Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#87 Kasparaitis vs Sam
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Atkinson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Blink Monk has been cut.#CL#
Monk moves into the clinch successfully.
Monk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monk working aggressively here.
Atkinson can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkinson. #BC#
Monk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monk throws an overhand right that lands on Atkinson's shoulder, as Atkinson tries to avoid the shot.
Monk checks the leg kick.
Atkinson feints and then cracks Monk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monk down.
Monk walks into a straight right hand from Atkinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Monk clinches with his opponent.
Monk tries to work over Atkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkinson tries to break the clinch but Monk is controlling the position.
Monk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkinson.#T1#
Monk working aggressively here.
Monk misses with some punches.
Monk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkinson is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Monk fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monk.
Monk pushes Atkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
Atkinson can't break the clinch.
Monk working aggressively here.
Atkinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monk throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkinson. #T2#
Atkinson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Monk fails to land.
Monk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monk misses with some punches.
Monk misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Atkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Atkinson leaves Monk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atkinson! But no joy.
Monk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atkinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Monk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monk has a couple of punches blocked by Atkinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkinson. #T3#
Atkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Monk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkinson working hard to break the clinch.
Monk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Atkinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Atkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Monk controls his hands.
Atkinson blocks an uppercut.
Monk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkinson.
Atkinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Monk won't allow it.
Monk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monk misses with a punch on the inside.
Monk misses with a body punch.
Monk misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monk is defending well for now.#T4#
Atkinson blocking some punches.
Atkinson working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Atkinson to work.
Atkinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
Monk lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Atkinson breaks the clinch.
Monk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monk.
Monk is looking to clinch but Atkinson is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atkinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atkinson as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blink Monk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blink Monk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Monk takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Atkinson breaks the clinch.
Atkinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Monk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Atkinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atkinson lands a glancing blow to the side of Monk's head.
Atkinson scores with a jab to the body.
Monk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkinson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Atkinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monk missing with a left hand there. Atkinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atkinson feints a counter leg kick.
Monk misses with a hook
and Atkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson throws a right and a left that Monk avoids nicely.
Atkinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monk.#T1#
Atkinson lands a slapping body shot.
Monk fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Monk backs off Atkinson throws a huge counter combo but Monk manages to avoid it all.
Atkinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD2#
Atkinson lands a big head kick that sends Monk tumbling to the mat! Atkinson takes a step backwards and waves Monk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Monk is rocked!
Monk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Atkinson scores with a counter punch that sends Monk to the canvas! Atkinson smells blood - he's punishing Monk with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Monk has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clayton Atkinson!
A relieved looking Clayton Atkinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Blink Monk spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck it!!!'.

Event: DUEL#77 Kaspar vs Holgersson
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Atkinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atkinson is looking to counter with head kicks.
A shot to the body from Masters misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Atkinson fakes the leg kick and cracks Masters in the body. #KD#
Atkinson lands a left and a right that send Masters crashing to the mat, dazed. Atkinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Masters is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masters is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkinson finish him?
Atkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masters is defended easily by Atkinson.
Masters walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Masters limp body while Atkinson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clayton Atkinson!
Our winner, Clayton Atkinson, 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: StrikeForce Union #62
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Kvasir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kvasir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clayton Atkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson tries to work over Kvasir's front leg with a kick but Kvasir checks it.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Kvasir's leg. Kvasir is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Kvasir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kvasir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kvasir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvasir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Kvasir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kvasir has Atkinson in his guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Kvasir has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kvasir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Kvasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kvasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvasir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kvasir on the ground.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Kvasir is keeping the position.
Atkinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkinson stands up over Kvasir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Kvasir working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Kvasir looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
Atkinson is working Kvasir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kvasir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkinson trying to control but Kvasir is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kvasir is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kvasir is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Kvasir has an active guard here but Atkinson has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Kvasir won't allow it.
Atkinson winds up and cracks Kvasir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Kvasir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Kvasir looking for submissions off his back.
Kvasir is not content to let Atkinson control the position.#SUB2#
Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvasir is trying to get back to full guard.
Kvasir has hold of Atkinson's hands but Atkinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Atkinson lands strikes from half guard.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Kvasir is having none of it.
Kvasir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atkinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atkinson's back!#SUB2#
Kvasir has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kvasir tightening his grip on Atkinson, looking for the choke.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kvasir has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Atkinson right now. #SUB2#
Kvasir is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clayton Atkinson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Atkinson. Kvasir shrugs it off though.
Atkinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kvasir misses with a takedown
and Atkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Kvasir's leg. Kvasir is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasir shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Kvasir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Atkinson did well to prevent Kvasir getting side control.#T1##SUB2#
Kvasir is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kvasir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kvasir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atkinson pushes Kvasir off looking to stand but Kvasir dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kvasir seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kvasir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Kvasir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atkinson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kvasir is working for a kimura but Atkinson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kvasir seems to be looking for submissions.
Kvasir is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kvasir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well. #SUB2#
Kvasir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atkinson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Atkinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Kvasir 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.
Kvasir tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it.
Atkinson is controlling Kvasir's trapped leg to prevent Kvasir from advancing to side control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kvasir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Kvasir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atkinson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kvasir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Atkinson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kvasir seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Djin Kvasir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kvasir gets the takedown into side control.
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Kvasir keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kvasir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Atkinson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kvasir is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvasir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well.
Atkinson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kvasir is controlling him well.#T1#
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Kvasir keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kvasir has hold of Atkinson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Atkinson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kvasir cranks the arm and Atkinson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Atkinson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Djin Kvasir!
Djin Kvasir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: StrikeForce Union #61
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
McBonebrook misses with a body shot.
Atkinson scores with a hook to the body. McBonebrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Atkinson is predictable there #CL2#
and McBonebrook counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Atkinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McBonebrook lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBonebrook is working Atkinson over against the cage.
McBonebrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atkinson tries to throw a body punch but McBonebrook avoids it by throwing Atkinson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBonebrook blocks a body shot from Atkinson.
McBonebrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkinson controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McBonebrook obliges.
McBonebrook slows down the pace here.
Atkinson is trying to break the clinch but McBonebrook is controlling him.#T1#
McBonebrook scores with a nice hook to the head.
McBonebrook scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
McBonebrook breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
McBonebrook has closed the distance and engaged Atkinson in a clinch.
A short right from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McBonebrook lands a body shot in the clinch.
McBonebrook looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atkinson tries to stall but McBonebrook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McBonebrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
McBonebrook tries to throw a body punch but Atkinson avoids it by throwing McBonebrook back against the cage.
Atkinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBonebrook avoids it.#T2#
Atkinson can't find room to land a body shot as McBonebrook controls the action.
Atkinson takes a shot to the head.
McBonebrook can't find room to land a body shot as Atkinson controls the action.
McBonebrook tries to land knees in the clinch but Atkinson avoids the damage to the body.
McBonebrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinsons head.
McBonebrook scores with a shot to the side of Atkinson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBonebrook has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atkinson after a bit of a struggle.
McBonebrook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atkinson blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBonebrook.
McBonebrook misses with the head strike.
McBonebrook managing to block the knees to the body from Atkinson.
Atkinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McBonebrook dodges an elbow strike from Atkinson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
McBonebrook lands a left hand.
McBonebrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
McBonebrook tries to throw a body punch but Atkinson avoids it by throwing McBonebrook back against the cage.
Atkinson is trying to maintain a safe position but McBonebrook gets an underhook and turns Atkinson into the cage.
Atkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBonebrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkinson takes a shot to the head.
McBonebrook lands a nice shot to the body.
McBonebrook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBonebrook's elbow.
Atkinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBonebrook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkinson can't break the clinch. #T4#
Atkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McBonebrook backwards.
Atkinson avoiding damage as McBonebrook throws knees to the body.
Atkinson can't break the clinch.
McBonebrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Atkinson wants to break free but McBonebrook has control.
Atkinson wants to stall. #BC2#
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBonebrook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBonebrook lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from McBonebrook fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy McBonebrook 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#
Atkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from McBonebrook on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by McBonebrook misses
and Atkinson counters with a good low kick that McBonebrook was not able to check.
Atkinson connects with a crisp jab.
Atkinson is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Atkinson misses. #CL2#
McBonebrook clinches up against the cage.
McBonebrook gets through Atkinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McBonebrook lands a knee to the body.
Atkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBonebrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McBonebrook misses with an elbow strike.
McBonebrook misses with a punch on the inside.
McBonebrook lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
McBonebrook misses with a body punch.
McBonebrook pushes Atkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkinson prevents a body shot from McBonebrook.
Atkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBonebrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from McBonebrook.
Atkinson working hard to break the clinch.
McBonebrook displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkinson up against the cage.
Atkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
McBonebrook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
McBonebrook's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McBonebrook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atkinson's efforts to push away.#BC#
Atkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atkinson connects with a body shot.
Atkinson stalks McBonebrook and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McBonebrook's face. McBonebrook staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Quincy McBonebrook has been cut.
Atkinson lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
McBonebrook drives through and clinches with Atkinson against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBonebrook lands a right hand. #BC2#
McBonebrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBonebrook 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.#T3#
McBonebrook is looking to land body kicks.
Atkinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McBonebrook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and McBonebrook releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Atkinson lands a leg kick that knocks McBonebrook off balance momentarily.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBonebrook looks to land a body kick but Atkinson moved away.
McBonebrook gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McBonebrook lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atkinson moves out of range as McBonebrook throws a body kick.
Atkinson tries to bum rush McBonebrook with a series of wild strikes but McBonebrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBonebrook motions for Atkinson to come forward. McBonebrook throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by McBonebrook misses
and Atkinson counters with a good low kick that McBonebrook was not able to check.
McBonebrook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McBonebrook misses with a leg kick
and McBonebrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Atkinson lands a nice looking kick to the body. McBonebrook takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atkinson. That's going to slow McBonebrook down.
Atkinson scores with a one two! McBonebrook had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson thumps McBonebrook with a low kick.
Atkinson slips under a jab from McBonebrook.
Atkinson digs a good hook to McBonebrook's body.
McBonebrook closes the distance looking to clinch
and Atkinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McBonebrook throws a sloppy head kick and Atkinson moves out of range easily.
Atkinson moves away from the strike by McBonebrook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Atkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quincy McBonebrook'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Atkinson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McBonebrook swings widly with a right hand
and Atkinson counters with a series of strikes. McBonebrook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atkinson's jab looks to have found its range, popping McBonebrook under the eye.#ROC#
McBonebrook is rocked!
Clayton Atkinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Atkinson misses with a leg kick
and McBonebrook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBonebrook is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkinson finish him?
An inside leg kick from McBonebrook misses.
McBonebrook seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkinson and McBonebrook are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Atkinson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking McBonebrook into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Atkinson knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clayton Atkinson!
Clayton Atkinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: StrikeForce Union #59
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Atkinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm Cloud tries to counter by clinching up but Atkinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Atkinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Storm Cloud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkinson circles away.
Storm Cloud shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense.
Atkinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Storm Cloud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atkinson can pounce on him.
Storm Cloud has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Atkinson.
Atkinson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Atkinson misses with a body kick.
Atkinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm Cloud is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Atkinson.
Atkinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Atkinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm Cloud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Storm Cloud moves out of range easily.
Storm Cloud is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Storm Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm Cloud checks a leg kick.
Storm Cloud drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atkinson sprawls and moves away.
Atkinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Atkinson looks to land a left hand but Storm Cloud moved out of range nicely.
Storm Cloud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atkinson works the jab nicely.#T2#
Storm Cloud has a takedown stuffed.
Atkinson lands with a nice body punch.
Atkinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm Cloud tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Atkinson manages to circle out of the way.
Atkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atkinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm Cloud checks it well.
Storm Cloud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
A jab from Atkinson misses.
Storm Cloud wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Atkinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atkinson connects with a solid leg kick.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storm Cloud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Storm Cloud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atkinson. Atkinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Atkinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Storm Cloud. #T4#
Storm Cloud shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atkinson sprawls well. Atkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storm Cloud gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkinson motions for Storm Cloud to come forward. Atkinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm Cloud attempts a counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it well and moves away.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Storm Cloud tries to counter by clinching up but Atkinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Storm Cloud avoids the head kick by Atkinson.
Storm Cloud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm Cloud attempts a counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it well and moves away.
Storm Cloud has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Atkinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Storm Cloud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Atkinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a leg kick which misses Storm Cloud's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm Cloud tries to avoid it.
Storm Cloud tries for a takedown but Atkinson circles away easily
and Atkinson counters with a series of strikes. Storm Cloud will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Storm Cloud is rocked!
Atkinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm Cloud fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Storm Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Atkinson connects with a high kick.
Storm Cloud checks a leg kick.
Storm Cloud changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Storm Cloud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm Cloud closes the distance and clinches up with Atkinson, looking for a takedown. Storm Cloud pushes Atkinson against the cage but Atkinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clayton Atkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkinson throws a low kick but Storm Cloud moves out of range easily.
Storm Cloud blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
Clayton Atkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atkinson lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Atkinson throws a wild body kick that Storm Cloud sees coming a mile off.
Atkinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Atkinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Storm Cloud or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson, which made it look bad.
Atkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atkinson scores with the left hand. Storm Cloud knows he should have avoided that one.
Atkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkinson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Storm Cloud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Storm Cloud.
Atkinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm Cloud. #T3#
Storm Cloud is looking for a takedown.
Storm Cloud can't get the takedown.
Storm Cloud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Atkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm Cloud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm Cloud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm Cloud takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Atkinson.
Storm Cloud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Storm Cloud dodges the punch combination from Atkinson. #T4#
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm Cloud half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Storm Cloud dives in for a single leg takedown but Atkinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Atkinson.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Storm Cloud has his takedown stuffed
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm Cloud fails with the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Atkinson 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#
Storm Cloud takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Atkinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clayton Atkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Storm Cloud.
Storm Cloud with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atkinson. That's going to slow Storm Cloud down.
Good leg kick by Atkinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD2#
Atkinson lands a left and a right that send Storm Cloud crashing to the mat, dazed. Atkinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Storm Cloud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm Cloud tries to counter by clinching up but Atkinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Storm Cloud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Atkinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm Cloud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Atkinson counters with a nice right hand that sends Storm Cloud toppling to the canvas! Storm Cloud scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Atkinson finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Storm Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm Cloud is holding his hands too far apart here. Atkinson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Storm Cloud is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clayton Atkinson!
Clayton Atkinson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: StrikeForce Union #57
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
Lainey misses with the combination.
Atkinson moves out of range as Lainey strikes.
A big left from Lainey misses.
Lainey throws a looping overhand right but Atkinson ducks down to avoid it.
Lainey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atkinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lainey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lainey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Lainey is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Lainey has been cut.
Atkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lainey loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Lainey throws a lazy uppercut
and Atkinson counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Lainey badly! Atkinson follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Lainey out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Atkinson finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clayton Atkinson!
A very excited looking Clayton Atkinson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: StrikeForce Union #56
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Atkinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atkinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McBonebrook has time to react.
Atkinson checks the leg kick.
Atkinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkinson moves out of range of the leg kick from McBonebrook.
Atkinson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Atkinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Atkinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Atkinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McBonebrook throws a leg kick which misses Atkinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Atkinson tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAtkinson.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBonebrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Atkinson thows a leg kick but McBonebrook checks it
and McBonebrook counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
McBonebrook pushes Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBonebrook misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkinson.
A head punch on the inside from McBonebrook fails to land.
A short right from McBonebrook on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Atkinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Atkinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from McBonebrook on the inside.
McBonebrook lands a body shot in the clinch.
McBonebrook throws a head punch that misses.
McBonebrook managing to block the knees to the body from Atkinson.
McBonebrook lands a body shot. #BC#
McBonebrook manages to break the clinch.
Atkinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atkinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McBonebrook throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atkinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A leg kick checked by McBonebrook.#T2#
Atkinson misses with a body shot.
Atkinson connects with a body shot that sends McBonebrook's belly button to the back.
McBonebrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Atkinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atkinson throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and McBonebrook counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBonebrook lands an elbow just above Atkinson 's eye.
McBonebrook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McBonebrook misses with some punches.
McBonebrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBonebrook misses with a punch on the inside.
McBonebrook scores with a hook to the body.
McBonebrook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McBonebrook lands with a right to the head.
Atkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
McBonebrook lands a left hand.
McBonebrook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McBonebrook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkinson trying to stall but McBonebrook improves his position.
Atkinson trying to stall but McBonebrook improves his position.
McBonebrook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McBonebrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
A hook to the body from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
Atkinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from McBonebrook as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBonebrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that McBonebrook has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McBonebrook's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McBonebrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinsons head. #T4#
Atkinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBonebrook avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBonebrook tries to work over Atkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBonebrook digs a right hand underneath Atkinson's ribcage. Atkinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
Atkinson can't break the clinch.
Atkinson tries to circle away but McBonebrook has him pinned against the cage.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from McBonebrook.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McBonebrook.
Atkinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy McBonebrook dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
McBonebrook has managed to clinch.
McBonebrook lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkinson avoids the elbow strike from McBonebrook, against the cage.
McBonebrook lands with a short shot to the head.
McBonebrook prevents Atkinson from breaking the clinch.
Atkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Atkinson is rocked!
McBonebrook changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Atkinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Atkinson is still on wobbly legs! Can McBonebrook finish him?
McBonebrook misses with a kick to the body.
McBonebrook misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from McBonebrook tenderised Atkinson's leg. Atkinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
McBonebrook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McBonebrook throws a head kick but Atkinson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McBonebrook.
Atkinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkinson moves out of range as McBonebrook throws a body kick.
McBonebrook checks a leg kick.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but McBonebrook checks it.
Atkinson cracks the inside of McBonebrook's front leg.
Quincy McBonebrook is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from McBonebrook
and Atkinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
McBonebrook checks a low kick from Atkinson.
McBonebrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McBonebrook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkinson misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and McBonebrook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBonebrook moves out of range of the body kick from Atkinson.
McBonebrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkinson can do to turn this around?
Atkinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McBonebrook stalks Atkinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Atkinson's face. Atkinson staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
McBonebrook has closed the distance and engaged Atkinson in a clinch.
Atkinson tries to circle away but McBonebrook has him pinned against the cage.
McBonebrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkinson wants to break free but McBonebrook has control. #T2#
McBonebrook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atkinson letting McBonebrook take a breather here.
McBonebrook is pushing Atkinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McBonebrook slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McBonebrook for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McBonebrook has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McBonebrook presses Atkinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McBonebrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson tries to circle away but McBonebrook has him pinned against the cage.
McBonebrook lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Good leg kick by Atkinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
McBonebrook closes the distance and pushes Atkinson back into the cage.
McBonebrook is working Atkinson over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McBonebrook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkinson is trying to break the clinch but McBonebrook is controlling him.
McBonebrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinsons head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBonebrook.
Atkinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
McBonebrook lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by McBonebrook.
A right hand to the body from McBonebrook.
A left hand lands to the body for McBonebrook.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook scores with a shot to the side of Atkinson's head. #T4#
McBonebrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
McBonebrook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atkinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Atkinson wants to break free but McBonebrook has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for McBonebrook.
McBonebrook slows down the pace here.
McBonebrook is stalling here.
Atkinson missing with knees to the body.
McBonebrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkinson trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy McBonebrook dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McBonebrook falls off balance throwing a combination
and Atkinson counters with a low kick, right behind McBonebrook 's knee.
Atkinson throws a low kick, looking for McBonebrook's leg but McBonebrook calmly moves out of range.
McBonebrook wants to clinch.#CL#
McBonebrook has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBonebrook is struggling to control the position.
McBonebrook lands with a left to the head.
Atkinson blocks an uppercut. #T1#
McBonebrook can't get the takedown.
McBonebrook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
McBonebrook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quincy McBonebrook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McBonebrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBonebrook lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McBonebrook scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atkinson scores with the left hand. McBonebrook knows he should have avoided that one.
Atkinson throws out a leg kick but McBonebrook moves out of range and Atkinson only half commits.
Atkinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McBonebrook pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atkinson is out of range and McBonebrook settles back down.
Atkinson on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Atkinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Quincy McBonebrook has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from McBonebrook. #CL#
McBonebrook closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBonebrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
McBonebrook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McBonebrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McBonebrook drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from McBonebrook. #BC#
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atkinson misses with a head kick. #T3#
McBonebrook tries to clinch there but Atkinson circles away.
Atkinson moves out of range as McBonebrook strikes.#CL#
McBonebrook moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atkinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quincy McBonebrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBonebrook tried to score with a low kick but Atkinson checks it.
McBonebrook looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atkinson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
McBonebrook rushes Atkinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBonebrook misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Atkinson is trying to force a seperation but McBonebrook has the dominant position.
Atkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
McBonebrook managing to block the knees to the body from Atkinson.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch but McBonebrook keeps him there for the moment.
Atkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBonebrook has Atkinson pressed against the cage, preventing Atkinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clayton Atkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBonebrook prevents a body shot from Atkinson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincy McBonebrook!

Event: StrikeForce Union #50
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Atkinson strikes.#TD#
Naranbaatar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson wants to control but Naranbaatar postures up.
Naranbaatar is staying tight to Atkinson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Atkinson wants to control but Naranbaatar postures up.
Naranbaatar controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Naranbaatar 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.#T1#
Naranbaatar 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.
Atkinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Naranbaatar is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well. #SUB#
Naranbaatar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Naranbaatar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atkinson is trying to control Naranbaatar's posture but Naranbaatar avoids it.
Naranbaatar tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Naranbaatar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Naranbaatar tries to move to mount but Atkinson blocks the move with his legs.
Naranbaatar 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.
Atkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naranbaatar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atkinson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Naranbaatar is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naranbaatar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Naranbaatar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Atkinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Atkinson shrugs it off.
Naranbaatar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naranbaatar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Atkinson.
Atkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot to the body.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Naranbaatar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atkinson misses with a low kick as Naranbaatar jumps back.
Atkinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atkinson throws an overhand right that lands on Naranbaatar's shoulder, as Naranbaatar tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Naranbaatar misses its target.#T1#
Atkinson takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Atkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Atkinson thows a leg kick but Naranbaatar checks it
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atkinson.
Naranbaatar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atkinson misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Naranbaatar looks to throw a body kick
and Atkinson counters with a low kick, right behind Naranbaatar 's knee.
Atkinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naranbaatar looks to land a left hand but Atkinson moved out of range nicely.
Atkinson looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Naranbaatar scores with a spinning back kick!
Atkinson tries to land a leg kick but Naranbaatar saw it coming and moves away.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atkinson throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Atkinson.
Clayton Atkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkinson looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Atkinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atkinson. #T3#
Naranbaatar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atkinson doesn't seem bothered though.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice right hand.
Naranbaatar connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Atkinson is rocked!
Atkinson misses with a jab to the body
and Naranbaatar counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: StrikeForce Union #46
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Atkinson moves away from the strike by McBonebrook.
Atkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McBonebrook's coach down at Vegas Campania was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McBonebrook's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Atkinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBonebrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
McBonebrook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
McBonebrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBonebrook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised McBonebrook's leg. McBonebrook is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atkinson moves out of range as McBonebrook strikes.
Atkinson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Atkinson.
Atkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atkinson walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBonebrook takes a swing at Atkinson's ribcage but misses.
McBonebrook tries to clinch up
and Atkinson counters with an inside leg kick.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Atkinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Atkinson lands.
McBonebrook throws a head kick but Atkinson moves out of range.
McBonebrook blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
McBonebrook swings for the body but Atkinson moves out of range.
No joy there for McBonebrook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBonebrook lands an overhand right.#CL2#
McBonebrook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McBonebrook.
McBonebrook lands an uppercut.
McBonebrook wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
McBonebrook breaks the clinch.
Atkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but McBonebrook checks it.
McBonebrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkinson throws a counter high kick but McBonebrook was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBonebrook misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
McBonebrook forces Atkinson back against the cage and clinches.
McBonebrook misses with an elbow over the top.
McBonebrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBonebrook is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McBonebrook avoids a wild elbow strike from Atkinson.#TD2#
McBonebrook gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Atkinson regains guard.
McBonebrook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McBonebrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBonebrook stops Atkinson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBonebrook throws an elbow that misses. Atkinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McBonebrook's guard. Nice move by Atkinson!#REVR##T3#
Atkinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McBonebrook has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Atkinson has passed into side control.
McBonebrook tries to buck Atkinson off but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Atkinson scores with punches from side control.
Atkinson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McBonebrook is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Atkinson grinds an elbow into McBonebrook's temple. #T4##SU#
Atkinson decides to stand back up.
Atkinson lands with a good body shot.
McBonebrook throws the kick towards the body but Atkinson avoids it.
Atkinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Atkinson.
A thudding body kick lands there by McBonebrook!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McBonebrook fakes the leg kick and cracks Atkinson in the body.
McBonebrook drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
McBonebrook clinches with his opponent.
McBonebrook is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atkinson is defending well.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quincy McBonebrook.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBonebrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBonebrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quincy McBonebrook will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
McBonebrook has Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
McBonebrook with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McBonebrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
Atkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Atkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atkinson thows a body kick. McBonebrook tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clayton Atkinson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Atkinson lands a big head kick that sends McBonebrook tumbling to the mat! Atkinson takes a step backwards and waves McBonebrook back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
McBonebrook is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Quincy McBonebrook has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBonebrook is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkinson finish him?
McBonebrook misses with a kick to the body.
Atkinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but McBonebrook just manages to avoid it.
McBonebrook seems to have recovered his senses.
McBonebrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Atkinson fakes the leg kick and cracks McBonebrook in the body.
Atkinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBonebrook. #KD#
Atkinson lands a big head kick that sends McBonebrook tumbling to the mat! Atkinson takes a step backwards and waves McBonebrook back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Atkinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBonebrook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atkinson scrambles back to his feet.
BOOM! Atkinson lands a beautiful left hook that drops McBonebrook. McBonebrook tries to recover but Atkinson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McBonebrook lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clayton Atkinson!
An out of breath Clayton Atkinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: StrikeForce Union #43
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Atkinson dips to his left and cracks Sammalkorpi with an uppercut!
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense.
Sammalkorpi misses with an uppercut. Atkinson saw that one coming.
Atkinson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atkinson lands a right hook to the body.
Sammalkorpi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkinson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Atkinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi scores with a takedown into Atkinson's guard.
Sammalkorpi stops Atkinson from standing up.
Atkinson working a defensive guard here.
Sammalkorpi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sammalkorpi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Sammalkorpi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atkinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sammalkorpi won't allow Atkinson to get back to his feet.
Atkinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sammalkorpi on the ground.
Sammalkorpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses.
Sammalkorpi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sammalkorpi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Atkinson wants to control but Sammalkorpi is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sammalkorpi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Sammalkorpi prevents Atkinson from standing back up.
Sammalkorpi throwing shots but Atkinson is blocking nicely.
Atkinson taking some punishment here, with Sammalkorpi in his half guard.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Atkinson wants to control but Sammalkorpi is keeping busy.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Sammalkorpi seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammalkorpi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Atkinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sammalkorpi. #T3#
Sammalkorpi working Atkinson over with strikes.
Sammalkorpi slips a nice elbow through Atkinson's hands, connecting with Atkinson's forehead.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sammalkorpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson wants to stand and escape but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.
Sammalkorpi controlling from the top position.
Sammalkorpi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi postures up in Atkinson's guard and throws a big left but Atkinson blocks it.
Atkinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Atkinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sammalkorpi tries to score with some ground and pound. Atkinson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sammalkorpi happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Atkinson some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
Atkinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sammalkorpi has a takedown stuffed.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Atkinson scores with the left hand. Sammalkorpi knows he should have avoided that one.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Sammalkorpi dives in and grabs Atkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkinson pushes down on Sammalkorpi's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Atkinson circles away easily
and Atkinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Atkinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atkinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Sammalkorpi backs away, Atkinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Sammalkorpi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Atkinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sammalkorpi's calf.
Atkinson throws a leg kick which misses Sammalkorpi's front leg but catches the back leg as Sammalkorpi tries to avoid it.
Sammalkorpi shoots and misses
letting Atkinson counter with a right hand.
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkinson defends it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Atkinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atkinson.
Atkinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sammalkorpi's sensitive parts.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but no luck this time.
Atkinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in and drives through. Atkinson sprawls well.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a left and a right that stings Sammalkorpi.
Clayton Atkinson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Sammalkorpi's leg. Sammalkorpi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sammalkorpi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with an outside leg kick.
Atkinson works over Sammalkorpi's head and body with a nice combination.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sammalkorpi can do to turn this around?
Sammalkorpi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkinson pinned against the cage. Atkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sammalkorpi is breathing heavily.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Atkinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atkinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atkinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atkinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Atkinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atkinson cracks the inside of Sammalkorpi's front leg.
Atkinson lands with a right hand.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammalkorpi loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Atkinson feints and then cracks Sammalkorpi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sammalkorpi down.
Atkinson works Sammalkorpi's body with a nice hook.
Atkinson throws a head kick but Sammalkorpi moves out of range.
Atkinson throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Atkinson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammalkorpi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sammalkorpi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atkinson struggling a bit here.
Sammalkorpi fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Atkinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well.
Sammalkorpi lands some shots froms side control.
Atkinson has one of Sammalkorpi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has hold of Atkinson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Atkinson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sammalkorpi cranks the arm and Atkinson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Atkinson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Our winner, Tapio Sammalkorpi, 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: StrikeForce Union #41
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Atkinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Winkle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Winkle's leg. Winkle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winkle fails with the takedown
and Winkle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Winkle gets the takedown into side control.
Atkinson tries to escape but Winkle is in control.
Atkinson trying to remain calm as Winkle controls from the top position.#SUB#
Winkle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Winkle keeps moving and retains side control.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Winkle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Winkle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atkinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Winkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson tries to improve position but can't.
Atkinson is not content to let Winkle control the position.
Atkinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Winkle wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position. #SUB#
Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Winkle eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Winkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winkle is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Winkle is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Winkle is very close to passing his half guard.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well. #SUB#
Winkle trying to work for an americana but Atkinson has managed to regain full guard.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Winkle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Atkinson dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
Atkinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkle's head.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Winkle is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winkle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Winkle has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Winkle trying to control the position.
Winkle trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Winkle has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Winkle is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Winkle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Atkinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winkle backs up against the cage.
Winkle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winkle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winkle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Atkinson lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atkinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atkinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Winkle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atkinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson lands a leg kick that knocks Winkle off balance momentarily.
Atkinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atkinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winkle.#T1#
Atkinson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Winkle shoots and misses
and Atkinson counters with a low kick, right behind Winkle 's knee.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Atkinson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Winkle tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Atkinson is absolutely delighted - when Winkle wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clayton Atkinson!
A relieved looking Clayton Atkinson 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: StrikeForce Union #39
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Winkle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Winkle. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkinson leaves Winkle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Atkinson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Winkle shoots for a takedown but Atkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Winkle.
Winkle tries to move into range but Atkinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winkle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Atkinson does it's job there.
Winkle with a poor takedown
and Atkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atkinson sizes up Winkle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle misses with a takedown attempt - Atkinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkinson finish him?
Atkinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Winkle seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkinson throws a head kick that Winkle semi-blocks. #T1#
Winkle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atkinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Winkle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atkinson. Atkinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Winkle has his takedown stuffed
and Atkinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Winkle shoots and misses
and Atkinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Atkinson thumps Winkle with a low kick.#KD#
Atkinson lands a big uppercut and Winkle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Winkle looks OK. Atkinson waves Winkle back to his feet!
It looks like Atkinson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atkinson. #TD2#
Winkle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Atkinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Atkinson's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Winkle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winkle has Atkinson in his guard.#REVR#
Winkle has a closed guard, preventing Atkinson from standing up. #T2##SUB2#
Winkle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atkinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkinson postures up in Winkle's guard and throws a big left but Winkle blocks it.
Winkle 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.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Winkle keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atkinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atkinson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Atkinson is sitting in close to Winkle's body. Winkle has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Atkinson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Atkinson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Winkle.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Winkle!

Event: StrikeForce Union #36
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Gore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atkinson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gore! But no joy.
Gore throws a body kick that misses.
Gore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atkinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gore 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.
Gore loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
A slow jab from Gore misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gore misses the target.
Gore moves away from the strike by Atkinson.
Atkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Atkinson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gore misses with a right hand
and Atkinson counters with a low kick, right behind Gore 's knee.
Atkinson scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gore misses with an uppercut. Atkinson saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gore.
Gore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atkinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Atkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atkinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atkinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gore.
Gore throws a wild body kick that Atkinson sees coming a mile off.
Atkinson misses with a hook. Gore ducked under it nicely.
Atkinson takes one to the chin there.
Atkinson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gore.
Gore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atkinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gore checks it well.
Atkinson tries to work over Gore's front leg with a kick but Gore checks it.
Atkinson feints and then cracks Gore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gore down.
Gore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gore thuds a left hand into Atkinson's body.
Gore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atkinson. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkinson throws out a leg kick but Gore moves out of range and Atkinson only half commits.
Gore misses with a body kick.
Atkinson looks to land a combination but Gore avoids it well. #CL2#
Gore closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gore.
A shot in the inside from Gore.
Gore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Gore to work.
A hook to the body from Gore.
Atkinson is breathing heavily.
Gore has Atkinson pushed against the cage.
Gore digs a right hand underneath Atkinson's ribcage. Atkinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Gore.
Gore leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gore slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Gore.
Atkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gore has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Gore as the two fighters clinch.
Gore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinsons head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gore.
A body shot lands from Gore.
Gore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkinson or not. #T4#
Gore lands a nice shot to the body.
Gore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Gore avoids the damage to the body.
Gore lands a nice uppercut.
Gore lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gore leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gore lands an uppercut.
Gore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Gore.
Atkinson has had enough of the clinch but Gore keeps him there for the moment.
Atkinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Gore won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Gore dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gore misses with a looping right.
Atkinson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Atkinson throws a low kick, looking for Gore's leg but Gore calmly moves out of range.
Gore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atkinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gore.
Gore throws a jab but it's blocked by Atkinson.
Gore throws a hook to the side of Atkinson's head but Atkinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Gore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gore missing with a left hand there. Atkinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivan Gore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gore darts in and clinches Atkinson up against the cage.
Atkinson is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gore's elbow.
Atkinson tries to circle away but Gore has him pinned against the cage.
Gore scores with a hook to the body.
Gore pushes Atkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gore stalling in the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Gore.
Atkinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gore has Atkinson pushed against the cage.
Gore lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Gore.
Gore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gore.
Atkinson tries to throw a body punch but Gore avoids it by throwing Atkinson back against the cage.
Gore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Gore as the two fighters clinch.
Atkinson takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Atkinson is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Atkinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Gore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gore - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gore lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards.
Gore creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Atkinson with a big uppercut! Atkinson tries to clinch up but Gore pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Atkinson to the mat! Atkinson covers up and Gore unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Gore!

Event: StrikeForce Union #35
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Sammalkorpi misses with a hook
and Atkinson counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sammalkorpi working the ground and pound but Atkinson is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sammalkorpi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi throws an elbow but Atkinson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sammalkorpi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sammalkorpi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sammalkorpi misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Sammalkorpi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep.
Sammalkorpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Sammalkorpi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sammalkorpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Atkinson trying to remain calm as Sammalkorpi controls from the top position.
Atkinson tries to escape but Sammalkorpi is in control.
Sammalkorpi working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Sammalkorpi cracks Atkinson with a big right hand but Atkinson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Atkinson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammalkorpi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Atkinson prevents Sammalkorpi from improving position.
Sammalkorpi is putting a hurting on Atkinson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sammalkorpi controlling the position from side mount.
Atkinson is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sammalkorpi landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position but Atkinson is working away.
Atkinson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Atkinson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Sammalkorpi is putting a hurting on Atkinson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position but Atkinson is working away.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Atkinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sammalkorpi on the ground.
Sammalkorpi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Atkinson being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson stops Sammalkorpi from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi. Sammalkorpi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi shoots in and drives through. Atkinson sprawls well.
Atkinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atkinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sammalkorpi will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Atkinson tries to sprawl but Sammalkorpi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sammalkorpi prevents Atkinson from improving his position.
Sammalkorpi wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Tapio Sammalkorpi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sammalkorpi is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sammalkorpi. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Sammalkorpi eventually gives up the hold.
Atkinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sammalkorpi. #T1#
Sammalkorpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Sammalkorpi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sammalkorpi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Atkinson tries to kick Sammalkorpi off but Sammalkorpi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Atkinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Sammalkorpi is controlling well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sammalkorpi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atkinson defending well though.
Sammalkorpi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Atkinson taking some punishment here, with Sammalkorpi in his half guard. #ES#
Atkinson kicks Sammalkorpi off and gets back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Atkinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi looking to score a takedown here. Atkinson is defending well but Sammalkorpi drives through and ends up in Atkinson's guard.#T3#
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammalkorpi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sammalkorpi prevents Atkinson from getting back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Atkinson wants to stand and escape but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Sammalkorpi from controlling successfully.
Sammalkorpi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atkinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sammalkorpi controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Atkinson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Atkinson is avoiding damage well.
Atkinson is trying to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Sammalkorpi controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tapio Sammalkorpi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Atkinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sammalkorpi.
Atkinson lands a head kick. Sammalkorpi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Atkinson is looking to slow Sammalkorpi down with leg kicks.
Sammalkorpi looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.
Atkinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sammalkorpi goes for a double leg but Atkinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atkinson continues to drive forward.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Atkinson throws a nice head kick!
Atkinson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sammalkorpi loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Sammalkorpi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sammalkorpi is working Atkinson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Atkinson stops Sammalkorpi from passing to mount.
Atkinson tries to escape but Sammalkorpi is in control.
The ground and pound from Sammalkorpi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Atkinson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi cracks Atkinson with a big right hand but Atkinson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Sammalkorpi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Atkinson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson tries to buck Sammalkorpi off but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.
Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sammalkorpi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Atkinson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
A victorious Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: StrikeForce Union #28
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1##TD#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Atkinson to the ground. Gracie is now in Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Atkinson 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.
Gracie wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Atkinson is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Atkinson misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Atkinson is looking to escape.
Gracie working over Atkinson with some ground and pound. Atkinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie throwing shots but Atkinson is blocking nicely. #T3#
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie fails to advance to Atkinson's back.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie fails to advance to Atkinson's back.
Gracie tries to control but Atkinson wriggling away.
Atkinson is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Atkinson doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Atkinson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Atkinson didn't expect that.
Gracie stands and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkinson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atkinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances to mount.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape. #T1#
Atkinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie mounts Atkinson! Really nice guard pass there!
Atkinson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling his opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Atkinson defends it well.
Ramon Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control. #T3#
Atkinson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Atkinson to escape the position.
Atkinson is trapped and Gracie is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB#
Atkinson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Atkinson trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now. #SUB#
Gracie looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Atkinson is controlling Gracie 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Gracie seems keen to control Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Atkinson moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Atkinson misses with a wild combination.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Gracie clinches.
The referee calls for Gracie to work. #TD#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Atkinson to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pulls Atkinson in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Atkinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atkinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.#T2#
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Atkinson postures up. #SUB#
Atkinson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gracie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Atkinson manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Atkinson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gracie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Ramon Gracie 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: DCF 18
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
Adams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atkinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams looks to land a combination but Atkinson avoids it well.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Atkinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atkinson counters with an inside leg kick.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atkinson. That's going to slow Adams down.
Atkinson lands a really nice looking cross but Adams seems unphased.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Adams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been informed that Atkinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Atkinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Atkinson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atkinson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atkinson, right into the meat. #T1#
Atkinson feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Atkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
We've been hearing reports that Adams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Atkinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adams thuds a left hand into Atkinson's body.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Atkinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atkinson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atkinson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams misses with a double jab
letting Atkinson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adams misses with the combination.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Atkinson counters with a low kick, right behind Adams 's knee.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Atkinson.
Adams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Atkinson stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atkinson!
Atkinson scores with a hook.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Adams's leg. Adams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Atkinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Adams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Atkinson unleashes a big counter combination but Adams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Atkinson.
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!
Atkinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atkinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Atkinson - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Atkinson catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Adams is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Atkinson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Adams tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Atkinson is absolutely delighted - when Adams wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clayton Atkinson!
An out of breath Clayton Atkinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC 14: Koreshkov vs. Carter
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Truck tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atkinson is looking to slow Truck down with leg kicks.
Truck takes a swing at Atkinson's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Atkinson misses.
Atkinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Atkinson scores with a hook to the body. Truck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atkinson lands a leg kick that knocks Truck off balance momentarily.
Truck moves to clinch but Atkinson breaks away
and Atkinson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Truck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD2#
Atkinson lands a big head kick that sends Truck tumbling to the mat! Atkinson takes a step backwards and waves Truck back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Truck is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Truck misses
and Atkinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Truck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Truck darts in trying to clinch
and Atkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Truck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Atkinson rattles Truck with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Truck tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Atkinson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Truck stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clayton Atkinson!
A relieved looking Clayton Atkinson 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: DFC 12: Vachon vs. Livre
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Atkinson.
Hood blocks a leg kick.
Atkinson tries to score with a low kick but Hood moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Hood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A good leg kick by Atkinson.
A good leg kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atkinson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atkinson throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Atkinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atkinson.
Hood blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
It seemed like Hood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A combination from Hood does no damage.
Atkinson throws a big counter combination but Hood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hood misses with a few strikes there.
Atkinson scores with a push kick.
Atkinson misses with an uppercut. Hood saw that one coming.
Atkinson throws a head kick but Hood moves out of range. #T2#
Atkinson misses the body punch
and Hood counters with a one-two to the body.
Atkinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkinson. Hood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkinson misses with a low kick.
Atkinson misses with a low kick as Hood jumps back.
Hood unleashes a big counter combination but Atkinson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clayton Atkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Atkinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3##CL2#
Hood drives through and clinches with Atkinson against the cage.
Hood has had enough of the clinch but Atkinson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Atkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Hood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Atkinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hood throws a right and a left that Atkinson avoids nicely.
Atkinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Atkinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hood is out of range and Atkinson settles back down.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Atkinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atkinson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hood throws a counter combo.
Atkinson loads up on a big right hand but Hood slips the punch.
Atkinson loads up on a big right hand but Hood slips the punch.
Atkinson scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atkinson as he jumps to the side.
Hood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Atkinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atkinson misses with an uppercut. Hood saw that one coming.
Hood throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Atkinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atkinson sets himself, and Hood steps forward looking for the clinch! Atkinson avoids it this time.
A low kick from Atkinson is predictable there
and Hood counters with a left and a right that stings Atkinson.
Atkinson dips to his left and cracks Hood with an uppercut!
Atkinson looks to throw the jab but Hood is out of range.
Hood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Atkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Atkinson. Those never looked like landing.
Hood blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a leg kick
and Hood counters with a two punch combo.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Hood blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
Hood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atkinson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Atkinson misses with the body kick
and Hood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hood can do to turn this around?
Atkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Atkinson misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Atkinson.#T2#
Atkinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atkinson scores with a nice strike.
Atkinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hood is out of range.
We've been informed that Hood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Atkinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hood's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson throws a hook but Hood avoids it easily.
Hood moves away from the strike by Atkinson.
Hood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hood drops his hands momentarily and Atkinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Atkinson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Atkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucas Hood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hood wants to clinch.
Atkinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Atkinson. That snapped Hood's head back.
Atkinson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Atkinson tests Hood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hood throws a right and a left that Atkinson avoids nicely.
It looked like Atkinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Atkinson.
Hood fails to land with a series of punches.
Atkinson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkinson misses with a right hand
and Hood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but Hood checks it.
Despite the aggression on Hood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Atkinson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Atkinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkinson.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkinson misses the target.
Atkinson scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Atkinson.
Atkinson is looking to slow Hood down with leg kicks.
Atkinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atkinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atkinson.#T1#
Atkinson throws out a leg kick but Hood moves out of range and Atkinson only half commits.
Hood misses with a lunging right hand
and Atkinson counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atkinson.
Nice body kick there by Atkinson.
Atkinson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Atkinson pushes Hood off looking to stand but Hood dives back in and keeps control.
Hood tries to stand and escape but Atkinson actually recovers to full guard.
Hood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Atkinson is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Hood wants to stand and escape but instead Atkinson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Atkinson works over Hood with some ground and pound from guard.
Hood wants to get back to his feet but Atkinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hood can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Atkinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
No joy there for Hood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Hood misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atkinson.
Atkinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Atkinson thumps Hood with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Hood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atkinson throws a head kick but Hood moves out of range.
Hood wants to counter the offense by Atkinson and move into the clinch position.
Atkinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkinson.
Hood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Atkinson throws a combination. Hood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Atkinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hood is out of range and Atkinson settles back down.
Atkinson swings widly with a right hand
and Hood counters with a one-two to the body.
Hood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Atkinson. Those never looked like landing.
Hood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hood throws a right hand that Atkinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Atkinson also avoids with ease.
Hood punishes Atkinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Lucas Hood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atkinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hood manages to avoid it.
Clayton Atkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atkinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DFC 10: Koreshkov vs. Choo
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Atkinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atkinson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hulikaani counters with a shoot takedown. Atkinson fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Hulikaani stands up and waves to Atkinson to follow him.
Atkinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hulikaani manages to avoid it.
Atkinson scores with a head kick. Hulikaani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hulikaani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Atkinson connects with a crisp jab.
Hulikaani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Hulikaani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Atkinson defends it well.#T1#
Atkinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atkinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hulikaani's sensitive parts.
Hulikaani moves out of range of the body kick from Atkinson.
Hulikaani is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hulikaani with the counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it easily.
Atkinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hulikaani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Atkinson defends it well.
Atkinson thows a leg kick but Hulikaani checks it #TD2#
and Hulikaani counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Atkinson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hulikaani presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SU2#
Hulikaani gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Atkinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hulikaani's calf.
A good leg kick by Atkinson. #T3#
Hulikaani avoids the head kick by Atkinson.
Hulikaani tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Atkinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hulikaani feints the counter takedown.
Atkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hulikaani is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hulikaani.
Hulikaani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Atkinson.
Atkinson looks for the body kick but Hulikaani saw that one coming.
Hulikaani with the counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it easily.#T4#
Atkinson misses with a low kick.
Atkinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hulikaani.
Hulikaani moves out of range as Atkinson throws a body kick.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Hulikaani moves out of range easily.
Hulikaani is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Atkinson throws a low kick, looking for Hulikaani's leg but Hulikaani calmly moves out of range.
Hulikaani with the counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it easily.
Atkinson misses with a leg kick.
Hulikaani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Atkinson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Atkinson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Atkinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hulikaani is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Atkinson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hulikaani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Atkinson!
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Hulikaani keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Hulikaani stands up and beckons Atkinson to his feet.
Atkinson throws a chopping leg kick but Hulikaani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hulikaani tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson misses with a kick to the body.
Hulikaani is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Atkinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Atkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hulikaani with the counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it easily.
Atkinson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hulikaani counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Atkinson is looking to stand back up but Hulikaani counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Atkinson. #REVR#
Atkinson is trying to stand. #SU2#
Hulikaani postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Atkinson to stand up.
Atkinson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hulikaani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Atkinson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Hulikaani decides to stand up, so the ref orders Atkinson to his feet. #T2#
Good work by Hulikaani as he checks the leg kick.
Atkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hulikaani moves out of range of the body kick from Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hulikaani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson wants to stand back up but Hulikaani manages to pass into side control. #T3#
Atkinson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Atkinson bucks up and tries to throw Hulikaani off but instead Hulikaani has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Hulikaani decides to stand up.
Atkinson pushes Hulikaani away with a front kick.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Atkinson!
A slapping leg kick lands for Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atkinson misses with a low kick.
Atkinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atkinson misses with a hook.
Hulikaani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Atkinson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clayton Atkinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Atkinson throws a low kick but Hulikaani avoids it.
Hulikaani tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Atkinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hulikaani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hulikaani blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
And Hulikaani tries to counter it with a takedown but Atkinson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Atkinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulikaani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atkinson.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Hulikaani changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clayton Atkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Hulikaani takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hulikaani with the counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it easily.
Atkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clayton Atkinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Atkinson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hulikaani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Atkinson is working an open guard so Hulikaani takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Atkinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Atkinson misses #TD2#
and Hulikaani decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Atkinson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hulikaani is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Hulikaani gets to his feet - Atkinson follows without any prompting.
Atkinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atkinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hulikaani changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Good work by Hulikaani as he checks the leg kick.
Atkinson throws a head kick but Hulikaani moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson throws out a loose jab but Hulikaani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Atkinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atkinson.
A low kick from Atkinson misses #TD2#
and Hulikaani counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Hulikaani gets to his feet - Atkinson follows without any prompting. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Atkinson as he connects with a hook.
Hulikaani takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atkinson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hulikaani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Atkinson wants to stand back up but Hulikaani manages to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson tries to buck Hulikaani off but Hulikaani is having none of it.#SU2#
Hulikaani decides to stand up, so the ref orders Atkinson to his feet.
Peppu Hulikaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clayton Atkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hulikaani moves out of range of the leg kick from Atkinson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Atkinson!
A relieved looking Clayton Atkinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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