Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Pulse 85 - Taranin vs Shojo
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Tzovalzeck has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Mc Gregor jumps guard and drags Tzovalzeck to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Gregor has momentary wrist control but Tzovalzeck slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tzovalzeck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tzovalzeck slips nicely into half guard.
Tzovalzeck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tzovalzeck is keen to just control but Mc Gregor is a slippery customer.#SU#
Tzovalzeck gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've been hearing reports that Tzovalzeck has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Tzovalzeck gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tzovalzeck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tzovalzeck tries to circle away but Mc Gregor has him pinned against the cage.
Mc Gregor is pushing Tzovalzeck up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mc Gregor looking for a takedown.
Mc Gregor looks winded!#T1#
Tzovalzeck wants to get back to striking at distance but Mc Gregor won't allow it.
Tzovalzeck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mc Gregor prevents the takedown attempt.
Tzovalzeck tries to pull guard but Mc Gregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzovalzeck drops back down to his feet.
Mc Gregor throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Tzovalzeck manages to break the clinch.
Mc Gregor 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.#CL#
Tzovalzeck has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tzovalzeck as Mc Gregor tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Tzovalzeck. #T2##CL2#
Mc Gregor has closed the distance and engaged Tzovalzeck in a clinch. #TD#
Tzovalzeck decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Mc Gregor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tzovalzeck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mc Gregor, into his guard. #REVR#
Tzovalzeck 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.
Tzovalzeck trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Gregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzovalzeck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tzovalzeck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tzovalzeck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzovalzeck advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tzovalzeck is working to tighten his grip on Mc Gregor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mc Gregor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tzovalzeck is really squeezing tight and eventually Mc Gregor passes out! Tzovalzeck breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Balzac Tzovalzeck!
Balzac Tzovalzeck made sure to mention his sponsor, Venom Combat Sports in his post fight interview.

Event: Pulse 85 - Taranin vs Shojo
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Sanich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ceronne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
Ceronne is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ceronne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
Ceronne is trying to control Sanich's posture but Sanich avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanich.
Ceronne struggling a bit here.
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanich.
Sanich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ceronne defending against the ground and pound.
Sanich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Sanich are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1##SUB2#
Sanich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ceronne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ceronne looking for a sweep but Sanich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ceronne wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanich with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Sanich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ceronne to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ceronne shrugs it off.
Sanich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
The referee warns Ceronne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Sanich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Sanich looking to finish with strikes here!
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Ceronne is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ceronne throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sanich. What's that going to do exactly?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ceronne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ceronne's face.
Ceronne avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sanich.
Sanich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanich throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ceronne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ceronne wants to improve his position but Sanich is controlling well. #T3#
Ceronne is trying to maintain the position but Sanich is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ceronne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanich.
Sanich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ceronne defending well though.
Sanich throwing shots but Ceronne is blocking nicely.
Sanich prevents Ceronne from improving his position.
Sanich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ceronne's head.
Sanich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanich thows a huge punch but Ceronne dodges it nicely.
Ceronne wants to improve his position but Sanich is controlling well.
Ceronne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanich. #SUB2#
Sanich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ceronne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanich. #T4#
Sanich is trying to control. Ceronne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ceronne actively working from the bottom here.
Ceronne is breathing heavily.
Sanich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ceronne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanich throwing strikes from guard but Ceronne blocks nicely.
Ceronne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanich.
Sanich lands a couple of elbows.
Sanich throwing strikes from guard but Ceronne blocks nicely.
Sanich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Sanich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanich shoots in and drives through. Ceronne sprawls well.
Ceronne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanich tries for a takedown but Ceronne circles away easily#CL#
and Ceronne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ceronne.
Sanich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sanich jumps into guard, dragging Ceronne to the mat.
Sanich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sanich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ceronne defending well though. #SUB2#
Sanich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ceronne is refusing to be controlled, as Sanich sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Ceronne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Sanich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Ceronne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanich pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanich trying to mount his opponent but Ceronne defends it.
Sanich is keen to just control but Ceronne is a slippery customer.
Sanich throwing shots but Ceronne is blocking nicely.
Ceronne is not content to let Sanich control the position.#SUB#
Ceronne has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sanich escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sanich!
Sanich tries to advance to mount but Ceronne denies him. #T2#
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
Sanich trying to control the position but Ceronne is working away.
Ceronne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
San Sanich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ceronne defending against the ground and pound.
Sanich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Sanich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ceronne struggling a bit here.
Sanich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ceronne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ceronne tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sanich presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ceronne tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Sanich looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanich raining down shots from the mount!
Sanich tries to control but Ceronne wriggling away.
Ceronne is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Ceronne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanich landing punches. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.
Sanich tries to control but Ceronne wriggling away.
Ceronne regains half guard.
Ceronne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sanich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ceronne is just riding it out for now. Sanich eventually gives up the hold.
Ceronne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanich. #T4#
Ceronne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanich.
Sanich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ceronne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Sanich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ceronne is just riding it out for now. Sanich eventually gives up the hold.
Sanich is keen to just control but Ceronne is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sanich is looking for a kimura but Ceronne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanich to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanich is keen to just control but Ceronne is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ceronne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Sanich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ceronne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ceronne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ceronne wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Ceronne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanich to the mat! Sanich manages to get full guard.
Ceronne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanich is trying to keep Ceronne in close. #SUB2#
Sanich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ceronne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanich is trying to control the position but Ceronne postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceronne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sanich has his foot on Ceronne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ceronne works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Sanich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ceronne defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanich controls Ceronne momentarily but Ceronne frees himself.
Sanich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ceronne stopping the sweep attempt from Sanich.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Ceronne dives in and scores a takedown into Sanich's guard.
Sanich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ceronne wants to control from the top but Sanich keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sanich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ceronne is aware though and is defending well.
Sanich wants to sweep but no luck.
Ceronne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanich is keeping the position for now.
Sanich working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Sanich working for a triangle but Ceronne defends it easily.
Sanich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanich can't keep his opponent in guard - Ceronne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanich is pressing down on Ceronne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ceronne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ceronne wants to control from the top but Sanich keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ceronne tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanich is retaining full guard.
Ceronne wants to stand but Sanich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alexander Ceronne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanich is trying to keep Ceronne in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ceronne 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.
Sanich looking to control.
Sanich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Ceronne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanich 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... San Sanich!

Event: ABW 47 Athanas - Bush
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Sol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimdal tries to avoid it but Sol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimdal to the ground. Grimdal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Milan Sol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimdal counters with a left to the body.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Sol dives in and grabs Grimdal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimdal pushes down on Sol's head and hops out.#CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.#BC#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol blocks the elbow strike.
Sol takes an elbow to the temple.
Grimdal is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sol fails to land the takedown.
Grimdal appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Sol fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Grimdal clinches up with Sol and pushes him back against the cage.
Sol tries for a takedown but Grimdal manages to get underhooks.
Sol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimdal pushes off an throws an elbow but Sol leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sol is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grimdal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sol tries to score a body lock takedown but Grimdal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sol looks winded!
Grimdal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sol. #BC#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimdal is fending him off so far but Sol persists. Nope, Grimdal circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimdal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Sol moves into range and clinches up with Grimdal.#T2##BC#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch.
Sol darts in looking for a takedown but Grimdal gets double underhooks and turns Sol into the cage.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but Grimdal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Sol tries to keep at a distance but Grimdal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimdal with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sol has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimdal after a bit of a struggle.
Grimdal is pressed up against the cage. Sol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grimdal down to the mat. Grimdal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Sol gets a double leg takedown into Grimdal's guard.#ES#
Grimdal scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Grimdal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sol, pushing him back against the cage.
Sol takes a shot to the head.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Sol is trying to break free.
Sol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimdal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grimdal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grimdal stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimdal but Grimdal pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sol is defended easily by Grimdal.#T4#
Sol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimdal circles away.
Grimdal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sol avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Sol gets a takedown into half guard.
Sol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Sol is trying for a kimura here. Grimdal looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sol wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milan Sol!
A victorious Milan Sol thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFN - 3 - Shockwave
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Solomons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mc Gregor's half guard.
Mc Gregor wants to stand back up but Solomons manages to pass into side control. #SU2#
Solomons decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mc Gregor to his feet. #CL2#
Solomons moves into the clinch successfully.
Solomons tries for a takedown but Mc Gregor manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Solomons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mc Gregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Solomons should have avoided that one.
Mc Gregor stuffs the takedown.
Solomons shoots in looking for a takedown. Mc Gregor tries to sprawl out of it but Solomons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mc Gregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mc Gregor feinted with a counter takedown.
Brano Mc Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfie Solomons.#CL2#
Solomons has Mc Gregor up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Solomons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Solomons looking to control.
Mc Gregor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mc Gregor trying to control but Solomons is working from the bottom.
Solomons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mc Gregor is one step ahead there.
Solomons trying to strike off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solomons holds on and takes a little breather.
Solomons wants to stand up but Mc Gregor is controlling him. #T2#
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.
Mc Gregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomons swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mc Gregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solomons sprawls well. Solomons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mc Gregor gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Solomons moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Solomons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Solomons has managed to clinch.
Mc Gregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mc Gregor letting Solomons take a breather here.#BC2#
Solomons breaks the clinch.
Mc Gregor shoots in for a takedown but Solomons shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Mc Gregor moves in looking to clinch but Solomons pushes him off.
Good shot there by Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but Solomons is having none of it.
Mc Gregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mc Gregor is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Solomons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mc Gregor keeping moving, preventing Solomons from controlling successfully.
Solomons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mc Gregor is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Solomons gets to his feet - Mc Gregor follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Solomons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Solomons pulls guard successfully.
Solomons has his hands on Mc Gregor's head, controlling the position.
Solomons throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T4#
Solomons throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Solomons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Solomons is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Solomons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mc Gregor is aware though and is defending well.
Solomons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mc Gregor is one step ahead there.
Mc Gregor wants to control from the top but Solomons keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mc Gregor.
Solomons feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfie Solomons dominated that round.
That's time! Mc Gregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mc Gregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mc Gregor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mc Gregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Solomons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Solomons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The strikes coming from Solomons are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #ES#
Mc Gregor throws Solomons to one side and escapes!
A punch lands to the side of Mc Gregor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown but Solomons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mc Gregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solomons goes for a double leg but Mc Gregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mc Gregor continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Solomons.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Solomons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Solomons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Solomons looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1##TD2#
Solomons has Mc Gregor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Solomons pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mc Gregor tumbling to the mat - Solomons dives into Mc Gregor's guard.#ES#
Mc Gregor scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Mc Gregor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Solomons to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Solomons advances position into side control!
Solomons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mc Gregor keeps working.
Solomons is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mc Gregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc Gregor defending against the ground and pound.
Mc Gregor trying to remain calm as Solomons controls from the top position.
Mc Gregor tries to improve position but can't.
Alfie Solomons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Solomons working the ground and pound but Mc Gregor is defending the strikes.
Solomons trying to control the action but Mc Gregor is working from the bottom.
Solomons controlling from side mount.
Mc Gregor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solomons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solomons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Solomons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mc Gregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mc Gregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Gregor tries to get out of the position.#T3##SU2#
Solomons decides to stand back up.
Mc Gregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Solomons circles away.
Solomons goes for a double leg but Mc Gregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mc Gregor continues to drive forward.
Brano Mc Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfie Solomons.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Solomons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Solomons is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Solomons has closed the distance and engaged Mc Gregor in a clinch. #TD2#
Solomons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Solomons has Mc Gregor pulled in close to control his posture.
Mc Gregor postures up.
Mc Gregor is fighting to break Solomons's control of his arms but Solomons is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mc Gregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Mc Gregor wants to control from the top but Solomons keeps moving.
Mc Gregor postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solomons is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mc Gregor looking for a guillotine here but Solomons defends easily.
Solomons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Mc Gregor working for a triangle but Solomons defends it easily. #SUB#
Mc Gregor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Solomons escapes and throws Mc Gregor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfie Solomons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Solomons or perhaps it was just good defense by Mc Gregor, which made it look bad.
Mc Gregor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Solomons fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mc Gregor to the ground. Solomons is now in Mc Gregor's guard.
Mc Gregor is looking to stand back up but Solomons counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mc Gregor. #SUB2#
Solomons seems to be looking for submissions.
Solomons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mc Gregor's head.
Mc Gregor is looking to get back to full guard here but Solomons has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomons controls the position.
Solomons throws an elbow but Mc Gregor slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mc Gregor is trying to control Solomons's posture but Solomons avoids it. #T1#
Solomons in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solomons throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SU2#
Solomons stands up. #CL2#
Solomons forces Mc Gregor back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mc Gregor breaks from the clinch.
Solomons misses with a takedown attempt - Mc Gregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mc Gregor is looking to counter punch.
Solomons darts in looking for a takedown but Mc Gregor gets double underhooks and turns Solomons into the cage.
Brano Mc Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfie Solomons.#T2##CL#
Mc Gregor has managed to clinch.
Solomons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mc Gregor is keeping busy.
Mc Gregor is pressed up against the cage. Solomons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mc Gregor down to the mat. Mc Gregor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Mc Gregor moves into the clinch.
Solomons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mc Gregor prevents it.
Mc Gregor looking for a takedown.
Mc Gregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solomons is defending well for now.
Solomons prevents Mc Gregor from breaking the clinch.
Solomons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mc Gregor is keeping busy.
Solomons lands an uppercut.#TD#
Mc Gregor gets control of Solomons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mc Gregor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Solomons stands and throws Mc Gregor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Solomons throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomons throws an elbow but Mc Gregor slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mc Gregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Solomons trying to control the action but Mc Gregor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Solomons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Solomons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mc Gregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Solomons stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mc Gregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mc Gregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brano Mc Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomons on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Solomons closes the distance and clinches.
Alfie Solomons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Solomons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mc Gregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfie Solomons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solomons 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfie Solomons!

Event: Pulse 78 - Marx vs Driver
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Ganador lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.
Ganador throws a body shot but no joy.
Ganador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ceronne circles away.
Ceronne blocks a jab.
Ganador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Ceronne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ceronne showed some decent athleticism there.
Ganador is trying to escape back to his feet but Ceronne uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Ganador takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ganador knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ceronne on the ground.
Ceronne tries to move to mount but Ganador blocks the move with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ceronne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ceronne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Ganador wants to get back to his feet.
Ceronne landing strikes. #SUB2#
Ceronne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ganador is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ceronne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ganador keeps working.
Ganador 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.#T2##SUB2#
Ceronne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ganador, who protects the arm well.
Ceronne controls the position from side control.
Ganador wants to control but Ceronne postures up.
Ganador pushes Ceronne away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ceronne gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB2#
Ceronne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ganador has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ceronne working the ground and pound.
Ceronne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #ES#
Ganador throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ganador throws the kick towards the body but Ceronne avoids it.
Ceronne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ganador with a body shot.
Ganador misses with a body shot.
Ganador throws a hook to the side of Ceronne's head but Ceronne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ceronne. That's going to slow Ganador down.
Ceronne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Ganador misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Ceronne counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Ceronne wants to control but Ganador is keeping him busy.
Ceronne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Ceronne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ceronne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ganador is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Ceronne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ceronne's cut.
That's time! Ganador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ceronne circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Ceronne counters with a takedown into side control.
Ganador sneaks back into half guard.
Alexander Ceronne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ceronne throwing shots but Ganador is blocking nicely.
Ceronne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganador is staying active underneath Ceronne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ceronne stops Ganador from getting back to his feet.
Ceronne tries to pass to full mount but Ganador defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Ceronne seems content to control.
Ganador is trying to stand back up but Ceronne is controlling him #T1##SUB#
Ganador looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ceronne is working for a submission of some sort.
Ceronne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ceronne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ceronne working the head and body with strikes.
Ceronne is looking to advance position but Ganador won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ceronne is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ganador still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ganador has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T2#
Ceronne manages to get back to half guard.
Ceronne is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Ceronne actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ceronne looking for submissions off his back.
Ganador wants to stand up but Ceronne is controlling the position.
Ceronne manages to get to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ceronne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ganador defends well.
Ceronne wants to sweep but no luck.
Ganador wanted to stand there but Ceronne had control of the position. #SUB2#
Ceronne working for a triangle but Ganador defends it easily.
Ganador tries to stand but Ceronne is controlling from the bottom.
Ganador postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Ceronne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ceronne striking off his back but it's not causing Ganador any problems.
Ganador wants to stand but Ceronne is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ceronne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ganador trying to control but Ceronne is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ceronne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ceronne trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ganador wants to get up but he can't break Ceronne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Ceronne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ceronne'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ganador shoots in looking for a takedown but Ceronne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ganador's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luis Ganador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganador misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Ceronne counters with a single leg into guard. Ganador didn't expect that.
Ceronne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ganador works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ceronne is pushing down on Ganador's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ganador is fighting to maintain full guard but Ceronne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Ceronne.
Ceronne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Ceronne seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ganador is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Ceronne!
An out of breath Alexander Ceronne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pulse 76: Kormrok/Cranial II
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Mc Gregor throws a head kick that misses.
Mc Gregor misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mc Gregor.
A countering left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses.
Mc Gregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a right hand to the body.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Gregor shoots for a takedown but Gonzalez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Mc Gregor has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brano Mc Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Gregor is breathing heavily.
Mc Gregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mc Gregor somewhat.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mc Gregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez avoids it really well and circles away.
Mc Gregor throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Mc Gregor avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mc Gregor misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Mc Gregor misses.
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mc Gregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mc Gregor has a takedown stuffed.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mc Gregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mc Gregor looks to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mc Gregor looks to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mc Gregor thinking.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch
and Mc Gregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mc Gregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nick Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mc Gregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl out of it but Mc Gregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mc Gregor thinking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mc Gregor throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Mc Gregor fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Gonzalez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mc Gregor wants to clinch
and Mc Gregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Mc Gregor avoids it with no problem.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch but Gonzalez slips to the side
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Mc Gregor with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mc Gregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzalez , which made it look bad.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mc Gregor with a poor takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mc Gregor thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brano Mc Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Gregor shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Mc Gregor.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mc Gregor misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mc Gregor with a poor takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mc Gregor thinking. #T2#
Mc Gregor misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mc Gregor.
A countering left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses.
Mc Gregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Mc Gregor misses with a takedown
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mc Gregor moves to clinch but Gonzalez breaks away
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mc Gregor thinking.
Brano Mc Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Mc Gregor.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gonzalez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mc Gregor looks to clinch
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mc Gregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mc Gregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Nick Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mc Gregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mc Gregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses.#T4#
Mc Gregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch but Gonzalez slips to the side
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Mc Gregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch but Gonzalez slips to the side
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mc Gregor fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Gonzalez 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#
Mc Gregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mc Gregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mc Gregor is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mc Gregor dives in and grabs Gonzalez 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes down on Mc Gregor's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Gregor misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brano Mc Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Gregor closes the distance but Gonzalez moves to the side
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mc Gregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mc Gregor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mc Gregor moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mc Gregor. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mc Gregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Mc Gregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mc Gregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Mc Gregor misses
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch but Gonzalez slips to the side
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Mc Gregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Mc Gregor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mc Gregor moves to clinch but Gonzalez breaks away
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mc Gregor thinking.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mc Gregor rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Mc Gregor has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mc Gregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzalez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Mc Gregor won't allow it.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
Mc Gregor wants a takedown but no success here.
Mc Gregor is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mc Gregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonzalez can't break the clinch. #T4#
Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Mc Gregor has the dominant position.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
Mc Gregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Mc Gregor won't allow it. #BC#
Mc Gregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mc Gregor misses with a head kick.
Brano Mc Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Gregor is looking to clinch.
Mc Gregor darts in trying to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzalez 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 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Gonzalez !
A less than humble Nick Gonzalez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Angry Birds War 24
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Ludwig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sol darts in looking for a takedown but Ludwig gets double underhooks and turns Sol into the cage.
Ludwig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ludwig fakes the leg kick and cracks Sol in the body.
Ludwig throws an overhand right that lands on Sol's shoulder, as Sol tries to avoid the shot.
Sol is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been hearing reports that Ludwig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ludwig lands with a kick to the temple. Sol shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Milan Sol has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ludwig. Sol shrugs it off though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ludwig.
Sol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ludwig is fending him off so far but Sol persists. Nope, Ludwig circles away and we're back to standing.
Sol takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sol looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ludwig counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sol's knee momentarily.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Ludwig throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ludwig.
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Ludwig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sol on the side of the head.
Ludwig throws a sloppy head kick and Sol moves out of range easily.
Ludwig scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. Sol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ludwig.
Sol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ludwig but Ludwig pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Ludwig throws a leg kick which misses Sol's front leg but catches the back leg as Sol tries to avoid it.
Sol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Ludwig lands a big head kick that sends Sol to the canvas! Ludwig follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Pulse 74 - Brixton vs Taranin
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Ceronne throws a head kick but The Beast moves out of range.
A big left from Ceronne misses.
The Beast drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ceronne defends it well.#TD#
Ceronne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Beast manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
The Beast has his foot on Ceronne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ceronne works his way back into a safe position though.
Ceronne postures up.
Ceronne scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Brock The Beast has been cut.
Ceronne connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
That has opened up Brock The Beast's cut even more.
Ceronne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ceronne drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ceronne as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! The Beast screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ceronne! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexander Ceronne!
Alexander Ceronne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Brock The Beast was interviewed post fight and said 'I will win the next fight, i don't'wanna go to WWE'.

Event: KOFC 42 - Karelin vs Brandao
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Chang has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chang really felt that one!
Richardson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chang. That did some damage!
Chang misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang throws a jab when Richardson was well out of range.
And Richardson counters with a quick kick to the body but Chang blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Richardson - the referee stops the clock and Chang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Richardson. Chang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chang looks winded!
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mike Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson connects with a solid leg kick.
Richardson works Chang's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richardson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Richardson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richardson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Richardson.
Nice shot lands for Richardson.
Richardson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richardson.
Chang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Richardson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Richardson lands a big head kick that sends Chang tumbling to the mat! Richardson takes a step backwards and waves Chang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Chang is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mike Chang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson jabs at Chang's body.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Richardson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richardson connects with a solid leg kick.
Richardson thumps Chang with a low kick.
Chang walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Richardson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julian Richardson!

Event: Pulse 71 - Driver vs Sclounce
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Boyfriend throws a combination. Ceronne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.
Ceronne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyfriend circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Boyfriend.
Boyfriend keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boyfriend cracks Ceronne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boyfriend lands with a straight right. Ceronne didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
Alexander Ceronne's cut is getting worse.
Boyfriend falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Ceronne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Ceronne decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Good standup being displayed there by Boyfriend as he connects with a hook.
Ceronne misses with a takedown
and Boyfriend connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Ceronne. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ceronne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyfriend connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Alexander Ceronne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ceronne or perhaps it was just good defense by Boyfriend, which made it look bad.
Ceronne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daniel Boyfriend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Boyfriend has knocked Ceronne down with a huge combo! Boyfriend steps away and waves a wobbly Ceronne back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ceronne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Ceronne is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Alexander Ceronne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ceronne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyfriend.
Ceronne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boyfriend counters with a big right hand! Oh Ceronne is in trouble here! Boyfriend follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Boyfriend!
Daniel Boyfriend was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Pulse 71 - Driver vs Sclounce
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but Ikerson moves out of range.
Ikerson is looking for the big counter here.
Mc Gregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ikerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mc Gregor.
Ikerson throws out a counter right but Mc Gregor avoids it with no problem.
Mc Gregor avoids the body shot from Ikerson.
Mc Gregor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ikerson is pawing at Mc Gregor, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Mc Gregor's nose. Mc Gregor is badly hurt! Ikerson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Mc Gregor tries desperately to hold on but Ikerson is relentless in his assault! As Mc Gregor receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Ikerson away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ikerson!
Mike Ikerson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Angry Birds War 7
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Murdock gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Murdock 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Murdock wants to pass to mount but Sol is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock trying to control the pace.
Sol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murdock.
Sol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sol seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Murdock throwing strikes but missing.
Murdock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murdock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Sol looking for a guillotine here but Murdock defends easily. #SUB#
Sol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murdock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murdock tries to free his leg and advance position but Sol is retaining full guard.
Sol 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murdock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sol being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sol is keeping the position for now.
Sol keeping moving, preventing Murdock from controlling successfully.
Murdock is pushing down on Sol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sol is fighting to maintain full guard but Murdock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murdock controlling the action here.
Sol tries to roll over but Murdock keeps him under control.
Murdock wants to take a breather but Sol is having none of it. #SUB#
Sol looking for submissions off his back.
Murdock performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Sol trying to control here.
Sol won't allow Murdock to pass to mount.
Sol is not content to let Murdock control the position.
Sol missing with punches from the bottom.
Sol is pressing down on Murdock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sol keeping full guard, as Murdock tries to pass. #SUB#
Sol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murdock is aware though and is defending well.
Murdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sol swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murdock is aware though and is defending well.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Sol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murdock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murdock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sol is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Murdock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sol quickly recovers to half guard.
Sol trying to control here. #SUB2#
Murdock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sol sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Murdock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Murdock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sol sprawls well initially but Murdock persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Sol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murdock pulls his head out easily.
Murdock wants to control but Sol is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murdock in particular looking to stall.
Murdock is trying to control the action in half guard but Sol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murdock pulls his head out easily.
Murdock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Murdock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol tries to roll over but Murdock keeps him under control.#T1#
Sol is looking to control Murdock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sol avoid being mounted?
Murdock slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Sol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sol looking for a kimura from the bottom but Murdock passes into side control!
Murdock passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sol!
Murdock controlling from mount.
Murdock avoids the attempt from Sol to control.#T2#
Murdock lands a big elbow.
Murdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sol is squirming around, avoiding Murdock's attempts to control the action.
Murdock with the ground and pound from mount.
Sol wants to control but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock prevents Sol from getting the reversal.
Sol tries to hold on but Murdock pushes him away.
Sol is squirming around, avoiding Murdock's attempts to control the action.
Murdock looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Murdock tries to control but Sol wriggling away.
Sol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murdock punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sol is trying desperately to improve position.
Sol is working hard here to advance position.
Murdock misses with a head shot.
Murdock controlling the position easily from mount.
Sol is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Murdock controlling from mount.
Sol working to try and regain half guard.
Murdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sol swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sol swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Murdock tries to control but Sol wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murdock wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Sol closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Sol swings around for an armbar but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sol's guard.
Murdock pushes down on Sol's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murdock trying to control from half guard but Sol is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sol looking for submissions off his back.
Sol is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Murdock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murdock is trying to control. Sol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murdock passes to side control.
Sol is looking to reverse the position.
Murdock trying to control the action but Sol is working from the bottom.
Sol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murdock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sol can't do much from the bottom here.
Sol is letting Murdock control him for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Murdock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sol stops Murdock from passing to mount.
Sol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murdock stalling.
Matthew Murdock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sol is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Murdock jumps into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Murdock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sol is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Murdock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murdock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sol is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Murdock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sol has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sol prevents Murdock from improving position.
Matthew Murdock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Murdock controlling the position.
Murdock is continuing to stall.
Sol struggling a bit here.
Murdock works to advance to full mount. Sol defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Murdock controlling his opponent.
Milan Sol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock cracks Sol with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sol swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Murdock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murdock 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Murdock!

Event: Angry Birds War - First Blood
Date: Apr 03, 2017

#R1#
Sol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Ghost tries to avoid it but Sol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Ghost to the ground. The Ghost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sol or perhaps it was just good defense by The Ghost, which made it look bad.
Sol shoots in looking for a takedown but The Ghost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Ghost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carlos The Ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Sol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Ghost as he avoids it easily.
The Ghost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sol shoots in and drives through. The Ghost sprawls well.
The Ghost feinted with a counter takedown.
Sol has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Ghost is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sol goes for a double leg but The Ghost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Ghost continues to drive forward.#TD#
The Ghost bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Ghost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sol tries to buck The Ghost off but The Ghost is having none of it.
Sol is trying to control The Ghost's posture but The Ghost avoids it.
Sol throws a few strikes from the bottom but The Ghost takes advantage and mounts! #T1#
Sol wants to hold on but The Ghost pushes him away.
Sol is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Ghost avoids the attempt from Sol to control.
The Ghost wants to take Sol's back but he can't do it this time.
The Ghost controlling his opponent.
Sol is squirming around, avoiding The Ghost's attempts to control the action.
Sol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Ghost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Sol is looking to improve his position but The Ghost isn't that keen on the idea.
Sol tries to hold on but The Ghost postures up.
Sol is trying desperately to improve position.
Sol manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Sol looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Sol actively working from the bottom here.
The Ghost trying to control the pace.
The Ghost prevents Sol from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sol actively working from the bottom here.
The Ghost wants to pass the guard but Sol is defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Still in half guard, The Ghost seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sol.
The Ghost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Ghost's waist but The Ghost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sol off to one side.
Sol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Ghost defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos The Ghost dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Ghost as he avoids it easily.
Sol dives in for a single leg takedown but The Ghost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sol is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Ghost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Ghost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carlos The Ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Sol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Ghost but The Ghost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sol shoots for a double leg takedown but The Ghost sprawls well. He's pushed Sol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Ghost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sol changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sol shoots for a double leg takedown but The Ghost sprawls well. He's pushed Sol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol fails to land the takedown.
Sol is breathing heavily.
Sol dives in and grabs The Ghost's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Ghost pushes down on Sol's head and hops out.#T1#
Sol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Ghost is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
The Ghost closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sol is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Ghost pulls his head out easily.
The Ghost keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sol is looking for a sweep. The Ghost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Ghost moves nicely into side control. #T2#
A control attempt from Sol but he's now mounted!
The Ghost controlling the pace for now.
The Ghost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sol can do to turn this around?
Sol wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sol is trying to break free.
Sol is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get The Ghost off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Sol trying to control the position but The Ghost manages to sink in the hooks.
Sol can't escape the position.
The Ghost has good solid back control here.
Carlos The Ghost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sol tries to escape but The Ghost has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The Ghost keeps control of the position easily here as Sol tries to buck him off.
Sol is in bad spot here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - The Ghost's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sol wants to get back to his feet.
Sol trying to control but not successfully.
The Ghost has the hooks in. Sol is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sol rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos The Ghost dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Ghost avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Sol looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
The Ghost is defending against the submission attempts here by Sol.
Sol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sol is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Ghost has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
The Ghost keeping hold of Sol's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Sol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Ghost is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Sol 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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sol missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Sol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Sol is looking for a kimura but The Ghost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sol to get the leverage.
Sol tries to pass to full mount but The Ghost defends it. #SUB2#
Sol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
The Ghost is trying to maintain the position but Sol is very close to passing his half guard.
Sol is keen to just control but The Ghost is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Sol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Sol is looking for a kimura here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from The Ghost. No joy for Sol on that attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Ghost stuffs the takedown.
It looked like The Ghost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sol.
Carlos The Ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Sol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Ghost shoots in looking for a takedown. Sol tries to sprawl out of it but The Ghost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sol looks for a takedown but The Ghost sprawls well.
It looked like The Ghost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Milan Sol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sol fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milan Sol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Ghost 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos The Ghost!

Event: KOFC 36 - Leonidas vs Karelin
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Kuznetcov drives through and clinches with Chang against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetcov.
Chang goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetcov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Kuznetcov pushes Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetcov 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.
Chang is trying to pull guard but Kuznetcov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetcov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ilya Kuznetcov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Chang.#TD#
Kuznetcov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kuznetcov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kuznetcov looking for a guillotine here but Chang defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov has momentary wrist control but Chang slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Chang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Kuznetcov has his foot on Chang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chang works his way back into a safe position though.
Chang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kuznetcov pushes a forearm under Chang's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chang is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilya Kuznetcov!
A relieved looking Ilya Kuznetcov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pulse 66 - Devon vs Boyfriend
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Mc Gregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mc Gregor fails with the takedown
and Pinakamalupet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Pinakamalupet as Mc Gregor shoots in.
Brano Mc Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mc Gregor drives through and clinches with Pinakamalupet against the cage.
Mc Gregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinakamalupets head. #BC2#
Mc Gregor manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mc Gregor moves into range and clinches up with Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinakamalupet working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mc Gregor manages to break the clinch.
Mc Gregor misses with a head kick.
Mc Gregor shoots in for a takedown but Pinakamalupet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor with a poor takedown
and Pinakamalupet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Pinakamalupet moves in looking to clinch but Mc Gregor pushes him off.#CL#
Pinakamalupet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mc Gregor trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Mc Gregor. #BC2#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinakamalupet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mc Gregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Pinakamalupet tries to sprawl out of it but Mc Gregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pinakamalupet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Pinakamalupet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinakamalupet is just out of range.
Pinakamalupet throwing a counter right hand but Mc Gregor manages to avoid it.#CL#
Pinakamalupet clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mc Gregor moves into range and clinches up with Pinakamalupet.
Mc Gregor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Pinakamalupet avoiding damage as Mc Gregor throws knees to the body.
Mc Gregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pinakamalupet smiles and moves away.
Mc Gregor moves out of range of the body kick from Pinakamalupet. #CL2#
Mc Gregor instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mc Gregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Pinakamalupet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mc Gregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Mc Gregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pinakamalupet to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Pinakamalupet tries to keep at a distance but Mc Gregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mc Gregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mc Gregor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Mc Gregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinakamalupet blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Mc Gregor misses. #CL2#
Mc Gregor closes the distance and pushes Pinakamalupet back into the cage.#BC2#
Mc Gregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mc Gregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pinakamalupet is pressed up against the cage. Mc Gregor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pinakamalupet down to the mat. Pinakamalupet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mc Gregor has a takedown stuffed.
Pinakamalupet is looking to counter the offense by Mc Gregor and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Mc Gregor takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Pinakamalupet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mc Gregor has Pinakamalupet pressed against the cage, preventing Pinakamalupet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but Pinakamalupet holds him up against the cage and eventually Mc Gregor drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinakamalupet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinakamalupet misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Mc Gregor clinches up with Pinakamalupet and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mc Gregor breaks from the clinch.
Mc Gregor misses with a hook.
Mc Gregor throws a sloppy head kick and Pinakamalupet moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Mc Gregor gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brano Mc Gregor 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##CL2#
Pinakamalupet gets tackled into the cage by Mc Gregor. Mc Gregor maintains the clinch.
Mc Gregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mc Gregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mc Gregor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pinakamalupet up against the cage.
Mc Gregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Mc Gregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but Pinakamalupet moves out of range. #CL2#
Mc Gregor has closed the distance and engaged Pinakamalupet in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinakamalupet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mc Gregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinakamalupet avoids it.
Brano Mc Gregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mc Gregor jumps guard but Pinakamalupet stands there with Mc Gregor around his waist. Mc Gregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mc Gregor working aggressively here. #T1#
Pinakamalupet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mc Gregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pinakamalupet's efforts to push away.
Pinakamalupet tries to break the clinch but Mc Gregor is controlling the position.
Pinakamalupet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mc Gregor.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Mc Gregor.#BC2#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Mc Gregor rushes Pinakamalupet and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Mc Gregor breaks from the clinch.
Mc Gregor throws a lazy head kick
and Pinakamalupet counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Mc Gregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinakamalupet, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinakamalupet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Mc Gregor pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Mc Gregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinakamalupet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mc Gregor is tightening it up a little... Pinakamalupet has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pinakamalupet reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pinakamalupet taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mc Gregor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brano Mc Gregor!
Brano Mc Gregor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pulse 65 - Kormrok vs Cranial
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Ceronne closes the distance but Lewis moves to the side
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.
Lewis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lewis cracks Ceronne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lewis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ceronne is out of range.
Ceronne 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.#TD2#
Ceronne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lewis is trying to defend but Ceronne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lewis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ceronne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ceronne's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis controlling well, preventing Ceronne from escaping the position.
Lewis looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lewis has the hooks in. Ceronne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lewis biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis gets his hands free as Ceronne looks to control. #T1#
Lewis trying to control.
Ceronne 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.
I really don't envy Ceronne right now.
Can Ceronne hold on?! Lewis is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Ceronne's cut even more.
Can Ceronne hold on?! Lewis is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #CUT#
The cut above Alexander Ceronne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Parker Lewis!
After winning the bout, Parker Lewis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: 4Kings . 005
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Sol misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Aei counters by moving into the clinch.
Sol wants a takedown.
Aei trying to land knees to the body.
Sol tries to break free but Aei pushes him back against the cage.
Aei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Milan Sol has been cut.
Aei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dali Aei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Aei lands an elbow inside that Sol shrugs off.
Aei 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.
Sol is trying to pull guard but Aei has him pressed against the cage.
Sol avoiding damage as Aei throws knees to the body.
Aei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sol wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sol shoots in looking for a takedown but Aei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sol circles away quickly and effectively.
Sol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aei avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Aei misses with a body shot.
Sol steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aei.
Sol tries for a takedown but Aei circles away easily#CL#
and Aei moves into the clinch.
Aei working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD#
Aei lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Sol goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Aei in side control. #ROC#
Sol is rocked!
Sol 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!
Sol is trying to improve his position.
Sol is still in real trouble! Can Aei finish him?
Aei scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sol is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Aei can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dali Aei!
After the fight, Dali Aei 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: Just Bleed 21
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.
Ceronne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Ceronne.
Ceronne shoots and misses
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ceronne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ceronne is breathing heavily.
Taylor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ceronne under the eye.
Alexander Ceronne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ceronne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor jabs Ceronne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Taylor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taylor.#CUT2#
Alexander Ceronne's cut is getting worse.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Ceronne's belly button to the back.
Taylor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taylor digs a good hook to Ceronne's body. #T1#
and Taylor counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ceronne! He's just covering up as Taylor starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Taylor!

Event: DFC Asylum 23
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Mc Gregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mc Gregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Mc Gregor has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at England Fight Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mc Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Mc Gregor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mc Gregor swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Mc Gregor pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mc Gregor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Mc Gregor lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Mc Gregor throws an elbow but it misses.
Mc Gregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc Gregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Super Foot Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Mc Gregor.#T1#
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Mc Gregor has the dominant position.
Mc Gregor scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mc Gregor is keeping busy.#TD2#
Mc Gregor decides to pull guard.
Mc Gregor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mc Gregor wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mc Gregor working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Mc Gregor looking for a triangle here. Jackson is fighting it but it looks tight! Mc Gregor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jackson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brano Mc Gregor!
Our winner, Brano Mc Gregor, 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: 4Kings . 002
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Sol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Sturgis sneaks out the side door and pushes Sol away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sturgis dives in for a single leg takedown but Sol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sol.
Sturgis throws a right hand that Sol ducks under and follows up with a left that Sol also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Sturgis. No joy for Sol on that attempt.
Sturgis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sol.
No luck for Sturgis with that takedown attempt.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but Sturgis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!#CL#
Sturgis clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Sturgis manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Sturgis closes the distance and pushes Sol back into the cage.
Sturgis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Sturgis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturgis gets underhooks to prevent Sol's takedown attempt. #TD#
Sturgis successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Sturgis is working an open guard so Sol takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Michael Sturgis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sol avoids the body shot from Sturgis.
Sol tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1##TD2#
Sol gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sturgis trying to control but Sol postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sturgis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sol. #SUB2#
Sol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sturgis defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Sol is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Sol is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sturgis still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sturgis has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Sol wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Sturgis seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Sol is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Michael Sturgis!

Event: DFC Asylum XX
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Mc Gregor throws a shot to the body.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch up but Fem keeps it at a distance.
Brano Mc Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mc Gregor closes the distance and clinches.
Mc Gregor is trying to break free.#TD#
Mc Gregor jumps guard and drags Fem to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Fem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mc Gregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fem has managed to get both his arms back between Mc Gregor's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mc Gregor working for a triangle but Fem defends it easily.
Mc Gregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Mc Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mc Gregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Gregor keeping moving, preventing Fem from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mc Gregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mc Gregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mc Gregor is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Mc Gregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mc Gregor wants to sweep here but Fem controlling him for the moment.
Mc Gregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fem.
Fem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fem is looking to work some ground and pound but Mc Gregor has wrist control.
Mc Gregor working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Mc Gregor is looking for a triangle but Fem pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Gregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fem is one step ahead there.
Fem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mc Gregor's head.#SUB#
Mc Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fem defends it easily.
Fem with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##SUB#
Mc Gregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fem is aware though and is defending well.
Fem controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fem with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Mc Gregor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mc Gregor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mc Gregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fem swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mc Gregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Fem, which made it look bad.
Mc Gregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Fem.
Mc Gregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Fem sprawls well. He's pushed Mc Gregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brano Mc Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Fem.
Mc Gregor drops his hands momentarily and Fem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Mc Gregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mc Gregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fem lands with an uppercut that bounces Mc Gregor off the cage and back into range.
Fem fails to land with a series of punches.
Fem cracks Mc Gregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Mc Gregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fem, pushing him back against the cage.
Fem tries to land knees in the clinch but Mc Gregor avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Mc Gregor pulls guard.
Fem postures up.
Mc Gregor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Mc Gregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fem prevents Mc Gregor from getting back to his feet.
Fem looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fem passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Mc Gregor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mc Gregor is looking to improve his position.
Fem trying to pass the guard but Mc Gregor defending well.
Fem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc Gregor is looking to control Fem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mc Gregor avoid being mounted?
Fem tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mc Gregor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mc Gregor wants to improve his position but Fem is controlling well.
Mc Gregor is looking to escape.
Fem has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Mc Gregor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mc Gregor regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nummer Fem dominated that round.
That's time! Mc Gregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but Fem moves out of range.
Nummer Fem seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Mc Gregor forces Fem back against the cage and clinches.
Fem stops a takedown attempt from Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mc Gregor tries to break free but Fem pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fem lands a two punch combo.
Fem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mc Gregor doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Gregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mc Gregor darts in looking for a takedown but Fem gets double underhooks and turns Mc Gregor into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brano Mc Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Fem.
Mc Gregor throws a sloppy head kick and Fem moves out of range easily.
Fem avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Nice jab there from Fem.
Fem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mc Gregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mc Gregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fem circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Mc Gregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fem, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Fem successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Mc Gregor gets to his feet - Fem follows without any prompting.
Mc Gregor shoots in but no luck this time.
Fem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fem leaves Mc Gregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fem punishes Mc Gregor's body with a nice straight punch.
Mc Gregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc Gregor goes for a double leg but Fem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fem continues to drive forward.#T2#
Mc Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up.
Fem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mc Gregor under the eye.
Mc Gregor shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fem! But no joy.
Fem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mc Gregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mc Gregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fem finds it's way round the side to connect with Mc Gregor's head.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fem throws a head kick that Mc Gregor semi-blocks.
Fem misses with a left hand
and Mc Gregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fem thinking.
Fem keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mc Gregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Mc Gregor dodges the punch combination from Fem.
Mc Gregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mc Gregor is looking to clinch but Fem is avoiding it.
Mc Gregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brano Mc Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mc Gregor shoots in and drives through. Fem sprawls well.
Mc Gregor closes the distance but Fem moves to the side
and Fem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fem jabs Mc Gregor right on the nose. Mc Gregor blinks but takes it well.
Mc Gregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Fem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Fem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#
Mc Gregor is rocked!
Fem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Mc Gregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Fem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fem connects with a body shot that sends Mc Gregor's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Fem.
Mc Gregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mc Gregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Mc Gregor moves in looking to clinch but Fem pushes him off.
Fem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mc Gregor shoots in for a takedown but Fem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mc Gregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fem swats away the attempt to clinch by Mc Gregor.
Fem lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nummer Fem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mc Gregor throws a looping overhand right but Fem ducks down to avoid it.
Fem swats away the attempt to clinch by Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Mc Gregor forces Fem back against the cage and clinches.
Fem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mc Gregor smiles and moves away.
Fem checks a low kick from Mc Gregor.
Nice jab there from Fem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor slips a jab from Fem.
Mc Gregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mc Gregor drops his hands momentarily and Fem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mc Gregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fem scores with a shot to the body.
Mc Gregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mc Gregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fem misses the target.
Mc Gregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fem throws out a counter right but Mc Gregor avoids it with no problem.
Mc Gregor looks to clinch
and Fem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mc Gregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fem is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mc Gregor with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brano Mc Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Gregor is looking to clinch but Fem is avoiding it.
No joy there for Fem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Fem stuffs the takedown.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch up.
Mc Gregor has his takedown stuffed
and Fem counters with a left to the body.
Fem throws a sloppy head kick and Mc Gregor moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Fem. Those never looked like landing.
Fem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mc Gregor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fem looks to score with a jab to the body but Mc Gregor is just out of range.
Mc Gregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Nice body punch from Fem.
Mc Gregor tries for a takedown but Fem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fem lands with a straight right. Mc Gregor didn't see that one coming.
Mc Gregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mc Gregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Mc Gregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Fem breaks the clinch.
Fem jabs at Mc Gregor's body.
Mc Gregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fem swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Fem digs a good body shot into Mc Gregor's ribs.
Fem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mc Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nummer Fem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fem throws a sloppy head kick and Mc Gregor moves out of range easily.
Mc Gregor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Mc Gregor has managed to clinch.
Fem drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fem stops a takedown attempt from Mc Gregor.
Brano Mc Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fem blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Fem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mc Gregor shoots in but Fem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fem throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nummer Fem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fem 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nummer Fem!

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