Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunnarsson.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunnarsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nogueira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunnarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but Gunnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nogueira wants to clinch.#CL#
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunnarsson.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Nogueira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Gunnarsson is stalling here.
Nogueira fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Gunnarsson wants the takedown. Nogueira is fighting it off but Gunnarsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nogueira's guard against the cage.
Gunnarsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunnarsson 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. #SUB#
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #T2#
Gunnarsson cracks Nogueira with a solid left hand.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunnarsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Nogueira pushing down on Gunnarsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nogueira works his way into full mount!
Nogueira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gunnarsson is holding on tight. #SUB#
Nogueira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunnarsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunnarsson shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Nogueira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gunnarsson is on top in guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nogueira wants to pass to mount but Gunnarsson is defending the position.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gunnarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nogueira's guard. #REVB#
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira trying to control the position.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #SUB#
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Nogueira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Nogueira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gunnarsson wants the takedown. Nogueira is fighting it off but Gunnarsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nogueira's guard against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Gunnarsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is fighting to break Nogueira's control of his arms but Nogueira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunnarsson won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here. #T1#
Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Nogueira darts in and clinches Gunnarsson up against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to stall.
Nogueira jumps guard but Gunnarsson stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here. #TD2#
Gunnarsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
Gunnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson 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. #T3#
Nogueira is trying to maintain the position but Gunnarsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Gunnarsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Nogueira successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Gunnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gunnarsson.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gunnarsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nogueira regains guard immediately.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.#T1#
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson advances position into side control!#SU2#
Gunnarsson decides to stand back up.
Gunnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Nogueira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Nogueira gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gunnarsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nogueira can't fight it off and eventually Gunnarsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Nogueira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gunnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nogueira trying to control here. #T3#
Gunnarsson tries to pass to full mount but Nogueira defends it. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a kimura but Nogueira is defending well.
Gunnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Nogueira's ribcage but misses.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that Nogueira semi-blocks. #CL#
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Diego Nogueira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gunnarsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Gunnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Nogueira pushes him away.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira.#CL#
Nogueira moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Gunnarsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Gunnarsson sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gunnarsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nogueira to get to his feet.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Nogueira down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira is looking to counter the offense by Gunnarsson and move into the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunnarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1##CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
Gunnarsson trying to stall but Nogueira improves his position.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Nogueira manages to pull guard.
Gunnarsson content to stall in guard here.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nogueira is trying to keep Gunnarsson in close. #T2#
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson looking to control.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#ES2#
Gunnarsson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nogueira tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it. #TD2#
Gunnarsson feints and as Nogueira raises his hands in defense, Gunnarsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gunnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Nogueira sits in half guard.
Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nogueira controlling the action here.#T4#
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well.
Nogueira uses his free foot to push down on Gunnarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gunnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira mounts Gunnarsson! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gunnarsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nogueira's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5##CL2#
Gunnarsson darts in and clinches Nogueira up against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Nogueira pulls guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Gunnarsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson. #CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nogueira pulls guard successfully.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#T1#
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Gunnarsson has passed into half guard.
Gunnarsson controlling the pace.
Gunnarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunnarsson. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nogueira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira looking to control.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira tries to clinch up but Gunnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Gunnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Gunnarsson defends it.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson is staying active underneath Nogueira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
Magnus Gunnarsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Magnus Gunnarsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menendez, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Gunnarsson has clasped his hands together around Menendez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Menendez seems a little lost for a moment, as Gunnarsson dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Menendez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Menendez to see if he's OK.
Gunnarsson lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Gunnarsson swings around for an armbar but Menendez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gunnarsson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gunnarsson holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Menendez stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson pulls Menendez in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunnarsson is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunnarsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gunnarsson is pushing down on Menendez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Menendez is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Gunnarsson works his way into side control.
Gunnarsson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gunnarsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menendez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Menendez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Gunnarsson happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Menendez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Menendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunnarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gunnarsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gunnarsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gunnarsson tries for a kimura but Menendez is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gunnarsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Menendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Menendez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gunnarsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson seems to be working for a kimura but Menendez defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magnus Gunnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Menendez wants to improve his position but Gunnarsson is controlling well.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Gunnarsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Menendez is in a horrible position here. Gunnarsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Menendez has given up his back here. Will Gunnarsson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Gunnarsson biding his time, controlling Menendez. #T2#
Gunnarsson has Menendez flattened out and is raining down punches. #CUT#It looks like AJ Menendez has been cut.#SUB#
Gunnarsson has managed to slip his arm under Menendez's chin. This could be all over... yep, Menendez is tapping out! Submission win for Gunnarsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Gunnarsson!
Magnus Gunnarsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. T Bone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches up with T Bone and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but T Bone uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
T Bone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
T Bone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has T Bone up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand.
Gunnarsson is trying to drag T Bone to the mat but T Bone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scotty T Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.#T1#
T Bone working hard to break the clinch.
T Bone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson has T Bone pushed against the cage.
Gunnarsson can't get the takedown.
Gunnarsson wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
T Bone breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Gunnarsson looking to score a takedown here. T Bone is defending well but Gunnarsson drives through and ends up in T Bone's guard.#SU2#
T Bone is working an open guard so Gunnarsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Gunnarsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and T Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson moves to clinch but T Bone breaks away
letting T Bone counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but T Bone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
T Bone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and T Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
T Bone misses the jab.
Gunnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
T Bone dodges the punch combination from Gunnarsson.
T Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!#TD2#
Gunnarsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. T Bone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Gunnarsson 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 T Bone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sloppy strikes there by Gunnarsson.
T Bone defending against the ground and pound.
T Bone seems a little lost for a moment, as Gunnarsson dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. T Bone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
T Bone is being controlled here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The strikes coming from Gunnarsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gunnarsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear T Bone down.
T Bone being controlled for a moment.
T Bone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! T Bone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.#BC#
T Bone manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from T Bone.
T Bone lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunnarsson off the cage and back into range.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson with a hook.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with T Bone but T Bone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has T Bone up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to T Bone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
T Bone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
T Bone attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Scotty T Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.#TD2#
Gunnarsson shoots in and bounces T Bone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Gunnarsson content to stall in guard here.
T Bone can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunnarsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
T Bone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunnarsson. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so T Bone is just riding it out for now. Gunnarsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gunnarsson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
T Bone is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson stalling.
T Bone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunnarsson on the ground.
T Bone is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gunnarsson slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson thows a huge punch but T Bone dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
T Bone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! T Bone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
T Bone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
T Bone keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone wants to stand up but Gunnarsson is controlling him. #T1#
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Gunnarsson 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
T Bone lands with an overhand left.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but T Bone shows good takedown defense. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Gunnarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunnarsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunnarsson looks to clinch
and T Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
T Bone throws a right and a left that Gunnarsson avoids nicely. #TD2#
Gunnarsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. T Bone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but T Bone is retaining full guard.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
T Bone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control but T Bone is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed T Bone's guard.
Gunnarsson is nestled in close to T Bone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU2#
Gunnarsson stands up from half guard.
Gunnarsson dodges the punch combination from T Bone. #CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and pushes T Bone back into the cage.#T4#
The referee calls for Gunnarsson to work.
T Bone blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
T Bone tries to circle away but Gunnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson wants to take the fight to the mat but T Bone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scotty T Bone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scotty T Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson prevents T Bone from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Gunnarsson.
I've got Gunnarsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
After the fight, Magnus Gunnarsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider works over Gunnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Gunnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cider defends it well.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Cider misses with a double jab
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into Cider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gunnarsson controlling from the top position.
Cider looking to control.
Cider pulls Gunnarsson in close to prevent any damage.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cider swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gunnarsson trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
Cider wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cider thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Cider.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Gunnarsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cider's guard.#T2#
Gunnarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunnarsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Cider is working away.
Gunnarsson is taking a breather. Cider 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.
Gunnarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunnarsson not doing much here.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Cider is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gunnarsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up.
Gunnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cider throws a right hand that Gunnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunnarsson also avoids with ease.
Gunnarsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunnarsson stops Cider from standing up. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson drops back looking for a leg! Cider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cider manages to kick Gunnarsson off! Gunnarsson jumps back into Cider's guard.
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cider on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cider tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson won't allow Cider to get back to his feet. #T1#
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunnarsson advances to half guard.
Gunnarsson is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Cider is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cider on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Cider wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunnarsson is taking a breather. Cider 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.
Cider is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.
Gunnarsson passes to side control.
Gunnarsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Gunnarsson controls the position.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cider knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunnarsson staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
Gunnarsson working the body and head with strikes.
Gunnarsson lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson takes a little break here. Cider wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Gunnarsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cider.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cider throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnarsson.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Deepen Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider misses with a combination #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunnarsson.
Our sources have told us that Cider has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cider trying to control the position but instead, Gunnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cider into the cage.#T1#
Cider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Gunnarsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cider wants to get back to his feet but Gunnarsson passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Gunnarsson is nestled in close to Cider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cider won't allow Gunnarsson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cider is trying to stand.
Gunnarsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cider doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson passes to full mount!
Gunnarsson trying to control but Cider is having none of it.
Gunnarsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cider hang on?#T4##SUB2#
Cider defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunnarsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson content just to control the position here.
Gunnarsson tries to control but Cider wriggling away.
The referee warns Cider that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cider looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gunnarsson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
After the fight, Magnus Gunnarsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Laszlo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Laszlo looks to land a combination but Gunnarsson avoids it well.
Gunnarsson shoots for a takedown but Laszlo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laszlo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jason Laszlo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laszlo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laszlo misses with a double jab
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch up but Laszlo keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLaszlo.
Gunnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Laszlo.
Laszlo misses with a hook
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Laszlo throws a head kick that misses.
Laszlo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Laszlo tries to sprawl but Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Laszlo is looking to improve his position.
Laszlo manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Gunnarsson 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.
Laszlo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunnarsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Laszlo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Laszlo tries to stand but Gunnarsson is controlling from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laszlo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson keeping full guard, as Laszlo tries to pass.
Gunnarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Laszlo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Laszlo keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laszlo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Laszlo is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laszlo is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Laszlo has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Gunnarsson manages to get his head free but now Laszlo has transitioned to an armbar! Gunnarsson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Laszlo! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Laszlo!
A very excited looking Jason Laszlo 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: Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
A quick step to the side and Gunnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Gunnarsson backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it all.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
Marley throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Marley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
Marley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Gunnarsson pushes Marley up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson. #TD#
Gunnarsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Marley pushes Gunnarsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt - Marley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for Gunnarsson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A head kick by Marley misses #TD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a shoot takedown. Marley fights it but they end up in guard.
Gunnarsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marley is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #ES2#
Marley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gunnarsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marley - the referee stops the clock and Gunnarsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marley. Gunnarsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marley lands a body shot. #T3#
Gunnarsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Marley throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Gunnarsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunnarsson is defending well for now.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marley is trying to break free.
Marley can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Marley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Marley. #BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Marley throws a combination that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Marley.
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Gunnarsson clinches up with Marley and pushes him back against the cage.
Marley tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Marley drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Marley drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Marley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rakeem Marley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marley sprawls well. Marley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rakeem Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gunnarsson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marley just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gunnarsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marley wants to stand but Gunnarsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marley won't allow Gunnarsson to sweep him here. #T1#
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Marley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunnarsson is just riding it out for now. Marley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Marley seems to be looking for submissions.
Marley trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Marley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Marley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunnarsson defends it well.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gunnarsson is looking to control Marley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
Marley trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marley seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson makes his way to full guard, as Marley worked for a kimura.
Gunnarsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Marley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Marley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Gunnarsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Marley can't fight it off and eventually Gunnarsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Marley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rakeem Marley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Marley manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunnarsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marley counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marley defends well and Gunnarsson ends up having to push Marley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Marley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunnarsson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Marley tries to break free but Gunnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marley is trying to break the clinch but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Marley working hard to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson jumps guard but Marley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Marley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Marley - that landed with a thud.
Gunnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Magnus Gunnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Marley manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Marley throws a right and a left that Gunnarsson avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marley fakes the leg kick and cracks Gunnarsson in the body.
Marley scores with a leg kick.
Rakeem Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Marley.
Gunnarsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marley counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Marley lands a high kick!
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Marley.
Gunnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Marley avoids it well and moves away.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marley misses with a double jab
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunnarsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunnarsson.
Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
Rakeem Marley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Marley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunnarsson tries a low kick but Marley avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson cracks Takala with a nice body shot.
Takala is trying to force a seperation but Gunnarsson has the dominant position.
Gunnarsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takala after a bit of a struggle.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Gunnarsson prevents Takala from breaking the clinch.
Takala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but Takala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch
and Takala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gunnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Takala staying out of range there.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takala avoids it really well and circles away.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
It looked like Takala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gunnarsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Takala, which made it look bad.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunnarsson.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Gunnarsson backing up. Gunnarsson nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tino Takala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gunnarsson cracks Takala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takala moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and pushes Takala back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson can't get the takedown.
Takala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown but Takala circles away easily
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gunnarsson wants to clinch but Takala slips to the side
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gunnarsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takala counters with a good low kick that Gunnarsson was not able to check.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.#CL2#
Gunnarsson rushes Takala and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takala as he avoids it easily.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takala slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Gunnarsson misses with a right hand
and Takala counters with a low kick, right behind Gunnarsson 's knee.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Gunnarsson avoided it.
Tino Takala is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson with the inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takala as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson. #TD2#
Gunnarsson has picked Takala up - he's going for a ride! Gunnarsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Takala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gunnarsson.
Takala wants to stand and escape but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takala keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Gunnarsson rushes Takala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has Takala up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Takala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gunnarsson.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunnarsson effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Gunnarsson pulls Takala into guard.
Takala wants to stand and escape but instead Gunnarsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gunnarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Takala has wrist control.
Takala wants to stand up but Gunnarsson is controlling him. #T2#
Gunnarsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson prevents Takala from getting back to his feet.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takala wants to stand and escape but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
Gunnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Takala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takala is trying to force a seperation but Gunnarsson has the dominant position.#BC#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Takala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gunnarsson just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Takala tries to keep at a distance but Gunnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takala smiles and moves away.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2#
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takala, pushing him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala tries to break free but Gunnarsson pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Gunnarsson is trying to drag Takala to the mat but Takala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gunnarsson has a takedown stuffed.
As Gunnarsson backs away, Takala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson has a takedown stuffed.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
Gunnarsson works the jab nicely.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tino Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson dives in and grabs Takala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takala pushes down on Gunnarsson's head and hops out.#T4#
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takala half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Gunnarsson rushes Takala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Takala is avoiding it.
As Gunnarsson looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Gunnarsson just gets out of the way.
Gunnarsson shoots in but Takala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tino Takala had his way with Magnus Gunnarsson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gunnarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
Takala thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Gunnarsson drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage. #T2#
Takala stops a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a left and a right that stings Gunnarsson.
Takala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Gunnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Takala checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunnarsson is defended easily by Takala.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson shoots and misses
and Takala counters with a series of strikes. Gunnarsson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Gunnarsson darts in looking for a takedown but Takala gets double underhooks and turns Gunnarsson into the cage.
Gunnarsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Takala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tino Takala!
Tino Takala retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Tino Takala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Nfld live 53
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Nelson tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Gunnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Nelson avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Gunnarsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nelson uses from the top position.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but instead Gunnarsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nelson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gunnarsson uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson seems a little lost for a moment, as Gunnarsson dominates the positioning.#T1#
Gunnarsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nelson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gunnarsson but great work by Nelson.
Nelson wants to stand but Gunnarsson is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Nelson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gunnarsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nelson but great work by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gunnarsson is controlling him well.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound.
I wouldn't like to be where Nelson is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Gunnarsson 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.#T2#
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunnarsson staying calm.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Gunnarsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gunnarsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gunnarsson is chipping away with strikes.
Gunnarsson controlling from side mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Gunnarsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson wants to control but Gunnarsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nelson is trying to defend but Gunnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is staying active underneath Gunnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunnarsson is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Gunnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
Gunnarsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nelson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
Gunnarsson dominating with strikes here.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunnarsson controlling his opponent.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunnarsson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Gunnarsson wants to control but instead Nelson manages to regain half guard.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Gunnarsson 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.
Nelson wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson working Nelson over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Gunnarsson seems content to control.
Gunnarsson winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson has hold of Gunnarsson's hands but Gunnarsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson wants to sweep but Gunnarsson has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nelson lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Gunnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.#TD2#
Gunnarsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but instead Gunnarsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gunnarsson passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Gunnarsson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson trying to hold on to Gunnarsson's head to control him but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunnarsson is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunnarsson prevents Nelson from standing back up.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here. #T3#
Gunnarsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Gunnarsson controlling from the full mount.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Gunnarsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nelson's face.
Nelson tries to hold on but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson lands a heavy elbow.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Gunnarsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Gunnarsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson wants to hold on but Gunnarsson pushes him away.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson content just to control the position here.
Pudd Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nelson?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: WVT 140: Gracie v Briggs
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Gunnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Heydrich's head but Heydrich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heydrich slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson 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.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Heydrich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls and moves away.
Heydrich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been hearing reports that Heydrich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heydrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Heydrich ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch #TD#
and Heydrich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gunnarsson's guard.
Heydrich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heydrich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heydrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Heydrich isn't so interested in that idea.
Heydrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Heydrich with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Heydrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heydrich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heydrich.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Heydrich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heydrich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heydrich is controlling him.
Heydrich throws a big right hand that misses.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Heydrich is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD#
Heydrich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gunnarsson is covering up but some of the strikes from Heydrich are getting through and doing damage.
Even with his hooks in, Heydrich manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Heydrich misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich thows a strike but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Gunnarsson as he ends up in Heydrich 's guard!
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Heydrich won't let him. #SU2#
Gunnarsson gets to his feet - Heydrich follows without any prompting.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Heydrich sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Heydrich checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson jabs at Heydrich's body.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Heydrich's leg. Heydrich is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Gunnarsson forces Heydrich back against the cage and clinches.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Heydrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Heydrich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Heydrich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.#T1#
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heydrich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heydrich.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab #TD#
and Heydrich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it. #T3#
Heydrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heydrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heydrich landing with the ground and pound.
Heydrich wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Heydrich from controlling successfully.
Heydrich throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heydrich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heydrich throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely. #T4#
Heydrich won't allow Gunnarsson to get back to his feet.
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing.
Heydrich looking to pass the guard.
Heydrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heydrich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it. #ES2#
Gunnarsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Heydrich feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heydrich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Gunnarsson tries to bum rush Heydrich with a series of wild strikes but Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heydrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination but Heydrich avoids it well. #T1#
Gunnarsson jabs Heydrich right on the nose. Heydrich blinks but takes it well.
Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Heydrich sees coming a mile off.
Heydrich moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Heydrich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Heydrich tries to counter with a takedown but Gunnarsson is quick to defend against it.
Gunnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Gunnarsson pushes Heydrich off looking to stand but Heydrich dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heydrich thows a huge punch but Gunnarsson dodges it nicely.
Gunnarsson pushes Heydrich off looking to stand but Heydrich dives back in and keeps control.
Heydrich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunnarsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gunnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heydrich looks to land a strike but Gunnarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Heydrich won't allow Gunnarsson to get back to his feet. #T3#
Heydrich is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Heydrich postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Heydrich throwing strikes but missing.
Heydrich throws an elbow that misses. Gunnarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heydrich's guard. Nice move by Gunnarsson!#REVB#
Gunnarsson wants to get up but he can't break Heydrich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Gunnarsson gets to his feet - Heydrich follows without any prompting.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up#TD#
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown. Gunnarsson fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Heydrich throws a strike but Gunnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gunnarsson tries to stand but Heydrich is controlling from the bottom.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Gunnarsson stands up from Heydrich's guard - Gunnarsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Tryastsyn
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Martinyuk 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.
Martinyuk looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Martinyuk from controlling successfully.
Martinyuk stops Gunnarsson from standing up.
Martinyuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinyuk prevents Gunnarsson from getting back to his feet.
Martinyuk sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martinyuk trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Martinyuk.
And Gunnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Martinyuk pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Martinyuk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gunnarsson did well to prevent Martinyuk getting side control.

Gunnarsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martinyuk is on him like a limpet, forcing Gunnarsson back against the cage.
Martinyuk is trying to push Gunnarsson away but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunnarsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Martinyuk is controlling him.#BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch.
A lazy left from Gunnarsson finds it's target.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson 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.
Martinyuk misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martinyuk working aggressively here.
Martinyuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martinyuk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
A big right from Martinyuk misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Martinyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson digs a good body shot into Martinyuk's ribs.
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by Martinyuk.
Gunnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot.
Martinyuk tries to clinch up but Gunnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Gunnarsson misses.
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinyuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magnus Gunnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.#CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches up with Martinyuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries a body shot but Martinyuk blocks it. #BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson cracks Martinyuk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Martinyuk tries to keep at a distance but Gunnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Martinyuk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Martinyuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinyuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinyuk is looking to clinch. #CL#
Martinyuk drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson gets a clinch.
Martinyuk keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk wants to stall.
Martinyuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
Martinyuk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Martinyuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Gunnarsson on the inside.
Martinyuk blocks a body shot from Gunnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinyuk has him pressed against the cage.
Martinyuk taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinyuk.
Gunnarsson tries to circle away but Martinyuk has him pinned against the cage.
Martinyuk working aggressively here. #BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch.
Martinyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martinyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2##CL2#
Martinyuk gets tackled into the cage by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson maintains the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid body kick from Gunnarsson.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunnarsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinyuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and pushes Martinyuk back into the cage.#BC#
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinyuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Martinyuk down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3##CL2#
Gunnarsson rushes Martinyuk and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Martinyuk misses with a two punch combination.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk is looking to clinch.
Martinyuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Martinyuk connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Martinyuk as he connects with a hook.
Gunnarsson lands the left hand.
Martinyuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Gunnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Martinyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinyuk.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinyuk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinyuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinyuk throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.#CL2#
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinyuk, pushing him back against the cage.
Martinyuk lands a body shot.
Martinyuk keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinyuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinyuk misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinyuk on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gunnarsson instigates a clinch.
Martinyuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinyuk cracks Gunnarsson with a nice body shot.#T1##BC2#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Martinyuk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martinyuk is staying tight to Gunnarsson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gunnarsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Martinyuk controlling the position.
Gunnarsson is trying to buck Martinyuk off.
Martinyuk tries to advance to mount but Gunnarsson denies him. #T2#
Martinyuk trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Martinyuk's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Martinyuk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gunnarsson tries to kick Martinyuk off but Martinyuk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
A head kick by Gunnarsson misses
and Martinyuk counters with a two punch combo.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Martinyuk strikes.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martinyuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonid Martinyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Martinyuk moves forwards but Gunnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinyuk.
And Gunnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Martinyuk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinyuk should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Martinyuk scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Martinyuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonid Martinyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.

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 Leonid Martinyuk.
I think Gunnarsson 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lomax
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson lunges at Gustafsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustafsson's hand.
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick. #KD2#
Gustafsson lands a big head kick that sends Gunnarsson tumbling to the mat! Gustafsson takes a step backwards and waves Gunnarsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunnarsson punishes Gustafsson's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Gustafsson, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gunnarsson's knee momentarily.
Gunnarsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustafsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
We've been informed that Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.#T2#
Gunnarsson throws a series of punches but Gustafsson avoids them all with ease.
Gustafsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a big counter head kick but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Gustafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Gustafsson misses.
Decent striking displayed by Gunnarsson there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Gustafsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gunnarsson is able to avoid easily.
Gunnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Gustafsson misses.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gustafsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Gustafsson moved away.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
A shot to the body from Gunnarsson misses
and Gustafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Gustafsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Gustafsson.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Gustafsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
Gustafsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Gustafsson avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gustafsson staying out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Gustafsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson cracks Gunnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oscar Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a left to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Gustafsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Gustafsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Gustafsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Gustafsson as he checks the leg kick.
Gustafsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Gunnarsson lands a jab to Gustafsson's midsection.
Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnarsson backing away here, and Gustafsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustafsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.#T2#
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Gustafsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gunnarsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Gustafsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gunnarsson scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Gustafsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunnarsson looks for the body kick but Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Gustafsson lands a two punch combo. #T3##CL#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Gustafsson's arms but Gustafsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gunnarsson has his back to the cage.
Gustafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Gustafsson keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Gustafsson on the inside.
Gustafsson is pushing Gunnarsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gunnarsson tries to circle away but Gustafsson has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Gustafsson digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a good low kick that Gunnarsson was not able to check.
Gunnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD2#
Gustafsson drops Gunnarsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gunnarsson looks back up at him and smiles so Gustafsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gustafsson gets tackled into the cage by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Gustafsson sees coming a mile off.
As Gunnarsson backs off Gustafsson throws a huge counter combo but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Gunnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gustafsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustafsson thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
Gunnarsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Gustafsson pushes him off.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
Gunnarsson blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Gunnarsson there.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustafsson throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Gustafsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Gustafsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gustafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunnarsson thinking.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.#T3#
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Gunnarsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gustafsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot that snaps Gunnarsson's head back. #CL#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch. #BC#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Gunnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Gustafsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Gustafsson is quick to defend against it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Gustafsson.
Well Gustafsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gustafsson!
Our winner, Oscar Gustafsson, 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: SMASH: Tosen vs Merel
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Gunnarsson pushes him off.#CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Gunnarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Meeks has double underhooks. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson tests Meeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Gunnarsson clinches up against the cage.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Gunnarsson 's eye.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Meeks forces Gunnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Meeks has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks wants to clinch.#CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Meeks clinches up with Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Meeks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Meeks clinches up with Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson scores with a body shot.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Gunnarsson circles away.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunnarsson effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks tries to clinch up#TD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Meeks! #SU#
Gunnarsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Meeks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Meeks avoids it well and moves away.
Meeks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meeks tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson dips to his left and cracks Meeks with an uppercut!
Meeks walks into a straight right hand from Gunnarsson.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a shoot takedown. Meeks fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Gunnarsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Meeks wants to clinch#TD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gunnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Meeks is working an open guard so Gunnarsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meeks, pushing him back against the cage.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks wants to clinch.#T1#
Meeks is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Meeks drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage.
Gunnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeks is just out of range.#CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Meeks controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Gunnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##CL2#
Meeks instigates a clinch.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gunnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Meeks off balance momentarily.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunnarsson lands a really nice looking cross but Meeks seems unphased.
Meeks is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Meeks has closed the distance and engaged Gunnarsson in a clinch.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Meeks has the dominant position.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Gunnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meeks's head backwards.
Meeks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Gunnarsson pushes him off.
Gunnarsson with a jab.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Gunnarsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meeks wants to clinch.
Gunnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Gunnarsson catches Meeks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Meeks rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Gunnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Meeks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to break free but Meeks pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson pushes Meeks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Meeks is rocked!
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gunnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Meeks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him. #CL2#
Meeks pushes Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Meeks gets an underhook and turns Gunnarsson into the cage.
A short left from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks looks to clinch #TD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a big slam. Meeks looks out but Gunnarsson is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Meeks from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Magnus Gunnarsson!
Turner Meeks was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##TD#
Plusnin gets the takedown into side control.
Plusnin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Plusnin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gunnarsson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Plusnin!
Vladimir Plusnin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Masvidal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Shabanov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Shabanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.#CL#
Gunnarsson pushes Shabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shabanov tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Shabanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
A shot in the inside from Gunnarsson. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shabanov moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson checks a low kick from Shabanov.
Fedor Shabanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Shabanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gunnarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shabanov checks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson lands a head shot.
Shabanov defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shabanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunnarsson somewhat.
Gunnarsson clobbers Shabanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Shabanov is looking to land body kicks.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shabanov drops his hands momentarily and Gunnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Shabanov moves out of range.
A big right from Shabanov misses.
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.#CL#
Gunnarsson has Shabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Gunnarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shabanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shabanov fails to land.
Shabanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Shabanov.
Gunnarsson effectively controlling the action here.
Shabanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabanov working aggressively here.
Shabanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shabanov throws a body kick that misses
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shabanov tries to land a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Gunnarsson cracks Shabanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabanov is looking for the big counter here.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Shabanov gets tackled into the cage by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson maintains the clinch.
Shabanov throws a head punch that misses.
Shabanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabanov pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Shabanov.
Shabanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him. #CL#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Shabanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gunnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
A punch combination from Gunnarsson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Gunnarsson connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Shabanov tries to keep at a distance but Gunnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shabanov.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control the pace.
Gunnarsson misses with a head shot. Shabanov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Shabanov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gunnarsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Shabanov pushes Gunnarsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gunnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shabanov. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabanov throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabanov.
Gunnarsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shabanov blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Gunnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Shabanov.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shabanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunnarsson.
Shabanov slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick, looking for Shabanov's leg but Shabanov calmly moves out of range.
Shabanov tries a quick counter leg kick but Gunnarsson is wise to it.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Gunnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunnarsson.#T4#
Shabanov takes one to the chin there.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabanov.
And Shabanov responds with a good body kick, but Gunnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabanov slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shabanov slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Shabanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gunnarsson clinches up with Shabanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Shabanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Shabanov digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Gunnarsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shabanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gunnarsson is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Gunnarsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shabanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gunnarsson working for a triangle but Shabanov defends it easily. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunnarsson 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Shabanov is sitting in close to Gunnarsson's body. Gunnarsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shabanov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shabanov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gunnarsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Castravet throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a one two! Castravet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Castravet.
Castravet missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Castravet misses.
Castravet lands with a straight right. Gunnarsson didn't see that one coming.
Gunnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Castravet back to the cage. Gunnarsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice body kick.
Castravet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castravet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson throws a one two combo.
Castravet misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Castravet misses. #TD2#
Gunnarsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson scoring with punches from side control.
My spies in NY Savages inform me that Gunnarsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Gunnarsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Gunnarsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Castravet is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castravet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Castravet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gunnarsson looks up at the clock and then as Castravet takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gunnarsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Castravet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gunnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Castravet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gunnarsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gunnarsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Gunnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castravet keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson prevents Castravet from improving his position.
Castravet trying to hold on to Gunnarsson's head to control him but Gunnarsson postures up.
Ground and pound from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Castravet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castravet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunnarsson forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB#
Castravet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gunnarsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gunnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunnarsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Castravet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunnarsson working the head and body with strikes.
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. Gunnarsson connects with a nice short shot to Castravet's temple.
Castravet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunnarsson is working Castravet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gunnarsson is working Castravet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gunnarsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson cracks Castravet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Gunnarsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castravet to the ground. Gunnarsson is now in Castravet's guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Castravet keeps moving.
Gunnarsson stays in close to Castravet's body and controls the position.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Castravet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Castravet is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gunnarsson is in close to Castravet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gunnarsson pushes down on Castravet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gunnarsson working the head and body with strikes.
Castravet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Castravet is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson is controlling the pace.
Gunnarsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Castravet is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castravet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunnarsson is working away from the top position though.
Gunnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Castravet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Castravet looking for subs from the bottom but Gunnarsson mounts him!
Gunnarsson lands with some strikes.
Gunnarsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gunnarsson wants to control the pace but Castravet is squirming around nicely.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunnarsson raining down shots from the mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Gunnarsson.#T3#
Gunnarsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Castravet in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Castravet is rocked!
Gunnarsson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Castravet out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Gunnarsson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Castellana
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Gunnarsson drives through and clinches with Ruth against the cage. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruth misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruth scores with a nice right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruth misses the target.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Ruth throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Ruth 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunnarsson.
Ruth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gunnarsson back to the cage. Ruth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson darts in looking for a takedown but Ruth gets double underhooks and turns Gunnarsson into the cage. #T1#
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ruth.
Gunnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruth tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Ruth back against the cage.
Gunnarsson goes for a takedown attempt but Ruth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Myles Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth throws a good cross that connects.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruth scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Ruth slips the punch.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruth throws a shot to the body.
Ruth lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Ruth jabs at Gunnarsson's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruth as he connects with a hook.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruth takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Myles Ruth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Ruth takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ruth with a hook.
Ruth swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Ruth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunnarsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Ruth misses with a hook
and Gunnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruth.
A short left from Gunnarsson.
Ruth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.#BC2#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Ruth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
Ruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ruth breaks the clinch.
Ruth misses with a looping right.
Ruth wants to clinch up but Gunnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth misses with a double jab.
Gunnarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruth under the eye.
Ruth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruth on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.#T1#
Ruth tries to clinch up.
A combination from Gunnarsson does no damage.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Gunnarsson darts in and clinches Ruth up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth. #BC2#
Ruth breaks from the clinch.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruth lands with a good body shot.
Ruth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
Myles Ruth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gunnarsson.#T2#
Ruth throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth lands with a hook. Gunnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.#CL#
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Gunnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Ruth keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruth thuds a left hand into Gunnarsson's body.
A good leg kick by Gunnarsson. #T3#
Gunnarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruth avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Ruth clinches.
Gunnarsson jumps guard but Ruth stands there with Gunnarsson around his waist. Gunnarsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruth has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.#T4#
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruth's sensitive parts.
Gunnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruth misses with a hook.
It looked like Gunnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruth.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot.
Ruth misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a good low kick that Ruth was not able to check.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Ruth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunnarsson digs a good body shot into Ruth's ribs.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Myles Ruth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Gunnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruth misses with a body punch
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Ruth.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Gunnarsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
Ruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Ruth.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson lands with a kick to the temple. Ruth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Gunnarsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick by Gunnarsson misses
and Ruth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Ruth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunnarsson doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth checks the leg kick.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Ruth instigates a clinch.
Ruth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Ruth.
Gunnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Ruth misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses its target.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Ruth finds it's target.
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but Ruth moved out of range nicely.
Ruth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruth jabs Gunnarsson right on the nose. Gunnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Ruth tries to clinch up.
Ruth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunnarsson's hands.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Ruth. #T3##CL#
Gunnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Gunnarsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Ruth.
Ruth swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myles Ruth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Ruth on the inside.
Ruth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Gunnarsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ruth uses from the top position.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Ruth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gunnarsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruth defends it easily.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Cole 3
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Mandiang throws a lazy head kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Mandiang swinging wildly here.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandiang throws out the jab.
Mandiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body.
Mandiang looks for the body kick but Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Mandiang jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Mandiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mandiang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gunnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandiang tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Mandiang back against the cage.
Mandiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandiang working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mandiang breaks the clinch.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that Mandiang ducks under and follows up with a left that Mandiang also avoids with ease.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mandiang lands with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Mandiang. #TD#
Gunnarsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mandiang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gunnarsson is in Mandiang's guard.#T2#
Mandiang is looking to stand up but Gunnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunnarsson stays in close to Mandiang's body and controls the position.
Mandiang is looking to stand up but Gunnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandiang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Gunnarsson does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Mandiang misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson tries to land a leg kick but Mandiang saw it coming and moves away.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Mandiang counters with a one-two to the body.
Mandiang swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Mandiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Gunnarsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandiang sprawls well. He's pushed Gunnarsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gunnarsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Mandiang lands a head shot.
Gunnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson moved away.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mandiang lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.#T4#
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Mandiang as he checks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
As Gunnarsson backs off Mandiang throws a huge counter combo but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it all.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Gunnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mandiang unleashes a big counter combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gunnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gunnarsson fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mandiang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Mandiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Mandiang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Mandiang is avoiding it.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunnarsson's hands.
Mandiang lands a head shot.
Mandiang throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
A left lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot
and Mandiang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Mandiang, looking for a takedown. Gunnarsson pushes Mandiang against the cage but Mandiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunnarsson blocks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Mandiang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandiang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunnarsson takes a step back to recover.
Mandiang lands the left hand.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice leg kick.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mandiang as he jumps to the side. #T3##TD#
Gunnarsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mandiang to the ground. Gunnarsson is now in Mandiang's guard.
Mandiang keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Mandiang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gunnarsson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Mandiang as the two fighters clinch.
Mandiang lands a left hand.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandiang. #BC2#
Mandiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily. #T4#
Mandiang throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Mandiang.
It appears Gunnarsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mandiang lunges at Gunnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gunnarsson's hand.
Mandiang keeps Gunnarsson at a distance using the push kick.
Mandiang lands a leg kick that knocks Gunnarsson off balance momentarily.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Mandiang shows good takedown defense.
Mandiang thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
Mandiang throws a push kick but Gunnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Gunnarsson throws a big counter combination but Mandiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mandiang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mandiang swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson goes for a double leg but Mandiang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mandiang continues to drive forward.
Gunnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
As Mandiang backs away, Gunnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunnarsson tries to move into range but Mandiang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson moves forwards but Mandiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Mandiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gunnarsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mandiang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gunnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gunnarsson tests Mandiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang cracks Gunnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gunnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into Mandiang's ribs.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang scores with the left hand. Gunnarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Mandiang.
Jab from Mandiang.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Mandiang pushes Gunnarsson away with a front kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mandiang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunnarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mandiang lands a front kick.
Mandiang leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Donk. Mandiang catches Gunnarsson right on the button with a cross.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Mandiang can't find room to land a body shot as Gunnarsson controls the action. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunnarsson moves forwards but Mandiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Mandiang connects with a right hand. Gunnarsson shakes it off.
Gunnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mandiang to score with a decent uppercut.
Mandiang connects with an inside leg kick.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandiang lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gunnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandiang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunnarsson.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Mandiang.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
A very excited looking Aboubacar Mandiang 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: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gunnarsson shoots in and bounces Dawkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dawkins wants to stand and escape but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dawkins 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.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Dawkins is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawkins, not yet. #SUB2#
Dawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunnarsson defends it easily.
Dawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnarsson. #T1#
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson is working Dawkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gunnarsson postures up.
Dawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunnarsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Dawkins pushes his legs off easily.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Dawkins wants to stand but Gunnarsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Gunnarsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunnarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dawkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunnarsson postures up and lands a big shot to Dawkins's brow.
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Dawkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Dawkins.#T3#
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of elbows.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound.
Dawkins trying to control the position here.
Dawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawkins, not yet.
Dawkins trying to control the position.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawkins, not yet.
Gunnarsson content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dawkins throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
Jason Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dawkins just manages to avoid it.
Dawkins cracks Gunnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dawkins. Gunnarsson shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Dawkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gunnarsson fails with the takedown.
Dawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dawkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gunnarsson.
Dawkins throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawkins eats them both and turns towards Gunnarsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab from Dawkins.
Dawkins scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins scores with a head kick.
Gunnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Dawkins was well out of range.
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!
Dawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Dawkins scores with a takedown into Gunnarsson's guard.#T1#
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magnus Gunnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gunnarsson has his foot on Dawkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Dawkins pushes his legs off easily.
Dawkins postures up. #SUB#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dawkins defends well.
Dawkins stands and throws Gunnarsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Dawkins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gunnarsson is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Gunnarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunnarsson prevents Dawkins from improving position.
Dawkins working the ground and pound from side control.
Dawkins wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping him busy.
Dawkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Gunnarsson tries to buck Dawkins off but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins grinds an elbow into Gunnarsson's temple.
Dawkins tries to move to mount but Gunnarsson blocks the move with his legs.
Dawkins wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping him busy.
Gunnarsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Gunnarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain half guard here but Dawkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Dawkins trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Dawkins grinds an elbow into Gunnarsson's temple.
Dawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunnarsson keeps working.
Gunnarsson gets back to half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but Dawkins is controlling well.
Dawkins tries to stand and escape but Gunnarsson is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Dawkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dawkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dawkins throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dawkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Dawkins pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Dawkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawkins.
Dawkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dawkins's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins avoids a kick to the body.
Dawkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gunnarsson with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dawkins. #TD2#
Dawkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but Dawkins is controlling well. #T1#
Gunnarsson has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gunnarsson's head.
Dawkins is keen to just control but Gunnarsson is a slippery customer.
Gunnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Dawkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunnarsson is staying active underneath Dawkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunnarsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunnarsson.
Dawkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunnarsson is trying to keep Dawkins in close.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.#T2##SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dawkins defends well.#SUB#
Gunnarsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawkins defends it easily.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gunnarsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dawkins trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Dawkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dawkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson looking to control.
Dawkins is working Gunnarsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Dawkins pushes his legs off easily.
Dawkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson wants to sweep here but Dawkins controlling him for the moment.
Dawkins with a nice head shot there.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Dawkins scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gunnarsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawkins is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawkins cracks Gunnarsson with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Dawkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Dawkins!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz v Shabazz
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Gunnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Edmond has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Gunnarsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but Edmond defending well.
Gunnarsson thows a huge punch but Edmond dodges it nicely.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Edmond is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond has hold of Gunnarsson's hands but Gunnarsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gunnarsson trying to mount his opponent but Edmond defends it.
Edmond tries to kick Gunnarsson off but Gunnarsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Edmond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunnarsson throwing shots but Edmond is blocking nicely.
Edmond wants to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Edmond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson thows a huge punch but Edmond dodges it nicely.
Edmond tries to kick Gunnarsson off but Gunnarsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edmond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson with the ground and pound but Edmond uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Edmond keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond lands with a slapping head kick.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Gunnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Edmond has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmond.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch but Edmond keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edmond sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edmond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmond tries to bum rush Gunnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into Edmond's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gunnarsson looking to sit in guard and control but Edmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunnarsson controls Edmond momentarily but Edmond frees himself. #T4#
Edmond advances to half guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson gets full guard.
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard but Edmond passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gunnarsson punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rayful Edmond will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gunnarsson misses with the body kick
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Edmond.
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.#CL#
Edmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and Edmond counters with a good low kick that Gunnarsson was not able to check.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Edmond counters with a left and a right that stings Gunnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson misses with the body kick
and Edmond counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Edmond fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches with his opponent.
Edmond throws a head punch that misses.
Edmond lands a body punch.
Gunnarsson jumps guard but Edmond stands there with Gunnarsson around his waist. Gunnarsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Edmond has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Edmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Edmond. No joy for Gunnarsson on that attempt.
Gunnarsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEdmond.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunnarsson.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown but Edmond sprawls well.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson cracks Edmond with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Gunnarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunnarsson cracks Edmond with an open hand slap.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmond.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunnarsson! But no joy.
Rayful Edmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson is looking to chop away at Edmond's legs.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Edmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Edmond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Gunnarsson checks a low kick from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Gunnarsson has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edmond lands with a hook. Gunnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunnarsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Edmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Edmond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunnarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edmond throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond throws a right hand that Gunnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunnarsson also avoids with ease.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edmond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Edmond swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
Edmond swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gunnarsson. #CL#
Edmond rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Edmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Edmond tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Edmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Come on Edmond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson. #BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Edmond moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Edmond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunnarsson shoots in but Edmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Edmond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Edmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
It looked like Edmond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Edmond wants to clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Edmond throws a big counter combination but Gunnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Gunnarsson wants to clinch but Edmond slips to the side#KD#
and Edmond counters with a head kick that drops Gunnarsson to the mat! Gunnarsson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Edmond is having none of it.
Edmond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Edmond avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Edmond.
Edmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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 Rayful Edmond.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edmond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rayful Edmond!
An out of breath Rayful Edmond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C119: Kahn vs. Blazej
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karelin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karelin feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunnarsson with the inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karelin to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Karelin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karelin avoids a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Karelin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karelin throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
Karelin attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karelin checks a leg kick. #T1#
Karelin staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Karelin moves away #TD#
and Karelin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunnarsson won't be happy with that.
Karelin trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson is trying to improve his position.
Gunnarsson stops Karelin from passing to mount. #SUB#
Karelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunnarsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunnarsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunnarsson can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Karelin slows the pace down.
Gunnarsson tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Gunnarsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well. #SUB#
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Karelin prevents Gunnarsson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Gunnarsson is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Karelin wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping him busy.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura but Gunnarsson is defending well. #SUB#
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunnarsson is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Gunnarsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4##SUB#
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunnarsson, who protects the arm well.
Gunnarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson struggling a bit here.
Karelin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson is squirming around, avoiding Karelin's attempts to control the action.
Gunnarsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Karelin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gunnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Karelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Gunnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karelin defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karelin.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Karelin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Karelin slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Karelin is avoiding it.
Karelin feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karelin throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch there but Karelin circles away.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karelin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karelin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Karelin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Karelin.#T2##TD2#
Karelin gets caught napping as Gunnarsson dives in and scores a takedown. Karelin manages to retain guard.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunnarsson is one step ahead there.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Ruslan Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Karelin actively working from the bottom here.
Karelin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Karelin actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
Karelin is staying active underneath Gunnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunnarsson is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gunnarsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karelin defending well though.
Karelin is looking to control Gunnarsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karelin avoid being mounted?
Karelin won't allow Gunnarsson to pass to mount.
Karelin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Karelin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karelin trying to hold on to Gunnarsson's head to control him but Gunnarsson postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a kimura but Karelin is defending well. #SUB#
Karelin looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin won't allow Gunnarsson to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Karelin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunnarsson slips a nice elbow through Karelin's hands, connecting with Karelin's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Karelin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
Karelin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karelin misses with a straight left.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karelin avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Karelin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson lands a jab.
Gunnarsson connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Karelin blocks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Karelin.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karelin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karelin cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Karelin's shoulder, as Karelin tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Karelin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Karelin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Gunnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karelin throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karelin misses with a left hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karelin avoids a kick to the body.
Karelin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karelin blocks the body kick.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch up but Karelin keeps it at a distance.
Karelin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karelin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Ruslan Karelin has been cut.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Karelin.
Karelin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Karelin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Karelin checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Ruslan Karelin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karelin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Karelin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: C111: Murhaa vs. Wojcik
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Gunnarsson thumps Umm with a low kick.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Umm blocks it.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umm.
It looked like Umm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson misses with a left hand
and Umm counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson moves forwards but Umm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umm.
Umm seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Umm throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch up but Umm keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Umm looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rect Umm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Gunnarsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Umm sprawls well initially but Gunnarsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gunnarsson working over Umm with some ground and pound. Umm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Umm is trying to stand.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Umm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunnarsson stops Umm from getting back to his feet.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Umm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Umm manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gunnarsson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Umm misses with a body punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umm.#T2#
Gunnarsson scores with a head kick. Umm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Umm takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Umm is rocked!
Umm avoids a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Umm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Umm's head.
Oh Umm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunnarsson lands with a right and another and another! Umm is in big trouble! Gunnarsson lands again and this time it's lights out for Umm! A quality knockout there for Gunnarsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Magnus Gunnarsson!
Rect Umm spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to James best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit'.

Event: C105: Kahn vs. Stalinovich
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
A low kick from Gunnarsson is predictable there
and Dickinson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Dickinson was well out of range.
Dickinson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gunnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dickinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dickinson looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Dickinson.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickinson, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dickinson tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Gunnarsson controls the action.
Dickinson gets through Gunnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but Dickinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Gunnarsson drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Gunnarsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Dickinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnarsson.#SUB2#
Dickinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dickinson has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.
Dickinson 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.
Dickinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gunnarsson is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Dickinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dickinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dickinson is looking to stand up but Gunnarsson won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunnarsson. #T3#
Dickinson connects with a right hand. Gunnarsson shakes it off.
Dickinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunnarsson walks into a jab.
A jab from Dickinson finds it's way through Gunnarsson's defenses.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickinson counters with a straight right hand.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gunnarsson shoots in and bounces Dickinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dickinson has his hands on Gunnarsson's head, controlling the position.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunnarsson stops Dickinson from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Dickinson wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Dickinson in the body.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dickinson catches Gunnarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some bone on bone action there as Dickinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Dickinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a right and a left that Dickinson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gunnarsson scores with a takedown into Dickinson's guard.

Dickinson has his feet on Gunnarsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunnarsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Dickinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunnarsson has time to react.
Dickinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Dickinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dickinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunnarsson clobbers Dickinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dickinson lands an overhand right.
Dickinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Dickinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickinson dodges the punch combination from Gunnarsson.
It looked like Dickinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dickinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dickinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dickinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Dickinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dickinson throws a head kick that half lands.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dickinson tries to counter with a takedown but Gunnarsson is quick to defend against it.
Dickinson checks the leg kick.
Dickinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dickinson misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson tries a low kick but Dickinson avoids it.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Gunnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dickinson can pounce on him.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dickinson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dickinson misses the target.
Dickinson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson connects with a jab.
Dickinson connects with a single shot there.
Dickinson throws a solid leg kick but Gunnarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dickinson.
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Dickinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson thuds a left hand into Dickinson's body.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Gunnarsson is rocked!
Dickinson misses with a straight left.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into Dickinson's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson. #T1#
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Dickinson moves away
and Dickinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gunnarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dickinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dickinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dickinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dickinson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.#T2#
Gunnarsson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunnarsson lands a jab.
Dickinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickinson.
Dickinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Dickinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Dickinson misses the target.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.#T3#
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson cracks Dickinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickinson.
Good exchange - Gunnarsson coming out on top.
Dickinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dickinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickinson throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Dickinson shows good takedown defense.
Dickinson blocks a leg kick.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Dickinson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Dickinson.
Gunnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sean Dickinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dickinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunnarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickinson thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.

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

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

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

Event: C99: Magnus vs. Bartasz
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Sullivan misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gunnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Gunnarsson with the inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sullivan takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunnarsson! But no joy.
Sullivan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunnarsson 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.#T1#
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sullivan there.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sullivan 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.
Gunnarsson defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick as Sullivan jumps back.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan punishes Gunnarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan misses with a low kick. #T2#
Sullivan scores with a head kick. Gunnarsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice sprawl there from Sullivan as Gunnarsson shoots in.
It appears Sullivan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws out a counter right but Sullivan avoids it with no problem.
Sullivan lands with a hook. Gunnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sullivan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sullivan throws a leg kick which misses Gunnarsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Gunnarsson tries to avoid it.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
A punch lands to the side of Sullivan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Sullivan misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
A lazy left from Sullivan finds it's target.#KD#
Sullivan lands a left and a right that send Gunnarsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Sullivan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Gunnarsson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Sullivan ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gunnarsson out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Sullivan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Sullivan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C97: Kahn vs. Karelin
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Mongrel stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mongrel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mongrel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gunnarsson cracks Mongrel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mongrel throws a right and a left that Gunnarsson avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but Mongrel moved out of range nicely.
Mongrel 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.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mongrel!
Mongrel lands a head kick. Gunnarsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mongrel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch up but Mongrel keeps it at a distance.
Mongrel cracks Gunnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mongrel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mongrel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mongrel tries a head kick but it misses.
Mongrel checks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mongrel to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Gunnarsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mongrel is able to avoid easily.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick as Mongrel jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Mongrel misses the target.
Gunnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Mongrel throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mongrel.
Gunnarsson connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like John Mongrel has been cut.#CL#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongrel can't find room to land a body shot as Gunnarsson controls the action. #T2#
Mongrel pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mongrel is trying to break free.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand.
Mongrel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Mongrel breaks the clinch.
Mongrel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gunnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Gunnarsson finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Mongrel's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Gunnarsson falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Mongrel!
An out of breath John Mongrel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCF 114: Gracie vs Kohler
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Jab from Gunnarsson.
A good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Boaler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Boaler's leg. Boaler is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Boaler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaler wants to pass to mount but Gunnarsson is defending the position.
Boaler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Boaler isn't so interested in that idea.
Boaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Gunnarsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaler is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A right-left combo lands from Gunnarsson.
Boaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaler lands a right hook to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boaler lands with an overhand left.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaler moves away.
Boaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Boaler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Boaler avoids it.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaler moves away.
It looked like Boaler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaler defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Boaler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boaler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boaler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Boaler scores with the left hand. Gunnarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Boaler's belly button to the back.
Boaler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Boaler throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Boaler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving. #T4#
Boaler wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaler pushing down on Gunnarsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boaler is trying to control. Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boaler prevents Gunnarsson from standing back up. #SUB#
Boaler is looking for a kimura but Gunnarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boaler to get the leverage.
Boaler is keen to just control but Gunnarsson is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boaler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Boaler misses.
Boaler sets himself, and Gunnarsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Boaler avoids it this time.
Gunnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Boaler misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Boaler.
Boaler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gunnarsson.
Nice sprawl there from Gunnarsson as Boaler shoots in.
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!
Boaler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Boaler blocks the body kick.
Boaler attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Boaler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boaler down.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaler.
Boaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaler connects with the punch.
Boaler throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Gunnarsson.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Boaler's head but Boaler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson 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. #T2#
Boaler shoots in for a takedown but Gunnarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boaler throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaler looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaler lands a head shot.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Boaler.
Boaler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boaler scrambles back to his feet.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Boaler misses its target.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaler moves away.#T3#
Boaler avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson. #TD#
Boaler looking to score a takedown here. Gunnarsson is defending well but Boaler drives through and ends up in Gunnarsson's guard.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Gunnarsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Boaler from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson wants to stand and escape but Boaler is having none of it.
Boaler passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Boaler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Boaler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunnarsson keeps working.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Boaler drags him back down.
Boaler wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Boaler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boaler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boaler tries to advance position but instead Gunnarsson slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boaler.
Boaler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boaler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaler. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Boaler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Boaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Boaler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Boaler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gunnarsson works Boaler's body with a nice hook.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Boaler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good exchange - Gunnarsson coming out on top.
Boaler scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Boaler has a takedown stuffed.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Boaler blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaler.
Gunnarsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Boaler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gunnarsson's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boaler is pressing down on Gunnarsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gunnarsson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Boaler wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunnarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunnarsson pushes Boaler off looking to stand but Boaler dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Boaler is looking for a kimura here.
Boaler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Boaler stops Gunnarsson from getting back to his feet.
Boaler tries to pass to full mount but Gunnarsson defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Boaler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunnarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boaler. #ES2#
Gunnarsson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Gunnarsson connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaler attempts a counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Boaler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaler.
Boaler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Boaler feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaler is just out of range.
It looked like Boaler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jonathan Boaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunnarsson cracks Boaler with a good jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: WCF 110: Escalante vs Diaz
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Vanorden throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Vanorden lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Gunnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vanorden is out of range and Gunnarsson settles back down.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson works Vanorden's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Vanorden steps into range and cracks Gunnarsson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gunnarsson flops backwards and Vanorden dives into his guard looking to finish!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanorden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanorden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Vanorden continues to stall.#SUB2#
Vanorden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanorden has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.
Vanorden content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Gunnarsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vanorden advances position into side control!
Vanorden 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.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain half guard here but Vanorden keeps moving and retains side control.
Vanorden works to advance to full mount. Gunnarsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gunnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Vanorden controlling from the full mount.
Vanorden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Vanorden.
Gunnarsson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanorden content just to control the position here.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position but Vanorden isn't that keen on the idea.
Vanorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Vanorden wants to control the pace but Gunnarsson is squirming around nicely.
Vanorden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanorden has a good base and remains in mount.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
Gunnarsson wants to hold on but Vanorden pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vanorden is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Vanorden tries to control but Gunnarsson wriggling away.
Vanorden controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Gunnarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vanorden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Vanorden is keeping busy.
Vanorden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gunnarsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Gunnarsson tries to land a front kick but Vanorden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson thuds his right hand into Vanorden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Gunnarsson catches Vanorden right on the button with a cross.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands a jab.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson jabs Vanorden right on the nose. Vanorden blinks but takes it well.
Gunnarsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanorden circles away.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanorden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson stalks Vanorden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vanorden's face. Vanorden staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Gunnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanorden as he jumps to the side.
Gunnarsson shoots for a takedown but Vanorden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Vanorden 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.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vanorden takes the fight into the clinch.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Gunnarsson controls the action.
Vanorden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gunnarsson is defending well.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Vanorden tries to work over Gunnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vanorden controlling the action here for a moment.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land. #T3#
A short left from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunnarsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanorden misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Gunnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Gunnarsson.
Vanorden throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Vanorden moves into range and clinches up with Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Vanorden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson can't get the takedown.
Vanorden stalling in the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanorden tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunnarsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Vanorden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!#TD#
Vanorden lands a takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vanorden's guard. #REVB#
Vanorden pulls Gunnarsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunnarsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanorden is just out of range.
Vanorden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Vanorden.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Vanorden's head but Vanorden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Vanorden down.
Nice cross by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes one on the button.
Vanorden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Vanorden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson. #T1#
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vanorden.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vanorden finds it's way round the side to connect with Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunnarsson shoots in and drives through. Vanorden sprawls well.
Vanorden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vanorden lands with a hook. Gunnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Vanorden fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.#KD#
Vanorden bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Gunnarsson! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Gunnarsson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden is pushing down on Gunnarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunnarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Vanorden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vanorden stalling.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Vanorden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Vanorden is looking to advance position but Gunnarsson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vanorden trying to control the pace.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vanorden in particular looking to stall.
Vanorden blocks the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vanorden in particular looking to stall.
Gunnarsson tries to roll over but Vanorden keeps him under control.
Vanorden controlling the action here.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Vanorden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gunnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Vanorden sits in half guard.
Gunnarsson is pressing down on Vanorden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vanorden controlling from the top position.
Gunnarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunnarsson, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson has his foot on Vanorden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanorden works his way back into a safe position though.
Bruce Vanorden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanorden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanorden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gunnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Vanorden is proving a slippery customer.
Vanorden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gunnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanorden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanorden 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WCF WNF 87: Rader vs Riker 2
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Gunnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiurgite.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiurgite wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Jiurgite changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gunnarsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Jiurgite tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jiurgite has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jiurgite looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jiurgite goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gunnarsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jiurgite but great work by Gunnarsson.#SU2#
Gunnarsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jiurgite to his feet.
Gunnarsson thows a leg kick but Jiurgite checks it #CL#
and Jiurgite counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Jiurgite pulls Gunnarsson into guard. #T1##SUB#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunnarsson wants to stand but Jiurgite is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Jiurgite throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gunnarsson uses it to pass to side control.
Jiurgite gets back to half guard.
I've been told that Gunnarsson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Jiurgite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gunnarsson passes into side control, despite Jiurgite's attempt to control the position.
Jiurgite regains half guard.#SUB#
Jiurgite actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Gunnarsson decides to stand up.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiurgite tries to counter by clinching up but Gunnarsson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Jiurgite fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunnarsson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Jiurgite has hold of one of Gunnarsson's legs. Gunnarsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Jiurgite gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Gunnarsson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Jiurgite jumps guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Jiurgite gets control of Gunnarsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jiurgite will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Gunnarsson stands up from Jiurgite's guard - Gunnarsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Jiurgite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiurgite walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson swinging wildly here.
Jiurgite tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Jiurgite checks it.#T4#
Gunnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jiurgite is out of range and Gunnarsson settles back down.
Jiurgite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Jiurgite moves out of range.
Jiurgite is looking to clinch.
Jiurgite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jiurgite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiurgite.
Gunnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jiurgite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magnus Gunnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiurgite with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Gunnarsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gunnarsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jiurgite.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jiurgite tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut. Jiurgite saw that one coming.
Jiurgite seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jiurgite fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiurgite.
Jiurgite tries to counter by clinching up but Gunnarsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jiurgite tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range. #CL#
Jiurgite has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunnarsson wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Jiurgite ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jiurgite no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Jiurgite won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jiurgite working for submissions but it's allowed Gunnarsson to get to half guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jiurgite.#T1#
Jiurgite sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Jiurgite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Gunnarsson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Jiurgite moves out of range.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Jiurgite fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Jiurgite scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Jiurgite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Jiurgite goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gunnarsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jiurgite's guard! Nice work there by Gunnarsson! #T2##SUB#
Jiurgite throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gunnarsson uses it to pass to side control.
Jiurgite wants to control but Gunnarsson postures up.
Jiurgite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gunnarsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiurgite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunnarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Gunnarsson stands up.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Gunnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
Jiurgite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson 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.
Jiurgite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson wants to counter the offense by Jiurgite and move into the clinch position.
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Jiurgite jabs Gunnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunnarsson as he jumps to the side.
Gunnarsson wants to counter the offense by Jiurgite and move into the clinch position.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Jiurgite's shoulder, as Jiurgite tries to avoid the shot.
Jiurgite takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jiurgite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunnarsson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Jiurgite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.#T4#
Jiurgite slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jiurgite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiurgite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Jiurgite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunnarsson swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
As Gunnarsson tries to get set, Jiurgite tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunnarsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jiurgite moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Jiurgite tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Jiurgite's head back.
Jiurgite slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jiurgite shoots in but no luck this time.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jiurgite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunnarsson misses with the body kick#CL#
and Jiurgite holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jiurgite is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gunnarsson is pressed up against the cage. Jiurgite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunnarsson down to the mat. Gunnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Jiurgite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jiurgite on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jiurgite wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Jiurgite moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Jiurgite counters by clinching up.
Jiurgite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunnarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Jiurgite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jiurgite looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiurgite is looking to clinch. #T1#
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick. #TD#
Jiurgite changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gunnarsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jiurgite moves into full mount! #SUB#
Jiurgite goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gunnarsson turns into him and now he's in Jiurgite's guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to stand up but Jiurgite won't let him. #SU2#
Gunnarsson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Jiurgite tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiurgite looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jiurgite takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jiurgite walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Jiurgite slips a jab and a cross from Gunnarsson.
Jiurgite ducks right into an uppercut from Gunnarsson. #TD#
Jiurgite shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunnarsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jiurgite tries to advance to mount but Gunnarsson instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Jiurgite is trying to work for a kimura but Gunnarsson is defending well. #T3#
Gunnarsson pushes Jiurgite off looking to stand but Jiurgite dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Jiurgite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gunnarsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gunnarsson is looking to escape.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jiurgite.
Gunnarsson is looking to escape.
Jiurgite trying to control from Gunnarsson's half guard. Gunnarsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jiurgite is controlling him.
Ze Jiurgite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: WCF WNF 82: Tzeng vs Bardia
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Gunnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ohoulihan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ohoulihan swivels and escapes.
Ohoulihan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ohoulihan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ohoulihan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DanBills Sketchy Basement in the buildup to the fight.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Ohoulihan was well out of range.
Ohoulihan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulihan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ohoulihan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Ohoulihan throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Ohoulihan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunnarsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan is looking to wear down Gunnarsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ohoulihan stuffs the takedown.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Ohoulihan avoids it.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Ohoulihan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seamus Ohoulihan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
A big right from Ohoulihan misses.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ohoulihan misses the shot to the body.
Ohoulihan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ohoulihan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson misses with a left hand
and Ohoulihan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ohoulihan as Gunnarsson shoots in.
Ohoulihan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ohoulihan lands a nice shot that snaps Gunnarsson's head back.
Ohoulihan throws out a loose jab but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohoulihan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohoulihan missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunnarsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
A cross from Gunnarsson lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gunnarsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ohoulihan, which made it look bad.
It looked like Ohoulihan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ohoulihan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohoulihan.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohoulihan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunnarsson! But no joy.
Ohoulihan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Ohoulihan connects with a body shot.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ohoulihan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Gunnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Ohoulihan blocks the low kick.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ohoulihan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Ohoulihan moves out of range easily.
Ohoulihan takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohoulihan slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Ohoulihan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ohoulihan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunnarsson in his tracks.
Ohoulihan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Ohoulihan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ohoulihan tries to avoid it.
Gunnarsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ohoulihan stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulihan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Ohoulihan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ohoulihan swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range. #T1#
Ohoulihan punishes Gunnarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ohoulihan misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a left to the body.
Ohoulihan misses with a wild body shot.
Ohoulihan throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ohoulihan's head.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ohoulihan to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
Gunnarsson wants to counter the offense by Ohoulihan and move into the clinch position.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Gunnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Ohoulihan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson has a takedown stuffed.
Seamus Ohoulihan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Ohoulihan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
And Gunnarsson responds with a good body kick, but Ohoulihan manages to step out the way in time.
Seamus Ohoulihan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohoulihan throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Ohoulihan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohoulihan misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ohoulihan is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohoulihan lands the left hand.
Ohoulihan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ohoulihan backing away here, and Gunnarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gunnarsson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ohoulihan has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Ohoulihan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
A jab from Ohoulihan misses.
Ohoulihan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Ohoulihan shrugs it off.
Ohoulihan throws out a powerful jab.
Ohoulihan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohoulihan tries a low kick but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson tries to score with a low kick but Ohoulihan moves his leg out of the way.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Ohoulihan lands a slapping body shot.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Ohoulihan.
Gunnarsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ohoulihan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gunnarsson.
Ohoulihan misses with an uppercut.
Ohoulihan misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohoulihan throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ohoulihan throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Ohoulihan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ohoulihan is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Ohoulihan dominated that second round.
That's time! Ohoulihan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ohoulihan with a nice cross.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ohoulihan throws out the jab.
Ohoulihan swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ohoulihan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ohoulihan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ohoulihan throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohoulihan throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Seamus Ohoulihan is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Ohoulihan, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Gunnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunnarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ohoulihan moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Ohoulihan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson stuns Ohoulihan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Ohoulihan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ohoulihan tries to avoid it.
Ohoulihan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ohoulihan misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Ohoulihan misses. #T2#
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohoulihan throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
Gunnarsson defending well as Ohoulihan loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunnarsson.
Ohoulihan misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohoulihan. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohoulihan looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohoulihan. #T3#
Ohoulihan throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohoulihan.
Gunnarsson throws out a counter right but Ohoulihan avoids it with no problem.
Ohoulihan lands a lovely overhand right.
Ohoulihan throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ohoulihan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seamus Ohoulihan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunnarsson dives in and grabs Ohoulihan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ohoulihan pushes down on Gunnarsson's head and hops out.
Ohoulihan throws a big counter combination but Gunnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Seamus Ohoulihan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Gunnarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Gunnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ohoulihan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Ohoulihan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ohoulihan with a nice cross.
Ohoulihan checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ohoulihan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohoulihan lands an overhand right.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Ohoulihan shows good takedown defense.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ohoulihan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Ohoulihan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ohoulihan 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Ohoulihan!
In his post fight interview, Seamus Ohoulihan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WCF WNF 78: Sepi vs Jones 2
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
Kiran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiran scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Kiran throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Kiran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Kiran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Kiran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Kiran strikes.
Kiran throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ovidio Kiran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiran misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiran throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Kiran misses its intended target.
Kiran throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Kiran works the jab nicely.#T2#
Kiran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiran missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Gunnarsson responds with a good body kick, but Kiran manages to step out the way in time.
Kiran throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Gunnarsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kiran's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gunnarsson is controlling him.
Kiran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gunnarsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kiran pulls Gunnarsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunnarsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Kiran is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kiran's guard.
Gunnarsson stalling away here and it's allowed Kiran to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kiran is pulling down on Gunnarsson's head to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kiran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kiran misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Kiran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ovidio Kiran will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kiran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunnarsson under the eye.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Gunnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Kiran misses with a hook.
Kiran throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiran's head.
Kiran looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Gunnarsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kiran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kiran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Kiran.
A swing and a miss from Kiran.
Gunnarsson throws out a counter right but Kiran avoids it with no problem.
Kiran blocks a leg kick.
Kiran is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Gunnarsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kiran has his hands on Gunnarsson's head, controlling the position.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Kiran is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kiran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kiran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kiran keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Gunnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Kiran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiran misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kiran swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Ovidio Kiran is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson connects with a jab.
Kiran throws the kick towards the body but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiran throws a sloppy body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Kiran throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Gunnarsson lands.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab from Kiran.
The crowd cheers as Kiran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran misses with a hook.
Kiran throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiran misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiran throws out a loose jab but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kiran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ovidio Kiran will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kiran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Kiran.
Gunnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Kiran pushes him away.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Gunnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kiran misses with a looping right.
Kiran throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiran fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kiran throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up.
Nice elbow from Kiran. #CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.#T1#
Kiran throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Kiran.
Gunnarsson is working for takedown but Kiran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiran tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it. #BC#
Kiran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiran throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up.
Kiran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kiran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunnarsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiran after a bit of a struggle.
Ovidio Kiran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Kiran digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
Kiran throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has Kiran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kiran looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kiran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiran misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Kiran misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kiran is trying to maintain the position but Gunnarsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiran is looking to improve his position.
Kiran has hold of Gunnarsson's hands but Gunnarsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Kiran'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.
Well, if Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson trying to advance position but Kiran counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Kiran is keeping the position.
Kiran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gunnarsson trying to hold on to Kiran's head to control him but Kiran postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ovidio Kiran clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson'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.#R4#
Kiran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiran throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kiran as he connects with a hook.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Kiran. No joy for Gunnarsson on that attempt.
Kiran swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws out a counter right but Kiran avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kiran takes a step back to recover.
Gunnarsson throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Kiran swings widly with a right hand
and Kiran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiran.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunnarsson! But no joy.
Kiran scores with a nice head shot.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson moves away from the strike by Kiran.
Gunnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiran.
Kiran misses the body punch #TD2#
and Gunnarsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kiran's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Kiran is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Gunnarsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kiran dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kiran wanted to stand there but Gunnarsson had control of the position.
Gunnarsson is looking to sweep but instead, Kiran has passed into half guard.
Gunnarsson trying to get back to full guard but Kiran takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Gunnarsson tries to hold on but Kiran pushes him away.
Gunnarsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunnarsson wants to hold on but Kiran pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Kiran stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kiran misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Kiran moves out of range.
Kiran misses with a double jab.
Gunnarsson throws a counter combo.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Kiran throws a looping overhand right but Gunnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kiran misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ovidio Kiran had his way with Magnus Gunnarsson in that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson'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!#R5#
Kiran misses with a hook to the body
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kiran throws a looping overhand right but Gunnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Kiran throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Kiran misses the body punch #CL2#
and Gunnarsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Kiran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Kiran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Kiran tries to land a front kick but Gunnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Gunnarsson defending well as Kiran loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson throws out a counter right but Kiran avoids it with no problem.
Kiran lands with an overhand left.
Kiran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiran misses with a hook.
Gunnarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Jab by Kiran.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Kiran's head but Kiran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiran is just out of range.
Kiran with a jab.
Kiran throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Kiran throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
Kiran lands a jab to the head.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Kiran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiran throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Kiran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiran misses the body punch
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunnarsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiran.
Nice straight punches there by Kiran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiran.#T3#
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a body kick.
Gunnarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunnarsson defending well as Kiran loads up on a big left hand.
Kiran thuds his shin into the meat of Gunnarsson's side.
Ovidio Kiran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiran lands with a hook. Gunnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kiran scores with a jab to the body.
Kiran throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Kiran walks into a left hand.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiran as he avoids it easily.
Kiran looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Gunnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gunnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kiran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Kiran.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiran, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WCF 93: Wolf vs Blazej
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Williams misses with an uppercut
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center in the buildup to the fight.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams wants to clinch up but Gunnarsson keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Gunnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gunnarsson defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson throws a nice head kick!
Williams misses with a head kick.
Gunnarsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams swinging wildly here. #T1#
Gunnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2##CL#
Gunnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams wants to clinch.
Gunnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Juice Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Williams leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams looks to clinch
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunnarsson has time to react.#CL#
Williams pushes Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gunnarsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Gunnarsson is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gunnarsson content to control rather than advance.
Gunnarsson trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juice Williams will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunnarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams wants to clinch but Gunnarsson slips to the side
and Gunnarsson counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Williams drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
It seemed like Gunnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
Juice Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab from Williams.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunnarsson! But no joy.
Good shot there by Gunnarsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Gunnarsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Gunnarsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gunnarsson is now in half guard. #T2#
Gunnarsson stalling.
Williams trying to hold on to Gunnarsson's head to control him but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson stalling.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gunnarsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Gunnarsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Gunnarsson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
I would not like to be Williams right now.
Williams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Williams trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Williams reverses the position brilliantly into Gunnarsson's guard! #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gunnarsson eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Williams throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Williams tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves away
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.#T1#
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Gunnarsson cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juice Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gunnarsson.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Williams misses with a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Williams misses with a hook #CL2#
and Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.#T3#
Gunnarsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
As Williams backs off Gunnarsson throws a huge counter combo but Williams manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson jabs at Williams's body.#CL#
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunnarsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juice Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Gunnarsson.
I think Gunnarsson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
Juice Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'I fell short tonight. I’ll take a week off and get back in the gym'.

Event: WCF WNF 70: Blazej vs Vanorden
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Petersson slips the punch.
Peter Petersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petersson misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Petersson scores with a body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Petersson sees coming a mile off.
Petersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersson takes one to the chin there.
Petersson 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.
Petersson cracks Gunnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Petersson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Petersson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson looks winded!
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!
Petersson misses the shot to the body.
Petersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petersson drops Gunnarsson with a naaaaasty hook - Gunnarsson is in real trouble here! Petersson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Petersson!
Peter Petersson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WCF 85: Goncalves vs Anderson
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Gunnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Gunnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Solo ducks down to avoid it.
Gunnarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Solo.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gunnarsson.
Solo tries for a takedown but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Gunnarsson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo shoots for a takedown but Gunnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gunnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Solo defends it well.
Solo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Solo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solo is defended easily by Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gunnarsson stuffs the takedown.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Solo avoids it easily.
Solo looks for a takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls well.#T1#
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Solo's head but Solo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson leaves Solo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Solo defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Solo feinted with a counter takedown.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Gunnarsson shows good takedown defense.
Solo shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunnarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Solo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunnarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Solo fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Solo.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Solo moves out of range.
Solo tries to land a leg kick but Gunnarsson saw it coming and moves away.
Solo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnarsson. That snapped Solo's head back. #T2#
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Gunnarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunnarsson defends well and Solo ends up having to push Gunnarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Solo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gunnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Solo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunnarsson is fending him off so far but Solo persists. Nope, Gunnarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Gunnarsson shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Solo has wrist control.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson postures up in Solo's guard and throws a big left but Solo blocks it.
Solo is pulling down on Gunnarsson's head to control his posture. #T3#
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Gunnarsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gunnarsson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Solo darts in looking for a takedown but Gunnarsson gets double underhooks and turns Solo into the cage.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace here.
Solo tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunnarsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Solo wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunnarsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Solo is keeping busy.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Solo.
Gunnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Solo is working for takedown but Gunnarsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Solo blocking some punches.
Solo goes for a takedown attempt but Gunnarsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaycen Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunnarsson lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Solo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Gunnarsson wriggles free and stands up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Solo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solo goes for a double leg but Gunnarsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gunnarsson continues to drive forward.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson is pressed up against the cage. Solo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunnarsson down to the mat. Gunnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Solo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunnarsson defends well and Solo ends up having to push Gunnarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Solo is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Gunnarsson. No joy for Solo on that attempt.
Gunnarsson lunges at Solo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Solo's hand.
Solo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Solo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination but Solo avoids it well.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch there but Solo circles away.
Solo shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunnarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Gunnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Solo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Solo avoids it.
Gunnarsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Solo in the body.
Solo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Solo fails with the takedown.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Solo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gunnarsson sprawls well initially but Solo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson is trying to stand up here but Solo is controlling him well.
Gunnarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solo.
Solo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Solo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Gunnarsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Solo.
Solo landing some decent shots from guard.
Solo working some strikes from top position.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Solo throws a strike but Gunnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gunnarsson throws an elbow that misses. Solo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gunnarsson's guard. Nice move by Solo!#REVR#
Solo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Solo postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position here.
Solo throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Solo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Solo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solo is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Solo throwing strikes but missing.
Solo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solo throwing strikes but missing.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunnarsson is retaining full guard.
Solo is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Solo throwing strikes but missing.
Gunnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Solo distracts Gunnarsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jaycen Solo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunnarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solo is controlling him.
Solo is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.#T4#
Solo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Gunnarsson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Solo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Solo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gunnarsson is trying to keep an underhook but Solo manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Gunnarsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Solo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solo defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target. #CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gunnarsson as Solo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo dives in and grabs Gunnarsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunnarsson pushes down on Solo's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Solo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solo.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo shoots for a takedown but Gunnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Solo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Solo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Solo slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Solo avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Solo's leg. Solo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunnarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Gunnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solo.#T1##TD#
Solo gets a takedown into half guard.

Gunnarsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gunnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gunnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has Solo up against the cage in a clinch.
Solo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gunnarsson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solo wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunnarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gunnarsson just leaning against Solo, taking a breather.
Solo takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solo wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunnarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace here.
Gunnarsson is pressed up against the cage. Solo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunnarsson down to the mat. Gunnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Solo tries to sprawl but Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jaycen Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gunnarsson working over Solo with some ground and pound. Solo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gunnarsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg.
Gunnarsson tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunnarsson.
Solo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo has momentary wrist control but Gunnarsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Solo 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.
Gunnarsson looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Solo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Solo stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gunnarsson throws up his legs and catches Solo in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Solo tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gunnarsson! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Magnus Gunnarsson!
The defeated Jaycen Solo had this to say: 'Excellent job by my opponent. I look forward to learning from this experience and coming back a better fighter.'.

Event: WCF 81: Feet vs Khabib
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunnarsson has double underhooks.
Gunnarsson stalling against the cage.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Gunnarsson pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches. #T1#
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
Gunnarsson slowing the pace effectively.
Gunnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson 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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gunnarsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gunnarsson stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gunnarsson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Jones lands with a cross.
Gunnarsson dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Decent striking displayed by Gunnarsson there.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Gunnarsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Jones pushes Gunnarsson off looking to stand but Gunnarsson dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunnarsson is working away from the top position though.
Jones punching from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunnarsson working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Gunnarsson seems content to control.
Gunnarsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gunnarsson with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones tries to hold on but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jones tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gunnarsson controlling his opponent.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Gunnarsson rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jones! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gunnarsson is unloading with more strikes now! Jones drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: WCF 76: Goncalves vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ohoulihan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ohoulihan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gunnarsson to regain full guard.
Gunnarsson 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.#ES2#
Gunnarsson kicks Ohoulihan off and gets to his feet.
Ohoulihan blocks a jab.
Ohoulihan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot.
No luck for Ohoulihan with that takedown attempt.
Ohoulihan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ohoulihan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ohoulihan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ohoulihan throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ohoulihan throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ohoulihan. #T1#
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Ohoulihan clinches up with Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohoulihan.
Gunnarsson stalling.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
Ohoulihan throws a head punch that misses.
Ohoulihan misses with some punches.
Gunnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ohoulihan takes a shot to the head.
Ohoulihan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gunnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ohoulihan lands an elbow inside that Gunnarsson shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Gunnarsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ohoulihan blocking some punches. #T2#
Ohoulihan blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ohoulihan blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ohoulihan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Ohoulihan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohoulihan lands a left hand.
Ohoulihan takes a shot to the head.
Ohoulihan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ohoulihan.
Gunnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Ohoulihan. #TD#
Ohoulihan lands a takedown into guard.
Ohoulihan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ohoulihan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ohoulihan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Ohoulihan trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ohoulihan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ohoulihan throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely.
Ohoulihan wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Ohoulihan preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ohoulihan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gunnarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Ohoulihan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunnarsson won't allow Ohoulihan to sweep him here.
Gunnarsson forces his way into half guard.
Ohoulihan pushes Gunnarsson off looking to stand but Gunnarsson dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Ohoulihan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Gunnarsson blocks the low kick.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Ohoulihan avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ohoulihan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Nice body punch from Gunnarsson.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Ohoulihan tries to counter by clinching up but Gunnarsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ohoulihan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gunnarsson's guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to keep Ohoulihan in close. #ES2#
Gunnarsson pushes Ohoulihan off and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Ohoulihan misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson.
Ohoulihan slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Ohoulihan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ohoulihan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ohoulihan tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Ohoulihan avoids it easily.
Ohoulihan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ohoulihan tries to clinch up.
Ohoulihan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Ohoulihan misses.
Ohoulihan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ohoulihan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ohoulihan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunnarsson tries to avoid it but Ohoulihan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunnarsson to the ground. Gunnarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Ohoulihan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Ohoulihan.
Gunnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ohoulihan ducks right into an uppercut from Gunnarsson. #T2#
Gunnarsson checks a low kick from Ohoulihan.
Jab by Gunnarsson.
Ohoulihan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Ohoulihan gets caught napping as Gunnarsson dives in and scores a takedown. Ohoulihan manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ohoulihan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ohoulihan is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ohoulihan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Ohoulihan from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ohoulihan. #T3#
Gunnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ohoulihan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ohoulihan lands a couple of digs.
Ohoulihan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ohoulihan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Gunnarsson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ohoulihan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Ohoulihan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ohoulihan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ohoulihan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunnarsson prevents it.
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Ohoulihan's head. #T4#
Gunnarsson taking a breather.
Ohoulihan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Ohoulihan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Gunnarsson on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohoulihan.
Gunnarsson is pressed up against the cage. Ohoulihan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunnarsson down to the mat. Gunnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunnarsson throws a one two combo.
Ohoulihan is looking to chop away at Gunnarsson's legs.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohoulihan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Ohoulihan instigates a clinch.
Gunnarsson has Ohoulihan pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Gunnarsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan thows a leg kick but Gunnarsson checks it #TD2#
and Gunnarsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ohoulihan!
Gunnarsson just content to control the position.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position but Ohoulihan is working away.
Ohoulihan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ohoulihan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gunnarsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulihan tries to buck Gunnarsson off but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson working away.#T1#
Gunnarsson controlling the position from side mount.
Gunnarsson is continuing to stall.
Gunnarsson working away.
Gunnarsson controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ohoulihan misses with a combination #TD2#
so Gunnarsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ohoulihan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gunnarsson dives into side control. #REVR#
Gunnarsson working away.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Ohoulihan's face as Gunnarsson controls the position. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunnarsson is staying tight to Ohoulihan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound.
Ohoulihan is looking to regain half guard here but Gunnarsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Ohoulihan struggling a bit here.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Ohoulihan's face as Gunnarsson controls the position.
Gunnarsson working the head with strikes.
Ohoulihan tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Ohoulihan is looking to reverse the position.
Seamus Ohoulihan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gunnarsson controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gunnarsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ohoulihan some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ohoulihan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunnarsson controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson cracks Ohoulihan with a big elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: WCF WNF 53: Wolf vs Kiran
Date: May 12, 2021

#R1#
A good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jeffries.
Jeffries fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jeffries misses with the combination.
Jeffries connects with a nice looking jab.
Gunnarsson takes one on the button.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Jeffries throws a big shot that misses.
Jeffries throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Jeffries ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jeffries is being controlled here. #T1##SUB#
Gunnarsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jeffries is defending well.
Jeffries being controlled for a moment.
Jeffries felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jeffries is trying to improve his position.
Gunnarsson controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jeffries knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gunnarsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunnarsson is staying tight to Jeffries's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jeffries lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination. Jeffries sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jeffries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jeffries looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gunnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up but Jeffries circles away and keeps his distance.
Jeffries misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeffries can do to turn this around?
Jeffries throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jeffries really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunnarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jeffries is pulling down on Gunnarsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Gunnarsson, at least for the moment.
Jeffries looking to control.
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jeffries 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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson works over Jeffries's head and body with a nice combination.
Gunnarsson scores with the left hand. Jeffries knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.#T2#
Jeffries fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Jeffries looks to land a combination but Gunnarsson avoids it well.
Geoff Jeffries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jeffries under the eye.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries.
Jeffries is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunnarsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Gunnarsson with a nice calf kick.
Jeffries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Jeffries.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeffries throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Jeffries misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jeffries swinging wildly here.
Jeffries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Jeffries's body.
Gunnarsson throws a shot to the body.
Jeffries is breathing heavily.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Gunnarsson rushes Jeffries and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jeffries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jeffries takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Jeffries scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gunnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jeffries in his tracks.
Gunnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jeffries misses with a wild combination.
Gunnarsson tries to bum rush Jeffries with a series of wild strikes but Jeffries uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jeffries.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Jeffries's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jeffries down.
Gunnarsson lands a two punch combo.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jeffries's head backwards.#ROC#Jeffries is rocked!
Gunnarsson sizes up Jeffries with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jeffries is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
Gunnarsson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jeffries right on the button. Jeffries goes down! Gunnarsson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gunnarsson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: WCF WNF 49: Rua vs Shabazz
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Boaler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Boaler throws a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gunnarsson lands with a straight right. Boaler didn't see that one coming.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Boaler moves out of range easily.
Boaler lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Gunnarsson's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boaler misses with a body shot.
Jab by Boaler.
A big right from Boaler misses.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Boaler misses with a few strikes there.
Boaler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boaler misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaler throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boaler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boaler slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.#T1#
Boaler blocks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Boaler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boaler.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Boaler on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson gets through Boaler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Boaler blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with the head strike.
Boaler swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Boaler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boaler trying to stall but Gunnarsson improves his position.
Boaler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boaler misses with a punch on the inside.
Boaler blocking some punches.
Boaler stalling in the clinch but Gunnarsson improves position.
Gunnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boaler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boaler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gunnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Come on Boaler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gunnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boaler gets through Gunnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Boaler blocks the leg kick.
Boaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Boaler misses with a shot to the body #TD#
so Gunnarsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gunnarsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gunnarsson takes a little break here. Boaler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boaler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gunnarsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gunnarsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boaler 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.
Gunnarsson lands strikes from half guard.
Boaler wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Boaler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Gunnarsson prevents Boaler from improving his position.
Boaler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunnarsson pushing down on Boaler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gunnarsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boaler is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Boaler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gunnarsson in particular looking to stall.
Boaler gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boaler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Boaler's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Boaler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunnarsson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Boaler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson lands the left hand.
Boaler misses with a hook.
Gunnarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Gunnarsson connects with a right hand. Boaler shakes it off.
Boaler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Boaler is quick to defend against it.
Magnus Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boaler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gunnarsson smiles and moves away.
Boaler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boaler slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Boaler ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Boaler. #T1#
Gunnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Boaler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Boaler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boaler doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by Boaler.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunnarsson but Gunnarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boaler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boaler at a distance.
Boaler scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaler throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson lands a two punch combo.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boaler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boaler throws a right and a left that Gunnarsson avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boaler can do to turn this around?
Boaler lands a really nice looking cross but Gunnarsson seems unphased.
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but Boaler moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boaler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Boaler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Boaler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Boaler throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boaler looks for a takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls well.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Boaler.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Boaler fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Boaler was well out of range.
Boaler connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab. Boaler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Gunnarsson.
No joy there for Boaler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boaler.#T4#
Gunnarsson scores with a jab.
Gunnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunnarsson's hands.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Boaler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Boaler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boaler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boaler throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunnarsson takes one on the button.
Boaler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boaler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Boaler needs to keep his hands up - Gunnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boaler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Boaler is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Boaler throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boaler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boaler.
Gunnarsson won't allow Boaler to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Boaler has locked up a guillotine! Boaler's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gunnarsson is holding on here and Boaler must be using up a lot of energy. Gunnarsson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Boaler gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Boaler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jonathan Boaler made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WCF WNF 41: Tofail vs Dirk
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kraulthammer on the side of the head.
Kraulthammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Kraulthammer pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kraulthammer is defended easily by Gunnarsson.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kraulthammer's head.
Gunnarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kraulthammer tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson lands a jab.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kraulthammer misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kraulthammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunnarsson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraulthammer shoots in for a double leg but Gunnarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Gunnarsson misses with a wild combination.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kraulthammer. Kraulthammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunnarsson cracks Kraulthammer with a good jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Kraulthammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunnarsson defends well and Kraulthammer ends up having to push Gunnarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gunnarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraulthammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gunnarsson is trying to trip Kraulthammer. He has hold of a leg but Kraulthammer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gunnarsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kraulthammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Gunnarsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraulthammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is sitting in close to Kraulthammer's body. Kraulthammer has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gunnarsson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gunnarsson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kraulthammer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lars Kraulthammer!

Event: GDL 71:Poika VS Wright
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson 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.
A big left from John misses.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter the offense by John and move into the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick.
John tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between John's hands.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
John defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
And John tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
John on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Gunnarsson pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gunnarsson is defending well.
John is trying to drag Gunnarsson to the mat but Gunnarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
John ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. John no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
John has control of Gunnarsson's left arm, preventing Gunnarsson from doing any damage.
Gunnarsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gunnarsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of John's head.#SUB#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from John.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
John is trying to hold Gunnarsson in close to prevent damage but Gunnarsson has managed to pass into half guard.
John tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.#T2#
Gunnarsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
John is trying to maintain the position but Gunnarsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
John keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gunnarsson is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
John trying to control here. #T3#
John is trying to stand up here but Gunnarsson is controlling him well.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but John is working away.
John is looking to get back to full guard here but Gunnarsson has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on John's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. John knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
John tries to buck Gunnarsson off but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gunnarsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gunnarsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gunnarsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gunnarsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
John is looking to regain half guard here but Gunnarsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Gunnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John is trying to control Gunnarsson's posture but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from John as Gunnarsson shoots in.
Gunnarsson throws a front kick that sends John stumbling back into the cage.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
John with the counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson delivers a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Gunnarsson thuds his right hand into John's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
John gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunnarsson lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but John checks it.
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnus Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Gunnarsson tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
And John tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunnarsson lands a jab to John's midsection.
John connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gunnarsson momentarily.
Nice defenses there by John.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson cracks John with a good jab.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
Gunnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunnarsson defends it well.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but John moves out of range. #T2#
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Gunnarsson clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
John has Gunnarsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gunnarsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by John. #BC2#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunnarsson with the inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
John swinging wildly here. #T3#
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
John checks the leg kick nicely there.
John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and John wants it to stay on the feet.
John changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunnarsson tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
John drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunnarsson defends it well.
Jab, jab by Gunnarsson - just one landing. #TD#
John gets caught napping as Gunnarsson dives in and scores a takedown. John manages to retain guard.
Gunnarsson postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunnarsson prevents John from getting back to his feet.
Gunnarsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Gunnarsson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and John works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. John wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
John pushes Gunnarsson off looking to stand but Gunnarsson dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson is thwarting John's attempts to control the position.
John tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg.
John is refusing to be controlled, as Gunnarsson sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
John moves forwards but Gunnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
John takes one to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gunnarsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
John tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunnarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
John keeps trying to improve his position.
John avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position but John is working away. #T1#
Gunnarsson cracks John with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
John felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gunnarsson working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position but John is working away.
John is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunnarsson 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.
John wants to get back to his feet but Gunnarsson drags him back down.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
John is trying to control Gunnarsson's posture but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position but John is working away.
John manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
John gets full guard.
Magnus Gunnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunnarsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of John's head.#T3#
John looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunnarsson is one step ahead there.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Gunnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
John is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
John is continuing to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
And John tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
John feints the counter takedown.
Marlon John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has John pinned against the cage. John gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunnarsson defends it well.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but John moves out of range.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
John drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunnarsson defends it well.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunnarsson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: GDL 67: Galvarino VS Poika
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.#CL2#
Gunnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marley takes one to the chin there.
Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Gunnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marley circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Marley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Marley tries to bum rush Gunnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson darts in looking for a takedown but Marley gets double underhooks and turns Gunnarsson into the cage.
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunnarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick by Marley misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Marley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has Marley up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marley.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Marley is out of range. #T2#
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
As Gunnarsson backs away, Marley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gunnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunnarsson's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Gunnarsson feints and as Marley raises his hands in defense, Gunnarsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Marley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gunnarsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Marley, looking for a takedown. Gunnarsson pushes Marley against the cage but Marley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ezekiel Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Marley strikes.
Marley misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley misses with a low kick. #T3#
Marley misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a body kick.
Marley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marley.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunnarsson goes for a double leg but Marley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marley continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Marley swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Marley.
Marley throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Marley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range. #T4#
Gunnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Marley circles away.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunnarsson dives in and grabs Marley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marley pushes down on Gunnarsson's head and hops out.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Marley.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick.
Marley connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Marley as he checks the leg kick.
Marley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Marley misses its target.
Marley tried to score with a low kick but Gunnarsson checks it.
Marley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by Marley.
Gunnarsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Marley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.#TD2#
Marley gets caught flat footed, as Gunnarsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marley has momentary wrist control but Gunnarsson slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson stands up over Marley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gunnarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunnarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunnarsson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Marley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson misses the body punch
and Marley counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Marley.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunnarsson.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marley swivels and escapes.#T3#
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marley cracks a nice hook into Gunnarsson's ribs.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Marley.
Marley gets through Gunnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson wants a takedown.
Ezekiel Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Marley.
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Marley's leg. Marley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marley's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Marley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marley moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ezekiel Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Gunnarsson tries to move into range but Marley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Marley.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Marley is looking to counter punch.
Gunnarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gunnarsson takes one to the side of the head.
Marley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson wants to slow Marley down by chopping away at his legs.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marley counters with a good low kick that Gunnarsson was not able to check.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Some bone on bone action there as Marley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Marley moved away.
Marley lands a brutal head kick. Gunnarsson looks out on his feet and Marley throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: GDL 63: Byczkiewicz vs Alvar
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Rogers tried to counter with a leg kick but Gunnarsson avoided it.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gunnarsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Gunnarsson shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Rogers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Gunnarsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rogers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers. #BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it. #T1#
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Rogers leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.
Good exchange - Gunnarsson coming out on top.
Gunnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
Gunnarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Gunnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson is working Rogers over against the cage.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunnarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson. #BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.#CL2#
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunnarsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Gunnarsson wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Gunnarsson tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rogers tries to score with some ground and pound. Gunnarsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rogers trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
Gunnarsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rogers.
Gunnarsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rogers trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Rogers keeping control of the position.
Gunnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rogers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Gunnarsson stands up over Rogers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers seems keen to control Gunnarsson's posture.
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 Buck Rogers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rogers. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down. #CL2#
Gunnarsson has managed to clinch.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Rogers avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Gunnarsson persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunnarsson moves to clinch but Rogers breaks away
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Gunnarsson pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.#CL2#
Gunnarsson rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers. #BC#
Rogers manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gunnarsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rogers working the ground and pound but Gunnarsson is defending the strikes.
Rogers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gunnarsson isn't going anywhere.
Rogers trying to control the position but Gunnarsson is working away.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Gunnarsson sneaks back into half guard.
Rogers trying to control from Gunnarsson's half guard. Gunnarsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Gunnarsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunnarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogers tries to get out of the position.
Gunnarsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Rogers controls Gunnarsson momentarily but Gunnarsson frees himself.
Rogers seems keen to control Gunnarsson's posture.#T3#
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunnarsson.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Rogers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Gunnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rogers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Gunnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers blocking some punches. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Rogers pushes him away.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Rogers dominated that second round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Gunnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunnarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is fighting to break Gunnarsson's control of his arms but Gunnarsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Rogers trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Gunnarsson controlling Rogers's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Rogers scores with a nice right hand.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
Rogers tries to break free but Gunnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch but Gunnarsson keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Gunnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Rogers throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Gunnarsson forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Gunnarsson is controlling him.
Gunnarsson gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogers wants to break free but Gunnarsson has control.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers. #BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunnarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers. #CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches with his opponent.
Buck Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson. #BC#
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Buck Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a counter combo.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Rogers swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Gunnarsson shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.

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 Buck Rogers.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GDL 59: Title Night
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Gunnarsson rushes Unbelivable and presses him up against the cage.
Unbelivable blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Unbelivable - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Unbelivable trying to control the position but instead, Gunnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Unbelivable into the cage.#BC2#
Unbelivable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unbelivable fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Gunnarsson forces Unbelivable back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunnarsson.
Unbelivable jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunnarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Unbelivable in a clinch. #T1#
Gunnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Unbelivable blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson lands an uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
Gunnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand. #ROC#Unbelivable is rocked!#BC2#
Unbelivable breaks the clinch. #CL#
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unbelivable is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Gunnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Unbelivable avoids the damage to the body.
Gunnarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Unbelivable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Unbelivable missing with knees to the body.
Unbelivable seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Gunnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson leaning against his opponent.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Unbelivable is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Unbelivable tries to break the clinch but Gunnarsson is controlling the position.
Unbelivable tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Gunnarsson lands a big shot that drops Unbelivable! Can he finish him? #CUT#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Unbelivable keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass. #SUB#
Gunnarsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunnarsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gunnarsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Unbelivable is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gunnarsson, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Unbelivable trying to move into half guard but instead Gunnarsson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gunnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unbelivable is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gunnarsson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gunnarsson seems to have locked his on tight now - Unbelivable screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gunnarsson, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magnus Gunnarsson!
Usko Unbelivable was interviewed post fight and said 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: GDL 56
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson misses the jab.#TD2#
Andersson gets a double leg takedown into Gunnarsson's guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Andersson trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andersson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position.
Andersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Gunnarsson'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.
Andersson stands up over Gunnarsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson has control of Andersson's left arm, preventing Andersson from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Andersson feints the counter takedown.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Gunnarsson clinches up with Andersson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Andersson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gunnarsson uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Andersson moves into full guard.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunnarsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Andersson lands a couple of elbows.
Andersson postures up. #T4#
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Andersson is now in half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Andersson slips a nice elbow through Gunnarsson's hands, connecting with Gunnarsson's forehead.
Gunnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunnarsson is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Andersson dominated that round.
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#
Gunnarsson leaves Andersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andersson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunnarsson defends well and Andersson ends up having to push Gunnarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Andersson.
Gunnarsson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Andersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andersson with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson works over Gunnarsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Andersson is pushing down on Gunnarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunnarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gunnarsson is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Gunnarsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Andersson.
Gunnarsson controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Andersson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Andersson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunnarsson in his tracks.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.#T4##TD2#
Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gunnarsson sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andersson trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Andersson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frank Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunnarsson keeps working.
Andersson with the ground and pound but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch up but Andersson keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Andersson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Andersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Gunnarsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andersson tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson.
Andersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunnarsson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Andersson successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andersson looking for a guillotine here but Gunnarsson defends easily.
Gunnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Andersson has his foot on Gunnarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunnarsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersson's guard.
Andersson moves into full guard. #T3#
Andersson is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Gunnarsson is really struggling to control Andersson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andersson, pushing him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Frank Andersson has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Gunnarsson. #BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Andersson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gunnarsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Gunnarsson has hold of Andersson's hands but Andersson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frank Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson stalling.
Andersson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andersson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Yo Biath im back on track ...Superman delux mfkers'.

Event: GDL 48: Kong vs Stone
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Gold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gold pushes Gunnarsson off looking to stand but Gunnarsson dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Gunnarsson stops Gold from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gold is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: GDL 39: Khan vs Zing
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvar or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunnarsson, which made it look bad. #TD#
Alvar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gunnarsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alvar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gunnarsson tries to roll over but Alvar keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson tries to roll over but Alvar keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Alvar seems content to control.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Alvar wants to take a breather but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Alvar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gunnarsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gunnarsson 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.
Alvar is taking a breather. Gunnarsson 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.
Alvar prevents Gunnarsson from improving his position.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Alvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
Alvar winds up and cracks Gunnarsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alvar not doing much here.
Gunnarsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Alvar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunnarsson has control of Alvar's left arm, preventing Alvar from doing any damage.
Alvar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunnarsson controlling the position.
Alvar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Alvar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Alvar throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Alvar from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position here.
Alvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Alvar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Alvar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvar shoots in but Gunnarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alvar with a poor takedown
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloisia Alvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvar misses with a takedown attempt - Gunnarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gunnarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvar somewhat.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Alvar avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aloisia Alvar dominated that round.
That's time! Alvar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gunnarsson tests Alvar's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Alvar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alvar throws an elbow but Gunnarsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alvar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Gunnarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is trying to control Alvar's posture but Alvar avoids it.
Gunnarsson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Alvar throws an elbow but Gunnarsson slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Alvar taking a breather here.
Alvar tries to score with some ground and pound. Gunnarsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alvar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alvar landing a few strikes.
Alvar working the ground and pound.
Alvar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alvar lands an elbow.
Alvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunnarsson keeps working.
Gunnarsson regains half guard, as Alvar was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Alvar is trying to control. Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvar controlling the action here.
Aloisia Alvar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunnarsson gets full guard.
Alvar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvar postures up.
Gunnarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Alvar from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gunnarsson keeping full guard, as Alvar tries to pass.
Gunnarsson wants to sweep here but Alvar controlling him for the moment.
Alvar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Alvar from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alvar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Gunnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches. #T4##TD#
Alvar jumps into guard, dragging Gunnarsson to the mat.
Alvar 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.
Alvar is working hard here to advance position.
Alvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson 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.
Alvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvar, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Alvar keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aloisia Alvar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvar has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Alvar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Alvar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Alvar postures up.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Gunnarsson prevents Alvar from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvar controlling the position from side mount.
Alvar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
The ground and pound from Alvar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alvar trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is trying to control Alvar's posture but Alvar avoids it.
Alvar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gunnarsson is trying to control Alvar's posture but Alvar avoids it.
Alvar staying calm.
Alvar lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvar is chipping away with strikes.
Alvar trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gunnarsson's face as Alvar controls the position.
Check out the look on Alvar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alvar controlling the position.
Gunnarsson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Alvar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Alvar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gunnarsson tries to kick Alvar off but Alvar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alvar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Alvar connects with a nice short shot to Gunnarsson's temple.
Alvar working Gunnarsson over with strikes.
Alvar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunnarsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvar is working away from the top position though.
Alvar tries to pass to full mount but Gunnarsson defends it. #T4#
Alvar 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.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Alvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gunnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alvar stalling away here and it's allowed Gunnarsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Alvar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Alvar throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson is trying to keep Alvar in close.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson controlling Alvar's posture.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GDL 32: Hansson vs Keenan Jr
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weismuller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Weismuller appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Weismuller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Weismuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weismuller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunnarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weismuller. #T1##SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weismuller pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weismuller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Weismuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunnarsson is just riding it out for now. Weismuller eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weismuller is keen to just control but Gunnarsson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weismuller not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Weismuller tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gunnarsson.
Weismuller with the ground and pound but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weismuller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weismuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weismuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Weismuller pushes his legs off easily.
Weismuller postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Weismuller stays in close to Gunnarsson's body and controls the position.
Weismuller throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weismuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weismuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Weismuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weismuller trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weismuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weismuller looking to pass the guard.
Weismuller postures up.
Gunnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Weismuller stands and steps away. Gunnarsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weismuller scores with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good work by Gunnarsson as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Weismuller throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
Weismuller is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson catches Weismuller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Weismuller circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Weismuller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Weismuller feints and as Gunnarsson raises his hands in defense, Weismuller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Weismuller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
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#
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat. #CL2#
Gunnarsson gets a clinch. #TD#
Weismuller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gunnarsson is trying to keep an underhook but Weismuller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gunnarsson tries to get to full guard but Weismuller has control of the leg.
Gunnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is looking for a sweep. Weismuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weismuller pulls his head out easily.
Gunnarsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Weismuller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weismuller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a big elbow that misses.
Weismuller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tommy Weismuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weismuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Weismuller from controlling successfully.
Weismuller 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. #T1##SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Weismuller pushes his legs off easily.
Weismuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunnarsson has wrist control.
Weismuller throwing strikes but missing.
Weismuller distracts Gunnarsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weismuller with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weismuller is aware though and is defending well.
Weismuller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller advances to half guard.
Weismuller throwing shots but Gunnarsson is blocking nicely.
Weismuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunnarsson defending well though.
Weismuller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gunnarsson taking some punishment here, with Weismuller in his half guard. #T2#
Weismuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunnarsson defending well though. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Weismuller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weismuller pulls his head out easily.
Weismuller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weismuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Weismuller is thwarting Gunnarsson's attempts to control the position.
Gunnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Weismuller sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnarsson has a hand on Weismuller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Weismuller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gunnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weismuller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Weismuller throwing strikes here but Gunnarsson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Weismuller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gunnarsson because Weismuller loaded up on that one.
Gunnarsson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Weismuller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gunnarsson can't escape the position.
Gunnarsson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Weismuller.
Weismuller with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Weismuller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gunnarsson is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Weismuller looking to control but Gunnarsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gunnarsson is trying to escape the mount.
Gunnarsson blocking the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Weismuller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the head.
Gunnarsson is trying to escape the mount.
Weismuller thowing shots but they're missing.
Gunnarsson is trying to escape the mount.
Weismuller punching from mount but Gunnarsson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Weismuller unloads with some shots from mount but Gunnarsson bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that second round.
That's time! Weismuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Weismuller misses with a head kick. #TD#
Weismuller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Weismuller.
Gunnarsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Weismuller.
Weismuller 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.
Gunnarsson prevents Weismuller from moving into mount.
Gunnarsson tries to bench press Weismuller off him but Weismuller keeps the position.
Gunnarsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller is looking to take a break and control but Gunnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weismuller misses with the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Weismuller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gunnarsson!
Weismuller prevents Gunnarsson from getting the reversal.
Weismuller misses with a head shot.
Gunnarsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Weismuller.
Weismuller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Weismuller throws some wild stikes that Gunnarsson manages to avoid easily.
Weismuller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gunnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Weismuller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Weismuller trying to control but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Weismuller.
Weismuller looking to ground and pound but Gunnarsson is blocking nicely. #T2#
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Weismuller has a good base and remains in mount.
Weismuller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gunnarsson because Weismuller loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Weismuller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson tries to hold on but Weismuller postures up.
Weismuller prevents Gunnarsson from getting the reversal.
Weismuller throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gunnarsson because Weismuller loaded up on that one.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Weismuller! Gunnarsson is hurt baaadly! Weismuller is firing away with more strikes - Gunnarsson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Madness 41 Seran vs Yun
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Williams misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Gunnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.#CL#
Gunnarsson has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Gunnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunnarsson thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Gunnarsson clinches up against the cage.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Gunnarsson, against the cage.
Gunnarsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
Gunnarsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gunnarsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunnarsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Gunnarsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Gunnarsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Williams has been cut.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunnarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Gunnarsson jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gunnarsson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Gunnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Williams is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunnarsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gunnarsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Williams could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gunnarsson has cracked it and Williams is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gunnarsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Gunnarsson!
Magnus Gunnarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Madness Fright Night 26
Date: Feb 19, 2020

#R1#
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson.
Godwin checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Godwin throws out a loose jab but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Godwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Godwin down.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Godwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Godwin tries to avoid it.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Godwin checks it well.
Godwin avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Godwin's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is looking to land body kicks.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Godwin avoids it.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Godwin avoids it.
It looked like Godwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Good leg kick by Gunnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Godwin.
Godwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. Godwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Godwin counters with a straight right hand.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. Godwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Godwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson pushes Godwin away with a front kick.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Godwin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gunnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Godwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunnarsson wants to slow Godwin down by chopping away at his legs.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Godwin.
Gunnarsson throws a big counter head kick but Godwin avoids it with no problem.
Godwin blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Godwin down.
Godwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Godwin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Godwin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gunnarsson - the referee stops the clock and Godwin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gunnarsson. Godwin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Godwin down.
Godwin 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.
An inside leg kick from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Godwin moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson cracks the inside of Godwin's front leg.
Godwin looks for the body kick but Gunnarsson saw that one coming. #T3#
Gunnarsson tries to land a front kick but Godwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
It looked like Godwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Godwin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Godwin checks it well.
Gunnarsson pushes Godwin away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Godwin avoids a kick to the body.
Godwin throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godwin.
Gunnarsson thuds his shin into the meat of Godwin's side.
Godwin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Godwin down.
Godwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Godwin blocks the body kick.
Godwin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Godwin swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick, looking for Godwin's leg but Godwin calmly moves out of range.
Godwin throws a quick counter head kick but Gunnarsson was just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godwin throws a big shot that misses.
Godwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Godwin.
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Godwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Godwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson 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.
Godwin tries to land a leg kick but Gunnarsson saw it coming and moves away.
Godwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Godwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Godwin is out of range.
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. Godwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Godwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It appears Godwin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Godwin misses with a straight left.
A lazy body kick from Gunnarsson
and Godwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Gunnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Godwin avoids it.
Godwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a front kick aimed at Godwin's knee but Godwin avoids it well.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Godwin's front leg with a kick but Godwin checks it.
Godwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Godwin.
Gunnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson scores with a push kick.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Godwin counters by moving into the clinch.
Gunnarsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Godwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not. #T1#
Godwin can't find room to land a body shot as Gunnarsson controls the action.
Godwin has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gunnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Godwin misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Godwin.
Gunnarsson is breathing heavily.
Gunnarsson misses with an elbow strike.
Godwin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Godwin lands an uppercut.
A short left from Godwin.
Godwin scores with a hook to the body.
Godwin is working Gunnarsson over against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godwin is working Gunnarsson over against the cage.
Godwin pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Godwin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godwin.
Gunnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godwin is working Gunnarsson over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunnarsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Godwin's brow.
Godwin blocks an elbow strike from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Godwin lands an uppercut.
Godwin tries to work over Gunnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Good body shot from Godwin.
Godwin pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Godwin on the inside. #ROC#
Gunnarsson is rocked!
Godwin digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
A short right from Godwin.
Gunnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Godwin finish him?
Basko Godwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Godwin - that landed with a thud.
Godwin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gunnarsson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Godwin is unloading with more strikes now! Gunnarsson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basko Godwin!
Basko Godwin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Madness 14 Orndorf Vs PinkHole
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Gunnarsson.
McGuire throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Gunnarsson.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gunnarsson momentarily.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Gunnarsson there.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunnarsson sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Gunnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire cracks Gunnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunnarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunnarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch. #T2#
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage.
A short right from McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
Gunnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Gunnarsson jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Gunnarsson.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4##TD#
Gunnarsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnarsson.#SUB#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.
Gunnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
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 Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
McGuire has Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGuire to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnarsson fails to land.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunnarsson or not.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.#T1#
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
McGuire with a nice cross.
Gunnarsson throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and McGuire counters with a nice right hand that sends Gunnarsson toppling to the canvas! Gunnarsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McGuire finish him?!#ROC2#
Gunnarsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson ducks into an uppercut from McGuire and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!

Event: Madness 7: HW CC Final
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Gunnarsson forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Gunnarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Gunnarsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnarsson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnarsson fails to land.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Gunnarsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Gunnarsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Gunnarsson has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Magnus Gunnarsson!
After winning the bout, Magnus Gunnarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFF 76: Nti vs. Lesnar
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Richardson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richardson.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Richardson moves out of range easily.
Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richardson slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Richardson clinches with his opponent.
Khan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Richardson instigates a clinch.
Khan working hard to break the clinch.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Richardson won't allow it.
Khan jumps guard but Richardson turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Khan tries to stall but Richardson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khan looking to stall.
Khan seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Khan avoiding damage as Richardson throws knees to the body. #BC#
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan throws a series of punches but Richardson avoids them all with ease.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Khan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Richardson's guard.
Richardson trying to control the position. #SUB#
Richardson is looking for a triangle here but Khan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Richardson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Khan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Richardson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Khan yanks on the arm and Richardson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Khan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sonor Khan!

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