Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA MT 8 - Double Header
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Deal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steen closes the distance but Deal moves to the side
and Deal counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Steen instigates a clinch. #BC#
Deal breaks from the clinch.
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Deal paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Deal has closed the distance and engaged Steen in a clinch.
Steen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deal managing to block the knees to the body from Steen.
Steen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Deal tries to circle away but Steen has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Deal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Steen is rocked!#T1#
Steen closes the distance but Deal moves to the side
and Deal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steen is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
Deal throws a front kick that sends Steen stumbling back into the ropes.
Steen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steen scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Deal tenderised Steen's leg. Steen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deal connects with a quick right hand that sends Steen tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chris Deal!
A victorious Chris Deal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPFC IX
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cardona circles away.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cardona pinned against the cage. Cardona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cardona defends it nicely.
Matt Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Adams.
Cardona shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardona, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona closes the distance and clinches up with Adams, looking for a takedown. Cardona pushes Adams against the cage but Adams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cardona has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cardona or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad. #T1#
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Cardona is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Cardona won't allow it.
Cardona tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cardona goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cardona leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cardona blocks a head kick by Adams. #T2#
Cardona tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Cardona ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Cardona shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Cardona drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cardona seems to have locked his on tight now - Adams screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cardona, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matt Cardona!
Max Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time I'm just bring more pain '.

Event: SPFC 8
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1##CL#
Akenzua moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Anoai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anoai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anoai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Anoai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Anoai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akenzua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anoai has managed to get both his arms back between Akenzua's legs - danger averted.
Anoai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Akenzua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anoai content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Akenzua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akenzua is breathing heavily.
Anoai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akenzua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anoai avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akenzua tries to clinch but Anoai is having none of it.
Anoai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck for Akenzua with that takedown attempt.
Anoai feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Anoai. No joy for Akenzua on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Akenzua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akenzua tries to clinch but Anoai moves out of range.
Anoai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akenzua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anoai swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akenzua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Akenzua shoots in looking for a takedown but Anoai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akenzua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anoai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anoai feints the counter takedown.
Akenzua moves in looking to clinch but Anoai pushes him off.
Akenzua looks to clinch #TD2#
and Anoai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anoai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anoai is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Anoai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The adventures of Anoai the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anoai circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leati Anoai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Akenzua wants to clinch.
Akenzua tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Anoai counters with a shoot takedown. Akenzua fights it but they end up in guard.
Anoai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Akenzua shoots in looking for a takedown but Anoai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akenzua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akenzua is looking to clinch but Anoai is avoiding it.
Anoai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akenzua defends it well.
Akenzua tries to clinch but Anoai moves out of range. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akenzua is looking to clinch but Anoai is avoiding it.
Akenzua shoots in for a takedown but Anoai shows good takedown defense.
Akenzua misses with a double jab.
Akenzua with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Anoai moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Akenzua. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Anoai tightens his grip and picks Akenzua up, before dumping him to the ground. Akenzua manages to land in guard.
Anoai content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Akenzua wants to get back to his feet but Anoai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anoai controlling from the top position.
More stalling from Anoai.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akenzua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anoai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akenzua wants to clinch up but Anoai keeps it at a distance.
Anoai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anoai wants to counter with a clinch but Akenzua pushes him away.
Akenzua throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Anoai counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Anoai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Anoai 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leati Anoai has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leati Anoai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Akenzua has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Anoai counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Anoai tightens his grip and picks Akenzua up, before dumping him to the ground. Akenzua manages to land in guard.
Anoai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akenzua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anoai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akenzua shoots in looking for a takedown. Anoai tries to sprawl out of it but Akenzua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anoai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anoai tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akenzua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anoai circles away.
Anoai with the counter takedown but Akenzua avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Akenzua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anoai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anoai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akenzua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akenzua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Anoai tries to counter it with a takedown but Akenzua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akenzua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anoai feints the counter takedown.
Akenzua wants to clinch up but Anoai keeps it at a distance.
Akenzua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anoai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Anoai avoids the head kick by Akenzua.
Anoai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akenzua defends it well.
Akenzua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anoai with the counter takedown but Akenzua avoids it easily.
Akenzua tries to bum rush Anoai with a series of wild strikes but Anoai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigo Akenzua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akenzua tries to clinch there but Anoai circles away.
Anoai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akenzua misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Anoai counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Anoai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anoai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anoai looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Anoai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Akenzua is in real trouble.
Anoai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rodrigo Akenzua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leati Anoai!

Event: SPFC 7
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Nesterov cracks a nice hook into Castagnoli's ribs.#CL2#
Nesterov rushes Castagnoli and presses him up against the cage.
Nesterov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castagnoli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Nesterov tightens his grip and picks Castagnoli up, before dumping him to the ground. Castagnoli manages to land in guard.
Castagnoli controlling the position.
Castagnoli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nesterov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Castagnoli is looking to work some ground and pound but Nesterov has wrist control.#SUB2#
Castagnoli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castagnoli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castagnoli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castagnoli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Castagnoli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castagnoli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castagnoli wants to control from the top but Nesterov keeps moving. #T1#
Castagnoli working some strikes from top position.
Castagnoli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Castagnoli throws a big elbow that misses.
Castagnoli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nesterov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castagnoli.
Castagnoli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castagnoli throwing strikes from guard but Nesterov blocks nicely.
Castagnoli is working Nesterov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castagnoli is looking to work some ground and pound but Nesterov has wrist control.
Castagnoli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nesterov's head.
Nesterov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Castagnoli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nesterov's head.
Castagnoli postures up and lands a big shot to Nesterov's brow.
Castagnoli landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Castagnoli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castagnoli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castagnoli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castagnoli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nesterov working a defensive guard here.
Castagnoli working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castagnoli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Castagnoli stays in close to Nesterov's body and controls the position.
Castagnoli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castagnoli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Castagnoli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Castagnoli distracts Nesterov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Nesterov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Castagnoli has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nesterov throws an elbow that misses.
Nesterov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nesterov missing with knees to the body.
Nesterov is pressed up against the cage. Castagnoli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nesterov down to the mat. Nesterov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nesterov wants to clinch.
Nesterov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castagnoli avoids it really well and circles away.
Nesterov looks winded!#TD#
Castagnoli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nesterov to the mat! Nesterov manages to get full guard.
Castagnoli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Castagnoli distracts Nesterov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Nesterov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castagnoli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing good reports from Castagnoli'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.
Castagnoli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castagnoli connects with a couple of short punches.
Castagnoli scoring with some ground and pound.
Nesterov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castagnoli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Castagnoli is in close to Nesterov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Castagnoli landing with the ground and pound.
Castagnoli scoring with some ground and pound.
Castagnoli wants to control from the top but Nesterov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Castagnoli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Castagnoli shoots for a takedown but Nesterov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Nesterov. #TD#
Castagnoli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castagnoli lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castagnoli lands a nice short elbow.
Castagnoli lands strikes from half guard.
Nesterov has hold of Castagnoli's hands but Castagnoli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nesterov has hold of Castagnoli's hands but Castagnoli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nesterov is trying to stand up here but Castagnoli is controlling him well.
Castagnoli slips a nice elbow through Nesterov's hands, connecting with Nesterov's forehead.
Castagnoli working over Nesterov with some ground and pound. Nesterov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Claudio Castagnoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castagnoli drops an elbow to the side of Nesterov's head.
Nice strikes from Castagnoli there. #ROC#
Nesterov is rocked!
Nesterov is breathing heavily.
Castagnoli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nesterov is still in real trouble! Can Castagnoli finish him?
Nesterov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
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. Castagnoli connects with a nice short shot to Nesterov's temple.
Castagnoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nesterov can do to turn this around?
Castagnoli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Castagnoli winds up and cracks Nesterov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Castagnoli lands strikes from half guard.
Castagnoli working the head and body with strikes.
Castagnoli 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.
Castagnoli working Nesterov over with strikes.
Castagnoli is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nesterov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Castagnoli fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nesterov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Castagnoli! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Castagnoli!

Event: GAMMA MT 6 - Black Vs Que
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Steen avoids it with no problem.
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steen tries to clinch
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steen wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a right hand to the body.
Steen wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe lands with an uppercut that bounces Steen off the ropes and back into range.
Monroe lands with a nice combination. Steen backs away looking to recover.
Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
Steen wants to clinch.
Steen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monroe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monroe is working the combinations to good effect here.#T1#
Steen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steen darts in trying to clinch
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Steen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Monroe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Monroe lands with a straight right. Steen didn't see that one coming.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steen.
Monroe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steen throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Steen looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steen is looking to clinch.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Steen closes the distance but Monroe moves to the side
and Monroe counters with a nice body shot.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steen tries to clinch up.
Steen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steen has time to react.
Steen wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe works over Steen's head and body with a nice combination.
Monroe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steen is looking to clinch.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Steen avoids it with no problem.
Steen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steen misses with a jab to the body
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe clobbers Steen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monroe lands with a cross.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
Steen wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Steen tries to clinch up.
Steen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe scores with a one two! Steen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
Steen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Steen doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monroe scores with a one two! Steen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steen tries to clinch up.
Monroe misses with the combination. #T1#
Steen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steen tries to clinch up
and Steen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Steen misses.
Monroe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
Steen moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Steen moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monroe lands a two punch combo.
Steen looks to clinch
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monroe lands a glancing blow to the side of Steen's head.
Steen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steen has time to react.
Steen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe unleashes a big counter combination but Steen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Monroe throws a series of strikes that have Steen backpedaling.
Steen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Steen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Steen ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Steen is looking to clinch.
Steen wants to clinch
and Monroe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steen thinking.
Steen wants to clinch.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Steen.
Monroe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steen tries to clinch up
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steen moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Steen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Steen avoids nicely.
Steen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steen back to the ropes. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Steen's defenses.
Monroe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Steen.
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steen doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steen under the eye.
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Steen tries to clinch
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steen looks to land a body kick but Monroe moved away.
Kevin Steen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steen is looking to clinch.
Monroe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monroe sizes up Steen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steen tries to clinch up
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Steen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steen tries to clinch up.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Steen is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Monroe jabs at Steen's body.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Steen's body. Steen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe punishes Steen's body with a nice straight punch.
Steen doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kevin Steen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Monroe feints a jab promting Steen to slip. Monroe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe tests Steen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Steen.
Colin Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Steen moves out of range.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Steen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe connects with the punch.
Steen looks to clinch
and Steen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Steen wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Monroe jabs Steen right on the nose. Steen blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steen darts in trying to clinch
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Steen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Steen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Steen moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Monroe.
Steen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Steen moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steen wants to clinch.
Monroe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Steen throws a body kick that misses
and Steen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Steen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monroe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steen. Steen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Steen tries to clinch up
and Monroe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steen thinking. #T1#
Monroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe connects with a crisp jab.
Steen is looking to clinch.
Steen moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Steen is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monroe.
Monroe throws a series of strikes that have Steen backpedaling.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steen wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monroe.
Steen tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Steen.#T2#
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steen misses with a double jab.
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Monroe tries to bum rush Steen with a series of wild strikes but Steen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steen on the side of the head.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Steen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steen looks to clinch
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Steen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe throws a counter combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 41:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 40:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 40:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!

Event: SPFC 5
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
Johansson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anoai controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
Johansson 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.
Anoai trying to keep a closed guard but Johansson is proving a slippery customer.
Johansson preventing the sweep.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anoai is trying to keep Johansson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anoai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Anoai is trying to control the action in half guard but Johansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Johansson lands with a few short shots to the body.
Anoai wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
Johansson 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.
Anoai wants to pass the guard but Johansson is defending well.
Anoai wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
Johansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anoai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anoai is keen to just control but Johansson is a slippery customer.
Anoai is looking to stall here but Johansson recovers full guard.
Johansson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anoai trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB2#
Anoai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johansson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johansson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anoai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anoai controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
Anoai controlling Johansson's posture.
Anoai working a defensive guard here.
Anoai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Johansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anoai is stalling in the full guard.
Anoai trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anoai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anoai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anoai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Anoai from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Anoai content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Johansson has locked up a guillotine! Johansson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Anoai is holding on here and Johansson must be using up a lot of energy. Anoai has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Johansson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivar Johansson!
A very excited looking Ivar Johansson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA MT 4 - Kane Vs Jernit
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Pilar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Del Pilar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Del Pilar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Del Pilar gets a clinch.
Steen scores with a knee to the head.
Del Pilar is trying to force a seperation but Steen has the dominant position.
Steen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Del Pilar's efforts to push away.
Del Pilar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Del Pilar wants to break free but Steen has control.
Del Pilar wants to get back to striking at distance but Steen won't allow it.
Steen works on Del Pilar's body with a couple of short punches.
Steen has Del Pilar pressed against the ropes, preventing Del Pilar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Del Pilar is trying to force a seperation but Steen has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Pilar has had enough of the clinch but Steen keeps him there for the moment.
Del Pilar is trying to break the clinch but Steen has him pressed against the ropes.
Del Pilar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Steen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Del Pilar looks winded!
Del Pilar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Del Pilar tries to break free but Steen pushes him back against the ropes.
Del Pilar tries to break the clinch but Steen is controlling the position. #T1#
Steen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
I was talking to Steen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Del Pilar tries to break free but Steen pushes him back against the ropes.
Steen working Del Pilar over with knees to the body.
Steen crunches a lovely knee into Del Pilar's ribcage.
Steen connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Del Pilar is rocked!
Steen landing knees to the body.
Del Pilar is still on wobbly legs! Can Steen finish him?
Nice body punch from Steen - that landed with a thud.
Del Pilar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steen tries to stall but Del Pilar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steen scores with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steen with a knee to the head.
Steen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steen creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Del Pilar off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Del Pilar is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Steen is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Kevin Steen!

Event: O.R.G 1
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1##TD#
Cardona bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Nathan is not content to let Cardona control the position. #SUB#
Cardona goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nathan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cardona's guard! Nice work there by Nathan! #SUB#
Cardona throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nathan escapes and throws Cardona's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nathan working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Cardona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardona takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cardona is looking for a sweep.
Nathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nathan wants to stand but Cardona is controlling his arm.
Cardona tries to bench press Nathan off him but Nathan keeps the position.
Cardona on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cardona tries to get out of the position.
Nathan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Cardona tries to improve position but can't.
Nathan advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardona is squirming around, avoiding Nathan's attempts to control the action.
Cardona can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Nathan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cardona to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cardona shrugs it off.
Cardona taking shots to the head.
Cardona tries to hold on but Nathan postures up.
Nathan is landing with some decent strikes but Cardona is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cardona tries to improve his position but instead Nathan has taken his back! #SUB2#
Nathan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cardona trying to control the position but Nathan manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Cardona is really stuck here.
Cardona manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nathan's guard. Nice work there by Cardona.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nathan working a defensive guard here.
Cardona trying to control but Nathan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cardona is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nathan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nathan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Nathan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cardona to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nathan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cardona pulls down on the head and he's put Nathan to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Cardona!

Event: O.R.G 1
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Rotunda lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Affion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Affion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rotunda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Affion avoiding Rotunda 's attempts to control his hands.
Rotunda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Affion's guard. Nice work there by Rotunda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotunda postures up.
Rotunda wants to stand but Affion is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rotunda trying to control but Affion is working from the bottom. #T1##ES2#
Affion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rotunda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Affion has Rotunda pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Affion pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rotunda tumbling to the mat - Affion dives into Rotunda's guard.
Affion stands and throws Rotunda's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Affion decides to stand back up. Affion steps back and let's Rotunda get back to his feet.
Rotunda throws out a powerful jab.
Rotunda scores with a one two! Affion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Affion has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotunda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rotunda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rotunda stalks Affion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Affion's face. Affion staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Affion is rocked!#T2#
Rotunda plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Affion swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Affion face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Windham Rotunda!

Event: O.R.G 1
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Dhillon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danielson.
Dhillon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danielson moves to clinch but Dhillon breaks away
and Dhillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danielson wants to clinch
letting Dhillon counter with a right hand.
Danielson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danielson wants to clinch.
Danielson wants to clinch.
Danielson wants to clinch
and Dhillon counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhillon scores with a jab to the body.
Danielson throws a push kick but Dhillon slaps the foot to one side.
Dhillon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danielson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dhillon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryan Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson tries to clinch up.#T1##CL#
Danielson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dhillon cracks Danielson with a nice body shot.
Danielson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dhillon backwards.
Danielson can't find room to land a body shot as Dhillon controls the action.
Dhillon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dhillon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Danielson'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.
Dhillon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Danielson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dhillon avoids the damage to the body.
Danielson misses with some punches. #BC#
Danielson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Danielson darts in and clinches Dhillon up against the cage.#BC#
Danielson manages to break the clinch.
Dhillon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dhillon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danielson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dhillon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dhillon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Dhillon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dhillon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danielson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dhillon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dhillon misses with a series of wild punches.
Danielson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dhillon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dhillon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Dhillon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dhillon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dhillon punishes Danielson's body with a nice straight punch.
Danielson wants to clinch.
Dhillon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dhillon scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dhillon has knocked Danielson down with a huge combo! Dhillon steps away and waves a wobbly Danielson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Danielson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bryan Danielson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danielson tries to clinch
and Dhillon counters with a nice body shot. #KD2#
Dhillon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Danielson sprawling to the canvas! Danielson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dhillon finish him?!
Oh Danielson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dhillon is pawing at Danielson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Danielson's nose. Danielson is badly hurt! Dhillon pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Danielson tries desperately to hold on but Dhillon is relentless in his assault! As Danielson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Dhillon away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nidhish Dhillon!
Nidhish Dhillon made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The drinks are on me, you crazy kicking fuck!'.

Event: O.R.G 1
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gallagher.#CUT2#
It looks like CM Brooks has been cut.#KD2#
Gallagher cracks Brooks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brooks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gallagher finish him?
Gallagher avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gallagher.
Brooks swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Brooks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gallagher doesn't seem phased though.
Brooks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brooks takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks feints a jab promting Gallagher to slip. Brooks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gallagher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Liam Gallagher has been cut.
Gallagher lands a nice looking body shot.
Gallagher thuds a left hand into Brooks's body.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Gallagher.#CUT2#
CM Brooks's cut is getting worse.
Gallagher lands with a straight right. Brooks didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Gallagher lands a big right hand that sends Brooks crashing to the mat! Gallagher stays standing though and waves Brooks back to his feet!#ROC2#
Brooks is rocked!#CUT2#
CM Brooks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
Oh Brooks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallagher moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Gallagher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brooks! Gallagher lets Brooks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gallagher fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Brooks square on the jaw! Damn, Brooks is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Gallagher!

Event: O.R.G 1
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Cheryshev.
Cheryshev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cheryshev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Cheryshev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cheryshev lands with a good body shot.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheryshev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donk. Cheryshev catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheryshev tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Cheryshev tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Wilson manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Cheryshev tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheryshev.
Cheryshev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cheryshev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheryshev can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Wilson manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Cheryshev lands a big right hand that sends Wilson crashing to the mat! Cheryshev stays standing though and waves Wilson back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheryshev, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##KD#
Cheryshev lands a big right hand that sends Wilson crashing to the mat! Cheryshev stays standing though and waves Wilson back to his feet!#ROC#
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson misses with a body shot
and Cheryshev counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Cheryshev!

Event: GAMMA MT 2 - Wells Vs Florenzi
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Steen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Steen closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the ropes.
Steen misses with a knee to the head.
Steen landing knees to the body.
Steen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steen with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
Steen landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Steen.
Knees to the body from Steen.
Diaz is trying to push Steen away but Steen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Steen tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steen prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Steen has Diaz pressed against the ropes.
Steen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Steen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Steen prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Steen landing knees to the head.
Steen works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Steen.
Diaz tries to circle away but Steen has him pinned against the ropes.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Steen has him pressed against the ropes.
Diaz looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Steen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Steen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Steen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Steen scores with a knee to the head.
Steen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steen crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Steen - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steen with a knee to the head.
Steen lands a knee to the head.
Steen with a knee to the head.
Steen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Steen - that landed with a thud.
Steen connects with a knee to the head.
Steen lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Steen with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Steen lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Steen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Steen moves into the clinch.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Steen.
Diaz tries to break free but Steen pushes him back against the ropes.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Steen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Steen with a knee to the head.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Steen has him pressed against the ropes.
Steen misses with a knee strike.
Steen is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steen trying to control the position but instead, Diaz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steen into the ropes.
Steen tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms. #T1#
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Kevin Steen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Steen lands a shot to the body.
Steen crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Steen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Steen. #CUT#
That has opened up Nate Diaz's cut even more.
A knee to the head by Steen.
Steen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steen has Diaz pressed against the ropes.
Steen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Steen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steen lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steen obliges.
Steen holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Steen lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Steen digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steen scores with a hook to the body.
Steen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steen is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Steen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL#
Steen moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Steen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Steen.
Steen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steen working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Steen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Steen.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Steen finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Steen.
Steen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steen connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steen with a knee to the head.
Steen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steen unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Steen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Steen lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steen with a knee to the head.
Steen effectively controlling the action here.
Steen is struggling to control the position.
Steen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Steen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steen lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Nate Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steen scores with a knee to the head.
Steen lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Steen scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steen.
Steen landing knees to the head.
Steen is pushing Diaz up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Steen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Steen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steen lands a nice knee to the body.
Steen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steen connects with a knee to the head.
Steen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steen lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Steen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Diaz's cut.
That's time! Steen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Steen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Steen with a knee to the head.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Steen.
Steen digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Steen stalling.
Steen scores with a knee to the head.
Steen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steen scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Steen is controlling him.
Steen lands a knee to the body. #T1#
Steen scores a nice knee to the body.
Steen scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Steen.
Steen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steen lands a body punch.
Steen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steen working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Steen lands a knee to the head.
Steen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steen obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steen connects with a knee to the head.
Steen lands a nice shot to the body.
Steen landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Steen lands a body shot.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steen lands a body punch.
Steen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steen'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.
Steen connects with a knee to the head.
Steen lands a knee to the head.
Steen lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Steen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Steen had his way with Nate Diaz in that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Steen closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz tries to break free but Steen pushes him back against the ropes.
Steen working Diaz over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Steen as the two fighters clinch.
Steen with a knee to the head.
Steen lands a knee to the body.
Steen with a knee to the head.
Steen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Steen to work.
Steen lands a knee to the head.
Steen connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Steen has double underhooks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Steen tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Steen cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steen is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steen effectively controlling the action here.
Steen lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Steen.
Steen scores a nice knee to the body.
Steen with a knee to the head.
Steen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Steen.
Steen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steen has Diaz pushed against the ropes.#T2#
Steen digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Steen.
Steen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steen is pushing Diaz up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steen working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nate Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Steen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:40
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:40
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Steen!

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