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Event: SFL 156 | Stalinovich vs Stark     
Date:   May 11, 2022
#R1#
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kollaa River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River works over Ozolinsh's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from River.
Ozolinsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
River throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from River misses.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Nice shot lands for River.
River looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
River cracks Ozolinsh with a good jab.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left. #T1#
River takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Ozolinsh seems unphased.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River thuds a left hand into Ozolinsh's body.
River ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
River throws a low kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh wants to counter with a clinch but River pushes him away.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. River does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and pushes River back into the cage.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from River on the inside.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
River changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozolinsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but River blocks it.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
River slips under a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ozolinsh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh takes one to the side of the head.
River thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Ozolinsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
River misses with a body shot.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ozolinsh moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
A shot to the body from Ozolinsh misses
and River counters with a head kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River is looking to counter with a body kick.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Ozolinsh, which made it look bad.
Ozolinsh tries to counter with a clinch but River shakes him off and moves away.
River thows a body kick. Ozolinsh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a kick to the temple. River shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
River throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
River sets himself, and Ozolinsh steps forward looking for the clinch! River avoids it this time.#T4#
Ozolinsh swinging wildly here.
Ozolinsh has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ozolinsh lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozolinsh cracks River with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River lands with an overhand left.
River throws a solid leg kick but Ozolinsh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Ozolinsh looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kollaa River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ozolinsh walks into a jab.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
River looking to score a takedown here. Ozolinsh is defending well but River drives through and ends up in Ozolinsh's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River is in close to Ozolinsh's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Ozolinsh uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh avoids the head kick by River.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh tries to counter with a clinch but River shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Ozolinsh fails to land with a series of punches.
Ozolinsh tries to land a body kick
and River counters with a right hand to the body.
River lands a nice looking body kick.
River lands a jab to the head.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
River looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by River.
River throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.#TD#
River gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws an elbow but Ozolinsh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ozolinsh tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
River postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
River landing strikes.
Ozolinsh is trying to control River's posture but River avoids it. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
River fails to land a wild elbow strike.
River looks up at the clock and then as Ozolinsh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, River smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
River 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.
River lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Ozolinsh is rocked!
Ozolinsh is looking to reverse the position.
Ozolinsh is still in real trouble! Can River finish him?
River working the body and head with strikes.
River grinds an elbow into Ozolinsh's temple.
Kollaa River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River lands a strong strike to the head of Ozolinsh. That's dazed him! River looking to finish here. Ozolinsh is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - River lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kollaa River!
Kollaa River thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SFL 152 | Marley Fest II     
Date:   Apr 20, 2022
#R1#
Damba throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Ozolinsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the body
and Damba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Damba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Damba with a hook.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Damba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Damba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Damba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Damba moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
It looked like Damba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Damba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ozolinsh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Ozolinsh has momentary wrist control but Damba slips an elbow through the middle.
Ozolinsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ozolinsh has control of Damba's left arm, preventing Damba from doing any damage.
Ozolinsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Damba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Damba throws a big elbow that misses.
Damba looking to sit in guard and control but Ozolinsh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Damba looking for subs off his back but Ozolinsh has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ozolinsh performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Damba actively working from the bottom here.
Damba 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.
Ozolinsh controlling the pace.
Ozolinsh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Damba actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Ozolinsh wants to pass to mount but Damba is defending the position.
Damba wants to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh is trying to control. Damba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ozolinsh prevents Damba from improving his position.
Damba is refusing to be controlled, as Ozolinsh sits in half guard.
Damba is trying to maintain the position but Ozolinsh is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Damba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Ozolinsh does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Damba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Damba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Ozolinsh. Those never looked like landing.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ozolinsh, as that shot connected.
Ozolinsh misses with a head kick.
Damba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Damba moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Damba is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Damba's head but Damba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damba moves away.
Damba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ozolinsh sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Damba misses with a looping right.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Damba moves away and avoids it.
Damba throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh connects with a high kick.
Damba lands with a good body shot.
Damba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damba was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Damba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid body kick from Damba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damba was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Damba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Damba blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
Damba feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Ozolinsh. Beautiful body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a right hand
and Damba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Damba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Damba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Damba clobbers Ozolinsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Damba throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Damba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Damba's head but Damba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Damba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damba.
A nice inside leg kick there by Damba. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down. #T2#
Damba tries a head kick but it misses.
Damba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook.
Ozolinsh lands a head kick!
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Damba moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Damba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh tries to counter with a clinch but Damba shakes him off and moves away.
Damba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Damba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Damba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Damba walks into a stiff left hand from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Damba throws a low kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damba is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Damba blocks it.
Damba misses with a low kick. #T4#
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damba swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Damba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Damba.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Damba circles away and keeps his distance.
Damba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Damba misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Damba.
Ozolinsh wants to counter with a clinch but Damba pushes him away.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dado Damba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Damba throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Damba misses with a hook to the body
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy body shot
and Damba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozolinsh has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Damba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ozolinsh under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damba moves away.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Damba moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Damba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozolinsh.#T1#
Damba ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Damba moved away.
Ozolinsh swings widly with a right hand
and Damba counters with a three punch combo that has Ozolinsh backing up. Ozolinsh nods at Damba to acknowledge the strikes.
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Damba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Damba at a distance.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy uppercut
and Damba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Damba throws a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Damba just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh thuds a left hand into Damba's body.
Ozolinsh misses with a head kick.
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!
Ozolinsh connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Damba attempts a counter takedown but Ozolinsh avoids it well and moves away.
Damba checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDamba.
Damba throws a one two combo.
Damba fakes the leg kick and cracks Ozolinsh in the body.
Ozolinsh works Damba's body with a nice hook.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Damba.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Damba.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Damba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Damba moves out of range.
Damba misses with a body shot.
Damba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Damba misses the target.
Ozolinsh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Damba eats them both and turns towards Ozolinsh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Damba misses.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Damba counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Damba blocks it.
Damba scores with a punch to the head.
Damba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Damba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Damba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh misses the body punch #TD#
and Damba 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Damba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Damba throws a big right hand that misses.
Damba postures up and lands a big shot to Ozolinsh's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dado Damba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Damba 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dado Damba!

Dado Damba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SFL 146 | Grandis vs Petrov     
Date:   Mar 23, 2022
#R1#
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Neil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ozolinsh lands with an uppercut that bounces O Neil off the cage and back into range.
Ozolinsh stuns O Neil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
O Neil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Neil.
O Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
O Neil thinks about countering with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Neil.
O Neil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Neil misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ozolinsh catches O Neil with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
O Neil throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozolinsh punishes O Neil's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
O Neil has Ozolinsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolinsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Neil avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Neil just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ozolinsh's brow.
O Neil tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh dodges an elbow strike from O Neil.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the head.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head.
O Neil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Neil tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
O Neil scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
O Neil creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Neil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neil throws an elbow that misses.
O Neil works on Ozolinsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Neil creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ozolinsh's defenses.
Ozolinsh taking a breather.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Neil is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from O Neil.
Ozolinsh blocks an elbow strike.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh tries to land knees in the clinch but O Neil avoids the damage to the body.
O Neil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Teodors Ozolinsh has been cut.
O Neil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Nice body punch from O Neil - that landed with a thud.
O Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O Neil.
Ozolinsh presses O Neil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by O Neil as Ozolinsh tries to tie him up.
O Neil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozolinshs head.
O Neil pushes off an throws an elbow but Ozolinsh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Neil is defending well for now.
O Neil throws an elbow that misses.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but O Neil blocks it.
Ozolinsh dodges an elbow strike from O Neil. #T4#
O Neil lands a nice uppercut.
O Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from O Neil.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
O Neil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as O Neil controls the action.
O Neil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
O Neil digs a right hand underneath Ozolinsh's ribcage. Ozolinsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ozolinsh looks winded!
O Neil lands a damaging elbow.
O Neil looks to throw an elbow but misses.
O Neil throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O Neil comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from O Neil.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
O Neil lands a right hand.
Ozolinsh missing with knees to the body.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey O Neil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teodors Ozolinsh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but O Neil seems unphased.
O Neil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
O Neil misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Neil scores with a kick to the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by O Neil.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Neil seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil scores with a decent looking hook.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Ozolinsh is rocked!
O Neil closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ozolinsh out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey O Neil!
A very excited looking Mickey O Neil 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: SFL 134 | River vs Balushi     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022
#R1#
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickinson connects with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Ozolinsh has Dickinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dickinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Dickinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ozolinsh effectively controlling the action here.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Dickinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dickinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches. #BC2#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dickinson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ozolinsh to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches with his opponent.
Ozolinsh is working Dickinson over against the cage.
Dickinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh prevents Dickinson from breaking the clinch.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside. #T2#
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dickinson's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Dickinson lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Still in the clinch, Dickinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dickinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dickinson keeps control of Ozolinsh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Dickinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickinson tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dickinson breaks from the clinch.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses.
Dickinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
A cross from Ozolinsh lands.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Dickinson.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickinson.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Ozolinsh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
As Dickinson backs off Ozolinsh throws a huge counter combo but Dickinson manages to avoid it all.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickinson 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.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Dickinson. #CL2#
Ozolinsh has closed the distance and engaged Dickinson in a clinch.
Dickinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Dickinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Dickinson is working Ozolinsh over against the cage.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh pushes off an throws an elbow but Dickinson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dickinson.
Dickinson blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Dickinson tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Dickinson back against the cage.
Dickinson tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Dickinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
Dickinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ozolinsh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickinson blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
That's time! Dickinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dickinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches with his opponent.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dickinson digs a right hand underneath Ozolinsh's ribcage. Ozolinsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dickinson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dickinson takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Dickinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Dickinson is having none of it. #CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Dickinson on the inside.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Dickinson avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage. #BC#
Dickinson breaks the clinch.
Dickinson misses with a jab to the body
and Ozolinsh counters with a big head kick but Dickinson shrugs it off. #T1#
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickinson is just out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Dickinson tried to counter with a leg kick but Ozolinsh avoided it.
Dickinson scores with a jab to the body.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Dickinson moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dickinson tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Dickinson back against the cage.
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Ozolinsh is working Dickinson over against the cage.#BC#
Dickinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
Dickinson tries to move into range but Ozolinsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
The fighters circling - Dickinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Dickinson's leg but Dickinson calmly moves out of range.
Dickinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Ozolinsh has closed the distance and engaged Dickinson in a clinch.
Dickinson prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickinson controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Dickinson.
A right handed body shot lands from Dickinson.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Dickinson tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Dickinson back against the cage.
Dickinson tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Dickinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Dickinson controls the action.
Ozolinsh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dickinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ozolinsh missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body.
Dickinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body.
Dickinson misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh is struggling to control the position.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dickinson's elbow.
A hook to the body from Dickinson.
Dickinson pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Dickinson.
Dickinson lands a body punch.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Dickinson. #T4#
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dickinson's elbow.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Dickinson controls the action.
Ozolinsh pushes Dickinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dickinson as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Dickinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickinson throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Dickinson dodges the punch combination from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Dickinson strikes.
Dickinson avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Dickinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dickinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sean Dickinson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dickinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Dickinson slips a jab and a cross from Ozolinsh.
Good exchange - Dickinson coming out on top.
Dickinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dickinson connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
A combination from Ozolinsh does no damage.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ozolinsh connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches up against the cage.
Dickinson blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Dickinson tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Dickinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dickinson is defending well for now.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches. #T1#
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dickinson's elbow. #BC2#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Ozolinsh. Those never looked like landing.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dickinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Dickinson scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dickinson throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dickinson throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Ozolinsh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ozolinsh.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh - that landed with a thud.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Dickinson avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Dickinson avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action. #T2#
Dickinson misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickinson avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Ozolinsh just leaning against Dickinson, taking a breather.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Dickinson's 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!
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Dickinson.
Dickinson lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickinson controls his hands.
Dickinson lands a body punch.
Dickinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dickinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Dickinson. #T3#
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Dickinson.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Dickinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh is working Dickinson over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dickinson.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Dickinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickinson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Dickinson blocks it.
Ozolinsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dickinson is defending well for now.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickinson prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh is trying to stall.
Dickinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands. #T4#
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dickinsons head. #BC#
Dickinson breaks from the clinch.
Ozolinsh swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Ozolinsh darts in and clinches Dickinson up against the cage.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Dickinson keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.

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 Sean Dickinson.
I think Dickinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!

An out of breath Sean Dickinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SFL 129 | River vs Blyad     
Date:   Jan 05, 2022
#R1##CL#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pugacheva can't get the takedown.
Ozolinsh is trying to break the clinch but Pugacheva has him pressed against the cage.
Pugacheva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ozolinsh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Pugacheva jumps guard but Ozolinsh stands there with Pugacheva around his waist. Pugacheva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pugacheva is looking for a takedown.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body.
Ozolinsh is pressed up against the cage. Pugacheva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ozolinsh down to the mat. Ozolinsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Pugacheva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Pugacheva. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pugacheva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Pugacheva controls the action.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh. #TD2#
Pugacheva decides to pull guard.
Ozolinsh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pugacheva is proving hard to escape from.
Ozolinsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugacheva is retaining full guard.
Ozolinsh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pugacheva's guard.
Pugacheva controlling the position.
Ozolinsh wants to stand but Pugacheva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ozolinsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugacheva trying to keep a closed guard but Ozolinsh is proving a slippery customer.
Ozolinsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Pugacheva wants to sweep here but Ozolinsh controlling him for the moment.
Ozolinsh is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva sizes up Ozolinsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pugacheva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown but Ozolinsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Pugacheva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pugacheva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Ozolinsh scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva cracks a nice hook into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Ozolinsh throws a series of punches but Pugacheva avoids them all with ease.
Pugacheva swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Pugacheva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ozolinsh is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A big right from Pugacheva misses.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugacheva throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pugacheva.#T3#
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh dodges the punch combination from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Pugacheva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pugacheva with a hook.
Pugacheva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozolinsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pugacheva somewhat.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
Pugacheva lands a really nice looking cross but Ozolinsh seems unphased.
Pugacheva avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4##CL#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Pugacheva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozolinsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice body kick.
Pugacheva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Pugacheva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Ozolinsh instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pugacheva prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Pugacheva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ozolinsh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pugacheva can turn it around.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Ozolinsh rushes Pugacheva and presses him up against the cage.
Teodors Ozolinsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ozolinsh stalling the fight.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh works on Pugacheva's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pugacheva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozolinsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pugacheva goes for a takedown attempt but Ozolinsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pugacheva at a distance.
Ozolinsh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Pugacheva circles away.
A head kick misses from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pugacheva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Pugacheva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Pugacheva is having none of it. #CL#
Pugacheva tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ozolinsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ozolinsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh is looking to control Pugacheva's arms but Pugacheva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ozolinsh has his back to the cage.
Ozolinsh gets underhooks to prevent Pugacheva's takedown attempt.
Pugacheva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pugacheva tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolinsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ozolinsh scores a nice knee to the body.
Pugacheva is breathing heavily.
Pugacheva wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Pugacheva jumps guard but Ozolinsh stands there with Pugacheva around his waist. Pugacheva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body.
Pugacheva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Ozolinsh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh stops a takedown attempt from Pugacheva.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugacheva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pugacheva managing to block the knees to the body from Ozolinsh.
A left hand lands to the body for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pugacheva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ozolinsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pugacheva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pugacheva is trying to drag Ozolinsh to the mat but Ozolinsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ozolinsh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh presses Pugacheva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but Pugacheva is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Nice combo by Ozolinsh! Oh, that's hurt him - Pugacheva falls to the canvas and Ozolinsh follows him into side control. #ROC#Pugacheva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Ozolinsh decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pugacheva to his feet.
Pugacheva is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Pugacheva drops his hands for a split second and Ozolinsh immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pugacheva face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ozolinsh follows up with a right hand that knocks Pugacheva into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teodors Ozolinsh!
A victorious Teodors Ozolinsh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFL 123 | Koivisto vs River     
Date:   Dec 12, 2021
#R1#
Ozolinsh misses with a two punch combination.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Remnant.#CL2#
Ozolinsh drives through and clinches with Remnant against the cage. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks from the clinch.
Remnant stuns Ozolinsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Remnant connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Remnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Remnant.
Remnant throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Ozolinsh gets tackled into the cage by Remnant. Remnant maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Remnant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Remnant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Remnant tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Remnant back against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Remnant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Remnant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Remnant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with the body kick
and Remnant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Remnant tries a head kick but it misses.
Remnant lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Ozolinsh gets a clinch.
Remnant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Remnant throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Remnant.
Remnant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Remnant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Remnant manages to break the clinch.
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!#CL2#
Ozolinsh has closed the distance and engaged Remnant in a clinch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch.
Remnant throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Remnant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Remnant throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Ozolinsh drives through and clinches with Remnant against the cage.
Remnant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Remnant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remnant.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Remnant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Remnant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Remnant has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Remnant lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Remnant manages to break the clinch.
Remnant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Remnant. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Ozolinsh. That snapped Remnant's head back.
Ozolinsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Remnant.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Remnant's ribs.
Ozolinsh throws a nice looking combination but Remnant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Remnant.
Remnant tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh gets through Remnant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Remnant throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh has Remnant pushed against the cage.
Remnant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Remnant scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Remnant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Remnant throws a front kick aimed at Ozolinsh's knee but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Remnant tries to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh moves his leg out of the way.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Remnant misses with a body shot. #T4#
Remnant looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a right and a left that Remnant avoids nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Remnant lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Remnant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand into Remnant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Remnant's gas tank.
A short right from Remnant.
Remnant prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Remnant avoiding damage as Ozolinsh throws knees to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Remnant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Remnant.
Remnant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the head.
Remnant blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Remnant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Remnant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soviet Remnant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Remnant.
Remnant throws a lazy body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Remnant.
Ozolinsh misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Ozolinsh darts in and clinches Remnant up against the cage.
Ozolinsh scores a nice knee to the body.
Ozolinsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Remnant.
Ozolinsh pushes Remnant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Remnant throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Remnant misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Remnant backwards.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Remnant fails to land.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Remnant avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Remnant.
Remnant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Remnant misses with some punches. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Remnant.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh works on Remnant's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Remnant's head.
Remnant keeps control of Ozolinsh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Remnant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Remnant managing to block the knees to the body from Ozolinsh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Remnant.
Remnant misses with a punch on the inside.
Remnant misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Remnant scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body.
Remnant throws a head punch that misses.
Remnant blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Remnant blocks it.
Ozolinsh wants to stall. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Remnant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh blocking some punches. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Remnant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remnant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Remnant doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Remnant scores with a leg kick.
Remnant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soviet Remnant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remnant catches Ozolinsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Remnant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Remnant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Remnant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Remnant blocks it. #BC#
Remnant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Remnant throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soviet Remnant is winning the standup battle so far.
Remnant cracks Ozolinsh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Remnant clinches. #BC#
Remnant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches up with Remnant and pushes him back against the cage.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remnant's elbow.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Remnant.
Ozolinsh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Remnant lands an uppercut.
Remnant pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh is looking to control Remnant's arms but Remnant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ozolinsh has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Remnant misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ozolinsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Remnant avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remnant throws a head punch that misses.
Remnant misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Remnant.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Remnant tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Remnant.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Remnant controls the action.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Remnant.
Remnant prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Remnant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Remnant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Remnant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh unleashes a big counter combination but Remnant bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Remnant tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Remnant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and pushes Remnant back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Soviet Remnant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Remnant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Remnant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Remnant needs to keep his hands up - Ozolinsh had a free shot at his head there.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Ozolinsh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Remnant. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Remnant keeps it at a distance.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Remnant circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Remnant.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Remnant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Remnant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Remnant has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Remnant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh cracks Remnant with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Remnant blocks it.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Remnant. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remnant.
Ozolinsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Remnant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ozolinsh drives through and clinches with Remnant against the cage.
Remnant lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Remnant works on Ozolinsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Remnant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remnant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Remnant.
Remnant scores with a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Remnant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Remnant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozolinsh follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Remnant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Remnant is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
Ozolinsh moves in looking to clinch but Remnant pushes him off.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick.
Ozolinsh tries a quick counter leg kick but Remnant is wise to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remnant wants to clinch.
Remnant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozolinsh's hands.
Remnant connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Remnant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Remnant sets himself, and Ozolinsh steps forward looking for the clinch! Remnant avoids it this time.#CL2#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh works on Remnant's body with a couple of short punches.
Remnant lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Remnant lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
A right handed body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
Remnant misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Remnant controls the action.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Remnant throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Remnant misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh pushes Remnant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh prevents Remnant from breaking the clinch.
Remnant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Remnant tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Remnant wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Remnant controls the action.
Remnant has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Remnant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh. #T4#
Remnant wants to clinch.#CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches with his opponent.
Ozolinsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Remnant avoids it.
Remnant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Remnant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remnant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Remnant takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Soviet Remnant has been cut.
Remnant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Remnant misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Remnant avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Remnant controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soviet Remnant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Remnant 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soviet Remnant!

During a confident post fight interview, Soviet Remnant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin     
Date:   Nov 24, 2021
#R1#
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
McArthur throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
McArthur 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.
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McArthur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
McArthur lands with a right hand.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from McArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
McArthur feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
McArthur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from McArthur.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McArthur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks.
McArthur misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but McArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the body.
McArthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. McArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur. #T2#
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot that sends McArthur's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
McArthur scores with a body shot.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
McArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McArthur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab, cross combination.
McArthur swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
McArthur sets himself, and Ozolinsh steps forward looking for the clinch! McArthur avoids it this time.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but McArthur is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur. #T3#
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur 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.
McArthur throws a sloppy body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ozolinsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ozolinsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur lands a glancing blow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
McArthur lands a nice shot that snaps Ozolinsh's head back.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to move into range but McArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
McArthur tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur lands a shot to the body.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozolinsh or not.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action. #BC#
McArthur breaks the clinch.
McArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.#CL2#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McArthur tries to break free but Ozolinsh pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McArthur blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McArthur rather than just go for the knockout.
McArthur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McArthur scores with a jab to the head.
McArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
McArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McArthur.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
McArthur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
Ozolinsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but McArthur circles away.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by McArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Ozolinsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McArthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
McArthur takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
McArthur throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McArthur with a body shot.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur with a nice calf kick.
Ozolinsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as McArthur strikes.
McArthur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur stuns Ozolinsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McArthur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McArthur throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Ozolinsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but McArthur is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McArthur scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Ozolinsh drives through and clinches with McArthur against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Ozolinsh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
A combination from Ozolinsh does no damage.
McArthur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ozolinsh will feel that in the morning.
McArthur blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
McArthur misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Ozolinsh counters by clinching up.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McArthur avoids it.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McArthur avoids it.
McArthur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands. #BC#
McArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Ozolinsh gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McArthur scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Ozolinsh has managed to clinch.
Ozolinsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur lands with a right to the head.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh taking a breather.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McArthur swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McArthur scores with a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but McArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
McArthur lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
Ozolinsh throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
McArthur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ozolinsh rushes McArthur and presses him up against the cage.
McArthur cracks Ozolinsh with a nice body shot.#T1#
McArthur tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing McArthur back against the cage.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch. #BC#
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur cracks Ozolinsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from McArthur misses.
McArthur cracks Ozolinsh with an open hand slap.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McArthur scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.#CL2#
Ozolinsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from McArthur as the two fighters clinch. #T2##BC#
McArthur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McArthur cracks Ozolinsh with a good jab.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
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!
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McArthur. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ozolinsh throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by McArthur. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Ozolinsh missing with knees to the body.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur lands a body shot.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Ozolinsh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McArthur.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Ozolinsh to work. #BC#
McArthur breaks from the clinch.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
McArthur throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Ozolinsh jumps back.
Ozolinsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozolinsh doesn't manage to clinch there - McArthur circles away.
McArthur throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by McArthur.#T4#
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Ozolinsh sees coming a mile off.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McArthur scores with a jab to the head.
McArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh tries to counter with a clinch but McArthur shakes him off and moves away.
Ozolinsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ozolinsh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McArthur, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!

Kieran McArthur decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SFL 110 | Kilgore vs Eye     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021
#R1#
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Hands moves out of range.
Ozolinsh walks into a jab.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hands.
Hands looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hands scores with a shot to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Hands softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ozolinsh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hands has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ozolinsh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hands has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Hands misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks from the clinch.
Hands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ozolinsh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Hands misses.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hands staying out of range there.
Hands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hands moves into the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Hands throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ozolinsh'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.
The crowd are getting on Ozolinsh's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Hands throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh. #T2#
Hands swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hands lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hands's elbow.
Hands misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hands throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Hands's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch.
Ozolinsh throws a series of punches but Hands moves out of range.
Hands throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Hands moves out of range.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Hands.
Nice uppercut there from Hands.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Hands misses with a looping right.
Hands throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Hands.
Hands avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh. #T3#
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the nose.
Hands dips to his left and cracks Ozolinsh with an uppercut!
Hands throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh lands with a kick to the temple. Hands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Hands moves out of range.
Jab from Ozolinsh.#ROC2#Hands is rocked!
Ozolinsh circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hands to the canvas! Hands doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ozolinsh keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
A relieved looking Teodors Ozolinsh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SFL 103 | Kilgore vs Badass     
Date:   Sep 26, 2021
#R1#
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Myers moves out of range.
Myers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Myers lands a jab to Ozolinsh's midsection.
Myers scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Teodors Ozolinsh has been cut.
Look low, kick high! Myers uses the oldest trick in the book to send Ozolinsh tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Myers is absolutely delighted - when Ozolinsh wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cornelius Myers!
A relieved looking Cornelius Myers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 268 Blazkov vs Lach     
Date:   May 23, 2021
#R1#
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reinikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Ozolinsh.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozolinsh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ozolinsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reinikainen on the side of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Ozolinsh is wise to it.
Reinikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab to the body
and Reinikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reinikainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozolinsh needs to keep his hands up - Reinikainen had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Reinikainen.
A bone on bone clash there as Reinikainen blocks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reinikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ozolinsh cracks Reinikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen. #T2#
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
And Reinikainen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ozolinsh pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Reinikainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ozolinsh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reinikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Ozolinsh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reinikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reinikainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ozolinsh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozolinsh wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Reinikainen working the strikes but Ozolinsh uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ozolinsh taking some punishment here, with Reinikainen in his half guard.
Ozolinsh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there. #T3#
Reinikainen throws a strike but Ozolinsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Reinikainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ozolinsh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Ozolinsh.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Ozolinsh blocks nicely.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen postures up in Ozolinsh's guard and throws a big left but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen throws an elbow that misses. Ozolinsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinikainen's guard. Nice move by Ozolinsh!#REVR#
Reinikainen wants to sweep here but Ozolinsh controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.#SUB2#
Reinikainen has his foot on Ozolinsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ozolinsh works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Reinikainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozolinsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozolinsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reinikainen 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#
Ozolinsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reinikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh with a nice cross.
Reinikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Ozolinsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reinikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Reinikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reinikainen down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the body
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh cracks Reinikainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
A big right from Reinikainen misses.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh throws a series of punches but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Reinikainen's legs. #T2#
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen with a poor takedown
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reinikainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range.
Reinikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.#T3#
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
A leg kick checked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Reinikainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
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!
Ozolinsh tries to land a leg kick but Reinikainen saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Ozolinsh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reinikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozolinsh scrambles back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws out a powerful jab.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teodors Ozolinsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Reinikainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ozolinsh is trying to stand back up but Reinikainen is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Good work by Reinikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Reinikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen cracks Ozolinsh with an open hand slap.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ozolinsh with a body shot.
Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinikainen shoots and misses
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Reinikainen lands with a cross.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Ozolinsh lands.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Reinikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.
Reinikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with an outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reinikainen with a nice cross.
Reinikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
And Ozolinsh counters with a quick kick to the body but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen fails with the takedown.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Reinikainen fails to land the takedown.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozolinsh drops his hands momentarily and Reinikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ozolinsh. No joy for Reinikainen on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a left to the body.
Ozolinsh works Reinikainen's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reinikainen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ozolinsh defends it well.
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Ozolinsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand right.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reinikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice strike.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Ozolinsh there.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh thuds his right hand into Reinikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ozolinsh there as he acknowledges the shot.

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 Teodors Ozolinsh.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: PFC 262 Blazkov vs Perera     
Date:   Apr 25, 2021
#R1#
Ozolinsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Active.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Active throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh motions for Active to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Active ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Active misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Active does a little dance to reset his feet.
Active misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Active throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Active does a little dance to reset his feet.
Active lands a nice hook to Ozolinsh's body. Ozolinsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Active looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Active throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Active strikes.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Active. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ozolinsh fakes the leg kick and cracks Active in the body.
Ozolinsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Active ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Active moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Active backing away here, and Ozolinsh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Active.
Active looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Active moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Active takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Active throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Active's ribs.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Active misses the target.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Active swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Active misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Active is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Active throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozolinsh's waist but Ozolinsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Active off to one side.
Active throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh feints a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
Active works Ozolinsh's body with a nice hook.
Ozolinsh cracks Active with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Active will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Active throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Active avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Active jabs Ozolinsh right on the nose. Ozolinsh blinks but takes it well.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Active.
Active jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ozolinsh - that will leave a mark!
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Active's shoulder, as Active tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Active down.
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Active rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Active moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Active misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Active misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Active off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Active misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Active.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Active moved out of range nicely.
Active changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Active fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
As Ozolinsh looks to move away, Active throws a big counter combo but Ozolinsh just gets out of the way.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Active moves out of range.
Active shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ozolinsh sprawls well. Ozolinsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Active gets slowly back to his feet.
Active has been working on his balance at Heavy Metal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ozolinsh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radio Active. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Active closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ozolinsh circles away.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Active is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ozolinsh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Active moves out of range.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Active was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Active.
Active lands a nice shot that snaps Ozolinsh's head back.
Active takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Active moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but Active is avoiding it.
A big left from Active misses.
Ozolinsh counters with a body kick.
Active throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Active ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Nice uppercut there from Ozolinsh.
Active swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Active gets a double leg takedown into Ozolinsh's guard.
Active throws an elbow that misses. Ozolinsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Active's guard. Nice move by Ozolinsh!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Active's head backwards.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Active throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Active avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand.
A combination from Active does no damage.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Active is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Active.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Active slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Active is just out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Active sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Active fails to land the takedown.
Active misses with a straight left.
Active misses with a looping right.#T1#
Active on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Active throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Active connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Active.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Active misses with a double jab.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Active misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Active moves out of range. #TD#
Active shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Active thows a huge punch but Ozolinsh dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh tries to get to full guard but Active has control of the leg.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Active control the position.
Active thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ozolinsh's head. #T2#
Active thows a huge punch but Ozolinsh dodges it nicely.
Ozolinsh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Active.
Ozolinsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Active's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Active's back!
Active trying to control the hands but Ozolinsh breaks the grip.
Active can't escape the position.
Active trying to control the hands but Ozolinsh breaks the grip.
Active tries to escape the position.
Ozolinsh controls the position.
Active tries to roll but Ozolinsh sticks to his back. #T3#
Ozolinsh doesn't have the hooks in and Active manages to turn into his guard.
Active 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.
Active throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Active wants to control from the top but Ozolinsh keeps moving.
Active being controlled here momentarily.
Active trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozolinsh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Active in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Active trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Active makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Radio Active overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Active throwing strikes from guard but Ozolinsh blocks nicely.
Active throws a big right hand that misses.
Active stands and throws Ozolinsh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Active control the position.
Active takes a little break here. Ozolinsh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ozolinsh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Active.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Active's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Active down.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Active moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Active slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Active looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Active was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Active throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Active tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Active has Ozolinsh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozolinsh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Active is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ozolinsh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Active backwards.
Active working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Active tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ozolinsh smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radio Active. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Active fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches up with Active and pushes him back against the cage.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
A short right from Active on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ozolinsh.
Active swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh - that landed with a thud.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Active tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolinsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh works on Active's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Ozolinsh as the two fighters clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Active backwards.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Active.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Radio Active has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh lands a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Active backwards.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Active controls his hands.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Active backwards.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Active blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Active struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Active blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand into Active's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Active's gas tank.
Active blocking some punches.
Active misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Active controls his hands.
Active has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ozolinsh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Active. #T3#
Ozolinsh pushes Active back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Active.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Ozolinsh as the two fighters clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh presses Active against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Active's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Active backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh works on Active's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh. #T4#
Ozolinsh gets through Active's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
Active tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Active is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ozolinsh to keep the fight standing.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Active is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Active tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Active back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh gets through Active's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Active is rocked!
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Active is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ozolinsh dips a shoulder and cracks Active with a mighty uppercut! Active falls back against the cage and Ozolinsh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Active is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ozolinsh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PFC 255 Bapp vs Gormsson     
Date:   Mar 21, 2021
#R1#
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bathory takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ozolinsh. Those never looked like landing.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Ozolinsh gets cracked there but stands up to 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!
Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
Bathory throws a push kick but Ozolinsh slaps the foot to one side.
Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Bathory. #T1#
Bathory tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bathory.
Bathory lands a nice uppercut.
Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bathory has Ozolinsh pressed against the cage, preventing Ozolinsh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bathory.
Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Bathory.
Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.
A short uppercut from Bathory.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Bathory. #T2#
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Bathory.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bathory.
Ozolinsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Bathory is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bathory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ozolinsh circles away quickly and effectively.
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bathory rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bathory.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Bathory connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ozolinsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ozolinsh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Bathory.
Bathory defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Bathory.
Bathory throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozolinsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Bathory scores with a punch to the head.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bathory.
A big left from Bathory misses.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Bathory misses with a body shot.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Bathory connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Bathory connects with a body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Bathory cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Bathory misses with a series of wild punches.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches.
Bathory trying to stall but Ozolinsh improves his position.
Ozolinsh works on Bathory's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye.
Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh cracks Bathory with an open hand slap.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory with a nice cross.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range.
Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Bathory misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory.
Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bathory at a distance.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ozolinsh lands a right hook to the body.
Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Ozolinsh's head back.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Bathory with a jab.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
A big left from Bathory misses.
Bathory takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bathory slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round.
That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Bathory.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Bathory keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Ozolinsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozolinsh tries to avoid it.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bathory lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ozolinsh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ozolinsh works Bathory's body with a nice hook.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Ozolinsh should have avoided that one.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh flicks out a counter leg kick but Bathory steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
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!
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it.
Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Ozolinsh tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bathory defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Bathory throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory slips under a jab.
Bathory appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bathory misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Bathory takes one to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ozolinsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.#T3#
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Bathory lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Ozolinsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Bathory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
Bathory throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bathory misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory connects with a body shot.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teodors Ozolinsh.
I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!

Our winner, Arzlan Bathory, 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: PFC 248 Po vs Bapp     
Date:   Feb 21, 2021
#R1#
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Arendse is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arendse. That one must have hurt.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Arendse thuds his shin into the meat of Ozolinsh's side.
Ozolinsh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozolinsh tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse walks into a stiff left hand from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Arendse throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.
Ozolinsh cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Arendse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arendse scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Ozolinsh tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Good body shot from Arendse.
A short left from Arendse.
A right handed body shot lands from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arendse.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Ozolinsh as the two fighters clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Arendse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ozolinsh pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Arendse. #T4#
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Arendse misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Arendse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Arendse lands a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Arendse lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Arendse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ozolinsh gets a clinch.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Arendse thows a body kick. Ozolinsh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Arendse's ribs.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Ozolinsh's body. Ozolinsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Ozolinsh fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body.
Nice cross by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ozolinsh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Arendse seems unphased.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Ozolinsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Arendse cracks Ozolinsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Ozolinsh needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Arendse is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse moves forwards but Ozolinsh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
Ozolinsh cracks Arendse with an open hand slap.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arendse tries to clinch up.#T3#
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Ozolinsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Arendse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Arendse misses. #T4#
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozolinsh can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Ozolinsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arendse doesn't seem phased though.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the nose.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.#CL#
Arendse moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Ozolinsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range as Ozolinsh throws a body kick.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Arendse punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ozolinsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head.
Arendse throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arendse wants to slow Ozolinsh down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Arendse clinches with his opponent.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Arendse.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Arendse works on Ozolinsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Arendse cracks Ozolinsh with a nice body shot.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
Arendse lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ozolinsh as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Arendse gets through Ozolinsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Arendse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Arendse's head.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Ozolinsh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Nice jab there from Ozolinsh.
Arendse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arendse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ozolinsh to score with a decent uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arendse will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ozolinsh.
A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teodors Ozolinsh.
I think Ozolinsh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: PFC 243 Blazkov vs Lach     
Date:   Jan 31, 2021
#R1#
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade misses with a left hand
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Wade lands a lovely overhand right.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh thuds his right hand into Wade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Wade's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wade throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the head.
Wade throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Wade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wade down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot that sends Wade's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Wade.
Wade lands a head shot.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ozolinsh forces Wade back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wade.
Morgan Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Wade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Wade.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wade throws a big shot that misses.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Wade works the jab nicely.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Wade moves out of range. #T2#
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Wade tries to bum rush Ozolinsh with a series of wild strikes but Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wade blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the body.
Wade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ozolinsh with a nice calf kick.
Wade looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wade crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ozolinsh - the referee stops the clock and Wade gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ozolinsh. Wade manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Wade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Ozolinsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wade on the side of the head.
Ozolinsh cracks Wade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Ozolinsh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wade misses with a looping left.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.#T3#
Wade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wade throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Wade moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
It looked like Wade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozolinsh defending well as Wade loads up on a big left hand.
Wade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ozolinsh defending well as Wade loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Wade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wade throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Wade is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs. #T4#
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ozolinsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
Ozolinsh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Wade avoids it with no problem.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Wade's corner calls for a 1-2. Wade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Wade.
Wade scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wade looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ozolinsh with a nice cross.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Wade.
Wade misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Ozolinsh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wade is trying to break free.#BC#
Wade breaks from the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Wade's midsection.
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Wade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
A big left from Wade misses.
Ozolinsh lands with a slapping head kick.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Wade moves out of range easily.
A big right from Wade misses.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wade misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Wade.
Wade misses with a straight right.
Wade throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ozolinsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ozolinsh lands with a good body shot.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wade moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands the left hand.
Wade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ozolinsh's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Wade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ozolinsh scores with a head kick.
Wade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wade lands a jab.
Ozolinsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wade.
Nice body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Ozolinsh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wade if he has to take too many more of those.
Wade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Wade swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ozolinsh sizes up Wade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Jab by Ozolinsh.
Wade tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
Ozolinsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh thumps Wade with a low kick.
Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh defending well as Wade loads up on a big left hand.
Wade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ozolinsh.
Wade connects with the punch.
Wade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wade throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a body kick that stops Wade in his tracks momentarily.
Wade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wade throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Wade strikes.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Wade.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Wade misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wade misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wade avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Wade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wade misses with a hook.
Wade cracks Ozolinsh with a good jab.
Wade fails to land with a series of punches.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh connects with the punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ozolinsh!
Wade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Wade's ribs.
Wade takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh motions for Wade to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh with a jab.
Wade clobbers Ozolinsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wade's head backwards.#T1##CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Wade breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Wade misses.
Wade moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Wade with a hook.
Wade throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ozolinsh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wade needs to keep his hands up - Ozolinsh had a free shot at his head there.
Wade moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws out a powerful jab.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wade stalks Ozolinsh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ozolinsh's face. Ozolinsh staggers backwards, shaken.
Wade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Ozolinsh is rocked!
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Wade finish him?
Wade misses with a looping right.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wade! Ozolinsh is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Wade!
Morgan Wade made sure to mention his sponsor, HARDCORE in his post fight interview.

 

Event: PFC 237 Jones vs Bapp     
Date:   Jan 10, 2021
#R1#
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Intruder. Intruder obviously looking to wear him down.
Intruder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Intruder moves out of range of the body kick.
Intruder lands a jab.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Intruder dives in and grabs Ozolinsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ozolinsh pushes down on Intruder's head and hops out.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Intruder tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Intruder throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Intruder misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Intruder misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a left to the body.
Intruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Intruder moved away.
Intruder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Ozolinsh rushes Intruder and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Intruder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh - that landed with a thud.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards. #T1#
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Intruder.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
A right handed body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Intruder.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh lands with a light punch inside.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Intruder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Intruder or not.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands. #T2#
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Intruder or not.
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!
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh presses Intruder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Intruder is breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Intruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
I was talking to Intruder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Intruder is working for takedown but Ozolinsh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh. #T3#
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike.
Intruder pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Intruder.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh. #T4#
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozolinsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Intruder.
Intruder lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Intruder throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Intruder seems unphased.
Ozolinsh moves in looking to clinch but Intruder pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Intruder lands a jab-cross combination.
Intruder ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Intruder delivers a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Intruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Intruder stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Ozolinsh pushes Intruder up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh 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#
Intruder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ozolinsh.
Intruder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Intruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Intruder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Intruder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Intruder scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozolinsh is trying to control Intruder's posture but Intruder avoids it.
Intruder is putting a hurting on Ozolinsh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ozolinsh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Intruder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Intruder missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Ozolinsh tries to roll over but Intruder keeps him under control.
Ozolinsh is trying to maintain the position but Intruder is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozolinsh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ozolinsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Intruder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Intruder's back!
Intruder tries to escape the position. #T2#
Intruder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Intruder is keeping busy.
Intruder tries to break free.
Intruder is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Intruder breaks Ozolinsh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ozolinsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozolinsh, not yet.
Intruder postures up in Ozolinsh's guard and throws a big left but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Intruder is fighting to break Ozolinsh's control of his arms but Ozolinsh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses.
Ozolinsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Intruder manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Intruder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Intruder 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.
Ozolinsh controlling Intruder's posture. #T4#
Ozolinsh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Intruder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ozolinsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozolinsh can't keep his opponent in guard - Intruder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Intruder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh lands with a straight right. Intruder didn't see that one coming.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Intruder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Intruder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Intruder.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Intruder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Ozolinsh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Intruder moves away and avoids it.
Intruder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ozolinsh sprawls and moves away.
Intruder with a nice cross.
Intruder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Intruder scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the body
and Intruder counters with a nice uppercut.
Intruder motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Intruder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Intruder has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Intruder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Intruder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Intruder throws a body kick that misses
and Intruder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intruder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Ozolinsh. No joy for Intruder on that attempt.
A jab from Ozolinsh does it's job there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Intruder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Intruder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Intruder shoots in but Ozolinsh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ozolinsh darts in and clinches Intruder up against the cage.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder gets through Ozolinsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Intruder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Intruder.
Intruder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Intruder throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh jabs at Intruder's body.#TD#
Intruder feints and as Ozolinsh raises his hands in defense, Intruder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Intruder throws a strike but Ozolinsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Intruder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozolinsh postures up.
Intruder is really struggling to control Ozolinsh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ozolinsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
More stalling from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh stopping the sweep attempt from Intruder.
Intruder trying to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Intruder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozolinsh is one step ahead there.
Bed Intruder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh pushing down on Intruder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozolinsh is taking a breather. Intruder 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: PFC 231 Tuala vs Kagonbo     
Date:   Dec 13, 2020
#R1#
Bamalog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog lands with a nice body punch.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Bamalog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bamalog blocks a leg kick.
Bamalog only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Bamalog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Bamalog throws a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozolinsh moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Bamalog misses.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot that sends Bamalog's belly button to the back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Bamalog down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Bamalog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bamalog scrambles back to his feet.
Bamalog misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Ozolinsh gets tackled into the cage by Bamalog. Bamalog maintains the clinch. #T1#
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Bamalog.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Good body shot from Bamalog.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog working aggressively here. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozolinsh gets through Bamalog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
A right handed body shot lands from Bamalog.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozolinsh.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bamalog scores with a leg kick.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Bamalog's shoulder, as Bamalog tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bamalog on the side of the head.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Bamalog checks the leg kick.
Bamalog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Bamalog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Bamalog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bamalog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bamalog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Bamalog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ozolinsh looks for the body kick but Bamalog saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozolinsh.#CL2#
Bamalog pushes Ozolinsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teodors Ozolinsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Bamalog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh cracks Bamalog with a nice body shot.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamalog can do to turn this around?
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land. #BC#
Ozolinsh breaks from the clinch.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Bamalog misses.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Bamalog moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Bamalog avoids it.
Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bamalog misses with a low kick as Ozolinsh jumps back.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Bamalog checks it.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bamalog.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Bamalog avoids it easily.
Bamalog appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bamalog loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Teodors Ozolinsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh throws a chopping leg kick but Bamalog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Bamalog misses.
That kick from Bamalog tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Bamalog saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh backing away here, and Bamalog unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Bamalog keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
Bamalog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamalog misses the target.
Ozolinsh thumps Bamalog with a low kick.#T3#
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Bamalog moved out of range.
Bamalog tries a head kick but it misses.
Bamalog scores with a leg kick.
Bamalog tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bamalog throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Bamalog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Bamalog does it's job there.
Bamalog misses with a straight right.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
A low kick lands for Bamalog.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bamalog.
Nice defenses there by Bamalog.
Bamalog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Bamalog misses.
Ozolinsh tried to counter with a leg kick but Bamalog avoided it.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Ozolinsh.#T4#
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
Bamalog misses with a straight left.
Bamalog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick from Bamalog, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh lands with a hook. Bamalog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bamalog's hands.
Ozolinsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamalog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bamalog looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Bamalog thows a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it
and Ozolinsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bamalog.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Bamalog down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Bamalog should have avoided that one.
Ozolinsh wants to slow Bamalog down by chopping away at his legs.
Bamalog only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozolinsh lands a front kick.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Bamalog down.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Bamalog.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamalog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bamalog throws a front kick aimed at Ozolinsh's knee but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bamalog jabs Ozolinsh right on the nose. Ozolinsh blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bamalog.
Bamalog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Bamalog.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog staying out of range there.
Bamalog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ozolinsh stuns Bamalog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Bamalog misses the jab.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Bamalog off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Bamalog.
Bamalog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bamalog. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
A good leg kick by Bamalog.
Ozolinsh defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Bamalog's leg but Bamalog calmly moves out of range.
Bamalog was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bamalog looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ozolinsh with a jab.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Bamalog scores with a decent looking hook.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bamalog.
Ozolinsh keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Bamalog as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teke Bamalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Bamalog takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh catches Bamalog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Bamalog.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Bamalog takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Ozolinsh. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bamalog.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Bamalog's legs.
Ozolinsh thuds a left hand into Bamalog's body.
Ozolinsh stuns Bamalog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Ozolinsh. #T3#
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Bamalog as he connects with a hook.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Bamalog takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bamalog connects with a body shot.
Bamalog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Bamalog tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Bamalog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bamalog throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ozolinsh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamalog is just out of range.
Bamalog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bamalog throws out the jab.
Bamalog lands a really nice looking cross but Ozolinsh seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Bamalog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Ozolinsh thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ozolinsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bamalog on the side of the head.#T4#
Bamalog throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bamalog drops his hands momentarily and Ozolinsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Bamalog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ozolinsh lands with an uppercut that bounces Bamalog off the cage and back into range.
Bamalog misses with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Bamalog throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh with the inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ozolinsh jabs Bamalog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bamalog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Bamalog's ribs.
A slow jab from Bamalog misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: PFC 224 Monkey vs Gravas     
Date:   Nov 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urani throws a leg kick which misses Ozolinsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozolinsh tries to avoid it.
Ozolinsh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani walks into a stiff left hand from Ozolinsh.
Urani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urani scrambles back to his feet.
Ozolinsh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Urani counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urani.
Ozolinsh is trying to break the clinch but Urani has him pressed against the cage.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Urani controls the action.
Ozolinsh is trying to break free.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urani has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urani lands a nice uppercut.
Urani blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urani lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urani blocks an uppercut.
Urani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch. #T1#
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Urani tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ozolinsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Urani controls the action.
Urani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Urani misses with a body punch.
Urani lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Urani fails to land.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urani backwards.
Urani prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Urani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ozolinsh smiles and moves away.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand #CL#
and Urani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Urani's head.
Urani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urani lands a body punch.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Urani.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Urani backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozolinsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Urani pulls Ozolinsh into guard. #SUB#
Urani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozolinsh is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Urani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Urani has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ozolinsh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Urani.
Urani is not content to let Ozolinsh control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Urani is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ozolinsh is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Urani is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ozolinsh looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urani tries to lock up and control but Ozolinsh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Urani is trying to escape the mount.
Ozolinsh controlling from the full mount.
Urani is looking to improve his position but Ozolinsh isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozolinsh controlling the position easily from mount.
Urani is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Urani's midsection.
Ozolinsh catches Urani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Urani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Urani was looking to counter with a kick there.
Urani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Urani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Urani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urani is out of range.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh lands a jab.
Ozolinsh cracks Urani with a good jab.#T1#
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Urani's leg. Urani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urani blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urani throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Urani avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch
and Urani counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Urani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ozolinsh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ozolinsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ozolinsh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Urani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot
and Urani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urani working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh gets through Urani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Urani blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Urani.
Urani tries to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh saw it coming and moves away.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.#T3#
Urani throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Urani moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozolinsh.
It looked like Urani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Urani off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ozolinsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urani.
A counter left hand to the body from Urani misses its target.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
letting Urani counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urani.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh misses the body punch #CL#
and Urani counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urani wants to slow Ozolinsh down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Urani throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Urani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy body shot
and Urani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urani swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Urani scores with the left hand. Ozolinsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Urani digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body.
Urani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Urani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozolinsh thinking.
Urani scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urani seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Urani tries to clinch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a lunging right hand
letting Urani counter with a right hand.
Urani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ozolinsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Urani's head.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Urani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozolinsh doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Urani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozolinsh scores with the left hand. Urani knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Urani counter with a right hand. #ROC#Ozolinsh is rocked!
Ozolinsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ozolinsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Urani finish him?
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Ozolinsh thuds a left hand into Urani's body.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani.
Urani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ozolinsh seems to have recovered his senses.
BOOM! Urani lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh tries to recover but Urani is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ozolinsh lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ephram Urani!

 

Event: PFC 219 Panda vs Kemp     
Date:   Nov 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Point misses with a head kick.
Point throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Point at a distance.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Point looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Point! But no joy.
Point takes one to the side of the head.
Point misses with a right hand
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh scores with a push kick.
Point pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
Point with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ozolinsh to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Point swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Point.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.#T1#
Point defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Point! But no joy.
Ozolinsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Point's sensitive parts.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Point looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Point goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Point attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ozolinsh punishes Point's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Point is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Point momentarily.
Ozolinsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Point tries to move into range but Ozolinsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Point displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot that sends Point's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Point moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Point cracks Ozolinsh with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Point is predictable there
and Ozolinsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Ozolinsh.
Point slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
A countering left hand to the body from Point misses.
Point misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh punishes Point's body with a nice straight punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Point. Ozolinsh shrugs it off though.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Point moves out of range. #T3#
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick which misses Point's front leg but catches the back leg as Point tries to avoid it.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Point goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Point throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Point misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh walks into a stiff left hand from Point.
Ozolinsh blocks the body kick.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
A lazy body kick from Point
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Point doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozolinsh pushes Point away with a front kick.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Point moves out of range easily. #T4#
Point tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Point checks a leg kick.
Point fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Point down.
Point lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Point misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat of the thigh.
Point lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Point slips under a jab.
A big left from Point misses.
Ozolinsh swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Point checks a leg kick.
Point throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh misses with a head kick.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Point.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated 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.#R2#
Point connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Point misses with a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Point tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Point manages to break the clinch.
Point ducks right into an uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Decent striking displayed by Ozolinsh there.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Point.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teodors Ozolinsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Ozolinsh connects with the punch.
Point throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Point looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Point flicks out a counter leg kick but Ozolinsh steps away.
Point pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Point settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Point misses with a body kick.
Point misses with a hook.#T1#
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Point blocks it.
Ozolinsh catches Point with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Point will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Point steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh is looking to land body kicks.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Point.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Point.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Point on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Point's legs.
Point's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.
Point throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh works the jab nicely.
Point lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Point jabs Ozolinsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ozolinsh tries a low kick but Point avoids it.
Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Point defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Point fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Point throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Point misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh punishes Point's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Point looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Point takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozolinsh digs a good hook to Point's body.
Ozolinsh blocks the body kick.
Point lands the left hand.
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Point doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Point on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ozolinsh scores with a decent looking hook.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Ozolinsh dips to his left and cracks Point with an uppercut!
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Point's front leg with a kick but Point checks it.
Ozolinsh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh thuds his right hand into Point's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Point's ribs.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Point can do to turn this around?
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
A big right from Point misses.
Point lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Point looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozolinsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Point. That did some damage!
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Point.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Point has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point.
Point swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Point seems unphased.
Point throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Point takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Point throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh scores with a push kick.
Point throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Point scores with a nice head shot.
Point lands with a nice body punch.
Point dips to his left and cracks Ozolinsh with an uppercut!
Point loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.#CL#
Point tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Point.
Ozolinsh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Point can't break the clinch.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Point blocking some punches.
Point wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Point misses with some punches. #BC2#
Point breaks the clinch.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Point has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ozolinsh.
Point keeps the fight on the outside.
Point doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Point steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Point gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the head.
Point scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Point delivers a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Point moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Point.
Ozolinsh defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Point circles away.
Point throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Point takes one to the side of the head.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Point misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.#T2#
Point throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Point goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh with a hook.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Point circles away.
Point looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Point chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozolinsh can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
Point scores with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Point moves out of range.
Point misses with a looping right.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Point.
Point finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Point swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Nice shot by Ozolinsh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Point.
Point avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh lands with a right hand.
Point throws a wild body kick that Ozolinsh sees coming a mile off.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Point.
Ozolinsh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Point.
Point takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Point slaps the foot to one side.
Point throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Point chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozolinsh can pounce on him. #T4#
Point swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Point's body. Point takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Point throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh walks into a stiff left hand from Point.
Point misses with a looping right.
Point misses with a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Ozolinsh.
Point on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozolinsh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ozolinsh.
Point blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Ozolinsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Points jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jesse Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Point throws a right and a left that both miss.

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 Teodors Ozolinsh.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: PFC 212.5 Terranova vs Mfer     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Escobar scores with a decent looking hook.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Ozolinsh moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEscobar.
Escobar is looking to score with low kicks.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh tries a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar misses.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar dips to his left and cracks Ozolinsh with an uppercut!#T1#
Escobar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozolinsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ozolinsh defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar with a hook.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Escobar.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ozolinsh.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozolinsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escobar blocks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar.
Escobar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escobar thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ozolinsh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Escobar lands a jab.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh is looking to wear down Escobar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick aimed at Escobar's knee but Escobar avoids it well.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Escobar.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Ozolinsh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar just manages to avoid it.
Escobar digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range. #T3#
Escobar is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Escobar scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Ozolinsh presses Escobar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Escobar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Diego Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Escobar.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Escobar lands a head kick. Ozolinsh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Ozolinsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ozolinsh walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
Ozolinsh thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.#T1#
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar takes a step back to recover.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Escobar is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a right hand
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Escobar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Ozolinsh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
Escobar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar connects with the punch.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ozolinsh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ozolinsh cracks Escobar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.#T3#
Ozolinsh thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
Escobar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ozolinsh to score with a decent uppercut.
Ozolinsh connects with the punch.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.
Ozolinsh with a nice calf kick.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozolinsh doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Ozolinsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ozolinsh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobar is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Escobar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Escobar throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ozolinsh needs to keep his hands up - Escobar had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Escobar tries a quick counter leg kick but Ozolinsh is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ozolinsh lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Escobar throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Escobar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Escobar scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Escobar throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Ozolinsh defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Ozolinsh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Escobar connects with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escobar slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar's sensitive parts.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar lands with a right hand.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.#CL#
Ozolinsh forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Escobar tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar. #CL#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and pushes Escobar back into the cage.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ozolinsh.
Escobar connects with the punch.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Ozolinsh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ozolinsh scores with a push kick.
Ozolinsh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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 Teodors Ozolinsh.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Escobar!

Diego Escobar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ICS 56     
Date:   Sep 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Song.
Song throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Song throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Song walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Song throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Song swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Song scores with a jab.
Song lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Song checks a leg kick.
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Song throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Song misses with a leg kick.
Song throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Song only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Song. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Ozolinsh lands with a good body shot.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the body
and Song counters with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Song throws a body kick.
Song slips under a jab.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Song scores with the left hand. Ozolinsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Ozolinsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tried to counter with a leg kick but Song avoided it.
A low kick lands for Song.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Song.
Ozolinsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Song blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Song.
Song with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ozolinsh to score with a decent uppercut.
Song keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Song fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Song takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick.
Song moves out of range as Ozolinsh throws a body kick.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Song dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Song wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Song! But no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.#T3#
Song misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh throwing a counter right hand but Song manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh moves forwards but Song connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Song steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Song was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body punch.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Song. Song obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Ozolinsh thuds his shin into the meat of Song's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick as Song jumps back.
Song connects with a body shot.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Song.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Song.
Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Song connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Song looks for the body kick but Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Song scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Song misses with a hook.
Song motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Song throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh throws the kick towards the body but Song avoids it.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Song.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Song will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Song.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Song thinks about the counter body kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Ozolinsh.
Song tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Ozolinsh cracks Song with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Song with a jab.
Song scores with a jab to the head.
Song throws a nice inside leg kick.
Song misses with a low kick.
Song misses with a looping right.
Song throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Min-Sik Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Song counters with a nice leg kick.
Song is looking to score with low kicks.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Song misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Song slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws the kick towards the body but Song avoids it.
A jab from Song misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Song takes one on the button.
Song scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks.
Song swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Song connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozolinsh scrambles back to his feet.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Song was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ozolinsh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Song.
Song misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Song.
Song lands a head kick. Ozolinsh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Song misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Song steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Ozolinsh takes one to the chin there.
Song drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh fakes the leg kick and cracks Song in the body.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a head kick. Song smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Song scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Song, as that shot connected.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Song swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Ozolinsh pushes Song up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Song.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Song. #BC2#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Song takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Song! But no joy.
Song motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Song throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Song throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song.
Song takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Song takes one to the chin there.
Song attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Ozolinsh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Song lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Song moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Song lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there.
Song works the jab nicely.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Song's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ozolinsh under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh moves his leg out of the way.
Ozolinsh throwing a counter right hand but Song manages to avoid it.
Song swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh digs a good hook to Song's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Song at a distance.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Ozolinsh.
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!
Song lands with an overhand left.
Song is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Song takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Song manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh backing away here, and Song unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Song scores with the left hand. Ozolinsh knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Song changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Song.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
An inside leg kick from Song misses. #T2##CL#
Ozolinsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Song tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Song lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Song blocks an uppercut.
Song blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Song throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Song misses with a punch to the body.
Song lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Song scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
Song lands with a right to the head.
Song lands a left hand. #BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Song dodges the punch combination from Ozolinsh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Song scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Song.
Song keeps the fight on the outside.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Song seems unphased.
Song lands an overhand right.
Song scores with a jab.
Song is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Song digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body.
Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozolinsh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Song misses with a low kick.
Song lands a lovely overhand right.
Song is looking to land body kicks.
Song misses the body punch
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot that sends Song's belly button to the back.
Song moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Song.
Song now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Song scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Song lands with a straight right. Ozolinsh didn't see that one coming.
Ozolinsh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Song steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Ozolinsh moves in looking to clinch but Song pushes him off.
Song keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Song takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh walks into a jab.
Song misses with an uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Min-Sik Song just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Song throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Song swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Song slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Song strikes.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Song down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh connects with the punch.
Good work by Song as he checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Song blocks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Song.#T1#
Song buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!#CL#
Song gets tackled into the cage by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh maintains the clinch.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Song misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Song checks it well.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily.
Song scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Song swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Song.
Song throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Song scores with a nice head shot.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song tries to work over Ozolinsh's front leg with a kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Ozolinsh cracks Song with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Song blocks the body kick.
Song swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Song swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Song misses with a straight right.
Song takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Song throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Song on the side of the head.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Song takes one to the side of the head.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh. #T3#
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ozolinsh wants to land a leg kick but Song is out of range.
Ozolinsh punishes Song's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Song misses with a looping right.
Song throws a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Ozolinsh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Song misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Song is out of range.
Ozolinsh sizes up Song with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Song digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Song's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ozolinsh under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Song blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Song sees coming a mile off.
Song finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Song.
Song lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ozolinsh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Song tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Song throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by Song as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Song as he checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ozolinsh thuds a left hand into Song's body.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh moves his leg out of the way.
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick.
Song is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Song connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Ozolinsh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Song avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Song wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Song moves out of range easily.
Song closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Song tries to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh saw it coming and moves away.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
A good leg kick by Song.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ozolinsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Song misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh throws the kick towards the body but Song avoids it.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Song throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song moves out of range as Ozolinsh throws a body kick.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Song doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him.
Ozolinsh connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh throws the kick towards the body but Song avoids it.
Ozolinsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Song connects with the punch.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Song misses.
Song goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Song sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Song.
Song takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Song.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Song should have avoided that one.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Song bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Song.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Song is having none of it.
Song takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Song misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
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!
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Song steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Ozolinsh clinches up against the cage.
Song misses with a body punch.
Song prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Song.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Song or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Song.
Ozolinsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Song - that landed with a thud.
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.
Song blocking some punches.
Min-Sik Song seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Song blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Song. #BC2#
Song breaks the clinch.
Song misses with a hook.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Song throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Min-Sik Song.
Well Song 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!

Min-Sik Song is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Min-Sik Song started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: ICS 50     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Murphy slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Ozolinsh.
Murphy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy misses with a hook.#T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Ozolinsh should have avoided that one.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Murphy throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.#T2#
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Murphy.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Ozolinsh catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ozolinsh gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ozolinsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Ozolinsh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ozolinsh can turn it around.
Ozolinsh is working Murphy over against the cage.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Murphy.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh with a nice cross.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Murphy.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozolinsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ozolinsh.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Ozolinsh looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab to the body
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Ozolinsh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
And Ozolinsh responds with a good body kick, but Murphy manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Nice shot lands for Ozolinsh.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
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!
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Murphy swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Murphy catches Ozolinsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.#CL2#
Ozolinsh pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ozolinsh presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.#T3#
A low kick lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy. #CL2#
Ozolinsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Ozolinsh has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #T4#
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ozolinsh.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
Ozolinsh gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Ozolinsh pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozolinsh works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh really dominated that round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
Murphy with a nice calf kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Murphy throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ozolinsh. Beautiful body shot.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
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!
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Murphy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Ozolinsh darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ozolinsh cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice leg kick.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
Murphy checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Murphy moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.#T4#
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Murphy.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ozolinsh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Murphy throws a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries to work over Ozolinsh's front leg with a kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.#T1#
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ozolinsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Ozolinsh moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozolinsh or not.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with some punches. #T4#
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
A short left from Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Murphy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.

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 Mick Murphy.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: ICS 44     
Date:   Jul 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A leg kick checked by Bathory.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a thumping low kick.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
A leg kick checked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bathory at a distance.
Bathory misses with a leg kick
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Bathory.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the head.
Ozolinsh tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Bathory misses.
Bathory with a jab.#T1#
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Bathory.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh misses with a head kick.
Ozolinsh walks into a straight right hand from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Bathory throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Bathory tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Bathory lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bathory takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Bathory.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Some bone on bone action there as Bathory checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bathory throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ozolinsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Ozolinsh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory.
Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Ozolinsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Bathory throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ozolinsh.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bathory defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Bathory.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory.
Bathory with a nice calf kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bathory is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Bathory misses the jab.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Ozolinsh avoided it.
Bathory throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh avoids them all with ease.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Bathory misses with a two punch combination.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
Nice jab there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bathory 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bathory.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ozolinsh drops his hands momentarily and Bathory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ozolinsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Bathory tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Ozolinsh feints a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory scores with a hook.
Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh with a hook.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target.
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory misses with a body shot. #T2#
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Bathory lands with a nice combination. Ozolinsh backs away looking to recover.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Ozolinsh connects with an inside leg kick.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bathory rather than just go for the knockout.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.#T3#
Good shot there by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way.
Bathory lands with a hook. Ozolinsh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozolinsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bathorys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bathory tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Bathory.
Ozolinsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ozolinsh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bathory - the referee stops the clock and Ozolinsh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bathory. Ozolinsh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bathory checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks the body kick.
Bathory scores with a punch to the head.
Bathory scores with a punch to the head.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
As Ozolinsh backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory scores with a three punch combo!
Ozolinsh scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh thumps Bathory with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bathory on the side of the head.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory walks into a jab.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory cracks Ozolinsh with an open hand slap.#T2#
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Ozolinsh in the body.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bathory swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
A nice combination there by Bathory.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Bathory throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ozolinsh works Bathory's body with a nice hook.
Bathory looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bathory cracks a nice hook into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bathory feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Teodors Ozolinsh just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozolinsh moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bathory lands a head kick!
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bathory.
Bathory 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.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Bathory throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Bathory misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory checks the leg kick.
Bathory throws an off balance right hand
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ozolinsh tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well.
Bathory blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bathory - that will leave a mark!
Ozolinsh lands a head shot.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Ozolinsh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Ozolinsh.#T2#
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs.
Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ozolinsh defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Bathory.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Bathory misses.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh with a hook.
Ozolinsh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Ozolinsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.#T3#
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory.
Ozolinsh works Bathory's body with a nice hook.
Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
Ozolinsh tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh jabs at Bathory's body.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range. #T4#
Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range.
Ozolinsh blocks the body kick.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory pushes Ozolinsh away with a front kick.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory.
Bathory looks for the body kick but Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Bathory.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Bathory.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Bathory misses with a combination
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Bathory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bathory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut.
Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down.
Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands with a straight right. Bathory didn't see that one coming.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory connects with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bathory cracks Ozolinsh with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozolinsh.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory.
Bathory moves out of range as Ozolinsh throws a body kick.
Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Bathory throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh motions for Bathory to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Bathory throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Bathory staying out of range there.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bathory misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bathory misses the jab.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.#T4#
Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Bathory.
Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Ozolinsh with the inside leg kick.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily.
Bathory scores with a nice head shot.
Ozolinsh clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Teodors Ozolinsh waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: ICS 40     
Date:   Jun 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Song was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Song is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Song clobbers Ozolinsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Song takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Ozolinsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Song is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Song tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Song blocks it.
Song wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ozolinsh just manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Ozolinsh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Song cracks Ozolinsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Song swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Song slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Song is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Song strikes.
Song goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ozolinsh!
Ozolinsh misses with a leg kick.
Song connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozolinsh's hands.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song scores with a jab to the body.
Song takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Song misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozolinsh digs a good hook to Song's body.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Song thinking.
Song lands with a good body shot.
Song lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Song tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Song misses.
Song connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Song throws a front kick that sends Ozolinsh stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice strike.
Song drops his hands momentarily and Ozolinsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Song on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Song throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Song walks into a straight right hand from Ozolinsh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ozolinsh - that will leave a mark!
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
And Ozolinsh responds with a good body kick, but Song manages to step out the way in time.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Song is looking to counter punch.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Song, as that shot connected.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.#CL2#
Ozolinsh has managed to clinch. #BC#
Song's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Song buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Song. #CL2#
Ozolinsh has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Song uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ozolinsh works on Song's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Song's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Song.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Song tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Song back against the cage. #BC2#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Song throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Song.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Song's leg but Song calmly moves out of range.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Song stuns Ozolinsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Song moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Song connects with a jab.
Song chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozolinsh can pounce on him.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Song swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Ozolinsh.
Song throws a leg kick which misses Ozolinsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozolinsh tries to avoid it.
Song looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Song sees it coming and moves out of range.
Song scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Song takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Song.
Ozolinsh with the inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Song swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song keeps Ozolinsh at a distance using the push kick.
Song throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ozolinsh lands a right hook to the body.
Song fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Song takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Song walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song misses with a low kick as Ozolinsh jumps back.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Song strikes.
Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song.
Song misses the jab.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Song feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
Song staying out of range there.
Song misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Song thinking.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Song looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Song misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Song.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Song tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Song bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Song rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
As Ozolinsh backs away, Song returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
Song misses with a looping left.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Song's head.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Song motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Song throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozolinsh.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Song's body. Song takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Song missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Song!
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Song's front leg with a kick but Song checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh 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!#R3#
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Song scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Song scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Song darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ozolinsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Song. That did some damage!
Song paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Song avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Song.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Song.
Song connects with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh thows a body kick. Song tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Song manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Song.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice right hand.
Song moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozolinsh.
A little feinted left hand from Song on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Song pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Song.
Song throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Song, as that shot connected.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Song blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Song lands a right hook to the body.
Song throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Song takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Song's ribs.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Song looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Song lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back to recover.
Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Song sees coming a mile off.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Song's head but Song sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Song fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Song listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Song misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a jab.
Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Song pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Song settles back down.
Ozolinsh defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh avoids a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Song.
Song's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ozolinsh under the eye.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Song.
Song missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Song misses with a looping right.
Song on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh tries a quick counter leg kick but Song is wise to it.
Ozolinsh lunges at Song with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Song's hand.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Song's leg. Song is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Song.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Song walks into a straight right hand from Ozolinsh.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh misses with a head kick.
Song throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Song throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Song explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Min-Sik Song did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Song on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Song seems unphased.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Song throws a body kick.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Song stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Song.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook
and Song counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Song throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Song throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
And Ozolinsh responds with a good body kick, but Song manages to step out the way in time.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Song throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh. #T1#
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Song.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ozolinsh tries to bum rush Song with a series of wild strikes but Song uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Song avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Song moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Song misses the target.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Song circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Song avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body
and Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Song throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Song only half commits.
Song throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song connects with a leg kick.
Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolinsh's sensitive parts.
Song sizes up Ozolinsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Song lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Song takes one to the chin there.
Song misses the body punch
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand. #T3#
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily.
Song throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Song moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a series of strikes that have Song backpedaling.
Ozolinsh thuds his shin into the meat of Song's side.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Song throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Song.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Song moves out of range.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Song misses.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Song tries to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh saw it coming and moves away.
Song gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
Song half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Song on the side of the head.
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Song throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
Song throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Song keeps it at a distance.
As Ozolinsh backs away, Song returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Song connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Some wild striking there from Ozolinsh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Song checks a leg kick.
Song connects with a nice looking jab.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Song throws a head kick that Ozolinsh semi-blocks.
A jab from Song misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Song keeps the fight on the outside.
Song lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Song connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozolinsh's hands.
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!
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Song blocks it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Song will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ozolinsh works the jab nicely.
Song scores with a jab to the head.
Song smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Song lands a head kick!
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Song.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a low kick but Song moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Ozolinsh does it's job there.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Song takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Ozolinsh rushes Song and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Min-Sik Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Song looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Song lands a right hook to the body.
Song blocks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Song at a distance.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Song comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Song throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh moves his leg out of the way.
Song lands a head shot.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Song throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ozolinsh throws the kick towards the body but Song avoids it.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Song lands with a nice body punch.
Song fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Song.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh tries a low kick but Song avoids it.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Song misses with a straight left.
A big left from Song misses.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
Song throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Song. #T4#
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Ozolinsh scores with a decent looking hook.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Song was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Song.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Song scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Song looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Song half committed to a counter leg kick.
Song throws a shot to the body.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body kick.
Song tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Song scores with a jab.
Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Song's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Min-Sik Song showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ozolinsh 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh is the new lightweight champion!
Teodors Ozolinsh very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: ICS 33     
Date:   May 24, 2020
#R1#
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bartoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bartoli defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Bartoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bartoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ozolinsh's head backwards.
Ozolinsh cracks Bartoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Bartoli saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Bartoli strikes.#CL#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land. #BC2#
Bartoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bartoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozolinsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bartoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartoli throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartoli.
Bartoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Bartoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valerio Bartoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Bartoli - just one landing.
Bartoli connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh 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.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bartoli misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Bartoli throws a shot to the body.
Bartoli throws a low kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Bartoli walks into a stiff left hand from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lunges at Bartoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bartoli's hand.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Bartoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ozolinsh's head backwards.
Bartoli blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bartoli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Bartoli throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Bartoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartoli.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bartoli moves out of range.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartoli.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Bartoli.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Bartoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartoli throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Bartoli misses its intended target. #CL#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bartoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartoli swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartoli moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Bartoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartoli wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bartoli.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Bartoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartoli.
Bartoli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bartoli scrambles back to his feet.
Bartoli slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Bartoli misses the body punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bartoli's knee momentarily.
Ozolinsh cracks Bartoli with a good jab.
Ozolinsh catches Bartoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ozolinsh - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Bartoli walks into a left hand.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartoli tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Bartoli.
Bartoli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Bartoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Bartoli.
Bartoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartoli scores with the left hand. Ozolinsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Bartoli's ribs.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Bartoli.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab. Bartoli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Bartoli.
Ozolinsh defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh lands with a straight right. Bartoli didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartoli moves away.
Bartoli feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartoli. #T4#
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bartoli finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bartoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartoli.
Ozolinsh connects with a right hand. Bartoli shakes it off.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bartoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Bartoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bartoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ozolinsh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bartoli. Bartoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Bartoli lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartoli.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartoli.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh 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#
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Bartoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartoli throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bartoli.
Bartoli avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh with a jab.
Ozolinsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bartoli moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Bartoli avoids a kick to the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Bartoli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bartoli down.
Bartoli scores with the left hand. Ozolinsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartoli manages to avoid it.
Bartoli throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Bartoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bartoli's sensitive parts.
Bartoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Ozolinsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartoli lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Bartoli is trying to break the clinch but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartoli's elbow. #BC2#
Bartoli breaks from the clinch.
Ozolinsh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bartoli catches Ozolinsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bartoli checks the leg kick.
Bartoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Bartoli throws a big shot that misses.
Bartoli looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bartoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh misses with a double jab.
Ozolinsh throws a nice looking combination but Bartoli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bartoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Bartoli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Bartoli keeps it at a distance.
Bartoli moves out of range as Ozolinsh throws a body kick.
Bartoli misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartoli jabs Ozolinsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartoli manages to avoid it.
Bartoli lands with a straight right. Ozolinsh didn't see that one coming.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartoli lands a nice shot that snaps Ozolinsh's head back.
Bartoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartoli.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ozolinsh, as that shot connected.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Bartoli moved out of range nicely.
Bartoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Bartoli connects with a high kick.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bartoli misses with a looping right.
Bartoli throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Bartoli.
The fighters circling - Bartoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Bartoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bartoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Bartoli.
Bartoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartoli.
An inside leg kick from Bartoli misses.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Bartoli saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bartoli's head backwards.
Bartoli throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Bartoli seems unphased.
Bartoli lands a nice shot that snaps Ozolinsh's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartoli.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy uppercut
and Bartoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ozolinsh, as that shot connected.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Bartoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Bartoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartoli.
Bartoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartoli.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozolinsh.
Bartoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartoli throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartoli.
Bartoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bartoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartoli looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ozolinsh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bartoli misses with a straight left.
Bartoli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Bartoli.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozolinsh.
Bartoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bartoli slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Bartoli misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Bartoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Bartoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ozolinsh scores with a spinning back kick!
Ozolinsh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ozolinsh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bartoli throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartoli takes one on the button.
Bartoli blocks the body kick.
Bartoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bartoli misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli lands with a hook. Ozolinsh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bartoli defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh 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.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bartoli digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartoli misses with a looping left.
A jab from Bartoli misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Bartoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Bartoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bartoli throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Bartoli throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Bartoli looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Bartoli.
As Bartoli backs away, Ozolinsh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bartoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ozolinsh digs a good hook to Bartoli's body.
Bartoli blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bartoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozolinsh scrambles back to his feet.
Bartoli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ozolinsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bartoli. That did some damage!
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bartoli.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Bartoli.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Bartoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Bartoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bartoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Bartoli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bartoli.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Bartoli keeps it at a distance.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valerio Bartoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoli's shoulder, as Bartoli tries to avoid the shot.
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh lands with a cross.
Bartoli misses with a looping right.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Bartoli.
Bartoli connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Bartoli ducks down to avoid it.
Bartoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bartoli throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
Bartoli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bartoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartoli lands a slapping body shot.
Bartoli catches Ozolinsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartoli manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Bartoli avoids the punch easily.
Bartoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Bartoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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 Teodors Ozolinsh.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: ICS 25     
Date:   Apr 19, 2020
#R1#
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Daniels.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daniels.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Daniels darts in and clinches Ozolinsh up against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks from the clinch.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Daniels's ribs.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh scores with a kick to the body.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Daniels rushes Ozolinsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh thuds his shin into the meat of Daniels's side.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daniels misses with a hook to the body
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daniels's calf.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Daniels throws a body kick. #T2#
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Daniels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ozolinsh.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Daniels.
Ozolinsh digs a good hook to Daniels's body.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daniels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daniels's hands.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.#T3#
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Daniels.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Daniels.
Daniels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Ozolinsh keeps it at a distance.
Ozolinsh throws a chopping leg kick but Daniels manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daniels with a body shot.
Daniels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ozolinsh tries to move into range but Daniels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body kick.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.#CL#
Daniels takes the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Ozolinsh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh cracks Daniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Ozolinsh jabs at Daniels's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Nice shot by Daniels.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniels throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Daniels clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels tries to work over Ozolinsh's front leg with a kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ozolinsh manages to circle out of the way.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daniels to score with a decent uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. #CL#
Daniels takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Daniels scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniels tries to clinch but Ozolinsh moves away
and Ozolinsh counters with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Daniels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ozolinsh manages to circle out of the way.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Ozolinsh pushes him off.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozolinsh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Daniels jabs Ozolinsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daniels cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg.
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ozolinsh drops his hands momentarily and Daniels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Daniels is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Daniels sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Daniels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daniels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daniels's knee momentarily.
Ozolinsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ozolinsh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daniels is able to avoid easily.
Daniels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daniels lands a jab.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh jabs at Daniels's body.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Daniels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ozolinsh.#BC#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Daniels tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.#T4##CL#
Daniels closes the distance and pushes Ozolinsh back into the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike. #BC#
Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daniels throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh takes one to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ozolinsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Daniels avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Daniels slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ozolinsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daniels lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Daniels slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Daniels.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
Daniels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Daniels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Daniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Daniels thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Daniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
Daniels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ozolinsh to score with a decent uppercut.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Daniels connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Daniels takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand.
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daniels scores with the left hand. Ozolinsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Ozolinsh throws a good cross that connects.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
Daniels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels connects with a jab.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Ozolinsh keeps it at a distance.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daniels misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Ozolinsh lands with an uppercut that bounces Daniels off the cage and back into range.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Ozolinsh circles away.
Daniels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice head shot.
Ozolinsh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daniels.
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!
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daniels's knee momentarily.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Daniels strikes.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Daniels rushes Ozolinsh and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: ICS 15     
Date:   Mar 15, 2020
#R1#
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Egyptian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Egyptian tries to clinch up.#CL#
Egyptian rushes Ozolinsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Egyptian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Egyptian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh misses the body punch
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Egyptian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Egyptian duly obliges.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egyptian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ozolinsh is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Egyptian.
A slapping body kick lands there for Egyptian.
Egyptian is looking to clinch.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Egyptian - that will leave a mark!
Ozolinsh keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Ozolinsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body punch.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand.
Egyptian misses with a left hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Egyptian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egyptian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Ozolinsh as the two fighters clinch.
Egyptian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but Ozolinsh blocks with his arms.
Ozolinsh managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Egyptian.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ozolinsh is defending well for now.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egyptian lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ozolinsh.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ozolinsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Egyptian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Egyptian on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Osiris Egyptian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Egyptian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Ozolinsh.
Egyptian checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Egyptian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
Egyptian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian tried to counter with a leg kick but Ozolinsh avoided it.
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Egyptian is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ozolinsh.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
Egyptian doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Egyptian throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian misses with a two punch combination.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egyptian blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh. #T1#
Egyptian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good work by Egyptian as he checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian tried to counter with a leg kick but Ozolinsh avoided it.
Egyptian is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
Egyptian backing away here, and Ozolinsh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ozolinsh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Egyptian moved away.
Egyptian scores with the left hand. Ozolinsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian walks into a stiff left hand from Ozolinsh.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egyptian at a distance.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egyptian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh with a jab.#T2#
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Egyptian has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Egyptian misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egyptian.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Egyptian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ozolinsh.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian. #BC2#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.#CL#
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Egyptian wants to stall.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Egyptian.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ozolinsh presses Egyptian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Ozolinsh as the two fighters clinch.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Egyptian avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Egyptian tries to stall but Ozolinsh uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh cracks Egyptian with a nice body shot.
Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Egyptian or not.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Ozolinsh is having none of it.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a right hook to the body.
Ozolinsh cracks the inside of Egyptian's front leg.
Egyptian delivers a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Egyptian lands a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.#T1#
Egyptian scores with a push kick.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh tests Egyptian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Egyptian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Egyptian swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body punch.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozolinsh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Egyptian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh tries a quick counter leg kick but Egyptian is wise to it.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Egyptian's legs.
Egyptian tried to counter with a leg kick but Ozolinsh avoided it.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozolinsh sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a good cross that connects.
Egyptian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ozolinsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Egyptian down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh pushes Egyptian away with a front kick.
Ozolinsh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozolinsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Ozolinsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh digs a good hook to Egyptian's body.
Egyptian blocks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh cracks Egyptian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Egyptian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ozolinsh stuns Egyptian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Egyptian clinches up with Ozolinsh and pushes him back against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Ozolinsh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.
Egyptian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ozolinsh's face.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the head.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Egyptian is trying to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: ICS 11     
Date:   Feb 26, 2020
#R1#
Song misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh lands with a hook. Song tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Song connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozolinsh scrambles back to his feet.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Ozolinsh. Beautiful body shot.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song flicks out a counter leg kick but Ozolinsh steps away.
Ozolinsh defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Song throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song cracks Ozolinsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Song circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Song misses.
Song scores with a punch to the head.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Song.
A decent looking cross lands there for Song.
Ozolinsh scores with a head kick. Song tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
A big left from Song misses.
A lazy left from Song finds it's target.
Song walks into a jab.
Ozolinsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Song throws a chopping leg kick but Ozolinsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Song tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
Ozolinsh is looking to wear down Song with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Song misses with a low kick.
Song slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Jab by Song.
Ozolinsh connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Song is out of range.
Song throws a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ozolinsh is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Song checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Song paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Song jabs at Ozolinsh's body.
A punch lands to the side of Song 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Song lands with an overhand left.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Song lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Song misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Song is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ozolinsh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Song stuns Ozolinsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh catches Song with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Song throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Song backs away, Ozolinsh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Song misses.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice leg kick.
Song takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Song fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
Ozolinsh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Song lands a nice hook to Ozolinsh's body. Ozolinsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good exchange - Song coming out on top.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Song's head.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Song scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Song throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Song connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Song scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and pushes Song back into the cage.
Ozolinsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Song tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Song lands a left hand.
Song blocks an uppercut. #T4##BC#
Ozolinsh breaks from the clinch.
Song throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Song blocks the low kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Song avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Song is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh connects with a right hand. Song shakes it off.
Song misses with a jab to the body
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Song thinking.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Song throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Song to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Song misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Song.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Song scores with a nice strike.
Song avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh walks into a straight right hand from Song.
Ozolinsh misses with a head kick.
Song only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Song on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Song misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Song misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh fakes the leg kick and cracks Song in the body.
Ozolinsh lands with a hook. Song tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Song misses with an uppercut.
Song scores with a hook.
Min-Sik Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Song connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Song fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Song's legs.
Song throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Song throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Song.
Song scores with a hook.
Ozolinsh thumps Song with a low kick.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab. #T2#
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Song.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Song misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Song's knee momentarily.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick nicely.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Song moved away.
Ozolinsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Song's calf.
Ozolinsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Song's calf.
Ozolinsh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Song will feel that in the morning.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Song lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Song sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Song thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Ozolinsh clinches.
Song lands a body punch in the clinch.
Song misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Song pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Song keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat.
Song takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Song lands a lovely overhand right.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Song.
Song lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
Song moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Song throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Song moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Song.
Song misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Song blocks the leg kick.
Song misses with the body kick
and Ozolinsh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Song really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Song.#T4#
Song misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Song tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Song misses with an uppercut
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Song throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Song there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
Song fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Song misses the jab.
Ozolinsh lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Song's calf.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Song on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Song's leg but Song calmly moves out of range.
Song swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Song lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Song. Song obviously looking to wear him down.
Song has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Song blocks it.
Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Song slaps the foot to one side.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Song throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song scores with a jab to the body.
Song moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
A head kick misses from Song.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Song throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Song bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Song takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Song checks it well.
Song connects with a solid leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Song avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Song on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Song's leg but Song calmly moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Song takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Song.#T2#
Song throws a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Song! But no joy.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Song.
Song throws a wild body kick that Ozolinsh sees coming a mile off.
Ozolinsh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Song lands.
Song avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song tries a quick counter leg kick but Ozolinsh is wise to it.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Song digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Song connects with an inside leg kick.
Song throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick as Song jumps back.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Song misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Ozolinsh.
Song is leaning against Ozolinsh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Song tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Song misses with a hook from the clinch.
Song's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Song misses with the head strike.
Song working aggressively here.
Song struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands. #BC#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but Song is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh cracks Song with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a low kick but Song moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Song gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Song.
A little feinted left hand from Ozolinsh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song cracks a nice hook into Ozolinsh's ribs.
A jab from Song misses.
Ozolinsh keeps Song at a distance using the push kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Song.
Song misses with a hook.
As Song backs away, Ozolinsh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Song looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Song with a jab.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
Song slips a jab and a cross from Ozolinsh.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Song takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Song thuds his shin into the meat of Ozolinsh's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ozolinsh.
Song throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Song moves out of range as Ozolinsh throws a body kick.
A combination from Ozolinsh does no damage.
Song slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Song throws a chopping leg kick but Ozolinsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Song, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A jab from Song misses.
A big left from Song misses.
Song misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Nice shot lands for Ozolinsh.
Song misses the jab.
Song takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
Song wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ozolinsh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Song scores with a push kick.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Song lands.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ozolinsh catches Song with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Song feints a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Song checks a leg kick.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Song fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Song tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Song throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
Song scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Ozolinsh has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song staying out of range there.
Song throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Song scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick nicely.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Song lands with a straight right. Ozolinsh didn't see that one coming.
Song avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Song misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Song cracks Ozolinsh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ozolinsh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Song has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Song and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Song tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
Ozolinsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh looks for the body kick but Song saw that one coming.
Song misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Song's head but Song sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
A big left from Song misses.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Song.
A jab from Song misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Song throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Song is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Song swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh cracks Song with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Song throws a half hearted mid kick.
Song slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Song lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Ozolinsh has Song up against the cage in a clinch.
Song lands a right hand.
Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Song misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ozolinsh throws a chopping leg kick but Song manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ozolinsh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Song misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song thows a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Song misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Song looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh tries a low kick but Song avoids it.#T1#
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ozolinsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Song.
Song misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Song.
Song misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Ozolinsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Song cracks Ozolinsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
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!
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Song.
Song dips to his left and cracks Ozolinsh with an uppercut!
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Song checks it.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Song is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh stuns Song with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Song swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Song tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Song throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh cracks Song with a good jab.
Song motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Song throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a jab.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Song moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Song takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Song cracks Ozolinsh with an open hand slap.
Ozolinsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Song drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Song down.
Song thuds a left hand into Ozolinsh's body.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Song scores with a nice head shot.
Song cracks Ozolinsh with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Song.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Song momentarily.
Song avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ozolinsh thuds his right hand into Song's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Song punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Song tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Song.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Song tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Song lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
Nice shot by Song.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Song's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Song down.
Good leg kick by Song there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot lands for Song.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!

Min-Sik Song is the new lightweight champion!
Min-Sik Song bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: ICS 7     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
Escobar throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Escobar only half commits.
Escobar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Ozolinsh there.
Ozolinsh throws out a leg kick but Escobar moves out of range and Ozolinsh only half commits.
Ozolinsh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ozolinsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Escobar sizes up Ozolinsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Ozolinsh in a clinch.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it. #T1#
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar jumps guard but Ozolinsh stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ozolinsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Ozolinsh works on Escobar's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escobar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ozolinsh can turn it around.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action. #T2#
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ozolinsh walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar tries to clinch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh thuds his shin into the meat of Escobar's side.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ozolinsh smiles and moves away.
Escobar connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Ozolinsh. #CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and pushes Escobar back into the cage.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh. #T4#
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Escobar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ozolinsh walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar is looking to counter the offense by Ozolinsh and move into the clinch.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Ozolinsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh lands a front kick.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar tries to counter by clinching up but Ozolinsh breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobar.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh 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#
Escobar walks into a stiff left hand from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Ozolinsh cracks Escobar with a good jab.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Ozolinsh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ozolinsh is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Escobar moves into range and clinches up with Ozolinsh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it. #T1#
Escobar blocking some punches.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Escobar decides to pull guard.
Escobar looking to control.
Escobar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ozolinsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ozolinsh passes into half guard. #SUB#
Escobar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozolinsh pulls his head out easily.
Ozolinsh is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position.
Ozolinsh stalling. #T2##SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Escobar with the active half guard here but Ozolinsh passes nicely into side control.
Ozolinsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
A control attempt from Escobar but he's now mounted!
Ozolinsh avoids the attempt from Escobar to control.#T3#
Ozolinsh controlling from mount.
Ozolinsh avoids the attempt from Escobar to control.
Ozolinsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozolinsh wants to control the pace but Escobar is squirming around nicely.
Escobar working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar tries to lock up and control but Ozolinsh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozolinsh controlling the position easily from mount.
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escobar working to try and regain half guard.
Escobar just holding on.
Ozolinsh controlling from the full mount.
Escobar wants to control but Ozolinsh is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Ozolinsh isn't that keen on the idea.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Escobar tries to clinch there but Ozolinsh circles away.
Ozolinsh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Ozolinsh keeps it at a distance.
Ozolinsh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Escobar closes the distance and pushes Ozolinsh back into the cage.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Escobar blocking some punches.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow. #T1#
Escobar blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Escobar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Ozolinsh pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ozolinsh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Escobar struggling a bit here.
Escobar trying his best to control but Ozolinsh has mounted him.
Ozolinsh controlling from the full mount.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Ozolinsh isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escobar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ozolinsh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ozolinsh punching from mount but Escobar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Escobar is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escobar tries to reverse the position but Ozolinsh maintains control.#T3#
Escobar wants to control but Ozolinsh is having none of it.
Escobar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar tries to hold on but Ozolinsh postures up.
Escobar holds on to Ozolinsh around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ozolinsh looking to control but Escobar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Escobar tries to hold on but Ozolinsh postures up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ozolinsh trying to control but Escobar is having none of it.
Escobar tries to hold on but Ozolinsh pushes him away.
Escobar is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh really dominated 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.
#R4#
Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozolinsh connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ozolinsh manages to circle out of the way.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ozolinsh - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Escobar.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
Escobar cracks Ozolinsh with a nice body shot.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Escobar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Escobar's ribcage. Escobar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar tries to work over Ozolinsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards. #T3#
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Ozolinsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Escobar fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Escobar drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ozolinsh defends it easily.#SUB#
Escobar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ozolinsh has picked Escobar up and slammed him! Escobar can't keep hold of the triangle and Ozolinsh manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar trying to remain calm as Ozolinsh controls from the top position.
Escobar wants to control but Ozolinsh postures up.
Escobar is looking to reverse the position.
Ozolinsh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ozolinsh works to advance to full mount. Escobar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Escobar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Escobar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
Escobar scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away.
Escobar throws a push kick but Ozolinsh slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Escobar cracks Ozolinsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Escobar blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar. Escobar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ozolinsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ozolinsh takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar thuds a left hand into Ozolinsh's body.
Escobar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Escobar throws a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Escobar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ozolinsh.
Escobar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Ozolinsh pushes him off.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Escobar.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Ozolinsh punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Ozolinsh should have avoided that one.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Ozolinsh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar keeps Ozolinsh at a distance using the push kick.
Ozolinsh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh is the new lightweight champion!
Teodors Ozolinsh very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: King of the Mountain Rd1 Part1     
Date:   Jan 08, 2020
#R1#
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Salvatore's ribs.#CL#
Ozolinsh has closed the distance and engaged Salvatore in a clinch.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvatore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozolinsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ozolinsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salvatore tries for a takedown but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks.
Salvatore tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolinsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches. #T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salvatore wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Salvatore blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Salvatore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Salvatore avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Salvatore has Ozolinsh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozolinsh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Salvatore works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Ozolinsh is working from the bottom.
Ozolinsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozolinsh, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Ozolinsh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Ozolinsh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salvatore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salvatore is continuing to stall.
Ozolinsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.
Ozolinsh won't allow Salvatore to sweep him here.
Ozolinsh content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Salvatore has an active guard here but Ozolinsh has managed to pass into half guard.
Ozolinsh trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozolinsh throwing shots but Salvatore is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salvatore throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Salvatore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salvatore keeps the fight on the outside.
Salvatore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping right hand.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Salvatore's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Salvatore is out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh is looking to wear down Salvatore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ozolinsh.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
Salvatore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salvatore will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salvatore's head.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Ozolinsh there.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Salvatore moved away.#TD2#
Salvatore closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ozolinsh did well to prevent Salvatore getting side control.
Ozolinsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Ozolinsh is working away.
Ozolinsh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ozolinsh wants to improve his position but Salvatore is controlling well. #SUB2#
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozolinsh is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozolinsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Salvatore seems to be working for a kimura but Ozolinsh defends the submission attempt.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozolinsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.
Salvatore controlling the pace. #T3#
Ozolinsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salvatore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
Ozolinsh lands the left hand.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ozolinsh sprawls well. Ozolinsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvatore scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
Salvatore throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozolinsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salvatore takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Salvatore loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Ozolinsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Salvatore misses.
Ozolinsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salvatore's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Salvatore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Salvatore's midsection.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Salvatore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Salvatore circles away.
Salvatore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozolinsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvatore somewhat.
Ozolinsh leaves Salvatore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salvatore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvatore or perhaps it was just good defense by Ozolinsh, which made it look bad.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Salvatore misses.
Salvatore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
Salvatore has a takedown stuffed.
Salvatore throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Salvatore looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh jabs at Salvatore's body.
Salvatore walks into a jab.
Ozolinsh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Salvatore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salvatore under the eye.
Salvatore avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Salvatore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salvatore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Salvatore circles away.
Salvatore needs to keep his hands up - Ozolinsh had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Ozolinsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Ozolinsh keeps moving.
Ozolinsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but Ozolinsh has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ozolinsh controlling the position easily from mount.
Enzo Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Salvatore can't escape the position.
Salvatore regains half guard.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Ozolinsh has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvatore is trying to control but Ozolinsh passes into side control!
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Ozolinsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Ozolinsh gets to mount! Salvatore was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ozolinsh trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Teodors Ozolinsh waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Pride FC 66     
Date:   Dec 11, 2019
#R1#
Schmidt checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schmidt cracks Ozolinsh with a good jab.
Schmidt misses with a looping left.
Schmidt wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Schmidt should have avoided that one.
Schmidt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot that snaps Schmidt's head back. #CL2#
Ozolinsh drives through and clinches with Schmidt against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmidt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Jab from Ozolinsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ozolinsh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schmidt throws a push kick but Ozolinsh slaps the foot to one side.
Ozolinsh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schmidt on the side of the head.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the head.
Ozolinsh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Schmidt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schmidt scrambles back to his feet.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Schmidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schmidt down.
Schmidt swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Schmidt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmidt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schmidt takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Schmidt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Schmidt looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. Ozolinsh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schmidt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Schmidt's midsection.
Schmidt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schmidt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Schmidt moves out of range as Ozolinsh throws a body kick. #T2#
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmidt. Schmidt obviously looking to wear him down.
Schmidt tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Schmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ozolinsh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ozolinsh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Schmidt.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body punch.
Ozolinsh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ozolinsh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Schmidt.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Schmidt is predictable there
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Schmidt connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Ozolinsh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmidt doesn't seem bothered though.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
Schmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Schmidt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozolinsh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schmidt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.#CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schmidt misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
Schmidt blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmidt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Schmidt tries to break the clinch but Ozolinsh is controlling the position.
Schmidt has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Schmidt can't break the clinch.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Schmidt.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Schmidt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmidt. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Ozolinsh drops his hands momentarily and Schmidt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schmidt tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Schmidt looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg.
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schmidt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmidt throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Schmidt.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Schmidt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Schmidt misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schmidt.
A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick.
A cross from Ozolinsh lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schmidt, right into the meat.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmidt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh thuds a left hand into Schmidt's body.
Schmidt tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schmidt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh saw it coming and moves away.
Ozolinsh thuds his shin into the meat of Schmidt's side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy body shot
and Schmidt counters with a thumping low kick.
Schmidt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back to recover.
Ozolinsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.#CL2#
Ozolinsh forces Schmidt back against the cage and clinches.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Schmidt's ribcage. Schmidt let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schmidt misses with a jab to the body
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Schmidt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Schmidt throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Schmidt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schmidt moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Schmidt scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Ozolinsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schmidt.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a series of punches but Schmidt moves out of range.
A jab from Schmidt misses.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Schmidt misses the target.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches up with Schmidt and pushes him back against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Schmidt prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh pushes Schmidt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schmidt prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Schmidt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards. #T4#
Schmidt misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt has had enough of the clinch but Ozolinsh keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Schmidt tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
A short right from Schmidt on the inside.
Ozolinsh cracks Schmidt with a nice body shot.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Schmidt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Schmidt blocking some punches. #BC#
Schmidt manages to break the clinch.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schmidts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Schmidt's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ozolinsh throws a chopping leg kick but Schmidt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Schmidt misses the target.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Schmidt.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Ozolinsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schmidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schmidt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Schmidt avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Schmidt down.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ozolinsh punishes Schmidt's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt takes one to the chin there.
Ozolinsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh takes one to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Schmidt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ozolinsh. That snapped Schmidt's head back.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Schmidt takes a step back to recover.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Schmidt keeps it at a distance.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schmidt thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Schmidt takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmidt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schmidt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ozolinsh can turn it around.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ozolinsh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Schmidt.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmidt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Schmidt's midsection.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozolinsh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ozolinsh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schmidt.
Ozolinsh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmidt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Schmidt's ribs.
Schmidt throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozolinsh cracks Schmidt with a good jab.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Ozolinsh works the jab nicely.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Schmidt moved away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Schmidt throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmidt ducks right into an uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws the kick towards the body but Schmidt avoids it.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh connects with a nice looking jab.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schmidt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schmidt under the eye.
Schmidt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Schmidt throws a leg kick that misses.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Schmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Schmidt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ozolinsh counters with a body kick that stops Schmidt in his tracks momentarily.
Schmidt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dieter Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Schmidt sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Ozolinsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Schmidt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schmidt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidt.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Pride FC 63     
Date:   Nov 27, 2019
#R1#
Song scores with the left hand. Ozolinsh knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Ozolinsh's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Song lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Song momentarily.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Ozolinsh misses
and Song counters with a straight right hand.
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy body kick
and Song counters with a left to the body.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Song throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Song moves out of range.
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Song misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Song is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
Song throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Song only half commits. #T1#
Song fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Song is able to avoid easily.
Song scores with a sloppy right hand. Ozolinsh should have avoided that one.
Song connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Song defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Song takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
A jab from Song misses.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Song takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Song as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ozolinsh is looking to wear down Song with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Song.
Ozolinsh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Song misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Song throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Song is trying to counter with his kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozolinsh.
Song throws a head kick that Ozolinsh semi-blocks.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Song with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Song.
Song thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Song on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Song gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Song's leg. Song is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Song moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Song.
Song lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Song.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Song keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ozolinsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat.
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!
That kick from Song tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Song is looking to score with low kicks.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Song's front leg with a kick but Song checks it. #T4#
A jab from Ozolinsh does it's job there.
Song buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Song cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a leg kick
letting Song counter with a right hand.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ozolinsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Song.
Song misses with a left hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Song is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Song avoids it.
Ozolinsh is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Song blocks it.
A nice side step and Song releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking cross lands there for Song.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Song.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Song misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Song finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook.
Song throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Song throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Song slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Song.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ozolinsh might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Song.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Song.#T1#
Ozolinsh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Min-Sik Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ozolinsh - that will leave a mark!
Song misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Song is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ozolinsh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by Song.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick which misses Song's front leg but catches the back leg as Song tries to avoid it.
Song scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Song misses.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Song throws a leg kick that misses.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Song! But no joy.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Song lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Song moved away.
Song lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh feints a jab promting Song to slip. Ozolinsh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Song slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ozolinsh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Song misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Song throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh cracks Song with a good jab.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Song works Ozolinsh's body with a nice hook.
Ozolinsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Song missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Song.
Song throws a body kick that misses.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Song moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song lands a head kick!
Song throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Song tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat. #CL#
Ozolinsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Song, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Song lands with a slapping head kick.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song lands with a right hand.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Song goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Song checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh wants to land a leg kick but Song is out of range.
Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Song with a nice cross.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Song throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Song goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Song tries a head kick but it misses.
Song slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Song ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Song on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him. #CL#
Ozolinsh gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Song. #BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Song looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh cracks Song with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Song throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Song steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the head.
Song listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Song misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Ozolinsh lands.
Ozolinsh punishes Song's body with a nice straight punch.
Song defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.#CL#
Ozolinsh clinches.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Song's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Song.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Song. #BC2#
Song pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Song tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Song keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Song works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. Song looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ozolinsh gets through Song's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Song.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Songs head.
Song tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Song works on Ozolinsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Song can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Song misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Song's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Song's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Song misses with a hook from the clinch.
Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Song lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Song has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ozolinsh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Song can turn it around.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teodors Ozolinsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Song doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Song working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land.
Song misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Song is out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Song connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozolinsh momentarily.
Song misses with a leg kick.
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Song.
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!
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Song is out of range.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Song moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Song throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song with a jab.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Song.
Ozolinsh lands with a kick to the temple. Song shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Song avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
A low kick from Ozolinsh is predictable there
and Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Teodors Ozolinsh did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozolinsh's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Song keeps Ozolinsh at a distance using the push kick.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song slips under a jab.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
It seemed like Song was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Song.
Song connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ozolinsh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Song looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a right hook to the body.
Ozolinsh wants to slow Song down by chopping away at his legs.
Song throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ozolinsh rushes Song and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Song creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Song creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Song scores with a shot to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Song tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Song is looking to break free of the clinch but Ozolinsh has double underhooks.
Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Song uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Song throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Song fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Song.#CL#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch.
Ozolinsh sizes up Song with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Song moves out of range easily.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Song's hands.
Song throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a good low kick that Song was not able to check.
Ozolinsh thows a body kick. Song tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Song throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh is looking to land body kicks.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Song works Ozolinsh's body with a nice hook.
Song works the jab nicely.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Ozolinsh.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Song goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh thumps Song with a low kick.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Song fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozolinsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Song misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Ozolinsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Song.
Song takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ozolinsh, as that shot connected.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Song throws a body kick.
Ozolinsh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Song misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Song keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Ozolinsh tries to work over Song's front leg with a kick but Song checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Ozolinsh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ozolinsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Song if he has to take too many more of those.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Song misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Song misses.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Song.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Song.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Song lands the left hand.
Song walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ozolinsh wants to slow Song down by chopping away at his legs.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Song lands the left hand.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Song at a distance.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Song thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Song lands with a shot to the body.
Song cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Song connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Song.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Song lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Song throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Song lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh scores with a decent looking hook.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Song.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Song, as that shot connected.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Song.
Song misses with a head kick.
Ozolinsh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh works Song's body with a nice hook.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Song on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ozolinsh blocks the body kick.
Song looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Song manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Ozolinsh.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Song takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ozolinsh thows a body kick. Song tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Song bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song checks the leg kick nicely there.
Song misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
Song throws a quick inside leg kick.
Song throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Song pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Song throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Song ducks right into an uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Song thuds a left hand into Ozolinsh's body.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Song sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Song. Song circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh blocks the body kick.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh tries to land a leg kick but Song saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Song.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Song.
Song circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily.
Song throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Song throws a chopping leg kick but Ozolinsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Song avoids a kick to the body.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Ozolinsh.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Nice uppercut lands for Song. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
Song takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Song checks a leg kick.
Song lands a right hook to the body.
Ozolinsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Min-Sik Song comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Song 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!

Min-Sik Song is the new lightweight champion!
Min-Sik Song decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Pride FC 57     
Date:   Nov 06, 2019
#R1#
Ozolinsh cracks Intruder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Intruder misses the target.
Intruder ducks right into an uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Intruder's body. Intruder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Ozolinsh misses #TD#
so Intruder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Ozolinsh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Intruder has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Intruder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Intruder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Intruder - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Intruder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Intruder taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder keeps control of Ozolinsh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ozolinsh pushes Intruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Intruder takes a shot to the head.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Intruder defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Intruder throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Intruder ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
As Ozolinsh tries to get set, Intruder tries to push him back and clinch up but Ozolinsh manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Intruder's defenses.
Intruder doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Intruder darts in looking for a takedown but Ozolinsh gets double underhooks and turns Intruder into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
Intruder takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Intruder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Intruder lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Ozolinsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Intruder blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Intruder tries to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh thuds a left hand into Intruder's body.
Intruder works Ozolinsh's body with a nice hook.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Intruder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Intruder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ozolinsh is trying to defend but Intruder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ozolinsh wants to improve his position but Intruder is controlling well.
Intruder working Ozolinsh over with strikes. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Intruder.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozolinsh is trying to stand back up but Intruder is controlling him
Intruder prevents Ozolinsh from improving his position.
Intruder working Ozolinsh over with strikes.
Intruder wants to control but Ozolinsh is keeping him busy.
Ozolinsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozolinsh keeps working.
Intruder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ozolinsh's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated 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.
#R2#
Ozolinsh lands a right hook to the body.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab to the body
and Intruder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Intruder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ozolinsh back to the cage. Intruder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Intruder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Intruder blocks it.
A big left from Intruder misses.
Ozolinsh defending well as Intruder loads up on a big left hand.
Intruder sizes up Ozolinsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Intruder checks a leg kick nicely.
Intruder blocks a jab.
Intruder throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
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!
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Intruder avoids it with no problem.
Intruder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Intruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Intruder throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ozolinsh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Intruder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Intruder.
Intruder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh pushes Intruder away with a front kick.
Intruder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Intruder forces Ozolinsh back against the cage and clinches.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Intruder lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Intruder's head. #T2#
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Intruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Intruder.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Intruder struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Intruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Intruder blocks it.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Intruder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh - that landed with a thud.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks from the clinch.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Intruder.
The crowd cheers as Intruder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
Ozolinsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Intruder's head.
Intruder motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Intruder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh scores with a spinning back kick!
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Intruder thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Intruder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
A jab from Intruder misses.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Intruder.
Donk. Ozolinsh catches Intruder right on the button with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Intruder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Intruder slips the punch.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Intruder misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Intruder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ozolinsh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Intruder under the eye.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Intruder.
Ozolinsh thinks about the counter body kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intruder misses with a straight right. #T1#
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
Intruder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a decent looking hook.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Intruder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Intruder.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Intruder missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Intruder tries to counter with a takedown but Ozolinsh is quick to defend against it.
Intruder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Ozolinsh.
An inside leg kick from Ozolinsh misses.
Intruder connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Crunch! Ozolinsh slams his shin into Intruder's torso.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Intruder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Intruder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Intruder to score with a decent uppercut.
Intruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Intruder scores with a body shot.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Intruder.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Intruder lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Intruder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Intruder connects with the punch.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ozolinsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ozolinsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Intruder's sensitive parts.
Intruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
Intruder misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Intruder lands a jab.
Intruder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Intruder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Intruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
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!
Intruder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Intruder, as that shot connected. #T4#
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and pushes Intruder back into the cage.
Intruder wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Intruder tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Intruder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ozolinsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Intruder.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Intruder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Teodors Ozolinsh just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Intruder swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Intruder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Intruder down.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Intruder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ozolinsh cracks Intruder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozolinsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Intruder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Intruder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozolinsh's waist but Ozolinsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Intruder off to one side. #CL2#
Intruder gets tackled into the cage by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh maintains the clinch.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder lands with a left to the head.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Ozolinsh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Intruder misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Intruder.
A left hand lands to the body for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Intruder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Intruder's ribcage. Intruder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
A right handed body shot lands from Ozolinsh. #T2#
Intruder misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards. #TD#
Intruder has Ozolinsh pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Intruder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ozolinsh tumbling to the mat - Intruder dives into Ozolinsh's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Intruder won't allow Ozolinsh to sweep him here.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses.
Ozolinsh is pulling down on Intruder's head to control his posture.
Intruder content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Ozolinsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ozolinsh keeping moving, preventing Intruder from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Intruder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Intruder postures up in Ozolinsh's guard and throws a big left but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Intruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.#T4#
Intruder connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Ozolinsh stuns Intruder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Intruder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Intruder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Intruder takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Intruder misses with a shot to the body
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Ozolinsh.
Intruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Intruder walks into a jab.
A big right from Intruder misses.
Ozolinsh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Intruder is out of range and Ozolinsh settles back down.
Ozolinsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder tries to clinch up but Ozolinsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook.
Intruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Intruder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Intruder missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Intruder with a jab.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Intruder avoids it easily.
Intruder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Intruder takes one to the chin there.
Intruder throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Intruder is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh lunges at Intruder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Intruder's hand.
Ozolinsh jabs at Intruder's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Intruder's hands.#T1#
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Intruder misses the target.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Intruder tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Intruder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Intruder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh is trying to break the clinch but Intruder is controlling him.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh can't break the clinch.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Intruder trying to stall but Ozolinsh improves his position.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Intruder lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Intruder.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Intruder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Intruder gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Intruder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Intruder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ozolinsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Intruder there. #T3#
Intruder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ozolinsh is looking to improve his position.
Ozolinsh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bed Intruder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Intruder slips a nice elbow through Ozolinsh's hands, connecting with Ozolinsh's forehead.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Intruder is keen to just control but Ozolinsh is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Intruder lands a nice short elbow.
Intruder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Intruder 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.
Ozolinsh is trying to stand up here but Intruder is controlling him well.
Intruder lands with a punch from half guard.
Intruder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ozolinsh defending well though.
Intruder with the ground and pound but Ozolinsh uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ozolinsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Intruder is one step ahead there.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bed Intruder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ozolinsh 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Teodors Ozolinsh waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Pride 50 LA     
Date:   Oct 09, 2019
#R1#
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Hussain throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hussain to score with a decent uppercut.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Ozolinsh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain misses with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Hussain keeps it at a distance.
Ozolinsh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hussain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hussain misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Hussain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh clobbers Hussain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Hussain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Hussain.
Hussain tries to move into range but Ozolinsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Hussain.
Ozolinsh is looking to land body kicks.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Hussain was well out of range.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Hussain slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Hussain cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg.
Hussain lands with a cross.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
A nice side step and Ozolinsh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hussain thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Hussain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Hussain keeps it at a distance.
Hussain looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Hussain throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Hussain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussain.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target.
Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Hussain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hussain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hussain lands the left hand.
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Hussain down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hussain.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hussain to score with a decent uppercut.
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Hussain saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh tries to land a leg kick but Hussain saw it coming and moves away.
Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hussain.#T3#
Hussain misses with an uppercut.
Hussain misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Hussain moved out of range.
Hussain misses with an uppercut
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hussain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Hussain's midsection.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Hussain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
Hussain throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Hussain misses.
Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Hussain's leg. Hussain is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Hussain misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hussain throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Hussain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh scores with a spinning back kick!
Hussain lands the left hand.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hussain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hussain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hussain.
Hussain throws a front kick aimed at Ozolinsh's knee but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Hussain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hussain throws a big shot that misses.
Hussain wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emre Hussain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot that snaps Hussain's head back.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Hussain misses.
Hussain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hussain throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Hussain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ozolinsh blocks the low kick.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
Hussain pushes Ozolinsh away with a front kick.
Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Hussain circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain scores with a nice strike.
Hussain moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Hussain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Hussain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Hussain with a jab.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ozolinsh throws a combination. Hussain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hussain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Hussain.
Hussain throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Hussain 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.
Nice jab there from Hussain.
Hussain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hussain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
As Ozolinsh backs away, Hussain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hussain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
Hussain looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Hussain lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Hussain misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Ozolinsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hussain throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses.
Hussain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.
Hussain is looking to land body kicks.
Ozolinsh motions for Hussain to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Hussain throws a body kick.
Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hussain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Hussain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ozolinsh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussain can pounce on him.
Hussain misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Ozolinsh.
Hussain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hussain lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ozolinsh! #T3#
Ozolinsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hussain throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Hussain misses.
Hussain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Hussain settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Hussain throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain with a hook.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh counters with a body kick.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Hussain ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Hussain slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ozolinsh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Hussain seems unphased.
A leg kick checked by Ozolinsh.#T4#
Jab, jab by Ozolinsh - just one landing.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Hussain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Hussain scores with a decent looking hook.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Hussain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ozolinsh lands a head shot.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain backing away here, and Ozolinsh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Hussain.
Both fighters circling a little - Ozolinsh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses.
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Hussain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hussain connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Hussain - just one landing.
Hussain cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussain at a distance.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussain backing away here, and Ozolinsh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hussain momentarily.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Hussain seems unphased.
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Hussain's defenses. #CL2#
Ozolinsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussain.
Hussain moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Hussain cracks Ozolinsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot that snaps Hussain's head back.
Hussain throws a leg kick that misses.
Hussain misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussain lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Ozolinsh throws out a powerful jab.
Hussain throws a push kick but Ozolinsh slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussain.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussain throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Hussain scores with a decent looking hook.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Hussain scores with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the body.
Hussain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Hussain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozolinsh momentarily.
Hussain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Hussain is having none of it.
Hussain throws a solid leg kick but Ozolinsh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hussain.
Hussain scores with a leg kick.
Hussain throws a push kick but Ozolinsh slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hussain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain misses with a straight right. #T2#
Hussain misses with the body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozolinsh avoids a kick to the body.
Hussain ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Hussain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ozolinsh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hussain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Hussain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ozolinsh.
Hussain lands with a right hand.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Hussain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussain misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Hussain moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Hussain misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Ozolinsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards. #T3#
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh. #BC#
Hussain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Hussain moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh wants to slow Hussain down by chopping away at his legs.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Hussain off balance momentarily.
A big left from Hussain misses.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there.
Hussain looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Hussain misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hussain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Hussain tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Hussain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
Hussain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh tried to score with a low kick but Hussain checks it.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussain.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hussain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries a quick counter leg kick but Hussain is wise to it.
Hussain takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hussain misses with a hook.
Hussain moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Hussain moved out of range.
Hussain misses with a low kick as Ozolinsh jumps back.
Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hussain misses with an uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Hussain is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teodors Ozolinsh.
I think Ozolinsh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Pride FC 44     
Date:   Sep 11, 2019
#R1#
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozolinsh at a distance.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas lands with a good body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Rojas clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Rojas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojas checks it well.
Rojas lands an overhand right.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rojas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rojas clinches up against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards. #BC2#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Rojas's legs.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Rojas moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh has Rojas pressed against the cage, preventing Rojas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.#CL2#
Rojas moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Rojas moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Rojas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rojas moves in looking to clinch but Ozolinsh pushes him off.#CL2#
Rojas takes the fight into the clinch.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Rojas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Rojas avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage. #T3#
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ozolinsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas lands a left hand.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh is working Rojas over against the cage.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ozolinsh. #T4#
Rojas tries to clinch up but Ozolinsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Rojas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ozolinsh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Ozolinsh works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Rojas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Rojas lands with a cross.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rojas lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ozolinsh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
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#
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Teodors Ozolinsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rojas moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Rojas. Beautiful body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Rojas connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a few strikes there.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Ozolinsh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rojas is out of range and Ozolinsh settles back down.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Rojas moved away.
Rojas scores with a jab.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Rojas misses the jab.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rojas throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice leg kick.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Rojas with a jab.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozolinsh.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ozolinsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas misses with a looping right.#T4#
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Rojas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ozolinsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Ozolinsh cracks Rojas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rojas moves in looking to clinch but Ozolinsh pushes him off.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Rojas lands a jab to the nose.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rojas is looking to clinch.
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 Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
Rojas takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Rojas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rojas throws a solid leg kick but Ozolinsh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rojas.
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozolinsh at a distance.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Rojas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rojas down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Rojas defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Rojas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rojas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh throws a good cross that connects.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rojas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ozolinsh with a body shot.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
Rojas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand. #CL#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
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!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.#T2#
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Rojas slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh cracks Rojas with an open hand slap.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Rojas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rojas scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rojas tries to clinch but Ozolinsh is having none of it.
Rojas throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Emilio Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Rojas takes one to the side of the head.
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojas circles away.
Rojas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rojas slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ozolinsh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ozolinsh scores with a kick to the midsection.
A combination from Rojas does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Ozolinsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojas checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Rojas misses with a right hand
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rojas to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Rojas takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas misses the jab.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Rojas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Rojas.#CL#
Ozolinsh clinches up with Rojas and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping right hand.
Rojas misses with a jab to the body
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Ozolinsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Pride FC 40     
Date:   Aug 14, 2019
#R1#
Song swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh tries a quick counter leg kick but Song is wise to it.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Song moves out of range of the body kick.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Song takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid body kick from Song.
Ozolinsh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Song.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Song.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Song as he connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Song blocks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh needs to keep his hands up - Song had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Song.
We've been told by Song's head coaches at Diamond Unbreakable that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Song scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Song rather than just go for the knockout.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Song.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Song there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Song digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Song throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Song looks for the body kick but Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Song ducks right into an uppercut from Ozolinsh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Song tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh jabs at Song's body.
Song digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body. #T2#
Song tries to work over Ozolinsh's front leg with a kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Song counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh moves his leg out of the way.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh dips to his left and cracks Song with an uppercut!
Ozolinsh scores with a decent looking hook.
Ozolinsh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Song keeps Ozolinsh at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Song. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Song misses with a hook.
Song takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Song steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Song was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Ozolinsh.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh jabs at Song's body.#CL2#
Ozolinsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Song scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Song lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Song scores with a shot to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Song.
Song lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
Song lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Song has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Song wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Song softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
Song lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Song's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Song tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.#CL2#
Ozolinsh instigates a clinch.
Song blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Song avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Song has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Song blocks it.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Song or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Song lands with a hook. Ozolinsh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Song tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Song is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Song slips under a jab.
It appears Song was looking to counter with a kick there.
A left lands for Song.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ozolinsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Song's calf.
Song misses with a head kick.
Song takes one on the button.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Song throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Song throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Song throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Song only half commits.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick aimed at Song's knee but Song avoids it well.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Song scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ozolinsh cracks Song with a good jab.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh misses with the body kick
letting Song counter with a right hand.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Song on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Song 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.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Ozolinsh.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Song.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Song connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Min-Sik Song is winning the standup battle so far.
Song misses with a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Song's head backwards.
Song digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Song slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Song attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Song.
Song lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Song - just one landing.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab. Song acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Song lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Song.
Song throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Song only half commits.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Song lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Song throws a sloppy body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Song takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Song clobbers Ozolinsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Song's sensitive parts.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Song checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Song swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Song. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Song defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
Song keeps Ozolinsh at a distance using the push kick.
Song scores with a hook.
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 Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
That's time! Song's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Song with a nice cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Song lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Song avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Song shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Song there.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Song at a distance.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.#T1#
Song missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Song is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Song.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Ozolinsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Song doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Song steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Song blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Song connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song throws a sloppy body shot
and Song takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely.
Song chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Song swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range. #T2#
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Song circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Song misses its target.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Song misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Song has time to react.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Song moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
As Ozolinsh backs away, Song returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Song throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Song is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Song misses with a straight left.
Song comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh cracks the inside of Song's front leg. #T3#
Song misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Song's body. Song takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ozolinsh missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Song checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Song's leg. Song is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ozolinsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Song attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Song avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Song. Song obviously looking to wear him down.
Song connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Ozolinsh. Beautiful body shot.
Song misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Song throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ozolinsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ozolinsh wants to slow Song down by chopping away at his legs.
Song misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Song.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Song tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook
and Song counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Song finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Song is out of range.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Min-Sik Song did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Song throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Song tried to counter with a leg kick but Ozolinsh avoided it.
Song throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Song slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Song - just one landing.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
Song doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Song needs to keep his hands up - Ozolinsh had a free shot at his head there.
Song throws a wild body kick that Ozolinsh sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot lands for Song.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song connects with a jab.
Song throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Song cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab. Song acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Song down.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh tries to land a leg kick but Song saw it coming and moves away.
Song clobbers Ozolinsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ozolinsh walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Song tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Song throws a front kick aimed at Ozolinsh's knee but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Song lands a front kick.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh. #T2#
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Song appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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!
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Song misses with a leg kick.
Song avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Crunch! Ozolinsh slams his shin into Song's torso.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song throws a leg kick that misses.
Song fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Song.
Song with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ozolinsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Song lands a jab to the head.
Song takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Song feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Song was well out of range.#T3#
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Song checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Song scoring well with a low kick there.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh motions for Song to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick nicely.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Song has time to react.
Ozolinsh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Song moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Song.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Song wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Jab by Song.#T4#
Song stuns Ozolinsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crunch! Song slams his shin into Ozolinsh's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Song should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws an off balance right hand
and Song counters with a thumping low kick.
Song on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Song settles back down.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ozolinsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Decent striking displayed by Ozolinsh there.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Song is able to avoid easily.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
Song swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Song throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Song connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh scores with a spinning back kick!
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
That kick from Song tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Song lands a glancing blow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Song slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Song scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Song.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Song throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song lands a really nice looking cross but Ozolinsh seems unphased.
Ozolinsh lands a high kick!
A lazy left from Song finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Song. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
Song misses with the body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Song misses with a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a body kick.
Song takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Song scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ozolinsh. That snapped Song's head back.
Song scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ozolinsh.
Song lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Song tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozolinsh takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Song on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Song walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Song throws a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Song changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Song throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Song. That one must have hurt.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Song misses with a hook.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Song lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Song throws a leg kick which misses Ozolinsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozolinsh tries to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but Song is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Song down with leg kicks.
Song throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Song.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teodors Ozolinsh.
Well Song 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!

Min-Sik Song retains his lightweight title!
Min-Sik Song bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Pride FC 35     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
Harris thuds a left hand into Ozolinsh's body.
Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris misses the body punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a thumping low kick.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ozolinsh wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs.
Harris looks to land a combination. Ozolinsh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harris keeps Ozolinsh at a distance using the push kick.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.
Harris misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Harris misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
A head kick by Harris misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ozolinsh, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris connects with a knee to the head.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Harris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Ozolinsh's ribcage. Ozolinsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ozolinsh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh. #T3#
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozolinshs head.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Harris lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Derek Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozolinsh thinking.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Harris scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Ozolinsh misses
and Harris counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick as Harris jumps back.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
Harris connects with a solid leg kick.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
A cross from Harris lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Harris 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#
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
As Ozolinsh looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Ozolinsh just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick from Harris.
Harris tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Derek Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Harris closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donk. Ozolinsh catches Harris right on the button with a cross.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Ozolinsh. Beautiful body shot.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Harris lands a head kick!
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris misses with a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harris is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Ozolinsh lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh. #T3#
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris stalks Ozolinsh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ozolinsh's face. Ozolinsh staggers backwards, shaken.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris throws a solid leg kick but Ozolinsh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris blocks a leg kick.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris throws a body kick that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a left to the body.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris misses with a hook to the body
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Ozolinsh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice strike.
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with a low kick as Ozolinsh jumps back.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
A nice combination there by Ozolinsh.
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harris counters with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head.
Harris blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Harris lands a left hand.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Ozolinsh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Harris.
Harris misses with a knee strike.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Ozolinsh's ribcage. Ozolinsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ozolinsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Harris misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris landing knees to the head.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
A right hook to the body lands for Ozolinsh.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Derek Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ozolinsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Harris tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Harris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

An out of breath and clearly excited Teodors Ozolinsh thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Pride FC 27     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Lermontov slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Lermontov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Lermontov pushes Ozolinsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Lermontov blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land. #TD#
Lermontov jumps into guard, dragging Ozolinsh to the mat.
Ozolinsh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Lermontov looking for subs off his back but Ozolinsh has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lermontov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Lermontov has his foot on Ozolinsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ozolinsh works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Lermontov'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.#SUB#
Lermontov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ozolinsh has passed into half guard!
Ozolinsh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lermontov is trying to maintain the position but Ozolinsh is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozolinsh wants to pass to mount but Lermontov is defending the position. #SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lermontov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lermontov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ozolinsh passes into side control!
Ozolinsh controlling from side mount.
Lermontov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ozolinsh controls the position.
Lermontov prevents Ozolinsh from improving position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lermontov swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lermontov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lermontov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozolinsh doesn't seem bothered though.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lermontov is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Lermontov lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Lermontov forces Ozolinsh back against the cage and clinches.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ozolinsh to keep the fight standing.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lermontovs head.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Lermontov drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozolinsh 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#
Lermontov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.
Lermontov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Lermontov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ozolinsh is pushing down on Lermontov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lermontov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ozolinsh has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lermontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozolinsh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lermontov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ozolinsh escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ozolinsh!
Ozolinsh taking a breather here. #T3#
Lermontov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ozolinsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lermontov keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lermontov walks into a left hand.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Lermontov's leg. Lermontov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Lermontov.
Nice jab there from Lermontov.
Lermontov lands a two punch combo.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ozolinsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lermontov swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with an outside leg kick.
Lermontov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lermontov wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
That kick from Lermontov tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Lermontov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Lermontov throws a leg kick which misses Ozolinsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozolinsh tries to avoid it. #CL#
Lermontov rushes Ozolinsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Lermontov controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Lermontov is rocked!
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ozolinsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oh Lermontov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lermontov jumps guard but Ozolinsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiyero Lermontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lermontov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ozolinsh walks away with a smile on his face. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Lermontov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lermontov swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh scores with a counter punch that sends Lermontov to the canvas! Ozolinsh smells blood - he's punishing Lermontov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lermontov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
An out of breath and clearly excited Teodors Ozolinsh thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Pride FC 21     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Daniels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daniels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Decent striking displayed by Daniels there.
Ozolinsh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Daniels.
Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Daniels.#T1#
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. Ozolinsh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daniels lands with a kick to the ribs.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daniels!
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Daniels throws a right and a left that Ozolinsh avoids nicely.
Ozolinsh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniels digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Daniels. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
Daniels throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh lands a front kick.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ozolinsh's head backwards.
Ozolinsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Ozolinsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daniels scores with a jab to the head.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Ozolinsh responds with a good body kick, but Daniels manages to step out the way in time.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Good shot there by Daniels.
Daniels misses the jab.
And Ozolinsh responds with a good body kick, but Daniels manages to step out the way in time.
Daniels throws a body kick that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away. #T4#
Daniels slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels throws a combination. Ozolinsh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daniels is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Daniels.
An inside leg kick from Daniels misses.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daniels misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body kick.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daniels lands a jab.
Daniels throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh is looking to score with low kicks.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Daniels off balance momentarily.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Daniels.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozolinsh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ozolinsh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Daniels has got the better of the exchanges.
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
Daniels scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Daniels blocks 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!
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh counters with a body kick.#T1#
Daniels misses with a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Daniels swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Daniels backing away here, and Ozolinsh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daniels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Daniels sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Ozolinsh with a jab.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Daniels is rocked!
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Daniels seems to have got his legs back now.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ozolinsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daniels throws a nice head kick!
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh avoids them all with ease.
Daniels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Ozolinsh tries to score with a low kick but Daniels moves his leg out of the way.
Daniels misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Daniels misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels clobbers Ozolinsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh cracks Daniels on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Daniels falls backwards against the cage. Ozolinsh follows up with more strikes that drop Daniels to his knees. Ozolinsh keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Daniels! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Pride FC 14     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.#TD#
Chernokov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Chernokov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozolinsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chernokov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernokov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernokov is working away from the top position though.
Chernokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Chernokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through Ozolinsh's hands, connecting with Ozolinsh's forehead.#SUB#
Chernokov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozolinsh is just riding it out for now. Chernokov eventually gives up the hold.
Ozolinsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Chernokov throwing shots but Ozolinsh is blocking nicely.
Chernokov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozolinsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernokov.
Ozolinsh is positioning himself well to prevent Chernokov advancing to mount. #T2#
Chernokov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Chernokov there.
Chernokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernokov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ozolinsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chernokov trying to mount his opponent but Ozolinsh defends it.
Chernokov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Chernokov prevents Ozolinsh from improving his position.
Chernokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ozolinsh defending well though.
Chernokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ozolinsh has hold of Chernokov's hands but Chernokov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ozolinsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chernokov throwing strikes from guard but Ozolinsh blocks nicely. #T4#
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Ozolinsh is keeping the position.
Chernokov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chernokov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ozolinsh has wrist control.
Chernokov postures up in Ozolinsh's guard and throws a big left but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozolinsh, not yet.
Chernokov cracks Ozolinsh with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ozolinsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernokov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Chernokov 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#
Chernokov looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Chernokov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chernokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
Chernokov tries to clinch up but Ozolinsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Chernokov swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a thumping low kick.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Chernokov misses with a left hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh jabs Chernokov right on the nose. Chernokov blinks but takes it well.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Nice cross by Chernokov.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Chernokov misses the body punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov tries to move into range but Ozolinsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Chernokov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chernokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Chernokov down.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Chernokov.#T3#
Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Chernokov with a nice cross.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernokov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ozolinsh walks into a straight right hand from Chernokov.
Chernokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Chernokov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozolinsh.#T4#
Chernokov throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Chernokov.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh fakes the leg kick and cracks Chernokov in the body.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chernokov connects with a jab.
Chernokov wants to clinch up but Ozolinsh keeps it at a distance.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chernokov misses the target.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernokov tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Chernokov throws a right and a left that Ozolinsh avoids nicely.
Chernokov avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Chernokov.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Chernokov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chernokov is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh feints a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Nice defenses there by Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Chernokov slips the punch.
Chernokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so Chernokov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alexei Chernokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Ozolinsh pulls Chernokov in close to prevent any damage.
Ozolinsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a strike but Ozolinsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernokov is retaining full guard.
Chernokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ozolinsh trying to hold on to Chernokov's head to control him but Chernokov postures up.
Chernokov winds up and cracks Ozolinsh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov is stalling here. Ozolinsh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chernokov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ozolinsh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Chernokov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ozolinsh just content to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernokov tries to buck Ozolinsh off but Ozolinsh is having none of it.
Chernokov wants to control but Ozolinsh postures up.
Chernokov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chernokov is trying to control but Ozolinsh passes into side control!
Ozolinsh taking a breather here.
Chernokov struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexei Chernokov.
I think Chernokov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexei Chernokov!

A very excited looking Alexei Chernokov 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: Pride FC 9     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
A left lands for Stark.
Both fighters circling a little - Stark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick from Stark lands but Ozolinsh takes it in his stride.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Stark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Stark scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Stark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick nicely.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.#T1#
Ozolinsh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Stark.
Ozolinsh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Stark settles back down.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Stark.
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
Stark cracks a nice hook into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Stark.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark blocks a leg kick.
Stark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Stark scores with a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Stark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
And Ozolinsh counters with a quick kick to the body but Stark blocks it.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stark misses with a body punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stark lands a body shot.
Stark lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Stark throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark misses with a body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Stark throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Stark throws a low kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Stark.
Ozolinsh lands a jab.
Stark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Stark gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Ozolinsh. That snapped Stark's head back.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stark throws a sloppy body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ozolinsh tried to counter with a leg kick but Stark avoided it.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stark tries to land a body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stark lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh jabs at Stark's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Stark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Stark.
Stark with a jab.
Khal Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body kick.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Ozolinsh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozolinsh doesn't seem bothered though.
Stark keeps Ozolinsh at a distance using the push kick.
Stark slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Stark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Stark. #T1#
Ozolinsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ozolinsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark throws a head kick that misses
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh thumps Stark with a low kick.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stark tries to move into range but Ozolinsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
It appears Ozolinsh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khal Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
As Stark backs away, Ozolinsh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Stark checks a leg kick nicely.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Ozolinsh counters with a quick kick to the body but Stark blocks it.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark connects with a jab.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Stark misses with a combination
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Stark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Ozolinsh throws a quick counter head kick but Stark was just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozolinsh.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark misses the jab.
Ozolinsh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Stark.#T4#
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ozolinsh forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Stark prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Stark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark is trying to drag Ozolinsh to the mat but Ozolinsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
Stark blocking some punches.
Stark misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Stark jabs Ozolinsh right on the nose. Ozolinsh blinks but takes it well.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark connects with a looping right hand.
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh works the jab nicely.
Ozolinsh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Stark misses the jab.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh connects with a crisp jab.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stark throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a low kick, right behind Stark 's knee.
Stark throws a sloppy body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2##KD#
Ozolinsh cracks Stark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ozolinsh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stark to stand back up!#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh knocks out Stark with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ozolinsh before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ozolinsh picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Khal Stark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans!'.

 

Event: Pride FC 2 Potter vs Tsuruta     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Ozolinsh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gotti tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Gotti throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Gotti lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Gotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Gotti.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gotti's elbow.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Gotti prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Gotti has Ozolinsh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozolinsh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Gotti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body.
Gotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozolinsh or not.
Ozolinsh can't break the clinch.
Gotti misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gotti backwards. #T1#
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Gotti trying to control the position but instead, Ozolinsh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gotti into the cage.
Gotti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been informed that Gotti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Gotti controls the action.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gotti.
Gotti tries for a takedown but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gotti or not.
Gotti has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Gotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Gotti saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Gotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gotti lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
Gotti misses with the combination.
Gotti throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Gotti misses the target.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
Gotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Gotti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a good low kick that Gotti was not able to check.
Gotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh throws the kick towards the body but Gotti avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gotti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Gotti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gotti lands in his opponent's guard.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozolinsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozolinsh is pulling down on Gotti's head. It's preventing any offense from Gotti, at least for the moment.
Ozolinsh keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ozolinsh keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass.
Ozolinsh controls Gotti momentarily but Gotti frees himself.
Gotti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozolinsh keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ozolinsh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gotti has Ozolinsh in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozolinsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gotti is tightening it up a little... Ozolinsh has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ozolinsh reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ozolinsh taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gotti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Don Gotti!
Don Gotti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Ajax Worldwide #6     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Schmidt lands with a good body shot.
Schmidt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schmidt throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Schmidt moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Ozolinsh blocks the body kick.
Ozolinsh works Schmidt's body with a nice hook.
Schmidt connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Schmidt lands a jab.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Ozolinsh sees coming a mile off.
Ozolinsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schmidt lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Schmidt.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Schmidt.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schmidt wants to slow Ozolinsh down by chopping away at his legs.
Ozolinsh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Schmidt is predictable there
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses its target.
Schmidt connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Schmidt.
A little feinted left hand from Ozolinsh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ozolinsh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt throws a big counter head kick but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ozolinsh defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Ozolinsh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Ozolinsh lands with a hook. Schmidt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Ozolinsh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schmidt working aggressively here. #BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch.
Ozolinsh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ozolinsh pushes Schmidt away with a front kick.
A lazy left from Schmidt finds it's target.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schmidt swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schmidt misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a left to the body.
Ozolinsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Ozolinsh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schmidt is out of range and Ozolinsh settles back down.
Schmidt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schmidt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Schmidt scores with a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
That has opened up Dieter Schmidt's cut even more.
Ozolinsh drops Schmidt with a huge uppercut! Schmidt drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ozolinsh is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
An out of breath and clearly excited Teodors Ozolinsh thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Syn Europe 99     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Vegas blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Vegas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Vegas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ozolinsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Vegas coming out on top.
Vegas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Vegas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Ozolinsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vegas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Vegas moves into range and clinches up with Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Ozolinsh cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh pushes Vegas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas. #T2#
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegass head.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Vegas breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Vegas closes the distance but Ozolinsh moves to the side
and Ozolinsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab to the body
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vegas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a single shot there.
Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Vegas.
A little feinted left hand from Ozolinsh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vegas thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozolinsh is looking to land body kicks.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegas tries to clinch but Ozolinsh is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Ozolinsh lands a big right hand that sends Vegas crashing to the mat! Ozolinsh stays standing though and waves Vegas back to his feet!#ROC#
Vegas is rocked!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Vegas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vegas connects with a looping right hand.
Vegas delivers a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vegas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vegas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Vegas.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy uppercut
and Vegas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Vegas misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Vegas. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vegas lands a jab to the nose.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas. #T2##CL2#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Vegas breaks from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vegas throws a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Vegas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vegas throws a leg kick which misses Ozolinsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozolinsh tries to avoid it.
Ozolinsh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vegas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozolinsh scrambles back to his feet.
Vegas throws a body shot but no joy.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range. #T4#
Vegas checks a leg kick.
Vegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozolinsh's calf.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vegas lands a really nice looking cross but Ozolinsh seems unphased.
Ozolinsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vegas.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Vegas walks into a stiff left hand from Ozolinsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas catches Ozolinsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas. #T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Vegas.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vegas slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Vegas is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Vegas.
A good leg kick by Vegas.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Vegas lands with a cross. #CL2#
Vegas clinches up with Ozolinsh and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teodors Ozolinsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands. #T3#
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas digs a right hand underneath Ozolinsh's ribcage. Ozolinsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Good body shot from Vegas.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch.
Vegas misses the jab.#CL#
Ozolinsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ozolinsh has managed to clinch.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vegas misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Johnny Vegas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Vegas connects with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh looks for the body kick but Vegas saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Vegas. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back. #CL2#
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch. #T1#
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Vegas lands a body punch.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Vegas takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Vegas breaks the clinch.
Vegas works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas lands a really nice looking cross but Ozolinsh seems unphased.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.
Vegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Vegas cracks Ozolinsh with a good jab.
Ozolinsh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ozolinsh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vegas connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.#T3#
Vegas connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Vegas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Vegas lands a head shot.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ozolinsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Vegas's ribcage. Vegas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Vegas's head.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegass head.
Vegas blocks a 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!
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
A body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
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#
Ozolinsh clobbers Vegas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Ozolinsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vegas just manages to avoid it.
Vegas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Vegas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vegas seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Ozolinsh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vegas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vegas with a jab.
A combination from Vegas does no damage. #T1#
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas misses with the combination.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
Vegas lands a head kick!
Vegas scores with a decent looking hook.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Vegas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vegas lands with a good body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Vegas ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ozolinsh defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the head.
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Ozolinsh swings widly with a right hand
letting Vegas counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Vegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegas.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Vegas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
A quick step to the side and Ozolinsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Vegas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Vegas off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas misses with a hook.
Vegas looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozolinsh momentarily.
Vegas lands a jab to Ozolinsh's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vegas 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

Johnny Vegas is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DARE 91     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Gavin tries to land a body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot.
Gavin ducks right into an uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
Gavin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gavin scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Gavin. Beautiful body shot.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
Gavin connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gavin checks it well.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Gavin stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Gavin slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
We've been informed that Ozolinsh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh misses with a right hand
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gavin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gavin cracks Ozolinsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozolinsh lands a jab.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Gavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy body kick from Ozolinsh
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Gavin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Ozolinsh throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tries to counter by clinching up but Ozolinsh breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin thuds a left hand into Ozolinsh's body.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Gavin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ozolinsh manages to circle out of the way.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Ozolinsh has Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin scores with a hook to the body.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the head.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Gavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick #CL#
and Gavin counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Gavin lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin. #BC2#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozolinsh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gavin counters with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Gavin down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gavin to score with a decent uppercut.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozolinsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
Gavin throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavin.
Ozolinsh avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin sizes up Ozolinsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Gavin lands an overhand right.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Ozolinsh with an uppercut!
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Ozolinsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gavin doesn't seem phased though.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gavin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
A big left from Gavin misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Ozolinsh jabs Gavin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gavin slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gavin misses the body punch
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Gavin throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
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 Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Ozolinsh didn't see that one coming.
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gavin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gavin scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Gavin's body. Gavin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Gavin checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Gavin misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ozolinsh.
Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.#T2#
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gavin with a body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Gavin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Gavin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
Tommy Gavin's cut is getting worse.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Ozolinsh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gavin blocks it well.#CL2#
Ozolinsh rushes Gavin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Gavin blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Gavin.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh tries to break the clinch but Gavin is controlling the position.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Gavin digs a right hand into Ozolinsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ozolinsh's gas tank.
Ozolinsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gavin lands with a light punch inside.
Gavin cracks Ozolinsh with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Teodors Ozolinsh just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin tries to land a body kick
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gavin punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin tries to move into range but Ozolinsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Ozolinsh throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Gavin lands with a slapping head kick.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Ozolinsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Gavin trying to control the position but instead, Ozolinsh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gavin into the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavins head.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Gavin's ribcage. Gavin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gavin. #T4#
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh works on Gavin's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Gavin's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gavin throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Gavin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Gavin misses the jab.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Gavin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozolinsh on the side of the head. #T1#
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Gavin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ozolinsh wants to slow Gavin down by chopping away at his legs.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin tries to counter by clinching up but Ozolinsh breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ozolinsh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gavin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Gavin blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gavin momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gavin - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh punishes Gavin's body with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Ozolinsh lands a front kick.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gavin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ozolinsh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
That kick from Gavin tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick as Gavin jumps back.
Gavin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gavin checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh wants to land a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ozolinsh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin takes one on the button.

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 Tommy Gavin.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh is the new lightweight champion!
Teodors Ozolinsh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: DARE 83     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozolinsh's calf.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ozolinsh lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Ozolinsh's body. Ozolinsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Alvarez.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.#T2#
A jab from Alvarez finds it's way through Ozolinsh's defenses.
Ozolinsh looks to throw a body kick
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Ozolinsh dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to control but Ozolinsh is keeping him busy.
Alvarez prevents Ozolinsh from improving his position.#T3#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alvarez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alvarez is pressing down on Ozolinsh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozolinsh is holding on for now.
Ozolinsh wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Ozolinsh trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Alvarez control the position.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcio Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozolinsh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A head kick by Ozolinsh misses
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Ozolinsh backing up. Ozolinsh nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ozolinsh as he avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Alvarez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Marcio Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ozolinsh defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Ozolinsh motions for Alvarez to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozolinsh tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ozolinsh swivels and escapes.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ozolinsh lands with a right hand.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Alvarez. #T4#
Alvarez throws a head kick that half lands.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolinsh's sensitive parts.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Alvarez thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvarez misses.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
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!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ozolinsh swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Ozolinsh will be more careful next time no doubt.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Nice cross by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!#T2#
Ozolinsh shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Alvarez takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ozolinsh sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Alvarez bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teodors Ozolinsh!
After the big win, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: DARE 71     
Date:   Oct 10, 2018
#R1#
Gotti stalks Ozolinsh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ozolinsh's face. Ozolinsh staggers backwards, shaken.
Gotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Gotti cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Gotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gotti.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Gotti moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Gotti.
Ozolinsh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ozolinsh tries to land a body kick
and Gotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Gotti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Gotti's corner calls for a 1-2. Gotti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Ozolinsh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotti swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range. #T1#
Ozolinsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotti. Gotti obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Gotti moves out of range.
Gotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ozolinsh pinned against the cage. Ozolinsh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Gotti moves into range and clinches up with Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gotti lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gotti controls his hands.
Gotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gotti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozolinsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Gotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gotti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a right hand that misses
and Gotti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gotti lands a nice looking body shot.
Ozolinsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotti misses with a body shot.
Gotti takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Gotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Gotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gotti scores with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Gotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ozolinsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Gotti misses
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Ozolinsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotti.
Gotti lands with a shot to the body.
Gotti looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Gotti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gotti is looking to wear down Ozolinsh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Gotti slips the punch.
Gotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Ozolinsh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Ozolinsh darts in and clinches Gotti up against the cage.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Gotti.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Gotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Gotti lands a jab to the nose.
Gotti takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Gotti shoots in and gets a takedown into Ozolinsh's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gotti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ozolinsh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gotti, into his guard. #REVB#
Gotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gotti wants to hit a switch here but Ozolinsh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gotti there!
Ozolinsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gotti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gotti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gotti ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ozolinsh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gotti.
Gotti wants to clinch.
Gotti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozolinsh's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotti connects with a nice looking jab.
Don Gotti is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Gotti lands a jab-cross combination.
Gotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh throws a big counter head kick but Gotti avoids it with no problem.
Gotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Gotti misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Ozolinsh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ozolinsh keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Ozolinsh pulls Gotti in close to prevent any damage.
Gotti stopping the sweep attempt from Ozolinsh.
Gotti throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Gotti trying to control but Ozolinsh is working from the bottom.
Gotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ozolinsh keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gotti lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Gotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand. #T3#
Gotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a good low kick that Gotti was not able to check.
Gotti thuds a left hand into Ozolinsh's body.
Gotti misses with a body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Gotti. Beautiful body shot.
Ozolinsh scores with the left hand. Gotti knows he should have avoided that one.
Gotti works over Ozolinsh's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab from Gotti.
Gotti throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh pounces like a tiger and cracks Gotti with a vicious hook! Gotti is down but not out! Ozolinsh follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: DARE 64 : GODS OF WAR     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Wilson connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozolinsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Wilson.#T1#
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilson.
Ozolinsh regains half guard, as Wilson was trying to land strikes.
Ozolinsh gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson won't allow Ozolinsh to sweep him here.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson works over Ozolinsh with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilson postures up in Ozolinsh's guard and throws a big left but Ozolinsh blocks it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh 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#
Wilson trying to control here.
Wilson tries to roll over but Ozolinsh keeps him under control.
Ozolinsh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilson tries to roll over but Ozolinsh keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ozolinsh slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh stalling.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Ozolinsh is controlling well.
Wilson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches ($800/Week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ozolinsh stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson trying to hold on to Ozolinsh's head to control him but Ozolinsh postures up.
Wilson gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozolinsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozolinsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wilson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ozolinsh has passed into half guard!
Ozolinsh wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Wilson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Wilson is rocked!
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ozolinsh drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Wilson's head, knocking him out cold! Ozolinsh is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teodors Ozolinsh!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: DARE 58     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Nice body punch from Vegas.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vegas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ozolinsh - the referee stops the clock and Vegas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ozolinsh. Vegas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Vegas moves into the clinch.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Vegas.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozolinsh momentarily.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.#T1#
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Vegas has closed the distance and engaged Ozolinsh in a clinch.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas. #BC#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
Vegas scores with a jab.
Vegas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozolinsh follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vegas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Ozolinsh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A good leg kick by Vegas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target. #T2#
Vegas stalks Ozolinsh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ozolinsh's face. Ozolinsh staggers backwards, shaken.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ozolinsh moves forwards but Vegas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh. #CL#
Vegas has Ozolinsh up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Ozolinsh is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas lands with a right hand.
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vegas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ozolinsh's head backwards.
Vegas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vegas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Vegas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Vegas cracks Ozolinsh with an open hand slap.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Vegas - just one landing.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas throws a quick counter head kick but Ozolinsh was just out of range.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Vegas finds it's way through Ozolinsh's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh avoids a kick to the body.
Vegas looks to land a body kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Vegas misses.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vegas lands a jab to Ozolinsh's midsection.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ozolinsh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
Vegas misses with an uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh cracks Vegas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Vegas misses. #T1#
Vegas misses with the combination.
Vegas checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Ozolinsh looks to move away, Vegas throws a big counter combo but Ozolinsh just gets out of the way.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with an outside leg kick.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Vegas.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozolinsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ozolinsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh punishes Vegas's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Vegas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh cracks Vegas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Vegas is rocked!
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vegas rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick from Ozolinsh.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Vegas tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vegas keeps Ozolinsh at a distance using the push kick.
Vegas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Ozolinsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Vegas lands a jab to the nose.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vegas seems to have got his legs back now.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh thinks about the counter body kick.
Vegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozolinsh circles away.
Jab, jab by Vegas - just one landing.
Ozolinsh works Vegas's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vegas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Vegas.
Ozolinsh throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
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#
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Vegas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ozolinsh 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.
Vegas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Vegas should have avoided that one.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh. #CL#
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Vegas pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Johnny Vegas's cut is getting worse.#BC#
Vegas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vegas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vegas connects with a single shot there.
Vegas tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh takes one to the chin there.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Vegas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh stuns Vegas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Vegas's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Vegas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ozolinsh.
Vegas lands an overhand right.
Vegas tries to clinch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Vegas.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vegas misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand. #T3##CL#
Vegas pushes Ozolinsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas tries a body shot but Ozolinsh blocks it.
A short right from Ozolinsh.
Johnny Vegas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Ozolinsh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Ozolinsh.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teodors Ozolinsh.
Well Vegas 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!

After winning the bout, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DARE 53     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Rojas.
Ozolinsh scores with a spinning back kick!
Ozolinsh drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ozolinsh delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Ozolinsh thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Rojas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ozolinsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Rojas's head.
Rojas misses with a double jab
and Ozolinsh counters with a good, hard body kick but Rojas shrugs it off.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Rojas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozolinsh doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rojas.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Ozolinsh counters with a quick kick to the body but Rojas blocks it.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. Rojas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Rojas stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch
and Rojas counters with a two punch combo.
Rojas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Rojas looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ozolinsh lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rojas. Ozolinsh pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Teodors Ozolinsh waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: DARE : RETRIBUTION     
Date:   May 09, 2018
#R1#
Diaz misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz tries to clinch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ozolinsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.#CUT#
It looks like Ragnar Diaz has been cut.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Teodors Ozolinsh 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!
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Diaz throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a big right hand! Oh Diaz is in trouble here! Ozolinsh follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: DARE 40     
Date:   Apr 18, 2018
#R1#
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with the body kick
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.#CL2#
Oliveira clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ozolinsh blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside. #BC#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.#T1#
Ozolinsh drops his hands momentarily and Oliveira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Oliveira.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Oliveira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oliveira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Oliveira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Ozolinsh throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Oliveira.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.#T3#
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Ozolinsh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with the body kick
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Oliveira there.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira catches Ozolinsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Oliveira connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ozolinsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Oliveira slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oliveira throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliveira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Ozolinsh catches Oliveira right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Oliveira lands.
Ozolinsh throws out a leg kick but Oliveira moves out of range and Ozolinsh only half commits.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Oliveira is predictable there
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Ozolinsh's body. Ozolinsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliveira thinking. #T4#
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot that snaps Oliveira's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Oliveira settles back down.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ozolinsh thuds his right hand into Oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Oliveira's leg but Oliveira calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozolinsh sizes up Oliveira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Oliveira clobbers Ozolinsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira misses with a hook
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Ozolinsh defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
Oliveira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Ozolinsh cracks Oliveira with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ozolinsh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Oliveira to stand back up!#ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Ozolinsh walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
Fernando Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oliveira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozolinsh's hands.
Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Oliveira sees coming a mile off.
Oliveira lands with a cross. #T4#
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Ozolinsh pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but Ozolinsh blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliveira throws an elbow but misses.

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 Teodors Ozolinsh.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Oliveira!

Fernando Oliveira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DARE 36     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Dawson connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozolinsh or not.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ozolinsh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh pushes Dawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson slows down the pace here.
Ozolinsh presses Dawson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
A head punch on the inside from Dawson fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards. #T1#
Dawson misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh gets through Dawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson is stalling here.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson slowing the pace effectively.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dawson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ozolinsh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Ozolinsh pushes him off.
Dawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Dawson wants to clinch
and Ozolinsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh walks into a straight right hand from Dawson.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Dawson moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Dawson blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Dawson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dawson down.
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Dawson.
Dawson throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Ozolinsh.
Good exchange - Dawson coming out on top.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a spinning back kick!
Dawson misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Dawson.
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozolinsh thinking. #T4#
Dawson throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Dawson is looking to clinch.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the head.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Dawson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawson moves to clinch but Ozolinsh breaks away
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh slaps away a takedown attempt from Dawson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ozolinsh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dawson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Dawson.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dawson misses with a looping right.
Dawson backing away here, and Ozolinsh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dawson takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Dawson throws a combination. Ozolinsh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Dawson's leg. Dawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dawson throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Dawson down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozolinsh.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Dawson forces Ozolinsh back against the cage and clinches.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh. #T1#
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh pushes Dawson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Dawson tries to stall but Ozolinsh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson. #BC2#
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozolinsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Dawson blocks the low kick.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick which misses Dawson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dawson tries to avoid it.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Dawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Dawson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dawson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dawson throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Dawson lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
Dawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Dawson moved out of range.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Dawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson throws a combination. Ozolinsh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice straight punches there by Ozolinsh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ozolinsh.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dawson takes a step back to recover.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dawson jabs at Ozolinsh's body.
Dawson lands a body shot.
Dawson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh keeps Dawson at a distance using the push kick.
Ozolinsh catches Dawson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased.
Ozolinsh walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dawson walks into a jab.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Dawson is rocked!
and Ozolinsh counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dawson! He's just covering up as Ozolinsh starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
An out of breath and clearly excited Teodors Ozolinsh thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: DARE REVOLUTION     
Date:   Jan 21, 2018
#R1#
Gavin connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Ozolinsh darts in and clinches Gavin up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh. #BC2#
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gavin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ozolinsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Gavin's head.
Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gavin scores with a decent looking hook.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gavin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Gavin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Gavin should have avoided that one.
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Gavin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh cracks Gavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Gavin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ozolinsh will feel that in the morning.
Ozolinsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin drops his hands momentarily and Ozolinsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Ozolinsh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gavin cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg. #CL#
Gavin tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Gavin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh. #T3#
Ozolinsh cracks Gavin with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Gavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick. #CL#
Gavin gets tackled into the cage by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh maintains the clinch.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Gavin settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.#CL2#
Gavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh working hard to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Gavin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gavin. #BC2#
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin is looking to chop away at Ozolinsh's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Gavin moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin scores with a push kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh with a nice cross.
Gavin takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Gavin digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Nice body kick there by Gavin.
Jab, jab by Ozolinsh - just one landing.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozolinsh cracks Gavin with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin feints a counter leg kick.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Gavin is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin jabs Ozolinsh right on the nose. Ozolinsh blinks but takes it well.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gavin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Gavin settles back down.
Ozolinsh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gavin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ozolinsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Ozolinsh takes one to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
Gavin thuds his shin into the meat of Ozolinsh's side.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ozolinsh blocks it well.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Ozolinsh thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gavin scores with a head kick.
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!
Gavin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Gavin seems unphased.
Gavin lands with a hook. Ozolinsh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.#T2#
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Ozolinsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ozolinsh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gavin has time to react.
Ozolinsh wants to slow Gavin down by chopping away at his legs.
Gavin slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Gavin thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gavin lands a head shot.#T3#
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Gavin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozolinsh.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh moves his leg out of the way.
Ozolinsh throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to move into range but Gavin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Gavin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolinsh's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Gavin has closed the distance and engaged Ozolinsh in a clinch. #T4#
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh lands an uppercut.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ozolinsh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
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 Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Ozolinsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Teodors Ozolinsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh is trying to break the clinch but Gavin has him pressed against the cage.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin lands a right hand.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him. #T1#
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Gavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gavin jabs Ozolinsh right on the nose. Ozolinsh blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gavin is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Gavin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Gavin.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Gavin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gavin scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Jab by Ozolinsh.
Gavin lands a glancing blow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Gavin throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.#T3#
Gavin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Ozolinsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozolinsh.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Ozolinsh didn't see that one coming.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gavin thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh connects with a right hand. Gavin shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Ozolinsh's head back.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Ozolinsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Good leg kick by Gavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozolinsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Gavin tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Gavin fakes the leg kick and cracks Ozolinsh in the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gavin 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Gavin!

Tommy Gavin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: DARE BEYOND THE THUNDERDOME     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Bottura.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and Bottura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh misses the body punch
and Bottura counters with an outside leg kick.
Bottura throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Bottura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Bottura throws a push kick but Ozolinsh slaps the foot to one side.
Ozolinsh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Bottura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ozolinsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura takes one to the chin there.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Bottura strikes.#T2#
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Bottura. #CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches up with Bottura and pushes him back against the cage.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ozolinsh to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bottura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bottura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura throws out a powerful jab.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Bottura blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Bottura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozolinsh punishes Bottura's body with a nice straight punch.
Bottura slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottura in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura 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.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura connects with a single shot there.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the body
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bottura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the body
and Bottura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozolinsh thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Bottura.
Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated 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.
#R2#
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bottura throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot that sends Bottura's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura throws a counter high kick but Ozolinsh was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura scores with a nice head shot.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
A head kick from Bottura lands but Ozolinsh takes it in his stride.
Bottura slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Bottura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Bottura moves out of range.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh cracks Bottura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Bottura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozolinsh at a distance.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ozolinsh forces Bottura back against the cage and clinches.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Bottura pulls guard. #SUB#
Ozolinsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozolinsh is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.
Ozolinsh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a triangle here but Ozolinsh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bottura wants to control but Ozolinsh postures up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bottura is looking to regain half guard here but Ozolinsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Bottura is trying to control Ozolinsh's posture but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Bottura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bottura tries to control but Ozolinsh manages to take his back.
Bottura trying to control but not successfully.
Ozolinsh controlling well, preventing Bottura from escaping the position.
Ozolinsh gets his hands free as Bottura looks to control.
Good control from Ozolinsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.
Bottura tries to land a front kick but Ozolinsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bottura.
Ozolinsh wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Bottura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh connects with a jab.
Bottura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozolinsh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick nicely.
Ozolinsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bottura rather than just go for the knockout.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
It appears Bottura was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bottura is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Bottura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bottura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozolinsh can pounce on him.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bottura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozolinsh connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Bottura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozolinsh's calf.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Bottura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ozolinsh thows a body kick. Bottura tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ozolinsh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Ozolinsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottura in his tracks.
Bottura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Ozolinsh forces Bottura back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ozolinsh uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bottura working for submissions but it's allowed Ozolinsh to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozolinsh pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Ozolinsh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bottura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: DARE 17     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Ozolinsh works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches up against the cage.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ozolinsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oliveira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards. #T1#
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Oliveira tries to land knees in the clinch but Ozolinsh avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks for a moment.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hook to the body lands for Oliveira.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Ozolinsh is blocking nicely.
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but Ozolinsh blocks with his arms.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but Ozolinsh blocks with his arms.
Ozolinsh pushes Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a leg kick.
Oliveira catches Ozolinsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ozolinsh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh lands a right hook to the body.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body.
Oliveira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Oliveira misses its target.#T1#
Oliveira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Oliveira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh thuds his shin into the meat of Oliveira's side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh cracks Oliveira with a good jab.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.
Oliveira swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Oliveira cracks Ozolinsh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliveira takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A lazy body kick from Ozolinsh
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliveira misses with a low kick as Ozolinsh jumps back.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Good exchange - Oliveira coming out on top.#T3#
Ozolinsh tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira throws a good cross that connects.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.
Oliveira moves out of range of the body kick.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
Oliveira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliveira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ozolinsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the nose.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Oliveira off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch. #T1#
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Ozolinsh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ozolinsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozolinsh tries to land a body kick
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh lands a head shot.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Ozolinsh.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh works Oliveira's body with a nice hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Ozolinsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oliveira doesn't seem phased though.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliveira. Oliveira obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliveira throws a front kick aimed at Ozolinsh's knee but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy body kick from Ozolinsh
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ozolinsh circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs.
Fernando Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oliveira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliveira thinking.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Oliveira's front leg with a kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ozolinsh!
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh walks into a jab.#CL2#
Ozolinsh instigates a clinch.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozolinshs head.
Oliveira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ozolinsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ozolinsh blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

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 Fernando Oliveira.
I think Ozolinsh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

Teodors Ozolinsh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: DARE 12     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Ozolinsh swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ozolinsh won't be happy with that.
Alvarez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozolinsh keeps working.
Alvarez tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozolinsh is trying to work for a sweep but Alvarez has mounted him!
Ozolinsh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alvarez looking to control but Ozolinsh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Alvarez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ozolinsh is now in Alvarez's guard. A big mistake from Alvarez there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Alvarez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ozolinsh uses it to pass to side control.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozolinsh pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez wants to control but Ozolinsh is keeping busy.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Ozolinsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez trying to control but Ozolinsh postures up.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Ozolinsh keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozolinsh pulls his head out easily.
Ozolinsh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Ozolinsh has control of the leg.
Alvarez trying to get back to full guard but Ozolinsh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#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.
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.
Ozolinsh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozolinsh pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcio Alvarez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez cracks Ozolinsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ozolinsh to keep the fight standing.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez jumps guard but Ozolinsh stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcio Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ozolinsh to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvarez.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range. #T2#
A good leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
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!
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Ozolinsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marcio Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks. #CL2#
Ozolinsh rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozolinsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Alvarez gets control of Ozolinsh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alvarez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Ozolinsh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Ozolinsh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ozolinsh has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez is trying to keep Ozolinsh in close.
Alvarez controlling the position.#SUB#
Alvarez has his foot on Ozolinsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ozolinsh works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozolinsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozolinsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a triangle here but Ozolinsh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Alvarez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ozolinsh moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alvarez.
Marcio Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez wants to control but Ozolinsh postures up.
Ozolinsh has control of an arm but Alvarez manages to advance to Ozolinsh's back!
Ozolinsh avoids the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound. Can Ozolinsh escape?
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 Marcio Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Ozolinsh tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Ozolinsh wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ozolinsh's head.#T1#
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcio Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Alvarez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez 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.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Alvarez scores with a hook.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
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!
Alvarez thuds his shin into the meat of Ozolinsh's side.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Ozolinsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Ozolinsh ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Alvarez's jaw. Alvarez's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ozolinsh does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.

 

Event: DARE SYDNEY     
Date:   Oct 06, 2017
#R1#
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov blocks it well.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
As Ozolinsh backs away, Kuznetsov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected. #T1#
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Ozolinsh breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Ozolinsh works the jab nicely.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh walks into a jab.#T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.#T4#
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov 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#
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ozolinsh back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuznetsov throws a big counter combination but Ozolinsh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ozolinsh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov cracks Ozolinsh with a good jab.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.#T2#
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozolinsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a low kick, right behind Kuznetsov 's knee.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ozolinsh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kuznetsov has got the better of the exchanges.
Ozolinsh lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Ozolinsh.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick #CL#
and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh 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.
Good work by Kuznetsov as he checks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Kuznetsov as he checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozolinsh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Kuznetsov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozolinsh misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuznetsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozolinsh momentarily.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Ozolinsh with a series of wild strikes but Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kuznetsov!

A relieved looking Nikolai Kuznetsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bushido 71 Jacobson v Bunker 3     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Savitaipale throws a good cross that connects.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale fails to land the takedown.
Ozolinsh punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale walks into a jab.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale scores with a jab 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!
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the head.
Ozolinsh cracks Savitaipale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ozolinsh jabs at Savitaipale's body.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Savitaipale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh throws a right hand that misses
and Savitaipale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savitaipale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Savitaipale control the position.
Ozolinsh wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Savitaipale seems to be looking for submissions.
Savitaipale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ozolinsh!
Savitaipale breaks from Ozolinsh's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Savitaipale sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Savitaipale punching from mount but Ozolinsh doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Savitaipale throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ozolinsh because Savitaipale loaded up on that one.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savitaipale working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Savitaipale pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Savitaipale throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Savitaipale landing strikes, looking to finish!
Savitaipale wants to control but instead Ozolinsh manages to regain half guard.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Ozolinsh dodges it nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozolinsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a head shot. Ozolinsh uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale throws a strike but Ozolinsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ozolinsh trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ozolinsh frees his head nicely. Oh but Savitaipale has switched to an armbar! Ozolinsh is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Atte Savitaipale!

 

Event: Bushido 67: Jacobson vs. Baals     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.#KD2#
Ozolinsh cracks Kuznetsov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuznetsov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ozolinsh finish him? #ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov darts in trying to clinch
and Ozolinsh counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Kuznetsov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Teodors Ozolinsh!
After the big win, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: B64: Vilson vs. Jacobson 3     
Date:   Aug 11, 2017
#R1#
Alvarez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a head kick! #ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Ozolinsh fakes the body blow, causing Alvarez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Alvarez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Bushido 59: Wright vs. Black     
Date:   Jun 30, 2017
#R1#
Ozolinsh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Kuznetsov lands with an overhand left.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
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!
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.#T1#
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh is looking to wear down Kuznetsov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh lands with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov works Ozolinsh's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Ozolinsh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolinsh doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Kuznetsov stumbling back into the ropes.#T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ozolinsh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot. #T4#
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ozolinsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a light punch inside.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Kuznetsov stumbling back into the ropes.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a head kick. Ozolinsh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with an inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Kuznetsov blocks the body kick.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Ozolinsh's front leg with a kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov blocks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozolinsh misses with a head kick.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Ozolinsh right on the button with a cross.
Kuznetsov jabs at Ozolinsh's body.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ozolinsh. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Ozolinsh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.#T4#
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Ozolinsh instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ozolinsh with a body shot.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh connects with the punch.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuznetsov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Ozolinsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ozolinsh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh jabs at Kuznetsov's body.
A lazy body kick from Ozolinsh
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov walks into a jab.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov. #T2#
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov tries a quick counter leg kick but Ozolinsh is wise to it.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuznetsov will feel that in the morning.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Ozolinsh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Kuznetsov cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ozolinsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it well.
Kuznetsov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.

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 Teodors Ozolinsh.
I think Ozolinsh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!

Nikolai Kuznetsov wins by majority decision!

An out of breath Nikolai Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 08, 2017
#R1#
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Queen has time to react.
Queen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Queen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Queen seems unphased.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Queen. #CL#
Queen drives through and clinches with Ozolinsh against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Queen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ozolinsh's efforts to push away.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand into Queen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Queen's gas tank.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh works on Queen's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Queen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ozolinsh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Queen blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Ozolinsh has had enough of the clinch but Queen keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Ozolinsh tries to circle away but Queen has him pinned against the cage.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Queen.
Queen trying to stall but Ozolinsh improves his position.
Queen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ozolinsh prevents it.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here. #TD#
Queen wants the takedown. Ozolinsh is fighting it off but Queen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ozolinsh's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Ozolinsh is controlling Queen's posture.
Queen advances to half guard.
Queen controlling the action here.#T2#
Queen winds up and cracks Ozolinsh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Queen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Queen in particular looking to stall.
Queen wants to pass the guard but Ozolinsh is defending well.
Queen is trying to control. Ozolinsh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Queen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Queen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Queen wants to control but Ozolinsh is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozolinsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Ozolinsh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ozolinsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Queen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Queen misses with a straight left.
Queen blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ozolinsh. Beautiful body shot.
Queen throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh takes one on the button.
Queen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ozolinsh tries to avoid it but Queen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ozolinsh to the ground. Ozolinsh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Queen has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Queen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen jumps guard but Ozolinsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Queen prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen throws an elbow but it misses.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh tries to break the clinch but Queen is controlling the position.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen tries for a takedown but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Queen throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Queen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Queen gets the takedown into side control.
Queen is staying tight to Ozolinsh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Queen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh wants to control but Queen postures up.#T1#
Queen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ozolinsh is avoiding damage well.
Queen staying calm.
Ozolinsh regains half guard there - taking advantage of Queen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ozolinsh is refusing to be controlled, as Queen sits in half guard.
Ozolinsh trying to control but Queen postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ozolinsh to regain full guard.
Queen distracts Ozolinsh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Queen 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.
Queen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ozolinsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozolinsh, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oliver Queen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Ozolinsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliver Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Queen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ozolinsh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Queen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Queen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Queen has managed to clinch.
Queen can't get the takedown.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Queen blocks it. #BC2#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen tries for a takedown but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh connects with a jab.#CL#
Ozolinsh gets tackled into the cage by Queen. Queen maintains the clinch.
Queen cracks Ozolinsh with a nice body shot.#T4#
A body shot lands from Queen.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliver Queen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh has had enough of the clinch but Queen keeps him there for the moment.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
Queen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ozolinsh gets underhooks to prevent Queen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Queen.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Queen.
Queen lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Queen wants to clinch but Ozolinsh slips to the side
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Queen.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Queen.
Queen tries to clinch up but Ozolinsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Queen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
Queen tries to clinch but Ozolinsh is having none of it.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Queen fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Queen's body. Queen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Ozolinsh. No joy for Queen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolinsh stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Queen wants to clinch up but Ozolinsh keeps it at a distance.
Ozolinsh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Queen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Queen moves out of range as Ozolinsh throws a body kick.
Queen is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Queen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Queen looks to clinch
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozolinsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Queen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ozolinsh defends it nicely.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##TD#
Queen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ozolinsh's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozolinsh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Queen slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Queen wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozolinsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozolinsh keeps working.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Ozolinsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Queen tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolinsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Queen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh thows a leg kick but Queen checks it
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen fails with a takedown attempt.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ozolinsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Queen.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teodors Ozolinsh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh. #CL#
Queen darts in and clinches Ozolinsh up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!

After the big win, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: RFC 41: Brutal Beating     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Yang moves away
and Yang counters with a good low kick that Ozolinsh was not able to check.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Yang circles away and keeps his distance.
Yang throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch.
Yang misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Yang blocks it.
Ozolinsh pushes Yang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yang working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yang lands a right hand.
Ozolinsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozolinsh managing to block the knees to the body from Yang.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yang's elbow.
Yang misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh dodges an elbow strike from Yang.
Yang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozolinshs head. #T1#
Yang is pushing Ozolinsh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ozolinsh lands with a left to the head.
Yang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Yang blocks an uppercut.
Yang lands a left hand.
Yang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yang's elbow.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Yang avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Yang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Yang.
A short right from Yang on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Yang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land. #T2#
Ozolinsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yang backwards.
Ozolinsh blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Yang throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yang.
Yang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ozolinsh blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Yang.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Yang uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yang.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yang lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yang.
Yang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh blocks an elbow strike from Yang.
The referee calls for Yang to work.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Yang throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yang throws an elbow but misses.
Ozolinsh lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches up with Yang and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yang has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Yang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yang prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Yang prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh dodges an elbow strike from Yang.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh is working Yang over against the cage.
Yang swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yang struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yang has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh. #T4#
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yang backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Yang fails to land. #BC2#
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Ozolinsh has managed to clinch.
Ozolinsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Yang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yang is trying to break the clinch but Ozolinsh is controlling him.#BC#
Yang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ozolinsh rushes Yang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yang.
Yang blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yang lands with a short shot to the head.
Yang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Biao Yang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Yang is having none of it.
Yang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yang throws a head kick that misses
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Yang lands.#CL2#
Ozolinsh drives through and clinches with Yang against the cage.
Yang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yang's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Yang fails to land.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yang or not.
Yang lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Yang.
Yang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yang backwards. #BC2#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Yang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yang with a body shot.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Ozolinsh backs away, Yang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1##CL2#
Ozolinsh rushes Yang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yang throws a head punch that misses.
Yang blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Yang controls the action.
Yang misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biao Yang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Yang blocks it.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Yang avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
A short right from Yang.
Ozolinsh is working Yang over against the cage.
Yang swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh moves to clinch but Yang breaks away
and Yang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Yang thows a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Yang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yang lands a left hand.
Yang lands a shoulder strike.
Yang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yang takes a shot to the head.
Yang wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yangs head.
Yang misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Yang fails to land.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Yang is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Biao Yang has been cut.
Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Yang out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teodors Ozolinsh!
An out of breath and clearly excited Teodors Ozolinsh thanked Vandal & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: RFC 34: The Danger Zone     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1#
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nazaryan is defended easily by Ozolinsh.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Nazaryan moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Nazaryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ozolinsh avoids it really well and circles away.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshavir Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nazaryan jabs at Ozolinsh's body.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.#KD2#
Ozolinsh cracks Nazaryan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nazaryan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ozolinsh finish him?
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Ozolinsh. No joy for Nazaryan on that attempt.
Nazaryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ozolinsh counters with a huge right that knocks Nazaryan out cold! Ozolinsh is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teodors Ozolinsh!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure he mentioned Vandal & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Arshavir Nazaryan spoke after the fight, saying 'I made mistakes. I'll see him again.'.

 

Event: RFC 29: Flash Point     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
A little jabbing left from Prophet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Prophet lands with a good body shot.
Prophet lands the left hand.
Ozolinsh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Prophet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Prophet.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Prophet moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prophet moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet.
Prophet misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet.#T1#
Prophet throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prophet punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Prophet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Prophet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Prophet works Ozolinsh's body with a nice hook.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prophet manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Prophet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prophet.
Prophet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozolinsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prophet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Prophet throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Prophet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prophet punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
A good leg kick by Prophet.
Prophet jabs at Ozolinsh's body.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Prophet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Prophet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Prophet.
Prophet misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Prophet throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prophet on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prophet, right into the meat.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozolinsh connects with a jab.
Prophet lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
Prophet throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Prophet sees coming a mile off.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh throwing a counter right hand but Prophet manages to avoid it.
Prophet drops his hands momentarily and Ozolinsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Prophet's corner calls for a 1-2. Prophet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Prophet does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Prophet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prophet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Ozolinsh looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prophet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Prophet looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh is looking to wear down Prophet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prophet.
Prophet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Prophet checks it well.
Ozolinsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Prophet dominated 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.
#R2#
Ozolinsh scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Prophet lands a jab.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prophet manages to circle out of the way.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Prophet looks to land a body kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ozolinsh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Prophet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prophet takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Ozolinsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Prophet throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Prophet.
Prophet misses with a straight right. #T1#
Prophet connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh throws the kick towards the body but Prophet avoids it.
Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prophet misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh lands a head kick. Prophet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Prophet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prophet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ozolinsh might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Prophet missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh tried to counter with a leg kick but Prophet avoided it.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prophet moves away.
Prophet throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Prophet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prophet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Prophet. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prophet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Prophet is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a body kick.
Prophet digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Prophet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prophet dips to his left and cracks Ozolinsh with an uppercut!
Prophet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prophet thuds his right hand into Ozolinsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
Prophet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prophet.
Prophet scores with a punch to the head.
Prophet throws a wild body kick that Ozolinsh sees coming a mile off.
Prophet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prophet scores with a body shot.
Prophet misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prophet, as that shot connected.
A big left from Prophet misses. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prophet checks a leg kick.
Prophet avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prophet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prophet misses the jab.
Prophet throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ozolinsh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Prophet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh thinks about countering with a body kick.
Prophet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Prophet lands with a good body shot.
Prophet throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Prophet throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Prophet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Prophet misses with a left hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prophet throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ozolinsh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prophet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozolinsh scrambles back to his feet.
Prophet throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Prophet just manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prophet.
Ozolinsh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Prophet in his tracks.
Ozolinsh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prophet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Prophet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Prophet is rocked!
Prophet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prophet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Prophet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozolinsh momentarily.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Prophet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prophet throws a leg kick
and Prophet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prophet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Prophet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Prophet throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Prophet only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
A countering left hand to the body from Prophet misses.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Prophet.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Prophet throws out a powerful jab.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Prophet moved away.
The Prophet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Prophet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolinsh's sensitive parts.
Prophet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet.
Prophet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prophet misses with a looping right.
Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Prophet wants to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Prophet throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Prophet throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Prophet misses the jab.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ozolinsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Prophet's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Prophet moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh. #T3#
Ozolinsh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Prophet will feel that in the morning.
Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Prophet sees coming a mile off.
Ozolinsh needs to keep his hands up - Prophet had a free shot at his head there.
Prophet misses with a straight right.
Prophet misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot
and Prophet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prophet moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prophet.
Ozolinsh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Prophet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Prophet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh 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.
Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Prophet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Prophet slaps the foot to one side.
Prophet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Prophet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Prophet misses with an uppercut
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Prophet cracks the inside of Ozolinsh's front leg.
Prophet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Prophet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prophet 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

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

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 21, 2016
#R1#
Ozolinsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ozolinsh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ozolinsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Ozolinsh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ozolinsh throws a quick counter head kick but Man was just out of range.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man is looking to clinch.
Ozolinsh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Man misses with a head kick.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man blocks a head kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL2#
Man darts in and clinches Ozolinsh up against the cage.
Man has Ozolinsh pushed against the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Ozolinsh pushes Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Man blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Man landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Teodors Ozolinsh has been cut.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Man obliges.
Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ozolinsh up against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Man throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Man presses Ozolinsh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man jumps guard but Ozolinsh stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ozolinsh avoids it.#TD2#
Man pulls guard successfully.
Ozolinsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozolinsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozolinsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Man working for a triangle but Ozolinsh defends it easily.
Ozolinsh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Man keeping moving, preventing Ozolinsh from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Man is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ozolinsh rolls with it to try and escape but Man cranks on the arm and Ozolinsh is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jontte Man!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 26, 2016
#R1#
Ozolinsh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hovimaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hovimaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Hovimaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hovimaki slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Hovimaki moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hovimaki! But no joy.
Ozolinsh thows a leg kick but Hovimaki checks it
and Hovimaki counters with a nice body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Hovimaki down.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Hovimaki should have avoided that one.
Hovimaki connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Hovimaki jabs Ozolinsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand
and Hovimaki counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Ozolinsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand
and Hovimaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Hovimaki's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Hovimaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh motions for Hovimaki to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
A head kick from Ozolinsh lands but Hovimaki takes it in his stride.
Ozolinsh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hovimaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Ozolinsh pushes Hovimaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hovimaki's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Hovimaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Hovimaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hovimaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Hovimaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hovimaki wants to break free but Ozolinsh has control.
Hovimaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Hovimaki.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Hovimaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh works on Hovimaki's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh. #T3#
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Still in the clinch, Ozolinsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Hovimaki.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Hovimaki blocks it.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hovimaki.
A short right from Ozolinsh. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh prevents Hovimaki from breaking the clinch.
Hovimaki blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hovimaki breaks the clinch.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses
and Hovimaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice head shot.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hovimaki checks it well.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Hovimaki moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh punishes Hovimaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Ozolinsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Hovimaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki has had enough of the clinch but Ozolinsh keeps him there for the moment.
Hovimaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hovimaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hovimaki tries to circle away but Ozolinsh has him pinned against the cage.
Ozolinsh keeps control of Hovimaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hovimakis head.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Hovimaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Hovimaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hovimaki can do to turn this around?
Hovimaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Hovimaki controls his hands.
Ozolinsh cracks Hovimaki with a nice body shot.
Hovimaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
Ozolinsh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Hovimaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki tries to circle away but Ozolinsh has him pinned against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hovimaki can't break the clinch.
Hovimaki blocking some punches.
Hovimaki blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh is working Hovimaki over against the cage.#T2#
Ozolinsh cracks Hovimaki with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh pushes Hovimaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Hovimaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hovimaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh pushes Hovimaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Hovimaki manages to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh thuds a left hand into Hovimaki's body.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Hovimaki's midsection.#T3##KD#
Ozolinsh lands a big head kick that sends Hovimaki tumbling to the mat! Ozolinsh takes a step backwards and waves Hovimaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hovimaki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mikko Hovimaki has been cut.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. Hovimaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hovimaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that drops Hovimaki like a sack of potatoes! Ozolinsh dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!

 

 
 
 
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