Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Bungradidoa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mignon.#TD2#
Bungradidoa looking to score a takedown here. Mignon is defending well but Bungradidoa drives through and ends up in Mignon's guard.
Bungradidoa postures up and lands a big shot to Mignon's brow.
Mignon wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bungradidoa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Bungradidoa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A cross from Mignon lands.#CL2#
Bungradidoa moves into range and clinches up with Mignon.#TD2#
Bungradidoa has picked Mignon up - he's going for a ride! Bungradidoa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bungradidoa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mignon tries to get to full guard but Bungradidoa has control of the leg.
Bungradidoa working over Mignon with some ground and pound. Mignon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Bungradidoa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bungradidoa lands strikes from half guard.
Bungradidoa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bungradidoa throwing shots but Mignon is blocking nicely.
Mignon's coaches at Mega Gym - Capacity 35 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mignon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mignon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bungradidoa on the ground.
Bungradidoa stalling.
Mignon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa is taking a breather. Mignon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bungradidoa throwing shots but Mignon is blocking nicely.
Bungradidoa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bungradidoa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bungradidoa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Bungradidoa moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Bungradidoa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bungradidoa is controlling the pace.
Mignon has hold of Bungradidoa's hands but Bungradidoa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Bungradidoa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bungradidoa is nestled in close to Mignon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bungradidoa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bungradidoa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mignon taking some punishment here, with Bungradidoa in his half guard.
Bungradidoa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mignon defending well though.
Mignon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bungradidoa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bungradidoa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Bungradidoa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mignon's head.
Bungradidoa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mignon's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bungradidoa lands a nice short elbow.
Bungradidoa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bungradidoa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Bungradidoa there.
Bungradidoa content to control rather than advance.
Bungradidoa is nestled in close to Mignon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bungradidoa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bungradidoa lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mophaf Bungradidoa dominated that round.
That's time! Mignon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Bungradidoa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bungradidoa showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Bungradidoa there.
Bungradidoa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bungradidoa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mignon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Bungradidoa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bungradidoa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bungradidoa content to control rather than advance.
Mignon wants to control but Bungradidoa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bungradidoa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bungradidoa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bungradidoa winds up and cracks Mignon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa working Mignon over with strikes.
Bungradidoa stalling. #T2#
Bungradidoa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mignon's head.
Bungradidoa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bungradidoa 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.
Bungradidoa winds up and cracks Mignon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mignon is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bungradidoa fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mignon from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bungradidoa! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mophaf Bungradidoa!
Mophaf Bungradidoa made sure to mention his sponsor, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q - $149-199 in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016

#R1#
Fum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Fum.
Leroy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fum to score with a decent uppercut.
Leroy moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Fum misses.
Fum with a jab.
Fum connects with a looping right hand.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Fum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fum looks to land a combination. Leroy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Leroy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leroy walks into a straight right hand from Fum.
Leroy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Leroy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Fum sends Leroy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fum is motioning to the referee to let Leroy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CL#
Leroy clinches up against the cage.
Fum prevents Leroy from breaking the clinch.
Fum misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Leroy stalling against the cage.
Leroy seems to have got his legs back now.
Leroy tries to circle away but Fum has him pinned against the cage.
Leroy has Fum pushed against the cage.
Leroy blocks an uppercut.
Fum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leroy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leroy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leroy stalling against the cage.
Leroy is trying to break the clinch but Fum is controlling him.
Fum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leroy is keeping busy.
Fum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fum dodges an elbow strike from Leroy.
Fum tries to stall but Leroy uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leroy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leroy tries to stall but Fum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fum has a couple of punches blocked by Leroy.
Leroy tries to break the clinch but Fum is controlling the position.
Fum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leroy backwards.
Leroy blocks an uppercut.
Fum gets through Leroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Leroy.
The referee calls for Leroy to work.
Leroy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fum struggles to land a body shot inside as Leroy controls his hands. #T3#
Fum lands with a light punch inside.
Fum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fum wants to stall.
Fum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leroy backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leroy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leroy wants a takedown.
Leroy tries to break the clinch but Fum is controlling the position.
Fum slows down the pace here.
Leroy wants to stall.
Fum is trying to maintain a safe position but Leroy gets an underhook and turns Fum into the cage.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leroy.
Fum throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Fum.
Fum blocks an elbow strike.
Fum trying to control the position but instead, Leroy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fum into the cage.
Leroy tries to circle away but Fum has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fum.
Leroy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leroy slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Leroy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leroy tries to throw a body punch but Fum avoids it by throwing Leroy back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

FeeFi Fum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fum with a nice cross.
Leroy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leroy throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Leroy moves into the clinch successfully.
Leroy misses with some punches.
Fum throws a head punch that misses.
Leroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Fum.
Leroy stalling.
Leroy is trying to break free.
Fum prevents Leroy from breaking the clinch.
Fum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leroy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leroy tries to break free but Fum pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Leroy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leroy backwards.
Fum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fum looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fum tries to work over Leroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leroy has had enough of the clinch but Fum keeps him there for the moment.
Fum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leroy's efforts to push away.
Leroy looking to slow down the pace here.
Fum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leroys head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leroy as Fum tries to tie him up.
Fum fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leroy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leroy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fum prevents Leroy from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fum.
Leroy looking to slow down the pace here.
Fum scores with a shot to the side of Leroy's head.
Fum working aggressively here.
Leroy slows down the pace here.
Fum prevents Leroy from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Leroy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fum is keeping busy.
Leroy tries a body shot but Fum blocks it.
Leroy is trying to force a seperation but Fum has the dominant position.
Fum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leroy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fum can't find room to land a body shot as Leroy controls the action.
Leroy is pushing Fum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leroy'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.
Fum tries to throw a body punch but Leroy avoids it by throwing Fum back against the cage. #T4#
Leroy working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leroy prevents a body shot from Fum.
Fum stalling in the clinch but Leroy improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fum.
Leroy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leroy blocks an uppercut.
Fum swings wildly with an uppercut but Leroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leroy has had enough of the clinch but Fum keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leroy can't break the clinch.
Leroy misses with the head strike.
Leroy is looking to break free of the clinch but Fum has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Fum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

FeeFi Fum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leroy.
Leroy misses with an uppercut.
Fum throws a series of punches but Leroy moves out of range.
Leroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leroy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leroy doesn't manage to clinch there - Fum circles away.
Leroy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fum lands a glancing blow to the side of Leroy's head.
Fum throws a good cross that connects.
Leroy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leroy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Leroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Fum finds it's target.
Fum slips under a jab.
A left lands for Fum.
FeeFi Fum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroy moves in looking to clinch but Fum pushes him off.
Fum throws out a powerful jab.
FeeFi Fum seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Leroy tries to clinch but Fum is having none of it.
Leroy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Fum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leroy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fum counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fum cracks Leroy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fum digs a good body shot into Leroy's ribs.
Good exchange - Fum coming out on top.
Leroy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fum lands with a shot to the body.
Leroy misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fum lands a right hook to the body.
Fum scores with a nice right hand.
Fum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fum cracks Leroy with a hook to the temple - Leroy is on wobbly legs here! Fum swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Leroy falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fum wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). FeeFi Fum!

Event: Pacio Fight Night 29
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Mignon.
Ilmarinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Filet Mignon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mignon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mignon sets himself, and Ilmarinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Mignon avoids it this time.
Ilmarinen slips a jab and a cross from Mignon.
Ilmarinen takes one on the button.
Ilmarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ilmarinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mignon.
A combination from Mignon does no damage.
Ilmarinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mignon is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Mignon gets caught flat footed, as Ilmarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mignon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ilmarinen is looking to advance position but Mignon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Mignon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mignon throwing strikes here but Ilmarinen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mignon tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Ilmarinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ilmarinen trying to control but Mignon is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mignon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Mignon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mignon is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mignon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ilmarinen on the ground.
Mignon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ilmarinen is working away from the top position though.
Mignon is staying active underneath Ilmarinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mignon tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
Ilmarinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mignon is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mignon avoid being mounted?#T3#
Ilmarinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mignon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Mignon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ilmarinen throws a strike but Mignon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Mignon controlling him for the moment.
Mignon throwing strikes from guard but Ilmarinen blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for a guillotine here but Mignon defends easily. #T4#
Ilmarinen pulls Mignon in to control the position.
Ilmarinen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mignon postures up.
Mignon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ilmarinen controls Mignon momentarily but Mignon frees himself.
Mignon wants to control from the top but Ilmarinen keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mignon postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filet Mignon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ilmarinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Asko Ilmarinen has been cut.#TD2#
Ilmarinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mignon is pulling down on Ilmarinen's head to control his posture.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen wants to stand but Mignon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mignon keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass. #T1#
Ilmarinen is looking to pass into half guard but Mignon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mignon is in guard.#REVR#
Mignon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilmarinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mignon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilmarinen can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen wants to get back to his feet but Mignon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mignon trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mignon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Mignon wants to control from the top but Ilmarinen keeps moving.
Mignon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ilmarinen's head.
Ilmarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ilmarinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mignon throws an elbow that misses. Ilmarinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mignon's guard. Nice move by Ilmarinen!#REVB#
Ilmarinen preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mignon is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Mignon from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen wants to get back to his feet but Mignon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Mignon from controlling successfully.
Mignon throws an elbow that misses. Ilmarinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mignon's guard. Nice move by Ilmarinen!#REVB#
Asko Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ilmarinen 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.
Mignon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mignon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mignon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mignon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ilmarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mignon stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ilmarinen throws up his legs and catches Mignon in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mignon tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ilmarinen! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Asko Ilmarinen!
After the fight, Asko Ilmarinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Bushido 17: Magufuli vs. Whyte
Date: Sep 01, 2016

#R1#
Palmer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bear throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palmer's waist but Palmer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bear off to one side.
Bear is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palmer blocks a head kick by Bear.
Palmer misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Palmer moves into the clinch.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmer can't find room to land a body shot as Bear controls the action.
Bear throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palmer blocks it with crossed arms.
Bear is trying to push Palmer away but Palmer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bear definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bear trying to control the position but instead, Palmer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bear into the ropes.
Bear with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palmer lands a body punch.
Palmer's coach down at Restricted area was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Palmer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Palmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Palmer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bear fails to pull guard.
Bear tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
Bear tries a knee to the head but Palmer blocks it.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Bear misses with a knee strike.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bear is trying to force a seperation but Palmer has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Bear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palmer is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Bear is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Palmer to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MamaDu Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Palmer.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Bear is rocked!
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Palmer presses Bear against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bear avoids a wild elbow strike from Palmer.
Bear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palmer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bear's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bear drops to his knees and Palmer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Palmer!
Our winner, Arnold Palmer, 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: PAcio 27
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Mignon jabs Michalos to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Michalos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michalos lands a shoulder strike.
Michalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michalos lands an elbow that stopped Mignon in his tracks for a moment.
Michalos prevents a body shot from Mignon.
Mignon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Michalos smiles and moves away.
Mignon tests Michalos's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Mignon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michalos content to stall in guard here.
Michalos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mignon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michalos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mignon is trying to control the position but Michalos postures up. #T1#
Michalos pushing down on Mignon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Michalos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Michalos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mignon for as long as he can get away with.
Michalos prevents Mignon from improving his position.
Mignon is still trying to improve position.
Michalos is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Michalos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mignon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Michalos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mignon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bartkos Michalos!
After winning the bout, Bartkos Michalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PAcio 27
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
HumpBees takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Maki Kamiya has been cut.
HumpBees throws out a powerful jab.
HumpBees takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kamiya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
HumpBees misses with a jab to the body
and Kamiya counters with an inside leg kick.
HumpBees takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamiya lands a head shot.
Kamiya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt HumpBees.
HumpBees swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamiya counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kamiya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
HumpBees is looking for a counter combo.
Kamiya connects with a leg kick. HumpBees looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HumpBees falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kamiya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamiya throws a push kick but HumpBees slaps the foot to one side.
HumpBees on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamiya. Kamiya obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamiya throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and HumpBees counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
HumpBees scores with a takedown into Kamiya's guard.
HumpBees loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kamiya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from HumpBees. #SUB2#
Kamiya has his foot on HumpBees's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. HumpBees works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kamiya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. HumpBees gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
HumpBees with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HumpBees with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamiya is looking to sweep but instead, HumpBees has passed into half guard.
HumpBees slips a nice elbow through Kamiya's hands, connecting with Kamiya's forehead.
Kamiya is looking to improve his position.
HumpBees throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Kamiya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamiya wants to control but HumpBees is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamiya is trying to stand back up but HumpBees is controlling him
Kamiya manages to get to full guard.
HumpBees sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamiya wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamiya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kamiya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
HumpBees postures up in Kamiya's guard and throws a big left but Kamiya blocks it. #T3#
Kamiya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
HumpBees content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamiya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Oooooh!!! HumpBees has knocked Kamiya down with a huge combo! HumpBees steps away and waves a wobbly Kamiya back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Kamiya is rocked!
Kamiya drops his hands for a split second and HumpBees immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Kamiya face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. HumpBees follows up with a right hand that knocks Kamiya into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eye HumpBees!
Eye HumpBees made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Give me the belt already... What a swinger gotta do!?!?!?'.

Event: DFC Asylum 2
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Raskolnikov clinches up with Bear and pushes him back against the cage.
Bear wants to take the fight to the mat but Raskolnikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raskolnikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Raskolnikov.
Bear takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raskolnikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bear's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Gay Bear has been cut.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow inside.
Raskolnikov slowing the pace effectively.
Raskolnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raskolnikov avoiding damage as Bear throws knees to the body.
Raskolnikov gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bear can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raskolnikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Bear has Raskolnikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raskolnikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raskolnikov pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bear is working for takedown but Raskolnikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Raskolnikov.
Still in the clinch, Raskolnikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Raskolnikov. #T1#
Bear jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raskolnikov walks away with a smile on his face. Bear gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Raskolnikov clinches up with Bear and pushes him back against the cage.
Bear wants to get back to striking at distance but Raskolnikov won't allow it.
Raskolnikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raskolnikov lands a damaging elbow.
Bear trying to land knees to the body.
Bear tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bear takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Raskolnikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bear pushes off an throws an elbow but Raskolnikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raskolnikov avoiding damage.
Bear has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raskolnikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raskolnikov lands a shoulder strike.
Bear has Raskolnikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raskolnikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raskolnikov stops a takedown attempt from Bear.
Bear is breathing heavily.#T2#
Raskolnikov lands with a right to the head.
Raskolnikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raskolnikov blocks an elbow strike from Bear.
Bear wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raskolnikov gets underhooks to prevent Bear's takedown attempt.
Bear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raskolnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
A short right from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov landing knees to the body.
Raskolnikov pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raskolnikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Raskolnikov managing to block the knees to the body from Bear.
Nice elbow from Raskolnikov.
Bear wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raskolnikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raskolnikov lands a knee to the body.
Raskolnikov lands a left hand.
Raskolnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Bear is rocked!
A short left from Raskolnikov.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raskolnikov lands an elbow inside that Bear shrugs off.
Raskolnikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bear looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raskolnikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Raskolnikov scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raskolnikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raskolnikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bear wants to take the fight to the mat but Raskolnikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raskolnikov pushes Bear against the cage. Raskolnikov is working some dirty boxing. Raskolnikov pushes off with a quick right hook! Bear goes down! Bear tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Raskolnikov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Raskolnikov!

Event: Pacio 25
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Mignon lands a body shot.
NoMono throws a hook but Mignon blocks it.
Mignon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NoMono.
NoMono connects with a right hand. Mignon shakes it off.
NoMono ducks under a wild hook from Mignon.
Mignon tries to bum rush NoMono with a series of wild strikes but NoMono uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
NoMono now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mignon misses with a wild body shot.
Mignon throws an off balance right hand
letting NoMono counter with a right hand.
NoMono throws a hook but Mignon blocks it.
NoMono keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mignon.
Mignon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mignon throws a hook but NoMono blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from NoMono! But no joy.
NoMono throws an overhand right that lands on Mignon's shoulder, as Mignon tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mignon misses the target.
A jab lands there for NoMono.#CL2#
NoMono closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mignon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
NoMono softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
NoMono is working Mignon over against the cage.#TD#
Mignon manages to pull guard.
NoMono tries to free his leg and advance position but Mignon is retaining full guard.
NoMono trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
NoMono trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
NoMono working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
NoMono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mignon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
NoMono throws a big elbow that misses.
NoMono is looking to work some ground and pound but Mignon has wrist control.
NoMono is looking to work some ground and pound but Mignon has wrist control.
Mignon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from NoMono.
NoMono postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mignon keeping moving, preventing NoMono from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
NoMono takes one on the button.
Mignon missing with a left hand there. NoMono was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mignon misses with a hook
and Mignon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Mignon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
NoMono is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mignon with a body shot.
Mignon jabs at NoMono's body.
Sloppy strikes from Mignon. Those never looked like landing.
NoMono's corner calls for a 1-2. NoMono obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
NoMono is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mignon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
NoMono has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mignon can't find room to land a body shot as NoMono controls the action.
NoMono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
NoMono lands a left hand.
Mignon working aggressively here.
Mignon is trying to push NoMono away but NoMono has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
NoMono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mignon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. NoMono's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mignon looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for NoMono.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for NoMono.
NoMono lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mignon just misses with a elbow thrown towards NoMono's brow.
NoMono blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Mignon is trying to force a seperation but NoMono has the dominant position.
Mignon misses with a punch to the body.
NoMono has Mignon pressed against the cage, preventing Mignon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mignon misses with some punches.
NoMono stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from NoMono fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from NoMono.
NoMono throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from NoMono fails to land. #KD2#
NoMono drops Mignon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mignon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Mignon is rocked!
Mignon is breathing heavily.
NoMono lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mignon to his knees! NoMono keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yumi NoMono!
A very excited looking Yumi NoMono 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: MMAHelsinki - 50
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Nichalos scores with a jab to the body.
Nichalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nichalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bear sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nichalos misses with a looping right.
Bear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nichalos.
Nichalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Nichalos.#CL2#
Nichalos has Bear up against the cage in a clinch.
Nichalos is working Bear over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nichalos throws an elbow but misses.
Nichalos scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Nichalos lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#
Bear is rocked!
Nichalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nichalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bear.
Nichalos gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Nichalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nichalos - that landed with a thud.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Nichalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bear throws an elbow that misses.
Nichalos pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Bear definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bear jumps guard but Nichalos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nichalos lands a body shot.
Nichalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nichalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichalos digs a right hand underneath Bear's ribcage. Bear let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nichalos is working Bear over against the cage.
Nichalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Nichalos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nichalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nichalos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bear! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nichalos is unloading with more strikes now! Bear drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacoby Nichalos!
After winning the bout, Jacoby Nichalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pacio 23
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Cinotti moves out of range of the leg kick from Mignon.
Cinotti slips a jab and a cross from Mignon.
Cinotti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mignon defends it well.
A low kick from Mignon is predictable there #TD2#
so Cinotti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cinotti landing some decent shots from guard.
Cinotti postures up in Mignon's guard and throws a big left but Mignon blocks it.
Cinotti throwing strikes but missing.
Cinotti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cinotti working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Cinotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cinotti lands a couple of digs.
Cinotti looking to pass the guard.
Mignon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mignon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cinotti on the ground.#T1#
Cinotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Mignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cinotti landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cinotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cinotti working some strikes from top position.
Cinotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cinotti throwing strikes but missing.
Cinotti lands a couple of elbows.
Cinotti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cinotti throws a big elbow that misses.
Cinotti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Mignon is rocked!#T2#
Mignon keeping moving, preventing Cinotti from controlling successfully.
Oh Mignon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cinotti postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mignon covers up, he's hurt! Cinotti keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cinotti and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cinotti can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!

Event: SPFC XIV
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Kronin looks to land a combination. Bear sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bear 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. #CL2#
Kronin clinches with his opponent.
Bear jumps guard but Kronin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kronin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kronin gets tackled into the cage by Bear. Bear maintains the clinch.
Bear tries a body shot but Kronin blocks it.
Kronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kronin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kronin's elbow.
Kronin being controlled against the cage.
Kronin is leaning against Bear and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1##BC2#
Kronin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bear missing with a left hand there. Kronin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Bear darts in and clinches Kronin up against the cage.
Kronin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bear.#BC2#
Kronin breaks the clinch.
Bear tries to clinch up.
Kronin leaves Bear with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bear looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Bear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bear taking a breather.#BC2#
Kronin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear ducks under a wild hook from Kronin.
Bear looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gay Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear closes the distance but Kronin moves to the side
and Kronin counters with a series of strikes. Bear will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bear tries to clinch there but Kronin circles away.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronin swinging wildly here. #T3##CL#
Bear takes the fight into the clinch.
Bear tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronin misses with a punch to the body.
Bear is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bear wants a takedown.
Kronin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bear seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kronin can turn it around.
Bear will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kronin up against the cage.
Bear stalls. #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.
Kronin avoiding damage as Bear throws knees to the body.
Kronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
Kronin gets underhooks to prevent Bear's takedown attempt.
Bear fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bear is trying to pull guard but Kronin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kronin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bear or not.
Kronin blocks a body shot from Bear.
Bear doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bear struggles to land a body shot inside as Kronin controls his hands.
Kronin being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kronin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kronin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kronin throws out a counter right but Bear avoids it with no problem.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Kronin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kronin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bear takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Igor Kronin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kronin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kronin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kronin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bear swings for the body but Kronin moves out of range.
Kronin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bear with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Bear rushes Kronin and presses him up against the cage.
Kronin throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kronin looking to stall.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kronin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kronin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Kronin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kronin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bear is out of range.
Bear tries to clinch but Kronin moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kronin misses.#CL#
Bear clinches up against the cage.
Bear tries to throw a body punch but Kronin avoids it by throwing Bear back against the cage.
A short left from Kronin.
Kronin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronin stalling the fight. #T2#
Kronin lands a left hand. #BC2#
Kronin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kronin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bear moves into the clinch.
Kronin prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bear throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Kronin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear tries to clinch but Kronin moves out of range.
Bear walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Kronin circles away.
It seemed like Kronin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Kronin throws an overhand right that lands on Bear's shoulder, as Bear tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Bear moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kronin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bear misses with a hook
and Kronin counters with a series of strikes. Bear will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kronin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Bear dives in and scores a takedown into Kronin's guard.
Bear trying to control but Kronin is working from the bottom.
Bear cracks Kronin with a solid left hand.#T4#
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kronin wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear wants to control from the top but Kronin keeps moving.
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kronin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##TD#
Bear closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Kronin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kronin keeps working.
Bear creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kronin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kronin taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Bear are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronin dodges the ground and pound from Bear.
Bear throws a strike aimed at the side of Kronin's head but Kronin avoids it well.
Bear in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Bear misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Bear.
Bear misses with the ground and pound.
Bear trying to control the position but Kronin is working away.
Bear creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kronin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Bear looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Bear seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Kronin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bear controls the position.
The ground and pound from Bear seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bear working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bear misses with the ground and pound.
Gay Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bear is trying to get an arm triangle but Kronin is defending well.
Kronin can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bear is trying to get an arm triangle but Kronin is defending well. #T3#
Bear fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bear lands some shots froms side control.
Kronin is looking for a sweep.
Bear trying to control the action but Kronin is working from the bottom.
Kronin stops Bear from passing to mount.
Bear scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kronin to see if he's OK.#T4#
Bear sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kronin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bear tries to score with some ground and pound. Kronin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kronin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bear.
Bear working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kronin is looking to reverse the position.
Bear in side control, throwing shots but Kronin defends.
Bear sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kronin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bear working the ground and pound but Kronin is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An elbow from Bear crashes against the mat.
Bear working the head with strikes.
Bear working the ground and pound but Kronin is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gay Bear clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Kronin scores with a nice head shot.
Kronin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Kronin misses.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kronin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kronin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Bear clinches up against the cage.
Bear doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronin is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kronin breaks from the clinch.
Bear tries to clinch but Kronin is having none of it.
Kronin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kronin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kronin throws a leg kick but Bear moved away.#CL#
Bear clinches with his opponent.
Bear misses with some punches.
Bear trying to stall but Kronin improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Kronin.
Bear tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Kronin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear throws a lazy right hand but Kronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igor Kronin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kronin swinging wildly here. #T2#
Kronin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bear.
Kronin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bear with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kronin as Bear shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kronin! But no joy.
Bear tries to clinch there but Kronin circles away.
Kronin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bear walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bear is looking to clinch but Kronin is avoiding it.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kronin sprawls well. Kronin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bear tries to clinch but Kronin is having none of it.
A punch combination from Kronin misses.
Bear wants to clinch.
Kronin throws out a counter right but Bear avoids it with no problem.
Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Kronin circles away.
Kronin lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kronin as he avoids it easily.
Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kronin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bear's knee momentarily.#CL#
Bear moves into the clinch.
Bear stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Kronin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decent striking displayed by Kronin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kronin dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kronin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bear closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kronin. No joy for Bear on that attempt.
Bear moves in looking to clinch but Kronin pushes him off.
It seemed like Kronin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Kronin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Igor Kronin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear tries to clinch up but Kronin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kronin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Kronin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kronin only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Bear pushes Kronin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kronin manages to break the clinch.
Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Kronin circles away.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kronin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bear is looking to clinch but Kronin is avoiding it. #CL#
Bear drives through and clinches with Kronin against the cage.
Bear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronin avoids it.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kronin.
Bear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bear has Kronin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kronin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kronin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kronin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Kronin.
Kronin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Kronin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Kronin finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronin throws a shot from downtown. Bear moves away and avoids it.
Kronin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Kronin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bear tries to clinch up.
Kronin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bear.#TD#
Bear shoots in and gets a takedown into Kronin's guard.#ES2#
Kronin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Kronin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Kronin breaks from the clinch.
Bear is looking to clinch.
Kronin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bear tries to clinch
and Kronin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear is looking to clinch.
Kronin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bear is just out of range.
Bear is looking to clinch but Kronin is avoiding it.
Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gay Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Kronin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bear. Kronin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kronin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kronin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kronin!
Igor Kronin is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Kronin thanked Lion Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Pacio 22
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Shojo moves away from the strike by HumpBees.
That kick from Shojo tenderised HumpBees's leg. HumpBees is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Shojo moves into the clinch.
Shojo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
HumpBees gets underhooks to prevent Shojo's takedown attempt.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section. HumpBees lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shojo landing knees to the body.
Shojo trying to land knees to the body.
Shojo looking for a takedown.
HumpBees goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shojo struggles to land a body shot inside as HumpBees controls his hands.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and HumpBees avoids it.
Shojo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by HumpBees.
HumpBees trying to stall but Shojo improves his position.
Shojo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shojo working HumpBees over with knees to the body.
I was talking to Shojo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
HumpBees misses with a punch to the body.
HumpBees fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HumpBees avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body. #T1#
HumpBees gets through Shojo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
HumpBees is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HumpBees.
Shojo landing knees to the body.
HumpBees managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
HumpBees misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shojo working HumpBees over with knees to the body.
Shojo struggles to land a body shot inside as HumpBees controls his hands.
Shojo misses with a knee strike.
Shojo trying to land knees to the body.
HumpBees is struggling to control the position.
HumpBees has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Shojo digs a right hand underneath HumpBees's ribcage. HumpBees let out a lung full of air as it connected.
HumpBees gets underhooks to prevent Shojo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Shojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HumpBees misses with some punches.
HumpBees misses with an elbow strike.
HumpBees avoiding damage as Shojo throws knees to the body.
Shojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from HumpBees.
HumpBees is trying to stall.
Shojo working HumpBees over with knees to the body.#T2#
Shojo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shojo connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shojo lands a shot to the body.
Shojo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HumpBees gets underhooks to prevent Shojo's takedown attempt.
HumpBees fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shojo works on HumpBees's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Shojo.
HumpBees tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shojo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section. HumpBees lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
HumpBees trying to stall but Shojo improves his position.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shojo lands a knee to the body.
HumpBees looks winded!
Shojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and HumpBees avoids it.
Shojo is working HumpBees over against the cage.
HumpBees misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shojo obliges.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
HumpBees misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo landing knees to the body.
Shojo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shojo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shojo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shojo wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Shojo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. HumpBees is trying to keep an underhook but Shojo manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Shojo is working for a kimura but HumpBees is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shojo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shojo tries to pass to full mount but HumpBees defends it. #T4#
HumpBees wants to improve his position but Shojo is controlling well.
HumpBees regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shojo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Shojo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! HumpBees is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shojo, into his guard. #REVB#
HumpBees working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Shojo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shojo tries to clinch there but HumpBees circles away. #CL2#
Shojo tries to keep at a distance but HumpBees has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shojo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shojo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that HumpBees can do to turn this around?
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section. HumpBees lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shojo is leaning against HumpBees and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
HumpBees managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo digs a right hand into HumpBees's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on HumpBees's gas tank.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shojo lands a knee to the body.
Shojo landing knees to the body.
HumpBees takes a knee right on the jaw!
HumpBees is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shojo obliges.
Shojo lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shojo is working HumpBees over against the cage.
HumpBees is breathing heavily.
Shojo crunches a lovely knee into HumpBees's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Shojo.
Shojo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Shojo is leaning against HumpBees and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
HumpBees takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shojo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has HumpBees in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shojo crunches a lovely knee into HumpBees's ribcage.#TD#
Shojo wants the takedown. HumpBees is fighting it off but Shojo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in HumpBees's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Shojo drops back looking for a leg! HumpBees is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and HumpBees manages to kick Shojo off! Shojo jumps back into HumpBees's guard. #SUB#
Shojo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shojo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Shojo drops back looking for a leg! HumpBees is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and HumpBees manages to kick Shojo off! Shojo jumps back into HumpBees's guard. #T2##SUB#
Shojo has gone for a leg lock! HumpBees slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shojo's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as HumpBees accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HumpBees stops Shojo from standing up.
HumpBees showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Shojo keeping full guard, as HumpBees tries to pass.
HumpBees controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
HumpBees looking to sit in guard and control but Shojo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
HumpBees manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shojo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
HumpBees postures up and lands a big shot to Shojo's brow.
Yuki Shojo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shojo wants to get back to his feet but HumpBees is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
HumpBees is looking to stand up but Shojo won't let him.
HumpBees postures up in Shojo's guard and throws a big left but Shojo blocks it.
HumpBees won't allow Shojo to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as HumpBees accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shojo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
HumpBees throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, HumpBees scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Shojo.
Shojo lands a body punch.
HumpBees on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shojo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has HumpBees in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shojo is working for takedown but HumpBees is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Shojo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
HumpBees paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
HumpBees lands a jab to Shojo's midsection.
Shojo doesn't manage to clinch there - HumpBees circles away. #CL#
Shojo closes the distance and clinches.
Shojo blocks an uppercut.
Shojo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but HumpBees blocks it. #TD#
Shojo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but HumpBees regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Shojo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and HumpBees dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shojo wants to get back to his feet but HumpBees is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Shojo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
HumpBees wants to control from the top but Shojo keeps moving.
Shojo wants to stand and escape but HumpBees is having none of it.
Shojo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shojo tries to get out of the position.
HumpBees seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #ES#
Shojo pushes HumpBees off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shojo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Shojo clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Shojo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Shojo.
HumpBees works on Shojo's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
HumpBees on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from HumpBees.
Shojo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
HumpBees misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section. HumpBees lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shojo scores a nice knee to the body.
Yuki Shojo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shojo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yuki Shojo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
HumpBees swings wildly with an uppercut but Shojo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shojo blocking some punches.
HumpBees fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HumpBees misses with some punches. #T3#
Shojo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but HumpBees pulls him back up using the underhooks.
HumpBees is pressed up against the cage. Shojo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HumpBees down to the mat. HumpBees avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That kick from Shojo tenderised HumpBees's leg. HumpBees is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shojo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shojo. That's going to slow HumpBees down.
Shojo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shojo staying out of range there.
HumpBees throws a looping overhand right but Shojo ducks down to avoid it.
HumpBees connects with a nice looking jab.
HumpBees throws a big shot that misses.
Shojo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shojo takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Shojo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with HumpBees, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Shojo landing knees to the head.
HumpBees lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shojo scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HumpBees lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shojo backwards.
HumpBees throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from HumpBees on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shojo.
HumpBees misses with some punches.
Shojo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HumpBees is looking to control Shojo's arms but Shojo gets an underhook and turns him. Now HumpBees has his back to the cage.
Shojo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shojo trying to land knees to the body.
HumpBees takes a knee to the side of the body.
Eye HumpBees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
HumpBees fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuki Shojo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shojo, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Shojo!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016

#R1#
Bear shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johannesburg pinned against the cage. Johannesburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johannesburg avoids the head kick by Bear.
We've been hearing reports that Bear has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Bear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johannesburg moves in looking to clinch but Bear pushes him off.
Bear dives in and grabs Johannesburg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johannesburg pushes down on Bear's head and hops out.
Johannesburg tries to clinch up.
Bear tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johannesburg manages to avoid it.
Johannesburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johannesburg moves away.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johannesburg moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bear.
Johannesburg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bear looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johannesburg steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Johannesburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bear misses with a head kick.
Johannesburg looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bear paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bear avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johannesburg tries to clinch up but Bear circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Johannesburg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bear.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MamaDu Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johannesburg is looking to clinch but Bear is avoiding it.
Bear swats away the attempt to clinch by Johannesburg.
Bear swats away the attempt to clinch by Johannesburg.#CL2#
Johannesburg closes the distance and clinches.
Bear is trying to force a seperation but Johannesburg has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johannesburg lands an elbow just above Bear 's eye.
Bear wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johannesburg scores a nice knee to the body.
Bear is looking to break free of the clinch but Johannesburg has double underhooks.
Johannesburg prevents Bear from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Johannesburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bear's face.
Johannesburg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bear wants to stall.
Johannesburg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg misses with a knee to the head.
Bear tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bear avoids it.
Johannesburg dodges an elbow strike from Bear.
Bear takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bear looking to slow down the pace here.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Johannesburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bear's face.
Johannesburg lands an elbow just above Bear 's eye.
Bear has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johannesburg crunches a lovely knee into Bear's ribcage.
Johannesburg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johannesburg.
Johannesburg connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johannesburg crunches a lovely knee into Bear's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Johannesburg lands an elbow just above Bear 's eye.
Bear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bear goes for a takedown attempt but Johannesburg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bear throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Johannesburg has managed to clinch.
Bear takes an elbow to the temple.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johannesburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bear's face.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Bear is rocked!
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johannesburg crunches a lovely knee into Bear's ribcage.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bear seems to have got his legs back now.
Johannesburg misses with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg landing knees to the body.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ritchie Johannesburg 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#
Johannesburg wants to clinch.
Johannesburg wants to clinch.
Bear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bear throws the left hand but Johannesburg avoids the punch easily.
Bear pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johannesburg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bear misses with a body kick.
Bear fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johannesburg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johannesburg blocks a head kick by Bear.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johannesburg darts in and clinches Bear up against the cage.
Bear misses with a knee strike.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bear takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Johannesburg crunches a lovely knee into Bear's ribcage.
Johannesburg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head.
Bear with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johannesburg obliges.
Johannesburg lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bear just leaning against Johannesburg, taking a breather.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head.
Bear takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bear wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bear jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johannesburg walks away with a smile on his face. Bear gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bear throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johannesburg tries to clinch there but Bear circles away. #T2#
Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bear swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johannesburg wants to clinch.#CL2#
Johannesburg closes the distance and pushes Bear back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bear lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johannesburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bear's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johannesburg obliges.
Bear takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johannesburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bear in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johannesburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bear's face.
Johannesburg looking to throw knees to the head but Bear is blocking nicely. #T3#
Johannesburg lands a knee to the body.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bear takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johannesburg landing knees to the head.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
Johannesburg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johannesburg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johannesburg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ritchie Johannesburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear tries a knee to the head but Johannesburg blocks it.
Johannesburg has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bear - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Johannesburg, and another! Bear is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ritchie Johannesburg!
Ritchie Johannesburg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SPFC X
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1##CL#
Bear has McJoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bear misses with a punch to the body.
Bear controlling the action here for a moment.
Bear doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Bear has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McJoe is trying to keep an underhook but Bear manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McJoe is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Bear.
Bear lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJoe wants to get back to full guard.
Bear perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McJoe tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Bear there.
Bear looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McJoe is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ground and pound from Bear.
We've been hearing good reports from Bear's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McJoe taking some punishment here, with Bear in his half guard.
Bear performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McJoe wants to improve his position but Bear is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear controlling the pace.
Bear has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McJoe is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bear 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.
Bear scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bear is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McJoe wants to improve his position but Bear is controlling well.
Bear is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McJoe taking some punishment here, with Bear in his half guard.
McJoe tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg. #T2#
McJoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bear sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bear'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.
McJoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Bear content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
McJoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bear defends it easily.
Bear stays in close to McJoe's body and controls the position.
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McJoe's head.#T3#
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McJoe's head.
Bear content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bear stands up over McJoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bear showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McJoe has momentary wrist control but Bear slips an elbow through the middle.
McJoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear scoring with punches to the head and body.
McJoe looking for a sweep. Not yet McJoe, not yet.
McJoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Bear advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McJoe is pressing down on Bear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear with a nice head shot there.
Bear lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bear postures up and lands a big shot to McJoe's brow.
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear distracts McJoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bear working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Bear is stalling in the full guard.
Bear is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bear landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McJoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McJoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bear working some strikes from top position.
McJoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear 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.
McJoe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McJoe working for a triangle but Bear defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gay Bear dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by McJoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Bear, which made it look bad.
McJoe fails to land the takedown.
Bear jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McJoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McJoe is defending well for now.
McJoe managing to block the knees to the body from Bear.
Bear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McJoe avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJoe avoiding damage as Bear throws knees to the body.
Bear leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Bear has clasped his hands together around McJoe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
McJoe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McJoe is staying active underneath Bear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McJoe is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bear is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bear working over McJoe with some ground and pound. McJoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Bear.
McJoe is staying active underneath Bear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bear looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McJoe taking some punishment here, with Bear in his half guard.
McJoe gets full guard.#SUB2#
McJoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bear defends it easily.
Bear postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McJoe wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
Bear content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Bear working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McJoe wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McJoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bear manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bear content to stall in guard here.
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear with a nice head shot there.
Bear chips away with some ground and pound.
Bear stopping the sweep attempt from McJoe.
McJoe keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McJoe's head.
McJoe wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
McJoe being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
McJoe has his foot on Bear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bear works his way back into a safe position though.
McJoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Bear trying to control but McJoe is working from the bottom.
Bear distracts McJoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
McJoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McJoe's head.
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear won't allow McJoe to sweep him here.
Bear is working McJoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bear sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bear passes into half guard. #T4#
Bear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
McJoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McJoe wants to improve his position but Bear is controlling well.
Bear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. McJoe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McJoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gay Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McJoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McJoe is breathing heavily.
Bear is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gay Bear 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.
#R3#
Bear throws a leg kick but McJoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
McJoe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McJoe fails with a takedown attempt.
McJoe's coach down at Geo77 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McJoe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Bear clinches up with McJoe and pushes him back against the cage.
McJoe is trying to pull guard but Bear has him pressed against the cage.
Bear missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Bear has McJoe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bear pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McJoe tumbling to the mat - Bear dives into McJoe's guard.
Bear is in close to McJoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bear controlling the position.
Bear 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.#T1#
McJoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bear swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McJoe preventing the sweep.
Bear is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bear keeping full guard, as McJoe tries to pass.
Bear manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McJoe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bear preventing the sweep.
Bear makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bear stands up over McJoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bear slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McJoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bear's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Ground and pound from Bear.
McJoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
McJoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Bear makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McJoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bear controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bear stands up over McJoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Bear 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.
McJoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear, not yet.
Bear is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McJoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bear defends it easily.
McJoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Bear distracts McJoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bear working some strikes from top position.
McJoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bear controls the pace.
McJoe 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.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bear is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McJoe 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.
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McJoe's head.
McJoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear's guard. #REVB#
McJoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Bear manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McJoe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bear's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McJoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McJoe keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear working some strikes from top position.
Bear connects with a couple of short punches.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bear stands up over McJoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McJoe's head.#ROC#
McJoe is rocked!
Bear stands up over McJoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McJoe is still in real trouble! Can Bear finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McJoe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bear manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bear trying to control the position here.
McJoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bear is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gay Bear clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nice sprawl there from Bear as McJoe shoots in.
McJoe seems to have recovered his senses.
McJoe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bear sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Bear clinches up with McJoe and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
McJoe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bear is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McJoe to the mat. McJoe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard.
Bear trying to control but McJoe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McJoe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bear is aware though and is defending well.
Bear landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear trying to control but McJoe is working from the bottom.
Bear stands and throws McJoe's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Bear working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Bear working the head and body with strikes.
Bear takes a little break here. McJoe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McJoe tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Bear is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McJoe has escaped the position, nice work there.
McJoe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McJoe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bear connects with a decent elbow.
McJoe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bear off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Bear right now. #SUB2#
McJoe tightening his grip on Bear, looking for the choke.
McJoe keeps control of the position as Bear tries to break free. #T2##SUB2#
McJoe patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McJoe can do to turn this around?
McJoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Bear is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bear wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Bear is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McJoe gets his way!
Bear rolls, trying to escape but McJoe keeps control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
McJoe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bear defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bear rolls, trying to escape but McJoe keeps control of the position. #T3#
Bear tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
McJoe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bear is now in McJoe's guard. A big mistake from McJoe there, giving up the dominant position!
McJoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bear is in close to McJoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McJoe is keeping the position for now.
Bear passes into half guard.
McJoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Bear controlling the pace.
McJoe is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Bear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bear 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.
Bear slips a nice elbow through McJoe's hands, connecting with McJoe's forehead.
Bear working the head and body with strikes.
Bear scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bear working the head and body with strikes.
McJoe wants to improve his position but Bear is controlling well.
Bear working over McJoe with some ground and pound. McJoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McJoe is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bear scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear prevents McJoe from improving his position.
Bear wants to take a breather but McJoe is having none of it.
Bear seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McJoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bear scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bear is trying to control. McJoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gay Bear had his way with Joe McJoe in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
McJoe fails with the takedown.
McJoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Bear.
McJoe fails to land the takedown.
McJoe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gay Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe McJoe.
McJoe darts in looking for a takedown but Bear gets double underhooks and turns McJoe into the cage. #CL#
Bear moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McJoe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bear is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McJoe to the mat. McJoe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but McJoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McJoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Bear with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Bear connects with a couple of short punches.
McJoe wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
Bear chips away with some ground and pound.
Bear is in close to McJoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
McJoe working for a triangle but Bear defends it easily.
McJoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McJoe 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.
Bear is stalling in the full guard.
Bear trying to control but McJoe is working from the bottom.
Bear content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McJoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and McJoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between McJoe's legs - danger averted.
Bear lands a couple of digs.
Bear looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bear stopping the sweep attempt from McJoe.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bear's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McJoe being controlled here, momentarily.
Bear distracts McJoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bear trying to control but McJoe is working from the bottom.
Bear won't allow McJoe to sweep him here. #T3#
Bear connects with a couple of short punches.
Bear sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McJoe's head.
Bear slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McJoe keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bear controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McJoe's head.
McJoe looking for a sweep. Not yet McJoe, not yet. #T4#
McJoe has momentary wrist control but Bear slips an elbow through the middle.
Bear scoring with some ground and pound.
Bear seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McJoe 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.#SUB2#
McJoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and McJoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between McJoe's legs - danger averted.
Bear stands and throws McJoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bear scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McJoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McJoe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gay Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bear has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gay Bear!
Gay Bear retains his bantamweight title!

Event: G #25JEBE vs KARTER
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
Stoned is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Ben Stoned has been cut.
Taro connects with a right hand. Stoned shakes it off.
Stoned tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Taro counter with a right hand.
Taro plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Stoned to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Stoned just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matsuda Taro!
Matsuda Taro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Pacio Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 19, 2016

#R1#
Mignon feints a jab promting Celeryman to slip. Mignon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Celeryman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mignon keeps the fight on the outside.
Celeryman wants to clinch.
Mignon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Celeryman looks to clinch
and Mignon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Celeryman avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Mignon has knocked Celeryman down with a huge combo! Mignon steps away and waves a wobbly Celeryman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Celeryman is rocked!
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!
Mignon measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Celeryman! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Filet Mignon!
Gorb Celeryman spoke after the fight, saying 'HUZZAH! I am gone.'.

Event: Pacio Fight Night 19
Date: Jun 10, 2016

#R1#
HumpBees fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
HumpBees gets in close and instigates a clinch.
HumpBees presses Ramirez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
HumpBees lands a shoulder strike.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but HumpBees forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
HumpBees lands with a left to the head.
HumpBees definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
HumpBees slows down the pace here.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. HumpBees just stands there and leans against the cage.
HumpBees lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
HumpBees scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HumpBees.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but HumpBees won't allow it.
Eye HumpBees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Ramirez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from HumpBees. #ROC#
Ramirez is rocked!#T1#
A short right from HumpBees on the inside.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can HumpBees finish him?
HumpBees works on Ramirez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramirez looks winded!
HumpBees scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
HumpBees lands a big right hand that drops Ramirez! The killer instinct kicks in and HumpBees finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by HumpBees!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eye HumpBees!
Post fight, Eye HumpBees stared into the camera and said 'Give me the belt already... What a swinger gotta do!?!?!?'.

Event: SPFC 7
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Ahmed scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Ahmed lands.
A lazy left from Ahmed finds it's target.#TD2#
Bear gets the takedown into side control.
Bear postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ahmed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bear wants to control but Ahmed is keeping him busy.
Bear looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ahmed is avoiding damage well.
Bear trying to control the action but Ahmed is working from the bottom.
Ahmed prevents Bear from improving position.
Bear has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Bear looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Ahmed is bucking up trying to escape but Bear cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahmed is trying to escape the mount.
Bear is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ahmed is working to get back to half guard.
Ahmed tries to lock up and control but Bear gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bear landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bear cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bear landing shots from mount.
Bear looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bear with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
Ahmed is rocked!
Ahmed takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Ahmed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear landing punches.
A big strike lands for Bear! That's really hurt Ahmed and he's turned his back - Bear keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bear jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gay Bear! Gay Bear retains his bantamweight title!

Event: Pacio Fight Night 18
Date: May 30, 2016

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mignon has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Mignon steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Sandor Silva has been cut.
Mignon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mignon grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Silva takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Mignon cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Filet Mignon!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 38
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Jawed with a jab.
Bear has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bear there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Bear has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bear swings for the body but Jawed moves out of range.
Jawed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Jawed shoots in and gets a takedown into Bear's guard.
Bear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bear is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jawed defends well.
Bear avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jawed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bear's guard.#SU2#
Jawed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bear throws a jab but it's blocked by Jawed.
Bear throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Jawed as Bear shoots in.
Jawed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bear backs up against the cage.
Jawed looks for the body kick but Bear saw that one coming. #KD#
Bear lands a big head kick that sends Jawed tumbling to the mat! Bear takes a step backwards and waves Jawed back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Aminullah Jawed has been cut.#TD2#
Jawed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Jawed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bear throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jawed's head.#CL#
Jawed gets tackled into the cage by Bear. Bear maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Jawed jumps guard and drags Bear to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Jawed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bear presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bear is struggling to control the position.
Jawed is trying to break the clinch but Bear has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Bear has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jawed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jawed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bear throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T2#
Bear scores with punches from the back.
Jawed trying to get back to his feet but Bear is in full control for now. #SUB#
Bear is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jawed defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bear somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Bear working for the choke.
Jawed takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T3#
Bear gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bear connects with a big shot to the side of Jawed's head. #SUB#
Bear looking for the RNC.
Jawed takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Bear has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bear has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jawed.
Jawed looks winded!
Jawed covers up after that shot from Bear.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bear controlling the positon.
Bear is punishing Jawed with some ground and pound. #T4#
Bear is working the ground and pound. Can Jawed escape?
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!#SUB#
Jawed is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bear is riding his opponent, not letting Jawed buck him off.
Bear lands shots from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear is punishing Jawed with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MamaDu Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aminullah Jawed's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jawed throws out a powerful jab.
Jawed looks to land a combination. Bear sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jawed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bear throws a body shot but no joy.
Bear tries a head kick but it misses.
Jawed fails to land with a series of punches.
Jawed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Jawed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Jawed slips a jab from Bear.
Bear lands with a kick to the temple. Jawed shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bear is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jawed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jawed misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Bear instigates a clinch.
Bear misses with an elbow over the top.
Bear tries to score a body lock takedown but Jawed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Jawed pulls Bear into guard.
Bear controlling from the top position.
MamaDu Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but Jawed is retaining full guard.
Bear controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bear'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.
Jawed wants to stand but Bear is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bear connects with a couple of short punches.
Bear's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jawed can do to turn this around?
Bear seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jawed for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bear moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Jawed has picked Bear up - he's going for a ride! Jawed dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jawed is breathing heavily.
Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jawed is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Bear gets full guard.#SUB#
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bear is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bear is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bear landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Jawed being controlled here, momentarily.
Bear scoring with some ground and pound.
Bear engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bear with a nice head shot there.
Jawed being controlled here, momentarily.
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 MamaDu Bear will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aminullah Jawed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bear throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jawed.
Bear dodges the punch combination from Jawed.
Bear swings for the body but Jawed moves out of range. #TD#
Bear scores with a takedown into Jawed's guard.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jawed's head.
Jawed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jawed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bear controls the pace.
Jawed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.
Bear is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Jawed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Jawed has wrist control.
Bear 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Further stalling from Bear.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jawed misses with a series of wild punches.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown. Jawed tries to sprawl out of it but Bear keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jawed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bear misses with a wild body shot.
Jawed throws a series of punches but Bear moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bear is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bear is looking to wear down Jawed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Bear scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jawed is trying to escape back to his feet but Bear uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Bear's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jawed trying to remain calm as Bear controls from the top position.
Bear landing strikes.
Bear connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jawed some visible discomfort.
Jawed pushes Bear away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bear gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Bear has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jawed throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bear. What's that going to do exactly?
Bear pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bear punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bear landing punches.
Bear controlling the position easily from mount.
Bear punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Bear controlling the position easily from mount.
Bear dominating with strikes here.
Jawed is bucking up trying to escape but Bear cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Jawed is rocked!
Bear is landing with some decent strikes but Jawed is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jawed is still in real trouble! Can Bear finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Bear.
Bear controlling the pace for now.
Aminullah Jawed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MamaDu Bear is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
MamaDu Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bear has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MamaDu Bear!

Event: SPFC 5
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Bear misses with an uppercut.
Kronin throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Bear rushes Kronin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bear fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bear manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bear looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bear throws an elbow but misses.
Bear lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bear throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bear tightens his grip and picks Kronin up, before dumping him to the ground. Kronin manages to land in guard.
Bear engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kronin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hammer and fickle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bear drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bear jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Bear 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.
Bear trying to control but Kronin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Kronin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Kronin breaks from the clinch.
Bear tries to clinch up but Kronin circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Kronin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kronin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kronin misses with an uppercut.
Bear circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Bear feints and as Kronin raises his hands in defense, Bear changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kronin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bear trying to control but Kronin is working from the bottom.
Kronin trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Bear is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kronin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bear chips away with some ground and pound.
Bear is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Factory that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear wants to control from the top but Kronin keeps moving.
Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but Kronin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bear thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear preventing the sweep.
Bear is pushing down on Kronin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kronin is fighting to maintain full guard but Bear has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Bear is trying to control. Kronin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kronin sees it coming and defends easily.
Bear thows a huge punch but Kronin dodges it nicely.
Bear lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bear connects with a nice short shot to Kronin's temple. #SUB#
Bear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kronin tries to kick Bear off but Bear keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kronin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kronin is keeping the position for now.
Kronin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kronin keeping full guard, as Bear tries to pass. #SUB#
Bear thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Bear 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.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear throws a strike but Kronin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bear keeping moving, preventing Kronin from controlling successfully.
Bear looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear, not yet.
Kronin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bear is proving hard to escape from.
Bear looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kronin stopping the sweep attempt from Bear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gay Bear 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#
Bear has Kronin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kronin avoids the elbow strike from Bear, against the cage. #BC2#
Kronin breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Bear moves into range and clinches up with Kronin.
Bear prevents Kronin from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Kronin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bear pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Bear drives through with a takedown into Kronin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Kronin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bear off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bear half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kronin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bear to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kronin keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kronin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bear slips nicely into half guard.
Bear is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bear wants to work for an arm triangle but Kronin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bear seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kronin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kronin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bear is working away from the top position though.
Bear slips a nice elbow through Kronin's hands, connecting with Kronin's forehead.
Bear takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Bear has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Bear is looking for a kimura but Kronin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bear to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bear is trying to work for a kimura but Kronin is defending well.
Kronin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bear is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Bear is looking for a kimura here.
Bear trying to control the action but Kronin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bear is trying to control the action in half guard but Kronin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kronin wants to control but Bear is keeping busy.
Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kronin has hold of Bear's hands but Bear slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bear has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bear trying to control the action but Kronin is working from the bottom.
Bear looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kronin trying to control from the bottom.
Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kronin trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Kronin tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Kronin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bear working over Kronin with some ground and pound. Kronin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Bear is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Kronin is defending against the submission attempts here by Bear. #SUB#
Bear is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kronin keeps working. #SUB#
Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kronin is just riding it out for now. Bear eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gay Bear dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Bear shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kronin is trying to keep Bear in close.
Bear prevents Kronin from getting back to his feet.
Gay Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bear thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bear drops back looking for a leg! Kronin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kronin manages to kick Bear off! Bear jumps back into Kronin's guard.
Kronin pulls Bear in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Kronin controls Bear momentarily but Bear frees himself.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear forces his way into half guard.
Bear is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronin can do to turn this around?
Bear thows a huge punch but Kronin dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Bear is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bear is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bear is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kronin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gay Bear!
Gay Bear is the new bantamweight champion!

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