed is keeping the position.
Fjera works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control from half guard but Dickweed is working away.
Fjera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fjera trying to control the action but Dickweed is working from the bottom.
Dickweed won't allow Fjera to pass to mount.
Dickweed wants to control but Fjera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fjera moves into full mount! Dickweed won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (5) vs (0) Dickweed
Dickweed is looking to improve his position but Fjera isn't that keen on the idea.
Dickweed is controlling an arm, preventing Fjera from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed tries to hold on but Fjera postures up.
Fjera controlling from mount.
Fjera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dickweed for as long as he can get away with.
Fjera is looking to work his way around to Dickweed's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fjera trying to control but Dickweed is having none of it.
Fjera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dickweed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dickweed tries to hold on but Fjera pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to control but Dickweed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fjera moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fjera (8) vs (0) Dickweed
Fjera controlling the position well here. Dickweed rolled but Fjera kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fjera doesn't have the hooks in and Dickweed manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (8) vs (2) Dickweed
Dickweed trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fjera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (10) vs (2) Dickweed
Fjera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickweed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed trying to control the position.
Dickweed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Dickweed controls Fjera momentarily but Fjera frees himself.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickweed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera pushes down on Dickweed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fjera is taking a breather. Dickweed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fjera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dickweed reverses the position - he's now on top in Fjera's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (10) vs (4) Dickweed

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed stays in close to Fjera's body and controls the position.
Dickweed looking to pass the guard.
Dickweed trying to move into half guard but instead Fjera has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (12) vs (4) Dickweed
Dickweed wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickweed is keeping the position for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed is trying to control the position but Fjera postures up.
Fjera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fjera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.
Dickweed is pulling down on Fjera's head to control his posture.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera content to stall in guard here.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickweed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickweed is keeping the position for now.
Fjera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fjera trying to control but Dickweed is working from the bottom.
Dickweed is trying to control the position but Fjera postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fjera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.
Fjera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (15) vs (4) Dickweed
Dickweed manages to get back to half guard.
Dickweed won't allow Fjera to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fjera.
Dickweed gets full guard.
Fjera trying to control but Dickweed is working from the bottom.
Dickweed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fjera trying to control but Dickweed is working from the bottom.
Fjera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dickweed controls Fjera momentarily but Fjera frees himself.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickweed is retaining full guard.
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Dickweed is trying to keep Fjera in close.
Fjera is stalling in the full guard.
Dickweed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjera is one step ahead there.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to pass the guard.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickweed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Dickweed wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dickweed holds on and takes a little breather.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fjera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (18) vs (4) Dickweed
Dickweed tries to bench press Fjera off him but Fjera keeps the position.
Fjera wants to take a breather but Dickweed manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fjera.
Dickweed looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickweed, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickweed is keeping the position for now.
Dickweed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fjera controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Nick Fjera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Flavius Odoacer (ranked 4251 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fjera (ranked 641 p4p, 78 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

185 cm
35 yrs
220 lbs

188 cm
33 yrs
273 lbs

Odoacer

Fjera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Flavius Odoacer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Fjera!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Odoacer moves into the clinch successfully.
Fjera prevents the takedown attempt.
Fjera goes for a takedown attempt but Odoacer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fjera or perhaps it was just good defense by Odoacer, which made it look bad.
Odoacer stuffs the takedown.
Flavius Odoacer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.

Odoacer pushes Fjera up against the cage in a clinch.
Odoacer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fjera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Odoacer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Odoacer looking for a takedown.
Fjera prevents the takedown attempt.
Odoacer is working for takedown but Fjera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fjera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odoacer.
Fjera wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Odoacer prevents it.
Fjera is working for takedown but Odoacer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fjera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odoacer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odoacer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fjera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Odoacer swivels and escapes.
Odoacer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fjera.

Fjera rushes Odoacer and presses him up against the cage.

Odoacer has picked Fjera up - he's going for a ride! Odoacer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Odoacer (2) vs (0) Fjera
Fjera is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Odoacer seems content to control.
Fjera has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fjera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fjera.
Odoacer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odoacer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Odoacer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fjera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Odoacer has Fjera in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (2) vs (2) Fjera
Odoacer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjera is one step ahead there.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Odoacer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odoacer keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is stalling in the full guard.
Odoacer trying to control the position here.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Odoacer is retaining full guard.
Fjera is stalling in the full guard.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Odoacer is keeping the position.
Fjera pushing down on Odoacer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fjera is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Fjera seems content to control.
Fjera is looking to stall here but Odoacer recovers full guard.
Odoacer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fjera trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
Fjera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Odoacer is retaining full guard.

Fjera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Odoacer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fjera has managed to get both his arms back between Odoacer's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera advances to half guard.

Fjera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Odoacer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fjera.
Fjera not doing much here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to control. Odoacer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fjera controlling the action here.
Fjera is thwarting Odoacer's attempts to control the position.
Fjera trying to control from Odoacer's half guard. Odoacer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Odoacer looking for a sweep. Not yet Odoacer, not yet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera stands and throws Odoacer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Odoacer (2) vs (5) Fjera

Fjera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Odoacer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Odoacer trying to remain calm as Fjera controls from the top position.
Fjera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Odoacer's legs.
Fjera wants to control but Odoacer is keeping him busy.
Fjera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer gets back to half guard.
Fjera is looking to take a break and control but Odoacer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fjera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Odoacer (2) vs (8) Fjera
Fjera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to control but Odoacer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fjera controlling the position easily from mount.

Fjera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Odoacer is now in Fjera's guard. A big mistake from Fjera there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (4) vs (8) Fjera
Odoacer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Odoacer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer 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.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.

Fjera has his foot on Odoacer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Odoacer works his way back into a safe position though.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjera is keeping the position for now.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Odoacer from controlling successfully.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fjera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Odoacer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Odoacer (7) vs (8) Fjera

Odoacer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Odoacer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Odoacer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Odoacer swings around for an armbar but Fjera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Odoacer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (7) vs (10) Fjera
Odoacer looking for a sweep. Not yet Odoacer, not yet.
Fjera stays in close to Odoacer's body and controls the position.
Fjera postures up.
Odoacer wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Odoacer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera content to stall in guard here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Odoacer keeps moving.
Fjera passes Odoacer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fjera is keen to just control but Odoacer is a slippery customer.
Fjera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fjera tries to pass to full mount but Odoacer defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fjera is looking to pass Odoacer's guard but actually Odoacer recovers to full guard.
Fjera is pushing down on Odoacer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Odoacer is fighting to maintain full guard but Fjera has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera wins on points by 10 to 7.
A less than humble Nick Fjera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Flavius Odoacer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'.

Event: OFC 325: Palmer vs Fjera
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Fjera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palmer misses with a straight right.
Fjera checks a leg kick.
Palmer cracks Fjera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
Palmer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
letting Palmer counter with a right hand.
Palmer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Fjera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPalmer.
Palmer defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fjera's corner calls for a 1-2. Fjera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fjera.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmer misses the target.
Fjera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palmer, right into the meat.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer cracks Fjera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fjera scores with a jab. Palmer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Palmer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera misses with a two punch combination.
Fjera misses with a hook. Palmer ducked under it nicely.
Fjera misses with an uppercut.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Palmer connects with an inside leg kick.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Palmer cracks Fjera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fjera takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palmer, right into the meat.
Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Good exchange - Fjera coming out on top.#T2#
Fjera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fjera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmer counters with a good low kick that Fjera was not able to check.
Palmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmer.
Fjera swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Palmer throws a nice looking combination but Fjera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Palmer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fjera throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjera misses with a hook.
Fjera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Palmer counters with a solid body kick.
Palmer connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It looks like Palmer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Palmer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Fjera throws a sloppy body shot
and Palmer counters with a nice body shot.
Fjera looks winded!
Decent striking displayed by Palmer there.
Fjera throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Fjera misses.
It looked like Palmer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fjera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palmer scores with a jab.
Fjera throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Palmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice cross by Palmer.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Palmer to counter with a crisp jab.
Fjera throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer scores with a head kick. Fjera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fjera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Palmer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fjera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Fjera swings widly with a right hand
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palmer.
A slow jab from Palmer misses its intended target.
Palmer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Palmer throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Palmer lands with a cross.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjera ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera looks to throw the jab but Palmer is out of range.
Palmer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fjera throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fjera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjera can do to turn this around?
Fjera misses with an uppercut.
Roy Palmer is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjera swinging wildly here.
Fjera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fjera throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palmer lands a jab to Fjera's midsection.
Palmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmer lands an overhand right.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and Fjera moves out of range easily.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fjera misses with an uppercut
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Palmer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera staying out of range there.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Palmer avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Palmer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fjera lands with a cross.
Palmer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fjera. That did some damage!
Palmer tests Fjera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
A big right from Fjera misses.
Fjera blocks a head kick by Palmer.
A head kick by Palmer misses
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palmer.
The fighters circling - Palmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fjera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palmer counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Palmer.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Palmer throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjera manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Palmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer scores with a head kick.
Palmer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fjera.
Palmer throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
Palmer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjera was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Fjera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fjera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Fjera swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Fjera misses with a series of wild punches.
Fjera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palmer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palmer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fjera in his tracks.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Palmer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Palmer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Palmer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmer misses with a straight left. #T4#
Palmer swings for the body but Fjera moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjera moves out of range as Palmer strikes.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fjera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Fjera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fjera checks a leg kick.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Palmer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fjera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Fjera misses
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body. Fjera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmer with a hook.
Palmer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fjera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera throws a right hand that Palmer ducks under and follows up with a left that Palmer also avoids with ease.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fjera might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Palmer has got the better of the exchanges.
Fjera throws a hook but Palmer blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Palmer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Palmer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjera.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palmer.
Fjera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palmer counters with a left to the body.
Palmer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Fjera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Fjera misses with a lunging right hand
and Palmer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fjera thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Fjera.
Palmer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Palmer scores with a sloppy right hand. Fjera should have avoided that one.
Fjera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fjera misses with a body shot
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Palmer catches Fjera right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Palmer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palmer.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmer. Palmer obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fjera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fjera moves forwards but Palmer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fjera needs to keep his hands up - Palmer had a free shot at his head there.
A right-left combo lands from Palmer.
Fjera lands a right hook to the body.
Fjera misses with a body punch
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palmer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palmer thuds a left hand into Fjera's body.
Fjera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Palmer rather than just go for the knockout.
Palmer throws a big shot that misses.
Palmer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Palmer tries to land a leg kick but Fjera saw it coming and moves away.
Fjera swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Fjera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmer throws a nice head kick!
A big left from Fjera misses.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Fjera misses with a hook.
Fjera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fjera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Palmer is looking to chop away at Fjera's legs.
Palmer dodges the punch combination from Fjera.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fjera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fjera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Palmer scores with a jab to the head.
Palmer lands a leg kick that knocks Fjera off balance momentarily.
Palmer thuds his right hand into Fjera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palmer connects with a leg kick. Fjera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palmer, right into the meat.
Palmer looks to throw the jab but Fjera is out of range.
Palmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fjera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fjera.
Palmer scores with a shot to the body.
Fjera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer. #T4#
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera misses the jab.
Fjera throws a sloppy body shot
and Palmer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Fjera does no damage.
Fjera misses with a double jab.
Palmer slips a jab from Fjera.
Palmer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Palmer misses.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Palmer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Palmer misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Palmer scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Palmer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmer misses the target.
Fjera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palmer lands a lovely overhand right.
Fjera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Palmer.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Palmer misses.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Palmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fjera moves away.
Fjera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Palmer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Palmer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palmer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer throws the left hand but Fjera avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Palmer throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Fjera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjera scores with a nice strike.
Fjera misses with a double jab
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fjera scores with a shot to the body.
Fjera scores with a hook to the body. Palmer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
Palmer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fjera's sensitive parts.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Palmer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Palmer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fjera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Palmer. That one must have hurt.
Palmer tests Fjera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fjera takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Palmer throws a hook but Fjera blocks it.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fjera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera misses with an uppercut
enabling Palmer to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Palmer lands a nice hook to Fjera's body. Fjera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer connects with a body shot.
Fjera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Palmer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fjera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palmer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Palmer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palmer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera misses the jab.
Fjera cracks Palmer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palmer lands a slapping body shot.
Fjera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Palmer lands an overhand right.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fjera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Palmer is looking to score with low kicks.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjera sizes up Palmer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Palmer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Fjera thuds his right hand into Palmer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fjera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fjera throws out a counter right but Palmer avoids it with no problem.
Fjera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fjera misses with a hook. Palmer ducked under it nicely.
Palmer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Palmer had his way with Nick Fjera in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Palmer lands a body shot.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmer moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Palmer walks into a stiff left hand from Fjera.
Fjera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palmer has time to react.#ROC2#
Palmer is rocked!
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Oh Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmer lands a nice looking body shot.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Palmer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Palmer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fjera punishes Palmer's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palmer.
A clash of legs there as Fjera blocks the low kick.
Palmer blocks a jab.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Fjera takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fjera scores with a body shot.
Fjera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fjera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fjera throws an off balance right hand
and Palmer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palmer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Palmer throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.
Fjera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmer throwing a counter right hand but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Palmer thuds a left hand into Fjera's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palmer.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
Nick Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Palmer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Palmer.
Palmer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fjera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Palmer lands a high kick!
A big right from Fjera misses.
Palmer lands with a nice body punch.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera. #KD2#
Fjera sends Palmer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fjera is motioning to the referee to let Palmer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Palmer is looking to slow Fjera down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Fjera. Beautiful body shot.
Fjera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmer.
Palmer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fjera in his tracks.
Palmer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Palmer connects with a solid leg kick.
Fjera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Palmer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fjera takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Palmer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fjera.
Palmer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fjera misses with a jab to the body
and Palmer counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Palmer.
Palmer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fjera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palmer.
You can see that Fjera has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Fjera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fjera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Palmer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fjera.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer lands with a hook. Fjera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Fjera slips under a jab from Palmer.
Fjera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palmer digs a good hook to Fjera's body.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Fjera throws an off balance right hand
and Palmer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmer connects with a looping right hand.
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fjera throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Fjera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palmer.
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
Palmer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fjera lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Palmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palmer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: OFC 321: Creepshow
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
Black missing with a left hand there. Fjera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fjera throws a big shot that misses.
Fjera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Fjera lands a leg kick that knocks Black off balance momentarily.
Black drops his hands momentarily and Fjera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Fjera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE {{$500/wk}} in the buildup to the fight.
Fjera tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Black stuns Fjera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
Fjera misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Fjera throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Fjera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Black thinking.
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!
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black throws out a counter right but Fjera avoids it with no problem.
Fjera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Fjera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fjera slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fjera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fjera scores with a nice head shot.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fjera stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Fjera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Fjera.
Black unleashes a big counter combination but Fjera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Fjera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.#T2#
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fjera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Fjera loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Black lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fjera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fjera.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Fjera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Fjera.
Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fjera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera connects with a leg kick. Black looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Black slips under a jab.#T3#
Black misses with a right hand
enabling Fjera to counter with a crisp jab.
Black fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fjera defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Black staying out of range there.
Black let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
Fjera misses with a straight left.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fjera at a distance.
Black misses the jab.
Black staying out of range there.
Black missing with a left hand there. Fjera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black throws a hook but Fjera blocks it.
Fjera throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Fjera sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Black scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fjera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fjera throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Black misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Black blocks the leg kick.
Black swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
An inside leg kick from Fjera misses.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Black throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Black.
Fjera is looking to counter punch.
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Fjera's head.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
The fighters circling - Fjera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Black on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fjera misses with a straight left.
Nick Fjera is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjera throws a shot to the body.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Black throws out a counter right but Fjera avoids it with no problem.
Black throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fjera.
Fjera has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Black throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Black misses the body punch
and Fjera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Fjera had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera thuds his right hand into Black's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
That has opened up Matt Black's cut even more.
Fjera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Fjera misses.
Black darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Fjera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Fjera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fjera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fjera.
Fjera lands with a cross.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Fjera misses.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Fjera tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
Black moves away from the strike by Fjera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Fjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera misses with a right hand
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black looks to land a right hand but Fjera moved out of range.
Black moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Black let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Black misses with a looping right.
Fjera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fjera connects with a leg kick. Black looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Black misses with a hook. Fjera ducked under it nicely.
Fjera connects with the punch.#ROC#
Black is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Matt Black's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Black gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Fjera points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Black wakes up just in time to hear Fjera thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFC 317: Hilo
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Martinez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fjera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Leonard Martinez has been cut.
Fjera misses with a looping right.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Martinez drives through and clinches with Fjera against the cage.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Fjera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez is trying to drag Fjera to the mat but Fjera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fjera takes a shot to the head.
Fjera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fjera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martinez lands an elbow just above Fjera 's eye.
Martinez has Fjera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fjera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fjera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Fjera lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Fjera is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Martinez can't fight it off and eventually Fjera manages to take the fight to the floor. Martinez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjera lands a couple of elbows.
Fjera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Fjera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martinez's head.
Fjera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fjera lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fjera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fjera stands up over Martinez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
Martinez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fjera's guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Fjera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Fjera looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily. #SUB#
Fjera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Martinez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Martinez 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. #SUB#
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fjera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Fjera's legs - danger averted.
Martinez passes Fjera's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Fjera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martinez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martinez's back!#SUB#
Fjera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Martinez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Martinez showing good submission defense here.
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Martinez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fjera is staying active.
Fjera lands shots from the back. #T4#
Fjera lands a shot to the head.
Fjera punches Martinez on the ear. #SUB#
Martinez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fjera wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.#SUB#
Fjera is persistently looking for the submission but Martinez is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez breaks Fjera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Martinez chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Martinez'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#
Martinez moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Fjera clobbers Martinez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martinez swings for the body but Fjera moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Fjera. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Martinez rushes Fjera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fjera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martinez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martinez looks for the body kick but Fjera saw that one coming. #KD#
Fjera cracks Martinez with an uppercut from hell and Martinez crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Fjera's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Martinez is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Leonard Martinez's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera loads up on a big left hand. Martinez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fjera looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Martinez can't hide his disappointment, as Fjera celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#636 Belliveau v Hanolla
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Rutten slips under a jab.
Rutten slips a jab from Fjera.
Rutten is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fjera takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
A combination from Fjera does no damage.
Rutten looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Fjera.
Nice straight punches there by Fjera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fjera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera thuds his right hand into Rutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.#T1#
Good exchange - Fjera coming out on top.
Fjera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Fjera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fjera lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ES2#
Rutten explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fjera misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fjera. Fjera obviously looking to wear him down.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutten tries to land a front kick but Fjera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fjera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Fjera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sebastiaan Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjera.
Despite the aggression on Rutten's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutten counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Rutten moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Fjera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten slips under a jab.
Rutten thinks about the counter body kick.
Fjera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutten.
Rutten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Fjera avoids a kick to the body.
Fjera misses with a right hand
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Fjera misses with a body punch
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
A swing and a miss from Fjera.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutten throws a fast counter high kick but Fjera manages to duck under it in time.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Rutten steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rutten blocks a jab.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutten thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fjera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Fjera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutten doesn't seem phased though.
Fjera lands with an overhand left.
Rutten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Fjera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutten lands with a kick to the temple. Fjera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutten raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
A big left from Fjera misses.
Rutten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutten is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutten throws a push kick but Fjera slaps the foot to one side.
Fjera throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
A combination from Fjera does no damage.
Rutten counters with a body kick.
Fjera's corner calls for a 1-2. Fjera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Fjera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Fjera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rutten tries to circle away but Fjera has him pinned against the cage.
Rutten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fjera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rutten avoids it.
Rutten tries to circle away but Fjera has him pinned against the cage.
Fjera is looking to control Rutten's arms but Rutten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fjera has his back to the cage.
Fjera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.#BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten slips a jab and a cross from Fjera.
Fjera moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRutten.
Fjera throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
Rutten throws a fast counter high kick but Fjera manages to duck under it in time.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutten swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Rutten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fjera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutten counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rutten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
Fjera misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutten counters with a left and a right that stings Fjera.
Good standup being displayed there by Fjera as he connects with a hook.
Fjera connects with a body shot.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Fjera sizes up Rutten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Fjera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Fjera. Beautiful body shot.
Fjera misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
Fjera wants to clinch up but Rutten keeps it at a distance.
Fjera misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rutten slips under a jab.
Fjera swinging wildly here.
Rutten thinks about the counter body kick.
Fjera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten thinks about the counter body kick.
Fjera throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Rutten throws out a counter right but Fjera avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Fjera is predictable there
and Rutten counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Fjera! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Rutten!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastiaan Rutten!
A very excited looking Sebastiaan Rutten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#625 Gunnar v Fjera 2
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Steigelmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Steigelmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Fjera's head.
Steigelmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with an open hand slap.
Steigelmann throws a solid leg kick but Fjera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steigelmann.
Fjera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steigelmann misses the target.
Fjera shoots and misses
letting Steigelmann counter with a right hand.
Steigelmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut. Fjera saw that one coming.
Fjera throws a body kick that misses.
Steigelmann quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
Fjera takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good exchange - Fjera coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fjera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steigelmann throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.
Fjera is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Fjera tries to clinch but Steigelmann moves away
and Steigelmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steigelmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steigelmann slips under a jab.
Steigelmann wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steigelmann misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Steigelmann moves into range and clinches up with Fjera.
Fjera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steigelmann.
Fjera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steigelmann or not.
Steigelmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fjera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Fjera. #TD#
Steigelmann has Fjera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Steigelmann pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fjera tumbling to the mat - Steigelmann dives into Fjera's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjera is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Steigelmann advances to half guard.
Fjera is pressing down on Steigelmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steigelmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjera being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steigelmann defends it easily.
Steigelmann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Steigelmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steigelmann works over Fjera with some ground and pound from guard.
Steigelmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steigelmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjera is keeping the position for now.
Steigelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fjera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Fjera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steigelmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steigelmann postures up.
Steigelmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fjera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fjera looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjera, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steigelmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Steigelmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fjera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steigelmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Steigelmann looks to throw the jab but Fjera is out of range.
A low kick from Steigelmann misses #TD2#
and Fjera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but Steigelmann defending well.
Fjera lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann is staying active underneath Fjera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Steigelmann defends it.
Steigelmann wants to improve his position but Fjera is controlling well. #T1#
Fjera is keen to just control but Steigelmann is a slippery customer.
Fjera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steigelmann is trying to control but can't.
Steigelmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Nick Fjera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steigelmann 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.
Fjera is looking to work some ground and pound but Steigelmann has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fjera won't allow Steigelmann to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Steigelmann keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fjera, right into the meat.
Fjera tries to close the distance and clinch but Steigelmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steigelmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fjera.
Steigelmann misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fjera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steigelmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Steigelmann coming out on top.
Steigelmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fjeras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steigelmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjera can do to turn this around?
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjera was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.#T3#
Steigelmann defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Fjera misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Steigelmann blocks the low kick.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with an open hand slap.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that misses.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann fakes the leg kick and cracks Fjera in the body.
Steigelmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjera misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann throwing a counter right hand but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Fjera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steigelmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Fjera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steigelmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steigelmann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann works Fjera's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Steigelmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Steigelmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fjera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steigelmann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fjera scrambles back to his feet.
Steigelmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steigelmann looks for the body kick but Fjera saw that one coming.
Steigelmann defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Steigelmann feints a jab promting Fjera to slip. Steigelmann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fjera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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 Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Steigelmann throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Steigelmann scores with a nice right hand.
Fjera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick
and Fjera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steigelmann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steigelmann misses with a hook.
Fjera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steigelmann.
Fjera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fjera counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fjera is out of range and Steigelmann settles back down.
Steigelmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fjera's sensitive parts. #T1##CL#
Steigelmann clinches up with Fjera and pushes him back against the cage.
Fjera lands a body punch.
Steigelmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fjera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fjera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steigelmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fjera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steigelmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fjera takes an elbow to the temple.
Fjera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steigelmann.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fjera tries to land knees in the clinch but Steigelmann avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Fjera tries to break free but Steigelmann pushes him back against the cage.
Fjera wants to stall.
Steigelmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Fjera avoids the damage to the body.
Steigelmann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steigelmann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fjera's defenses.
Fjera looking for a takedown.
Fjera looking for a takedown.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.
Fjera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steigelmann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fjera.
Steigelmann throws a head punch that misses.
Steigelmann tries a knee to the head but Fjera blocks it.
Fjera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steigelmann lands an elbow inside.
Steigelmann lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Steigelmann keeps control of Fjera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fjera stalling in the clinch.
Steigelmann lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Fjera pulls Steigelmann into guard.
Fjera is looking to sweep but instead, Steigelmann has passed into half guard.
Steigelmann is looking to stall here but Fjera recovers full guard.
Fjera controls Steigelmann momentarily but Steigelmann frees himself.
Steigelmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Fjera controlling Steigelmann's posture.
Fjera wants to control the position but Steigelmann says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Steigelmann slows the pace down in half guard.
Steigelmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fjera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Fjera misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann swings for the body but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fjera throws a shot from downtown. Steigelmann moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Steigelmann clinches up against the cage.
Fjera trying to control the position but instead, Steigelmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fjera into the cage.
Steigelmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fjera is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steigelmann as Fjera tries to tie him up.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera tries to break free but Steigelmann pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fjera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Steigelmann misses.
Fjera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steigelmann. Steigelmann obviously looking to wear him down.
Steigelmann connects with a right hand. Fjera shakes it off.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Steigelmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steigelmann throws an overhand right that lands on Fjera's shoulder, as Fjera tries to avoid the shot.
Steigelmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fjera.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Fjera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fjera.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steigelmann as he jumps to the side.
Steigelmann scores with a jab.
Steigelmann throws a combination that misses
and Fjera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Steigelmann finds it's target.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
No joy there for Steigelmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Fjera keeps it at a distance.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fjera moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steigelmann is looking for a counter combo.
Steigelmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Fjera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Steigelmann cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Steigelmann swinging wildly here.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
Fjera misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Fjera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steigelmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Fjera throws the left hand but Steigelmann avoids the punch easily.
Fjera throws a leg kick
and Steigelmann counters with a nice leg kick.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera misses with the combination.
Steigelmann digs a good hook to Fjera's body.
Steigelmann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steigelmann staying out of range there.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Steigelmann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steigelmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann lands a head kick. Fjera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fjera moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.#CL#
Steigelmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steigelmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fjera is trying to pull guard but Steigelmann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steigelmann misses with an elbow over the top.
Fjera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steigelmann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.#BC2#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fjera in his tracks.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann had his way with Nick Fjera in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R5#
Steigelmann 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.
Steigelmann moves in looking to clinch but Fjera pushes him off.
Fjera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steigelmann moves out of range as Fjera strikes.
Steigelmann 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.
Fjera misses with a few strikes there.
Steigelmann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fjera lands with an uppercut that bounces Steigelmann off the cage and back into range.
Fjera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Steigelmann's shoulder, as Steigelmann tries to avoid the shot.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Steigelmann avoids them all with ease.
Fjera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjera is just out of range.
Steigelmann keeps Fjera at a distance using the push kick.
Steigelmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steigelmann works Fjera's body with a nice hook.
Fjera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Steigelmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Fjera looks to land a combination but Steigelmann avoids it well.
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fjera avoids a wild elbow strike from Steigelmann.
Fjera jumps guard but Steigelmann stands there with Fjera around his waist. Fjera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fjera leaning against his opponent.
Steigelmann connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Steigelmann. #BC2#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fjera moves away from the strike by Steigelmann.
Nick Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fjera avoids a kick to the body.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Steigelmann.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjera tries to bum rush Steigelmann with a series of wild strikes but Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steigelmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Fjera tries to counter it with a takedown but Steigelmann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fjera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick but Fjera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fjera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steigelmann darts in trying to clinch
and Fjera counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good leg kick by Steigelmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fjera slips under a jab.
Fjera looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Steigelmann.
Fjera blocks the body kick.
Fjera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steigelmann defends it well.
Steigelmann throws a chopping leg kick but Fjera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steigelmann but Steigelmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steigelmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjera's head.
Steigelmann connects with a jab.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Steigelmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steigelmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Steigelmann half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Steigelmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Fjera should have avoided that one.
Fjera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steigelmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Fjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjera. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann connects with a body shot that sends Fjera's belly button to the back.
Fjera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fjera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steigelmann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steigelmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunnar Steigelmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fjera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steigelmann checks it well.
Steigelmann tried to counter with a leg kick but Fjera avoided it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: GAMMA#620 Fjera v Jordan
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Jordan slips a straight right by Fjera.
Jordan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fjera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fjera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fjera moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJordan.
Jordan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fjera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fjera.
Fjera throws a sloppy body shot
and Jordan counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan misses with a body kick.
Jordan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera stuns Jordan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick
and Fjera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking. #T1#
Fjera ducks right into an uppercut from Jordan.
Fjera throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Fjera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fjera.
Jordan throws a body kick that misses
and Fjera counters with a right hand to the body.
Fjera lands with a shot to the body.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Jordan moves out of range.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Jordan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Fjera misses.
It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jordan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fjera.#T2#
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera cracks Jordan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
Joe Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fjera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jordan defends it nicely.
Fjera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jordan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
Jordan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fjera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Fjera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jordan! But no joy.
Donk. Jordan catches Fjera right on the button with a cross.
Fjera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jordan's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Jordan blocks the leg kick.
Jordan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fjera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jordan defends well and Fjera ends up having to push Jordan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fjera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jordan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera misses with a looping right.
Jordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fjera misses with a straight left.
Jordan is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fjera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jordan avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Jordan responds with a good body kick, but Fjera manages to step out the way in time.
Jordan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fjera scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjera swings widly with a right hand
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Nick Fjera's cut is getting worse.
Fjera misses with a hook.
And Jordan responds with a good body kick, but Fjera manages to step out the way in time.
Jordan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fjera stuns Jordan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Jordan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fjera throws a hook but Jordan avoids it easily.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan throws a body shot but no joy.
Fjera connects with a single shot there.
Fjera throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Jordan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jordan slips under a jab.
Fjera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Fjera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Jordan. #T1#
Fjera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
Jordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fjera swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick
and Fjera counters with a two punch combo.
Jordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Fjera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jordan throws a fast counter high kick but Fjera manages to duck under it in time.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Jordan does it's job there.#TD#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fjera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan taking a bit of punishment here - Fjera scoring with strikes. #T2#
Jordan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fjera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Fjera scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Jordan is rocked!
Fjera lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jordan is still in real trouble! Can Fjera finish him?
Jordan is trying to improve his position.
Fjera scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jordan to see if he's OK.#ES2#
Jordan throws Fjera to one side and escapes!
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.
Fjera looks to throw the jab but Jordan is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fjera. Those never looked like landing.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Jab from Fjera.
Jordan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Fjera.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fjera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fjera lands a nice short elbow.
Fjera winds up and cracks Jordan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fjera is keen to just control but Jordan is a slippery customer.#T4#
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjera is looking to take a break and control but Jordan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fjera trying to control the pace.
Fjera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera working the head and body with strikes.
Fjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.
Fjera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jordan wants to get back to full guard.
Jordan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fjera.
Jordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fjera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fjera scores with the left hand. Jordan knows he should have avoided that one.
Fjera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jordan defends it nicely.
Jordan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fjera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jordan throws a big counter head kick but Fjera avoids it with no problem.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Jordan's head but Jordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fjera avoids the head kick by Jordan.
Jordan throws a leg kick which misses Fjera's front leg but catches the back leg as Fjera tries to avoid it. #T1#
A nice combination there by Fjera.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fjera.
Jordan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fjera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera is looking to slow Jordan down with leg kicks.
Fjera goes for a double leg but Jordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jordan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jordan enables Fjera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jordan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan wants to stand but Fjera is controlling the position.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.
Joe Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fjera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fjera throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Fjera's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nick Fjera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jordan trying to keep a closed guard but Fjera is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan 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.
Fjera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A lazy left from Fjera finds it's target.
Jab by Fjera.
Fjera with a nice cross.
Jordan lands with a slapping head kick.
Fjera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nick Fjera is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjera loads up on a big right hand but Jordan slips the punch.#T4#
Fjera throws a hook but Jordan avoids it easily.
Jordan misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Fjera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jordan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet here but Fjera is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jordan's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan tries to escape but Fjera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fjera is riding his opponent, not letting Jordan buck him off. #ES2#
Jordan is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Fjera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fjera throws out a leg kick but Jordan moves out of range and Fjera only half commits.
Jordan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Fjera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fjera 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Fjera!
A very excited looking Nick Fjera rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#616 Fjera v Gunnar
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with a good jab.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.#TD#
Fjera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fjera lands a few punches from side control.
Fjera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fjera lands some shots froms side control.
Steigelmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steigelmann is trying to control Fjera's posture but Fjera avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera trying to control the action but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Fjera postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
I wouldn't like to be where Steigelmann is right now.
Steigelmann is trying to improve his position.
Fjera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steigelmann is looking for a sweep.
Fjera wants to control but Steigelmann is keeping him busy.
Fjera scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steigelmann to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Fjera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steigelmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steigelmann is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Fjera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fjera throws an elbow but Steigelmann slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Fjera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steigelmann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steigelmann gets back to full guard.
Steigelmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fjera.
Fjera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fjera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fjera throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Fjera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steigelmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fjera's guard. #REVB#
Steigelmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fjera trying to keep a closed guard but Steigelmann is proving a slippery customer.
Steigelmann advances position into side control!
Fjera is looking to regain half guard here but Steigelmann keeps moving and retains side control.
Fjera sneaks back into half guard.
Fjera manages to get to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steigelmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steigelmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steigelmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Fjera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steigelmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fjera keeping full guard, as Steigelmann tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fjera looking for a guillotine here but Steigelmann defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A good leg kick by Steigelmann.
A big left from Fjera misses.
Fjera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steigelmann can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws the kick towards the body but Fjera avoids it.
A slow jab from Steigelmann misses its intended target.
Fjera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steigelmann counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Steigelmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Steigelmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fjera at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.#T1#
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steigelmann misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjera sizes up Steigelmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steigelmann moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a wild body kick that Fjera sees coming a mile off.
Steigelmann looks to land a body kick but Fjera moved away.
Fjera looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Steigelmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fjera counters with a nice body shot.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fjera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steigelmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Fjera's head.
Fjera's corner calls for a 1-2. Fjera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
That kick from Steigelmann tenderised Fjera's leg. Fjera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fjera moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steigelmann scores with a nice strike.
Fjera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Steigelmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
The fighters circling - Fjera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steigelmann tries a low kick but Fjera avoids it.
Fjera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steigelmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fjera momentarily.
Fjera blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
No luck for Fjera with that takedown attempt.
Steigelmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fjera's head.#T3#
Steigelmann lands with a hook. Fjera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fjera tries for a takedown but Steigelmann circles away easily
and Steigelmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steigelmann!
Fjera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fjera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Fjera.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Steigelmann throws a counter combo.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fjera looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Fjera ducks down to avoid it.
Steigelmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.#T4#
Steigelmann takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steigelmann punishes Fjera's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Steigelmann.
Fjera misses the body punch
and Steigelmann counters with a solid body kick.
Fjera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Fjera looks for a takedown but Steigelmann sprawls well.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjera.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fjera.
Steigelmann misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann sizes up Fjera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with a good jab.
Fjera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steigelmann circles away.
Fjera scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann lands a front kick.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steigelmann scores with a nice head shot.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fjera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fjera throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Steigelmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steigelmann wants to counter the offense by Fjera and move into the clinch position.
Steigelmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steigelmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fjera. That did some damage!
Steigelmann throws a low kick, looking for Fjera's leg but Fjera calmly moves out of range.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steigelmann avoids it really well and circles away.
Fjera moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Fjera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steigelmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fjera momentarily.
Fjera takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fjera with a body shot.#T2#
Fjera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steigelmann scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
Fjera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steigelmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
That kick from Steigelmann tenderised Fjera's leg. Fjera is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Fjera ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
It looked like Fjera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Fjera.
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Steigelmann feints and then cracks Fjera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fjera down.
Fjera lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Fjera clobbers Steigelmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Fjera throws a right and a left that Steigelmann avoids nicely.
Steigelmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Steigelmann.
A little feinted left hand from Fjera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fjera 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.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick but Fjera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steigelmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fjera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steigelmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann throws a front kick aimed at Fjera's knee but Fjera avoids it well.
Steigelmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Fjera misses the jab.
Fjera throws a combination. Steigelmann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Fjera.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann scores with a jab.
Steigelmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fjera on the side of the head.
Steigelmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steigelmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fjera throws a right and a left that Steigelmann avoids nicely.
Steigelmann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A cross from Fjera lands.
Fjera 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.
Steigelmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fjera. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gunnar Steigelmann just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann'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.
#R4#
Steigelmann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fjera moves forwards but Steigelmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steigelmann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steigelmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fjera swings for the body but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Fjera off the cage and back into range.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
Steigelmann slips a straight right by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a double jab
and Steigelmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Steigelmann 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. #T1#
Fjera slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Fjera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with an open hand slap.
Steigelmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Fjera there.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.
Fjera misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann scores with a hook.
Steigelmann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick as Fjera jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Fjera misses the target.
Steigelmann scores with a jab to the head.
Steigelmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Fjera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steigelmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fjera is able to avoid easily.
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!
Fjera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steigelmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fjera under the eye.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjera was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.
Fjera misses with a straight right.
Steigelmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Fjera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
Fjera avoids the head kick by Steigelmann.
Fjera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steigelmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fjera with a hook.#T3#
Steigelmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fjera misses the jab.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fjera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steigelmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Fjera avoids them all with ease.
Fjera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Steigelmann.
Fjera dodges the punch combination from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fjera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steigelmann misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Fjera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steigelmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steigelmann throws out the jab.
Fjera misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Fjera is wise to it.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Steigelmann pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fjera back to the cage. Steigelmann follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fjera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steigelmann cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Fjera fails with the takedown.
Fjera tests Steigelmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Fjera walks into a left hand.
Steigelmann blocks a jab.
Fjera scores with a nice head shot.
Fjera connects with a jab.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steigelmann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fjera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Fjera keeps it at a distance.
Fjera throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fjera. #T1#
The ground and pound from Fjera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steigelmann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fjera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steigelmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fjera missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Fjera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steigelmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steigelmann tries to roll over but Fjera keeps him under control.
Fjera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steigelmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nick Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steigelmann is on top in guard. #REVB#
Steigelmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Fjera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Steigelmann has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Fjera has his foot on Steigelmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steigelmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Steigelmann content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Steigelmann 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.
Steigelmann trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Steigelmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Fjera is trying to control the position but Steigelmann postures up. #SUB#
Fjera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fjera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fjera wants to hit a switch here but Steigelmann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fjera there!
Steigelmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nick Fjera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fjera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Steigelmann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fjera regains half guard.
Steigelmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fjera defending well though.
Steigelmann is controlling the pace.
Fjera is pressing down on Steigelmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steigelmann controlling from the top position.
Gunnar Steigelmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Fjera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steigelmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Fjera.
I think Steigelmann 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann is the new heavyweight champion!
Gunnar Steigelmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#610 Rutten v Fjera
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Rutten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Fjera misses with a straight right.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Fjera.
A jab lands there for Fjera.
Fjera scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been informed that Fjera has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rutten ducks right into an uppercut from Fjera.
Fjera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutten counters with a body kick.
Fjera scores with a nice head shot.
Fjera with a jab.
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!
Rutten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutten looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Fjera there.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjera.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fjera throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten tried to counter with a leg kick but Fjera avoided it.
Fjera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutten circles away.
Rutten throws a big counter combination but Fjera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fjera looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well.
Rutten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutten tries to move into range but Fjera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutten makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fjera really felt that one!#T2#
Fjera misses with an uppercut
and Rutten makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fjera really felt that one!
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera cracks Rutten with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Rutten is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Rutten falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Nick Fjera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 45
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Amaral drives through and clinches with Fjera against the cage.
Amaral lands a hook that snaps the head of Fjera backwards.
A shot in the inside from Amaral.
Fjera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've been informed that Amaral has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fjera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amaral.
Amaral with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Amaral managing to block the knees to the body from Fjera.
Amaral throws a punch but it's blocked by Fjera.
Amaral misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Amaral working aggressively here.
Amaral swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fjera lands with a left to the head.
Amaral gets through Fjera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fjera lands a hook that snaps the head of Amaral backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera blocks an uppercut.
Amaral lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Amaral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Fjera.
Fjera tries to land knees in the clinch but Amaral avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fjera.
Amaral fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Fjera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amaral working aggressively here.
Amaral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amaral misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fjera has a couple of punches blocked by Amaral.
Fjera is working Amaral over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Amaral fails to land.
Fjera is pushing Amaral up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch.
Amaral walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amaral fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Fjera does no damage.
Amaral throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Amaral throws out a loose jab but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fjera moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Fjera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amaral wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Fjera is looking for a kimura but Amaral is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fjera to get the leverage.
Amaral wants to get back to his feet.
Fjera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Amaral with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Amaral keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fjera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fjera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amaral wants to control but Fjera is keeping busy.
Fjera stops Amaral from getting back to his feet.
Fjera drops an elbow to the side of Amaral's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Amaral is looking to escape.
Amaral is trying to get back to full guard.
Fjera 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.
Amaral wants to get back to his feet.
Fjera 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.
Fjera lands a big elbow - Amaral 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 Fjera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Fjera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rafael Amaral spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!!!!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 41
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##TD#
Fjera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fjera stops Amaral from standing up.
We've been hearing that Fjera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Amaral keeps moving.
Amaral wants to stand up but Fjera is controlling him.
Fjera sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaral is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Fjera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Amaral pushes Fjera off looking to stand but Fjera dives back in and keeps control.
Fjera is trying to control the action in half guard but Amaral is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amaral is looking to escape.#ES2#
Amaral has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fjera is on him like a limpet, forcing Amaral back against the cage.
Fjera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Amaral in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Amaral working aggressively here.
Fjera missing with knees to the body.
Amaral lands a shot to the body.
Fjera prevents a body shot from Amaral.
Amaral misses with a punch on the inside.
Fjera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Amaral up against the cage.
Amaral is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fjera is defending well for now.#T2#
Fjera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amaral lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amaral misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fjera lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amaral fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amaral lands with a light punch inside.
Amaral misses with some punches.
Fjera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amaral.
Amaral misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amaral lands a hook that snaps the head of Fjera backwards.
Fjera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amaral has a couple of punches blocked by Fjera.
Fjera missing with knees to the body.
Fjera gets through Amaral's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Amaral has been cut.
Amaral misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amaral backwards.
Amaral tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amaral misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Fjera. #T3#
Amaral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Amaral on the inside.
Amaral working aggressively here.
Amaral lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fjera backwards.
Fjera throws a punch but it's blocked by Amaral.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Amaral swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fjera digs a right hand into Amaral's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amaral's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Amaral fails to land.
Amaral throws a punch but it's blocked by Fjera.
Knees to the body from Fjera.
Amaral looks winded!
Fjera misses with the head strike.
Fjera leaning against his opponent.
Fjera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amaral lands with a short shot to the head.
Fjera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Fjera.
Amaral tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fjera gets through Amaral's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amaral or not. #T4#
Fjera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Fjera to work. #BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fjera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fjera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fjera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amaral's hands.
Fjera tries to bum rush Amaral with a series of wild strikes but Amaral uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fjera avoids the head kick by Amaral.
Amaral doesn't manage to clinch there - Fjera circles away.
Amaral tries to clinch up.
Rafael Amaral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Fjera rushes Amaral and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Amaral's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fjera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amaral jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fjera throws a hook but Amaral blocks it.
Amaral tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Fjera instigates a clinch.
Nick Fjera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Amaral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Amaral is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera lands a right hand.
Amaral lands a body shot.
Fjera lands with a short shot to the head.
Fjera blocking some punches.
Fjera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amaral. #T1#
Fjera blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fjera.
Fjera throws a head punch that misses.
Fjera tries to work over Amaral's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amaral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fjera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fjera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amaral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fjera backwards.
Fjera managing to block the knees to the body from Amaral.
Fjera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amaral can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Fjera fails to land. #TD#
Fjera pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Fjera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fjera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amaral's guard. #REVR#
Fjera lands a couple of digs.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amaral is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Fjera is looking to pass into half guard but Amaral pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Amaral is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amaral tries to stand but Fjera is controlling from the bottom.
Fjera looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjera, not yet.
Nick Fjera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fjera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amaral's guard. #REVR#
Amaral keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amaral swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fjera stays in close to Amaral's body and controls the position.
Fjera looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Fjera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Amaral scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fjera with a jab.
Fjera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Amaral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amaral wants to get back to his feet but Fjera is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Fjera is pushing down on Amaral's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amaral is fighting to maintain full guard but Fjera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fjera 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.
Fjera stops Amaral from getting back to his feet.
Fjera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amaral defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera wants to pass to mount but Amaral is defending the position.
Fjera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amaral wants to get back to his feet.
Fjera is nestled in close to Amaral, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fjera is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Fjera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amaral doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fjera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Amaral's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Fjera tries for a takedown but Amaral circles away easily
and Amaral connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Amaral darts in and clinches Fjera up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fjera.
Fjera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fjera wants to stall.
Amaral swings wildly with an uppercut but Fjera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amaral misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fjera.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Amaral just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fjera's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fjera.
Amaral throws a punch but it's blocked by Fjera. #BC#
Fjera breaks from the clinch.
Amaral walks straight into a right hand from Fjera - that's dropped him! Fjera jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Amaral from any more punishment! Amaral complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Nick Fjera, 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.
Rafael Amaral spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!!!!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 39
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Good shot there by Fjera.#CUT#
It looks like Juntti Jallu has been cut.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Jallu's head but Jallu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Fjera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jallu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jallu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fjera blocks it with crossed arms.
Fjera has Jallu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jallu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Jallu.
Fjera misses with the head strike.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fjera avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fjera obliges.
Jallu looks winded!
Jallu tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Fjera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jallu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fjera drops an elbow to the side of Jallu's head. #T1##SUB#
Fjera is looking for a kimura but Jallu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fjera to get the leverage.
Fjera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jallu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jallu trying to hold on to Fjera's head to control him but Fjera postures up. #SUB#
Fjera is working for a kimura but Jallu is defending it quite comfortably.
Fjera is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jallu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Jallu keeps moving.
Jallu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jallu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fjera stopping the sweep attempt from Jallu.
Fjera advances position into side control!
Fjera misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jallu keeps working. #T3#
Fjera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fjera trying to control the action but Jallu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fjera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Fjera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jallu keeps working. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Fjera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jallu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fjera's guard! Nice work there by Jallu!
Fjera wants to sweep but no luck.
Jallu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Fjera working for a triangle but Jallu defends it easily.
Fjera looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjera, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fjera has his foot on Jallu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jallu works his way back into a safe position though.
Fjera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fjera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juntti Jallu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fjera with a jab.
Jallu tries to clinch but Fjera is having none of it.
Juntti Jallu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jallu thows a body kick. Fjera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jallu misses with a double jab
and Fjera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jallu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jallu misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Fjera misses its target.
Jallu misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Fjera - just one landing.
Fjera throws a shot from downtown. Jallu moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jallu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjera.
Fjera goes for a double leg but Jallu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jallu continues to drive forward.
Fjera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fjera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jallu.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Jallu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fjera moves forwards but Jallu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Jallu tries to clinch but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Jallu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fjera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fjera won't allow Jallu to get back to his feet.
Fjera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jallu is trying to get back to half guard.
Fjera advances to full mount.
Fjera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#
That has opened up Juntti Jallu's cut even more.
Fjera lands a big shot there that rocks Jallu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Fjera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fjera is really struggling to control Jallu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fjera controlling from mount.
Fjera working Jallu over with strikes here. #CUT#
The cut above Juntti Jallu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjera controlling his opponent. #T3#
Jallu can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Fjera.#CUT#
Juntti Jallu'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 Juntti Jallu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera retains his heavyweight title!
Nick Fjera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Juntti Jallu had this to say: 'Sheer luck! i DEMAND a rematch ASAP! '.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 38
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Fjera misses with a wild body shot.
Fjera slips under a jab.
Speed misses with the combination.
Fjera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Speed flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Fjera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Speed sees it coming and defends easily.
Speed is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed wants to control but Fjera is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Fjera is keen to just control but Speed is a slippery customer.
Speed wants to get back to full guard.
Speed gets full guard.
Speed looking for a sweep. Not yet Speed, not yet.
Fjera trying to control but Speed is working from the bottom.
Speed keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.
Speed 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.
Speed keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.
Fjera stands and throws Speed's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fjera is putting a hurting on Speed here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Fjera scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Fjera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Speed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fjera in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Speed is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fjera asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Fjera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fjera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fjera lands an elbow. #T3#
Speed looks to move to half guard but instead Fjera has passed into mount! Damn!
Speed is trying desperately to improve position.
Fjera looking to control but Speed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Speed is squirming around, avoiding Fjera's attempts to control the action.
Fjera unloading with bombs!
Fjera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fjera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fjera postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Speed out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Fjera goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Nick Fjera 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: Helsinki Fighting League: 36
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Jallu throws a wild body kick that Fjera sees coming a mile off.
Fjera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jallu throws a nice looking combination but Fjera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jallu tries to bum rush Fjera with a series of wild strikes but Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Fjera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fjera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jallu doesn't seem bothered though.
Jallu looks to land a left hand but Fjera moved out of range nicely.
Jallu swinging wildly here.
Jallu is looking to slow Fjera down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Fjera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jallu slips under a jab from Fjera.
Juntti Jallu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jallu throws a low kick but Fjera moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jallu tries to close the distance and clinch but Fjera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Fjera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jallu on his heels. He'll look to pass Jallu's guard now, I'm sure.
Fjera postures up.
My spies in Forcefield Ludas inform me that Fjera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fjera preventing the sweep.
Fjera looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jallu 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.
Fjera prevents Jallu from getting back to his feet.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jallu is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jallu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fjera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jallu throws a head kick but Fjera moves out of range.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jallu. Jallu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fjera shoots in looking for a takedown. Jallu tries to sprawl out of it but Fjera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jallu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jallu darts in trying to clinch
and Fjera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jallu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jallu tries to clinch there but Fjera circles away.
Fjera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jallu. Jallu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Juntti Jallu has been cut.
Jallu connects with a single shot there.
Fjera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jallu walks into a stiff left hand from Fjera.
A left and a right from Fjera both land. Nice combination.
Jallu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fjera to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Jallu tries to clinch up.
Jallu is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Jallu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jallu blocks an uppercut.
Fjera avoiding damage as Jallu throws knees to the body. #KD2#
Fjera floors Jallu with a big punch on the inside! Jallu is trying to recover but Fjera dives into side control. #ROC2#
Jallu is rocked!#SUB2#
Fjera in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jallu is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera is the new heavyweight champion!
Nick Fjera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Juntti Jallu had this to say: 'Sheer luck! i DEMAND a rematch ASAP! '.

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Fjera and Mason Capwell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

188 cm
26 yrs
276 lbs

183 cm
42 yrs
217 lbs

Fjera

Capwell

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Capwell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fjera (0) vs (2) Capwell
Capwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Capwell postures up.
Capwell passes Fjera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fjera is refusing to be controlled, as Capwell sits in half guard.
Capwell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell tries to pass to full mount but Fjera defends it.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjera trying to hold on to Capwell's head to control him but Capwell postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell wants to control but Fjera is keeping him busy.
Capwell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Capwell trying to control from half guard but Fjera is working away.
Fjera tries to roll over but Capwell keeps him under control.
Fjera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Capwell wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Fjera being controlled here, momentarily.
Fjera wants to sweep here but Capwell controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera pulls Capwell in close to prevent any damage.
Fjera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Capwell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fjera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (2) Capwell
Fjera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Capwell keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Capwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (4) Capwell
Capwell stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.

Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fjera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fjera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capwell is one step ahead there.
Fjera working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell preventing the sweep.
Fjera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Capwell has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (2) vs (7) Capwell
Capwell tries to advance to mount but Fjera denies him.
Capwell takes a little break here. Fjera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Capwell tries to advance to mount but Fjera denies him.
Fjera is looking to regain half guard here but Capwell keeps moving and retains side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Capwell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Capwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fjera wants to improve his position but Capwell is controlling well.
Capwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fjera trying to hold on to Capwell's head to control him but Capwell postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Capwell works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (2) vs (10) Capwell
Capwell moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fjera (2) vs (12) Capwell
Capwell trying to control but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Capwell has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fjera (2) vs (15) Capwell
Fjera rolls, trying to escape but Capwell keeps control of the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Capwell struggling to keep hold of the position.
Capwell has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capwell is not going to allow Fjera to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Capwell has the hooks in. Fjera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fjera turns into Capwell and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (4) vs (15) Capwell
Capwell controlling the position.
Capwell trying to control the position.
Fjera preventing the sweep.
Capwell managing to control the position.
Fjera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Capwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Capwell is keeping the position.
Capwell keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capwell is keeping the position for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fjera being controlled here momentarily.
Capwell keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.
Capwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjera is one step ahead there.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Capwell is retaining full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Capwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Fjera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Fjera is working for a submission of some sort.
Fjera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Fjera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capwell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Capwell gets full guard.
Fjera is looking to advance position but Capwell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fjera (4) vs (19) Capwell

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Capwell prevents Fjera from getting the reversal.
Capwell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Capwell controlling the position easily from mount.
Fjera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fjera wants to get back to full guard.
Fjera moves into full guard.
Fjera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to sweep but no luck.
Capwell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Capwell preventing the sweep.
Fjera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Capwell from controlling successfully.
Capwell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Capwell passes Fjera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Capwell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Capwell wins on points by 19 to 4.
Mason Capwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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