Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 101: Corassa v Takahashi
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Sharma throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatov counters with a good, hard body kick but Sharma shrugs it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatov.
Sharma looks to land a right hand but Ignatov moved out of range.
Ignatov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ignatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharma swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Sharma misses.
Ignatov blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma tries to clinch there but Ignatov circles away.
Sharma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Ignatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sharma missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharma misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sharma throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ignatov's head.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sharma really felt that one!
Ignatov staying out of range there.
It appears Ignatov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sharma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sharma misses with a head kick.
Ignatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Sharma moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignatov lands with a nice body punch.
Sharma looks winded!
Decent striking displayed by Ignatov there.
Sharma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ignatov counters with an 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!
Sharma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice body kick.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Sharma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Sharma's front leg but catches the back leg as Sharma tries to avoid it. #T3#
Ignatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Ignatov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ignatov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ignatov tries to land a front kick but Sharma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sharma 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.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatov counters with an outside leg kick.
Sharma takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Sharma.#T4#
Sharma throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a big right hand! Oh Sharma is in trouble here! Ignatov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
An out of breath Yevgeny Ignatov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 95: Fabinho v Halsti
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Sharma throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Larkin moves into the clinch.
Larkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Sharma takes a shot to the head.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Sharma scores with a shot to the side of Larkin's head. #BC#
Sharma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Larkin misses.
Sharma scores with a nice strike.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Larkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Sharma's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Larkin throwing strikes from guard but Sharma blocks nicely.
Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharma pulls Larkin in close to prevent any damage.
Larkin is looking to advance position but Sharma has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Larkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larkin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sharma. What's that going to do exactly?
Sharma tries to control but Larkin wriggling away. #SUB#
Sharma wants to finish this one by submission but Larkin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sharma. #SU#
Sharma get's back to his feet.#T2#
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharma as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Larkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Sharma manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Larkin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Sharma.
Sharma lands a hook that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Larkin misses with the head strike. #T3#
A short right from Sharma.
Sharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma is trying to maintain a safe position but Larkin gets an underhook and turns Sharma into the cage.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larkin blocks an uppercut.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike.
Sharma working aggressively here.
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Larkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma stalling in the clinch but Larkin improves position.
Sharma trying to stall but Larkin improves his position.
Maybe Sharma would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Larkin gets through Sharma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sharma tries to stall but Larkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rohith Sharma.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sharma works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Larkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Larkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma is struggling to control the position.
Larkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma stalling in the clinch but Larkin improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Larkin shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharma tries to sprawl out of it but Larkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larkin misses with a body kick.
Sharma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Sharma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharma.
Larkin working aggressively here.
Larkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Sharma.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larkin working aggressively here.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Good body shot from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma is leaning against Larkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma gets through Larkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Larkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larkin.
Sharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larkins head.
Larkin working aggressively here.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Sharma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Sharma. #T2#
Sharma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Larkin is breathing heavily.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Sharma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Larkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharma.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
Sharma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Sharma tries a body shot but Larkin blocks it.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Larkin is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Sharma.
Larkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sharma finish him?
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma stalling the fight.
Sharma pushes Larkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharma lands a big right hand that drops Larkin! The killer instinct kicks in and Sharma finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sharma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rohith Sharma waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT 83: Ihantala v Hightower
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Simone throws a series of punches but Sharma avoids them all with ease.
Sharma unleashes a big counter combination but Simone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Simone lands a jab to Sharma's midsection.
Sharma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Sharma tries to get set, Simone tries to push him back and clinch up but Sharma manages to avoid the attempt.
Simone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sharma's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sharma throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Sharma scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone connects with a body shot that sends Sharma's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Simone misses the target.
Sharma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Sharma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simone, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharma trying to control the position but instead, Simone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sharma into the cage.
Simone tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
Simone working aggressively here. #T1#
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharma controls his hands.
Sharma lands a body punch.
Sharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sharma tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simone.
Sharma scores with a shoulder strike.
Simone pushes Sharma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Sharma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with some punches.
Simone cracks Sharma with a nice body shot.
Simone blocking some punches. #T2#
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sharma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Simone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simone blocks an uppercut.
Sharma gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simone blocks an uppercut.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Simone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simone lands with a light punch inside.
Sharma wants to stall.
Sharma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simone.
Sharma misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage.
Sharma tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Simone misses with the head strike. #TD#
Simone manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sharma trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Simone has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sharma doesn't defend quickly enough and Simone has managed to lock this one up! Can Sharma escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Simone on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Simone!
Our winner, Joey Simone, 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: WVT 80: Ihantala v Kersikov
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
It looked like Sharma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Den Born.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Van Den Born 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.
A shot to the body from Van Den Born misses
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Born.
Sharma tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Den Born avoided it.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Sharma's head but Sharma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Sharma blocks it.#CL2#
Van Den Born has Sharma up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma blocks a body shot from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharma backwards. #T1#
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born working aggressively here.
Sharma blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Van Den Born pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Den Born just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born feints and then cracks Sharma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sharma down.
Sharma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharma misses with a body shot.
Sharma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Den Born. Van Den Born obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Van Den Born misses
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the leg kick from Sharma.#CL#
Sharma rushes Van Den Born and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Van Den Born breaks from the clinch.
Van Den Born tries to work over Sharma's front leg with a kick but Sharma checks it.
A left lands for Sharma.#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!
Jab from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands a jab.
Sharma moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharma circles away.
Jab, jab by Van Den Born - just one landing.
A jab from Sharma misses.
Van Den Born tries to clinch up.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharma cracks Van Den Born with a good jab.#CUT#That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.#CL2#
Van Den Born takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Van Den Born controls the action.
Sharma digs a right hand underneath Van Den Born's ribcage. Van Den Born let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Van Den Born lands a shoulder strike.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Born lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born tries to circle away but Sharma has him pinned against the cage.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Van Den Born.
Still in the clinch, Sharma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Den Born lands with a light punch inside.
Van Den Born misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born misses with some punches.
Sharma takes a shot to the head.
Van Den Born lands with a left to the head.
Sharma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Van Den Born digs a right hand into Sharma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharma's gas tank. #T4#
Van Den Born is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Den Born swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Den Born as he connects with a hook.
Van Den Born misses the shot to the body.
Van Den Born moves in looking to clinch but Sharma pushes him off.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Van Den Born is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma misses with a looping right.
Sharma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma throwing a counter right hand but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Sharma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born'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#
Van Den Born connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Van Den Born finds it's way through Sharma's defenses.
Van Den Born misses with a leg kick.
Van Den Born fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Den Born scores with a hook to the body. Sharma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born misses the shot to the body.
Sharma scores with a kick to the body.
Sharma scores with a shot to the body.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Den Born walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Den Born throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Den Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Den Born has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Den Born getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Den Born throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Den Born throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sharma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Van Den Born.
Sharma scores with a push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sharma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Van Den Born.
Sharma misses with a body kick.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Den Born paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Den Born misses.#CL2#
Van Den Born darts in and clinches Sharma up against the cage.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharma lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Sharma.
Van Den Born lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Sharma just leaning against Van Den Born, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Sharma.
Van Den Born lands a right hand.
Sharma pushes Van Den Born back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born blocks an uppercut.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Den Born lands with a light punch inside.
Sharma is trying to stall.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Den Born controls his hands. #T3#
Sharma blocking some punches.
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sharma tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Den Born pushes Sharma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sharma lands a right hand.
A short left from Van Den Born.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sharma working aggressively here.
Van Den Born lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Van Den Born.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Van Den Born. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Born lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Born keeps Sharma at a distance using the push kick.
Van Den Born fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sharma.
Sharma walks into a left hand.
Sharma ducks right into an uppercut from Van Den Born. #ROC2#Sharma is rocked!
Van Den Born is stalking Sharma. Sharma circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Van Den Born, and it's lights out! Sharma really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
Our winner, Ko Van Den Born, 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: WVT 72: Surianglek v Siale
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Fabinho does no damage.
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Sharma avoids it well and moves away.
Sharma's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Fabinho slips the punch.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sharma sprawls and moves away.
Fabinho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sharma throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Fabinho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharma at a distance.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sharma manages to get to full guard.
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Fabinho advances position into side control!
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Sharma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharma is trying to buck Fabinho off.
Fabinho remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
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.
Sharma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sharma takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sharma is pushing Fabinho's head away, looking to escape. Fabinho manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Fabinho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharma keeps Fabinho under control for a moment.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharma keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Fabinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Fabinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fabinho working away.
Fabinho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fabinho 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fabinho trying to control the position but Sharma is working away.
Fabinho throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sharma is looking to reverse the position.
Fabinho working away.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sharma wants to control but Fabinho postures up.
Fabinho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sharma down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharma can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharma is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Fabinho pushes Sharma up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike.
Fabinho is working Sharma over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Fabinho.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Sharma stalling in the clinch but Fabinho improves position.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fabinho working aggressively here.
Sharma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sharma tries to work over Fabinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma prevents the takedown attempt.
Fabinho can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Fabinho misses with some punches.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
Fabinho scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Fabinho has Sharma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sharma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Fabinho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fabinho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sharma after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Sharma.
Fabinho lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabinho lands with a left to the head.
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fabinho backwards.
Fabinho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fabinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
Fabinho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sharma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown. Sharma fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Fabinho throws a big elbow that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fabinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Sharma.
Fabinho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sharma looking to control.
Fabinho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Sharma keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharma is retaining full guard.
Fabinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fabinho being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fabinho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sharma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rohith Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharma throws the left hand but Fabinho avoids the punch easily.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sharma sprawls and moves away.#T4#
A low kick from Sharma is predictable there #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown. Sharma fights it but they end up in guard.
Sharma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sharma avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Sharma gets to his feet. Fabinho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sharma throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Fabinho takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabinho tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Roberto Fabinho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sharma misses with an uppercut.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabinho is just out of range.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma takes one on the button.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma misses with a hook. Fabinho ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Fabinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fabinho with a body shot.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharma misses with a looping right.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Sharma.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Sharma is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Fabinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
Sharma needs to keep his hands up - Fabinho had a free shot at his head there.
Sharma tries to land a front kick but Fabinho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fabinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Fabinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sharma sprawls and moves away.
Sharma with a hook.#CL#
Fabinho has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabinho.
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!
Fabinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fabinho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Sharma is working Fabinho over against the cage.#TD#
Fabinho tightens his grip and picks Sharma up, before dumping him to the ground. Sharma manages to land in guard.
Sharma wants to get back to his feet but Fabinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Fabinho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sharma is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fabinho, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Fabinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharma defends it easily.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharma controlling from the top position. #T4#
Sharma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fabinho's guard.
Fabinho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sharma is looking to stand up but Fabinho won't let him.
Rohith Sharma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharma stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharma 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.
Sharma is looking to stand up but Fabinho won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fabinho 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 62: Smith v Sharma
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Sharma throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Sharma! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sharma to his feet! Sharma is in big trouble!
Sharma doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Sharma had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Sharma throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Sharma throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Smith 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.
Sharma lands with a good body shot.
Sharma jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma swings for the body but Smith moves out of range. #T1#
Sharma misses with a shot to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharma walks straight into a right hand from Smith - that's dropped him! Smith jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sharma from any more punishment! Sharma complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenny Smith!
A relieved looking Kenny Smith 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: WVT 57: Peterson v Mogg
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Sharma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sharma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sharma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Philippe at a distance.
Philippe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Sharma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sharma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sharma jabs Philippe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Philippe is breathing heavily.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma cracks Philippe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Sharma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Philippe rather than just go for the knockout.
Philippe throws a sloppy head kick and Sharma moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Sharma has taken the fight to 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharma.
Philippe blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Philippe misses with the head strike.
Sharma lands a left hand.
Sharma working aggressively here. #T1#
Philippe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Philippe throws a head punch that misses.
Philippe takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Philippe.
Sharma scores with a shot to the side of Philippe's head.
A head punch on the inside from Philippe fails to land.
Philippe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Philippe controls his hands.
Sharma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharma tries to work over Philippe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Philippe fails to land.
Sharma lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sharma.
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Philippe being controlled against the cage.
Philippe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Philippe up against the cage.
Philippe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Philippe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma lands with a left to the head.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Philippe's elbow.
Philippe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Philippe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Sharma effectively controlling the action here.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Philippe. #T3#
Philippe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Philippe scores with a shot to the side of Sharma's head.
Philippe is trying to push Sharma away but Sharma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Philippe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sharma cracks Philippe on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Philippe falls backwards against the cage. Sharma follows up with more strikes that drop Philippe to his knees. Sharma keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Philippe! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 51: Mogg v Sharma
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Rees Mogg.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rees Mogg throws a shot from downtown. Sharma moves away and avoids it.
Rees Mogg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sharma.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Rees Mogg moved out of range nicely.
Rees Mogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rees Mogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rees Mogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rees Mogg throws a hook to the side of Sharma's head but Sharma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rees Mogg looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharma scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Rees Mogg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Sharma counters with a nice right hand that sends Rees Mogg toppling to the canvas! Rees Mogg scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sharma finish him?!#ROC2#Rees Mogg is rocked!
Rees Mogg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Rees Mogg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharma closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rees Mogg! Sharma dives in looking to finish! Rees Mogg is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
After the big win, Rohith Sharma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Jacob Rees Mogg spoke after the fight, saying 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.

Event: WVT 46: Vunipola v Doisneau
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Peterson swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma unleashes a big counter combination but Peterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Peterson lands.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharma's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Sharma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peterson sets himself, and Sharma steps forward looking for the clinch! Peterson avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Sharma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.#TD#
Peterson gets a double leg takedown into Sharma's guard.
Sharma is pulling down on Peterson's head to control his posture.
Sharma keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass. #T1#
Sharma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Sharma managing to control the position.
Sharma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharma wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sharma is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Peterson working a defensive guard here.
Sharma tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Peterson 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.
Peterson trying to control the position.
Sharma preventing the sweep. #T3#
Peterson wants to control the position but Sharma says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU2#
Sharma stands up out of the half guard.
Peterson cracks Sharma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sharma scores with a punch to the head.
Sharma takes one on the button.
Sharma thuds his right hand into Peterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sharma tries to bum rush Peterson with a series of wild strikes but Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson with a jab.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sharma misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Sharma is quick to defend against it.
Sharma takes one on the button.
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Sharma gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Sharma is pressed up against the cage. Peterson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sharma down to the mat. Sharma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharma is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Sharma circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Peterson swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Peterson throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Sharma catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sharma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Peterson.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rohith Sharma will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Peterson lands.
Peterson lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sharma's head.
A big left from Sharma misses.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Sharma is quick to defend against it.
Peterson swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range. #TD#
Peterson scores with a takedown into Sharma's guard.
Sharma is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Peterson dives into side control. #REVB#
Peterson with the ground and pound but Sharma regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sharma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Sharma's temple. #T1#
Peterson lands strikes from half guard.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sharma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Sharma dodges it nicely.
Sharma trying to control here.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow.
Sharma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sharma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dylan Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peterson throwing shots but Sharma is blocking nicely. #T2#
Sharma wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peterson prevents Sharma from improving his position.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharma wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sharma is doing well to control the position and prevent Peterson from advancing to side control.
Sharma gets back to full guard.
Peterson stands up over Sharma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Sharma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Sharma!#REVB#
Peterson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Sharma decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Peterson slips a straight right by Sharma.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rohith Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Peterson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sharma sprawls and moves away.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Peterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sharma finds it's way round the side to connect with Peterson's head. #T4##TD#
Sharma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson postures up in Sharma's guard and throws a big left but Sharma blocks it.
Sharma wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharma wants to control the position but Peterson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Peterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
Sharma wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sharma misses with a hook #TD#
and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sharma won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Peterson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sharma avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Peterson.
Peterson landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharma is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sharma parries the strikes from Peterson easily there. Peterson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sharma to escape.
Peterson is chipping away with strikes.
Sharma takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Peterson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Peterson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Sharma gets back to half guard.
Peterson prevents Sharma from standing back up.
Peterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sharma is looking to escape.
Sharma won't allow Peterson to pass to mount.
Sharma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Sharma blocks nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peterson postures up in Sharma's guard and throws a big left but Sharma blocks it.
Sharma trying to control the position.
Peterson being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Sharma takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Sharma does it's job there.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Sharma.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Peterson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Sharma slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Sharma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson cracks Sharma with a good jab.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
Peterson 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. #TD#
Peterson shoots in and bounces Sharma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Peterson is in close to Sharma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sharma controlling the position.
Peterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peterson trying to control but Sharma is working from the bottom.
Sharma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Sharma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharma working a defensive guard but Peterson manages to pass into side control anyway.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!
Dylan Peterson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 41: Motts v Veainu
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Sharma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurri momentarily.
Kurri has a takedown stuffed.
Kurri checks a leg kick.
Kurri with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharma throws a looping overhand right but Kurri ducks down to avoid it.
Sharma leaves Kurri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rohith Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Sharma drops Kurri with a beautiful combination! Kurri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sharma is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kurri is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tatu Kurri 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!
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharma but Sharma pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Sharma connects with the punch.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Kurri moved out of range nicely.
Kurri feints the counter takedown.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sharma! Kurri is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Tatu Kurri had this to say: 'ggwp'.

Event: WVT 35: Honda v Smith
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Sharma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
Sharma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Sharma jabs at Edwards's body.
Sharma is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Sharma misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharma's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharma throws out the jab.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Sharma's shoulder, as Sharma tries to avoid the shot.
Sharma throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Sharma connects with a crisp jab.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharma misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharma throws out the jab.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharma clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sharma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edwards is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Sharma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma lands with a straight right. Edwards didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
Sharma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edwards.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards checks a low kick from Sharma.#T3##KD#
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Sharma tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Sharma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sharma looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well. #KD#
Edwards cracks Sharma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sharma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Edwards finish him? #ROC#Sharma is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a huge right that knocks Sharma out cold! Edwards is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ife Edwards waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT 31: Ihantala v Honda
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
An inside leg kick from Sharma misses.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma slips a jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Sharma catches Hanayama right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Hanayama scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanayama misses with a hook
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hanayama throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma slips under a jab from Hanayama.
Sharma is looking to counter punch.
Sharma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanayama counters with a two punch combo.
Hanayama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sharma counters with a left to the body.
Hanayama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharma counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Sharma misses
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Hanayama throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma throwing a counter right hand but Hanayama manages to avoid it.
Hanayama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanayama moves away.
Hanayama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharma misses with a hook.
Hanayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Hanayama misses with a wild combination.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanayama.
Hanayama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Sharma is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hanayama slips a jab from Sharma.
Hanayama connects with a right hand. Sharma shakes it off.
Hanayama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharma on the side of the head.
Hanayama lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanayama blocks a jab.
Hanayama misses with a body shot
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Hanayama is rocked!
Hanayama is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Sharma doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hanayama crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hanayama's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
After the big win, Rohith Sharma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 27: Smith v Son
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sharma misses the target.
Joestar walks into a straight right hand from Sharma.#CUT2#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Joestar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joestar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharma misses the target.
Joestar throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Joestar slips the punch.
Joestar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joestar.
Sharma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Joestar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Sharma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joestar throws a right hand that Sharma ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharma also avoids with ease.
Joestar misses with a looping right.
Sharma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Sharma lands a big right hand that sends Joestar crashing to the mat! Sharma stays standing though and waves Joestar back to his feet!#ROC2#Joestar is rocked!#CUT2#Johan Joestar's cut is getting worse.
Joestar walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Joestar limp body while Sharma jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 22: Halo v Son
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Tchusuk thuds his right hand into Sharma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tchusuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Sharma in the body.
Tchusuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
Nice shot lands for Tchusuk.
Sharma slips under a jab.
Sharma blocks the body kick.
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. Sharma moves away and avoids it.
Sharma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma throws a low kick, looking for Tchusuk's leg but Tchusuk calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Tchusuk rushes Sharma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchusuk.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Tchusuk avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchusuk blocking some punches.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
Tchusuk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Tchusuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sharma scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Sharma.
Sharma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tchusuk prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma works on Tchusuk's body with a couple of short punches.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharma managing to block the knees to the body from Tchusuk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Tchusuk prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Tchusuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tchusuk misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sharma gets through Tchusuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharma.
Tchusuk trying to land knees to the body.
Sharma trying to control the position but instead, Tchusuk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sharma into the cage.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sharma lands a left hand.
Sharma stalling.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma gets through Tchusuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tchusuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tchusuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Tchusuk pushes Sharma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Tchusuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tchusuk lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Sharma to work.
Tchusuk tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Tchusuk has Sharma pressed against the cage, preventing Sharma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tchusuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tchusuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands an elbow inside that Sharma shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Rohith Sharma has been cut.
Tchusuk scores with a shot to the side of Sharma's head. #ROC#Sharma is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharma.
Tchusuk blocks an uppercut.
Tchusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk lands a left hand.
Sharma is still on wobbly legs! Can Tchusuk finish him?
Still in the clinch, Tchusuk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tchusuk pushes Sharma against the cage. Tchusuk is working some dirty boxing. Tchusuk pushes off with a quick right hook! Sharma goes down! Sharma tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tchusuk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Tchusuk!

Event: WVT 17: McDonald v Sharma
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Sharma fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sharma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Sharma throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
McDonald misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Sharma misses.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.#CL#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sharma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
I was talking to McDonald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonald pushes Sharma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
McDonald will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharma is one step ahead there. #T2#
McDonald 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#
Sharma is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
McDonald stops Sharma from getting back to his feet.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sharma defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald is trying to control. Sharma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharma is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald trying to control the action but Sharma is working from the bottom.
Sharma has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Sharma won't allow it.
Sharma blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sharma defending well though.
McDonald trying to control the action but Sharma is working from the bottom.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sharma tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sharma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sharma tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Sharma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sharma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald stalling. #ES2#
Sharma manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDonald keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sharma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sharma avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
McDonald instigates a clinch.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
McDonald 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.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald jumps guard but Sharma stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sharma looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma lands a nice uppercut.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Sharma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sharma can turn it around.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharma controls his hands.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Sharma trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Sharma into the cage.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
McDonald drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharma manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sharma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Sharma has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Sharma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sharma controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Sharma blocks nicely.
McDonald controlling from the top position. #T3#
Sharma keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Sharma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sharma is controlling McDonald's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McDonald sizes up Sharma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Sharma off the cage and back into range.
Sharma gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McDonald gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sharma is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 12: Granger v McDonald
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharma circles away quickly and effectively.
Shabazz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma cracks a nice hook into Shabazz's ribs.
Sharma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Sharma has closed the distance and engaged Shabazz in a clinch.
Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Shabazz digs a right hand underneath Sharma's ribcage. Sharma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharma avoids it.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Sharma lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
Sharma avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with the head strike.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharma avoids it.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sharma.
Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sharma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Sharma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Shabazz misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shabazz throws a body kick that misses
and Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Sharma scores with a jab to the body.
Shabazz is breathing heavily.
Sharma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shabazz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sharma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shabazz rather than just go for the knockout.
Sharma lands with a big right hook that stumbles Shabazz - he's out on his feet here! Sharma follows up with another monster hook that separates Shabazz from consciousness! Shabazz falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Sharma stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rohith Sharma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rohith Sharma made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 6: Honda v Newton
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sharma missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharma seems to be stalking Pulkkinen here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Pulkkinen drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rohith Sharma!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rohith Sharma thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 192 - Philips Vs Da Oxlade
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Sharma.
Sharma tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice lands with a nice combination. Sharma backs away looking to recover.
Sharma misses with an uppercut.
Spice is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Spice takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Spice controls his hands.
Spice blocking some punches.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spice drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spice tries to pull guard but Sharma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Spice controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rohith Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Spice.
Spice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharma to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Sharma digs a right hand into Spice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spice's gas tank. #BC#
Sharma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharma throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Spice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sharma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sharma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Sharma misses with a hook. Spice ducked under it nicely.
Spice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spice misses with a series of wild punches.
Spice throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Spice takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spice prevents a body shot from Sharma.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spice missing with knees to the body.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spice backwards.
Good body shot from Sharma.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Spice controls the action.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Spice blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sharma. #TD2#
Spice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sharma uses from the top position. #SU#
Sharma gets to his feet - Spice follows without any prompting.
Sharma lands with an uppercut that bounces Spice off the cage and back into range.
Spice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Spice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharma, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Spice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spice throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Sharma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spice.
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#
Spice pushes Sharma up against the cage in a clinch.
Spice tries to pull guard but Sharma won't allow it. #T4#
Spice is looking for a takedown.
Come on Sharma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sharma stops a takedown attempt from Spice.
Spice fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Sharma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spice tries to pull guard but Sharma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sharma lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Spice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spice is looking to clinch.
Spice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Sharma pushes Spice up against the cage in a clinch.
Spice can't get the takedown.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Spice controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spice misses with the combination.
Spice moves out of range as Sharma strikes.
Spice is looking for the big counter here.
Spice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Spice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spice swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Sharma counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Spice forces Sharma back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma scores with a shot to the side of Spice's head.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spice prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Spice is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spice tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharma just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Spice.
Sharma stalling the fight.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Spice is trying to force a seperation but Sharma has the dominant position.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Sharma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spice is breathing heavily.
Spice takes a shot to the head.
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spice backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharma.
Sharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma is pushing Spice up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Sharma. #T2#
Sharma scores with a shoulder strike.
Sharma slows down the pace here.
Spice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharma to keep the fight standing.
Rohith Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Spice.
Sharma digs a right hand into Spice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spice's gas tank.
Sharma makes some space for himself and lands an 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!
Spice is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Spice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spice has Sharma pushed against the cage.
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Spice controls the action. #BC#
Sharma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spice misses with the combination.
Rohith Sharma is winning the standup battle so far.
Spice wants to clinch
and Sharma scores with a counter punch that sends Spice to the canvas! Sharma smells blood - he's punishing Spice with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Spice has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 185 - Hilly Vs Mustonen
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Jukola tries to bum rush Sharma with a series of wild strikes but Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sharma throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola with a hook.
Jukola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Jukola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharma throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Sharma misses.
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Jukola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with a right hand to the body.
Jukola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sharma throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jukola, as that shot connected.
Jukola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sharma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jukola scores with a jab to the head.
Jukola scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Jukola. Beautiful body shot.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Nice body punch from Jukola.
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!
Jukola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Sharma swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola misses the jab.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jukola cracks Sharma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Sharma is rocked!
Jukola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Sharma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jukola lands a hook that stumbles Sharma back into the cage. Jukola follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Sharma to the canvas! Jukola pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Sharma has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aapo Jukola!
After winning the bout, Aapo Jukola thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 178 - Lovanov vs Philips
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Tiramanti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiramanti lands a body shot.
Sharma walks into a left hand.
Tiramanti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tiramanti works the jab nicely.
Sharma 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.
Tiramanti throws an off balance right hand
and Sharma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.#TD#
Tiramanti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sharma's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tiramanti is working for a kimura but Sharma is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Tiramanti is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Tiramanti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sharma sees it coming and defends easily.
Tiramanti is looking to advance position but Sharma won't allow it.
Tiramanti wants to advance to full mount but Sharma doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sharma looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharma, not yet.
Sharma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tiramanti is striking off his back. Sharma thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Sharma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sharma wants to stand up but Tiramanti has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sharma is taking a breather. Tiramanti 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.#T3##SU2#
Sharma stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tiramanti to get to his feet.
Tiramanti stuns Sharma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tiramanti.
The fighters circling - Sharma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Sharma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sharma connects with a looping right hand.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiramanti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sharma dips to his left and cracks Tiramanti with an uppercut!
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
Sharma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sharma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sharma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharma 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.
Sharma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Sharma misses its intended target.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
Tiramanti connects with a body shot.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rohith Sharma will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tiramanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but Sharma moves out of range easily.
Sharma scores with a nice right hand.
Sharma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Sharma avoids nicely.
Sharma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sharma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Tiramanti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sharma pushes Tiramanti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tiramanti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sharma tries to improve position but can't.
Rohith Sharma has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tiramanti is trying to get an arm triangle but Sharma is defending well.
Sharma is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Sharma can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Tiramanti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sharma regains half guard.
Tiramanti is just content to waste time from the top position. Sharma takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tiramanti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiramanti looking to sit in guard and control but Sharma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sharma wants to control from the top but Tiramanti keeps moving.
Sharma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sharma tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiramanti is retaining full guard. #T3#
Tiramanti throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tiramanti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Sharma decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tiramanti, up you get!
Tiramanti takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sharma tries to clinch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti cracks a nice hook into Sharma's ribs.
Tiramanti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharma circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Sharma misses.
Sharma throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Sharma throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiramanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Sharma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick that knocks Sharma off balance momentarily.
Tiramanti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiramanti is looking to wear down Sharma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Sharma misses its intended target.
Sharma slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cesare Tiramanti is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Sharma. Beautiful body shot.
Sharma misses with a looping right.
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 Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
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#
Sharma lands a jab to Tiramanti's midsection.
Sharma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiramanti counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiramanti cracks a nice hook into Sharma's ribs.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Sharma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Tiramanti misses
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharma misses with a shot to the body
and Tiramanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Sharma lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiramanti's head.#T1#
Tiramanti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiramanti.
Sharma only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Tiramanti is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Tiramanti coming out on top.
Tiramanti misses with a combination
and Sharma counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sharma takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Tiramanti.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sharma 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 fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma wants to counter with a clinch but Tiramanti pushes him away.
Sharma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sharma misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a 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!
Tiramanti throws out a loose jab but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sharma.
Tiramanti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sharma misses with a two punch combination.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Sharma.
Sharma tests Tiramanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Tiramanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiramanti tries to bum rush Sharma with a series of wild strikes but Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Sharma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sharma leaves Tiramanti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiramanti or perhaps it was just good defense by Sharma, which made it look bad.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Tiramanti misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Sharma tries to clinch but Tiramanti is having none of it.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Tiramanti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sharma scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Tiramanti misses
and Sharma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tiramanti's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Sharma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiramanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiramanti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Tiramanti looking to score a takedown here. Sharma is defending well but Tiramanti drives through and ends up in Sharma's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharma 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti 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: OFK 171 - Sharma Vs Naulakko
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Naulakko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naulakko lands a nice looking body shot.
Naulakko tests Sharma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naulakko connects with a body shot that sends Sharma's belly button to the back.
Naulakko slips a jab from Sharma.
Naulakko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sharma moves out of range as Naulakko strikes.
Sharma lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Naulakko looks to throw the jab but Sharma is out of range.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naulakko misses the shot to the body.
Sharma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sharma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Sharma.
Naulakko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sharma. Sharma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Naulakko does it's job there.
Sharma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naulakko lands a head shot.#T1#
Naulakko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pertti Naulakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naulakko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sharma. That one must have hurt.
Sharma misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Naulakko drops Sharma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sharma looks back up at him and smiles so Naulakko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Sharma is rocked!
Sharma throws a right and a left that Naulakko avoids nicely.
Oh Sharma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naulakko dodges the punch combination from Sharma.
Sharma drops his hands momentarily. Naulakko doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sharma staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sharma doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pertti Naulakko!
Pertti Naulakko is the new light heavyweight champion!
Pertti Naulakko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 159 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Trump throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trump throws a leg kick but Sharma moved away.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trump sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharma 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.
Sharma scores with a head kick.
Sharma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trump takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Sharma raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Sharma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sharma tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Trump.
Sharma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump lands a nice elbow 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!
Trump is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Trump.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sharma.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Sharma blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Sharma.
Sharma is trying to maintain a safe position but Trump gets an underhook and turns Sharma into the cage.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Sharma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharma controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Sharma pushes Trump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Trump slowing the pace effectively.
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharma presses Trump against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
A short right from Sharma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
Sharma is pushing Trump up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump lands an elbow inside.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma avoids the elbow strike from Trump, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Trump.
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Sharma pushes Trump back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage. #T3#
Sharma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Sharma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump lands a nice elbow.
Trump tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
Trump just leaning against Sharma, taking a breather.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
I was talking to Trump's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trump is keeping busy.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma works on Trump's body with a couple of short punches.
Sharma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma lands a right hand.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump lands a damaging elbow.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Trump trying to control the position but instead, Sharma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trump into the cage.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sharma's brow.
Trump gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Sharma.
Trump trying to control the position but instead, Sharma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trump into the cage.
Sharma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Trump looking to slow down the pace here.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Sharma.
Trump misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a straight right hand.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Sharma throws a poor cross that misses
and Trump counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Sharma ducks down to avoid it.
Trump connects with an inside leg kick.
Sharma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sharma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Sharma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sharma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trump.
Trump tried to counter with a leg kick but Sharma avoided it.
Trump fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sharma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump scores with a punch to the head.
Sharma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trump's hands.
Sharma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump scores with a shot to the body.
Trump misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Trump misses with a body shot.
Trump looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.#CL#
Trump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Trump.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands a nice elbow.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump blocking some punches.
Trump trying to stall but Sharma improves his position.
Rohith Sharma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trump lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharma.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Sharma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sharma avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Sharma lands a right hand.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharma.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
Sharma takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Sharma.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Sharma scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharma avoids a wild elbow strike from Trump.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Sharma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma presses Trump against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sharma tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trump lands an elbow just above Sharma 's eye.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Trump misses with an elbow strike.
Sharma blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharma working aggressively here.
Trump lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trump.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Sharma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump stalling the fight.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage.
Trump trying to stall but Sharma improves his position.
Sharma takes an elbow to the forehead.
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 Donald Trump will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Trump lands a leg kick that knocks Sharma off balance momentarily.
Sharma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A leg kick checked by Sharma.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Sharma slips the punch.
Sharma shapes to counter with a head kick.
Trump connects with a solid leg kick.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump throws a front kick aimed at Sharma's knee but Sharma avoids it well.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Sharma's shoulder, as Sharma tries to avoid the shot.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Sharma's head but Sharma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma throws a hook but Trump blocks it.
Sharma walks into a jab.
Trump throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Trump throws a sloppy head kick and Sharma moves out of range easily.
Trump backing away here, and Sharma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Trump takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trump misses with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Trump tenderised Sharma's leg. Sharma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Trump instigates a clinch.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
Sharma lands a hook that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Sharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trump misses with some punches.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump working aggressively here. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Sharma dodges an elbow strike from Trump.
A shot in the inside from Sharma.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage.
Sharma lands with a short shot to the head.
Trump is trying to stall.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump pushes off an throws an elbow but Sharma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Trump.
Trump tries to stall but Sharma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sharma blocks an elbow strike from Trump. #T3#
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Trump pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sharma is trying to maintain a safe position but Trump gets an underhook and turns Sharma into the cage.
Trump lands an elbow that stopped Sharma in his tracks for a moment.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Trump presses Sharma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharma trying to stall but Trump improves his position.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trump.#T4#
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump lands an elbow just above Sharma 's eye.
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!
Sharma working aggressively here.
Trump creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sharma's defenses.
Sharma takes an elbow to the temple.
Trump lands an elbow just above Sharma 's eye.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump taking a breather.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump.
Sharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Sharma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Trump darts in and clinches Sharma up against the cage.
Trump lands an elbow that stopped Sharma in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Donald Trump did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Trump lands a lovely overhand right.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Sharma misses with a right hand
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Sharma misses its intended target.
Trump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump counters with a one-two to the body.
Sharma defending well as Trump loads up on a big left hand.
Sharma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sharma moves forwards but Trump connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma slips under a jab from Trump.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Trump throws a combination that misses
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
Sharma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharma avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Sharma lands with a straight right. Trump didn't see that one coming.
Trump throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trump sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donald Trump is winning the standup battle so far.
Trump misses with a hook. Sharma ducked under it nicely.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Sharma. Those never looked like landing.
Trump throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Trump moves into range and clinches up with Sharma.
A left hand lands to the body for Sharma.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump working aggressively here. #T2#
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Trump comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Sharma.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Trump.
Come on Sharma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Sharma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharma misses the target.
Sharma slips a jab from Trump.
Sharma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sharma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Trump throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body. Trump takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sharma throws the left hand but Trump avoids the punch easily.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma sizes up Trump with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trump misses with a looping right.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Sharma is out of range.
Trump connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Sharma. Those never looked like landing.
Sharma looks to land a body kick but Trump moved away.#T4#
Sharma misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Trump was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sharma.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Sharma slams his shin into Trump's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trump swings widly with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Trump takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Sharma tenderised Trump's leg. Trump is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Trump throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trump.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sharma cracks Trump with an open hand slap.
Trump misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Sharma counters with a nice right hand that sends Trump toppling to the canvas! Trump scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sharma finish him?!#ROC2#Trump is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma staying out of range there.
Oh Trump is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
A nice leg kick from Trump, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trump throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Sharma counters with a nice right hand that sends Trump toppling to the canvas! Trump scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sharma finish him?!
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharma.
Sharma throws the left hand but Trump avoids the punch easily.
Trump throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trump. #T1#
Trump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
Trump lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trump seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sharma.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharma.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Trump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
Sharma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trump throws a sloppy body shot
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trump doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharma circles away.
Trump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Trump.
Sharma slips a jab from Trump.
Sharma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Sharma lands.
That kick from Trump tenderised Sharma's leg. Sharma is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Trump lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Trump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump misses with a body shot.
Sharma lands a jab to the nose.
Trump moves away from the strike by Sharma.
Trump on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sharma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sharma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sharma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Sharma - just one landing. #T3#
Sharma misses with a jab to the body
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharma.
Sharma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Sharma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sharma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sloppy strikes from Trump. Those never looked like landing.
Sharma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma misses with a hook. Trump ducked under it nicely.
Sharma throws a leg kick which misses Trump's front leg but catches the back leg as Trump tries to avoid it.
Sharma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Trump.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trump, as that shot connected. #CL#
Trump closes the distance and pushes Sharma back into the cage.
Trump looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sharma's brow.
Sharma pushes Trump back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump just leaning against Sharma, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Trump letting Sharma take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Sharma takes an elbow to the temple.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharma blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharma 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohith Sharma! Rohith Sharma retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rohith Sharma waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Donald Trump spoke after the fight, saying 'It was the russians !'.

Event: OFK 151 - Hilly Vs Sharma
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Hilly ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Sharma pushes Hilly away with a front kick.
Hilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sharma misses with a right hand
and Hilly counters with a nice uppercut.
Hilly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hilly misses with a hook.
Hilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sharma. Sharma obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly moves out of range as Sharma strikes.
Sharma throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Hilly counters by clinching up.
Sharma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hilly or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hilly as Sharma tries to tie him up. #T1#
Hilly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sharma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sharma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hilly.
Hilly wants to get back to striking at distance but Sharma won't allow it.
Hilly misses with the head strike. #BC#
Hilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Hilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Sharma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hilly drops his hands momentarily and Sharma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Sharma catches Hilly right on the button with a cross.
Hilly ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.#T2#
Nice cross by Sharma.
A jab from Sharma does it's job there.
Hilly misses with a looping left.
Sharma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Hilly moves away and avoids it.
Hilly throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma cracks a nice hook into Hilly's ribs.
A punch combination from Sharma misses.
Hilly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Hilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hilly swings widly with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Hilly misses
and Sharma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Hilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sharma moves away from the strike by Hilly.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Hilly is just out of range.
Hilly throws a looping overhand right but Sharma ducks down to avoid it.
Hilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Hilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hilly misses with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a left to the body.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharma lands a nice hook to Hilly's body. Hilly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Hilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Sharma misses. #KD#
Hilly drops Sharma with a beautiful combination! Sharma stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hilly is looking for the KO!#ROC#Sharma is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma is still on wobbly legs! Can Hilly finish him?
Hilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma seems to have recovered his senses.
Sharma throws a sloppy head kick and Hilly moves out of range easily.
Hilly is looking to counter the offense by Sharma and move into the clinch.
Hilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sharma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hilly scrambles back to his feet.
Hilly throws a shot to the body.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rohith Sharma 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#
Hilly misses with a left hand
and Sharma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma scores with a jab to the head.
Hilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sharma has closed the distance and engaged Hilly in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly working aggressively here.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
Sharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Sharma misses with some punches.
Hilly is trying to force a seperation but Sharma has the dominant position.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Sharma pushes Hilly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Sharma lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharma tries to work over Hilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilly blocking some punches. #BC#
Hilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharma throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sharma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sharma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sharma stuns Hilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hilly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sharma works the jab nicely.
Sharma throws a jab when Hilly was well out of range.#T3#
A cross from Sharma lands.
A big right from Hilly misses.
Sharma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hilly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Sharma cracks Hilly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hilly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sharma finish him?
Sharma cracks Hilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Hilly is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Hilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Hilly moves out of range as Sharma strikes.#T4#
Sharma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sharma throws a body punch but Hilly moves out of range.
Hilly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma missing with a left hand there. Hilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sharma lands with an uppercut that bounces Hilly off the cage and back into range.
Hilly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma lands a jab.
Hilly 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma 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.#R3#
Sharma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sharma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hilly's head.
Hilly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hilly missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Hilly throws a hook to the side of Sharma's head but Sharma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Hilly misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sharma.
Hilly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Hilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.#T1#
Sharma is looking to slow Hilly down with leg kicks.
Rohith Sharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sharma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hilly misses with a left hand
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hilly looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Hilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Hilly throws a shot from downtown. Sharma moves away and avoids it.
Hilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Sharma scores with a jab. Hilly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sharma jabs Hilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hilly swinging wildly here.
Hilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sharma. Sharma obviously looking to wear him down.
Sharma has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma walks into a jab.#T3#
Sharma cracks Hilly with a good jab.
Hilly misses with a straight left.
Hilly throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharma jabs Hilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hilly. Hilly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Sharma misses
and Hilly counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Hilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Sharma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharma lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma cracks a nice hook into Hilly's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sharma.
Hilly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sharma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hilly misses with a wild body shot.
Sharma throws a head kick but Hilly moves out of range.
Hilly looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Sharma tries a quick counter leg kick but Hilly is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Hilly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Hilly tries to counter by clinching up but Sharma breaks away and moves out of range.
Hilly throws a jab when Sharma was well out of range.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hilly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sharma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hilly's sensitive parts.
Hilly ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Hilly is out of range.
As Sharma tries to get set, Hilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Sharma manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hilly counters by moving into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharma.#BC#
Hilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hilly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hilly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Sharma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Sharma coming out on top.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharma tries to clinch up but Hilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sharma misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Hilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hilly's hands.
Sharma connects with a right hand. Hilly shakes it off.
Hilly ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Hilly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma throws a hook but Hilly avoids it easily.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilly.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Sharma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sharma lands a really nice looking cross but Hilly seems unphased.
Sharma ducks right into an uppercut from Hilly.
Sharma misses the body punch
and Hilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Sharma misses.
Hilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hilly thinking.
Hilly misses with a body shot
and Sharma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Hilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sharma thuds his right hand into Hilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sharma slips a straight right by Hilly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma stuns Hilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Sharma takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Hilly is trying to force a seperation but Sharma has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Hilly defending well as Sharma loads up on a big left hand.
Hilly avoids the body shot from Sharma.
Hilly lands a jab to the nose.
Sharma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hilly throws a big shot that misses.
Hilly needs to keep his hands up - Sharma had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Hilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Hilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
Hilly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma swings widly with a right hand
and Hilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hilly moves out of range as Sharma throws a body kick.
Hilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Sharma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hilly misses with a wild body shot.
Sharma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hilly with a body shot.
Hilly needs to keep his hands up - Sharma had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
A jab from Sharma misses.
Hilly throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Hilly takes one on the button.
Sharma misses with a body kick.
Sharma misses with a hook.
Hilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sharma throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Hilly misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Sharma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilly misses with a hook.#T3#
Hilly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sharma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sharma throws a hook but Hilly avoids it easily.
Sharma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hilly at a distance.
Sharma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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.
Sharma cracks Hilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sharma scores with the left hand. Hilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Hilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Hilly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Hilly.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Sharma coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Hilly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rohith Sharma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Hilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bill Hilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharma scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharma 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rohith Sharma took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 142 - Cosby Vs Jarr
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Sharma walks into a left hand.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiramanti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti misses with a left hand
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharma throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tiramanti to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti tries to move into range but Sharma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sharma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sharma scores with a jab.
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Tiramanti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sharma avoids the head kick by Tiramanti. #T1#
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Tiramanti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Sharma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tiramanti sprawling to the canvas! Tiramanti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sharma finish him?! #ROC2#Tiramanti is rocked!
Sharma moves in close and cracks Tiramanti with a massive right hand! Tiramanti, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sharma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
After the big win, Rohith Sharma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 136 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Pinochet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharma is looking to counter punch.
Sharma throws a body punch but Pinochet moves out of range.
Pinochet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sharma under the eye.
The fighters circling - Sharma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinochet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Sharma takes a swing at Pinochet's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Sharma's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Pinochet lands a big head kick that sends Sharma tumbling to the mat! Pinochet takes a step backwards and waves Sharma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sharma avoids the body shot from Pinochet.
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 low kick from Pinochet is predictable there
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Pinochet.
Pinochet misses with a leg kick.
Sharma clobbers Pinochet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.#T1#
Pinochet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pinochet misses with a combination
and Sharma counters with a right hand to the body.
Pinochet misses with a wild combination.
Pinochet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sharma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sharma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Sharma clinches with his opponent.
Sharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinochet presses Sharma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pinochet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinochet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sharma up against the cage.#T2#
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Pinochet.
Sharma digs a right hand into Pinochet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinochet's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinochet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinochet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
Pinochet cracks Sharma with a nice body shot.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Sharma scores with a shot to the side of Pinochet's head.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Pinochet.
Pinochet effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharma.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma being controlled against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinochet.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Pinochet is looking to break free of the clinch but Sharma has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharma.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Sharma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Pinochet is trying to push Sharma away but Sharma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Pinochet tries to break the clinch but Sharma is controlling the position.
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pinochet is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinochet. #BC2#
Pinochet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharma stuns Pinochet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Pinochet avoids the body shot from Sharma.
Sharma clobbers Pinochet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sharma scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinochet.
Sharma 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!
Nice body punch from Sharma.
Pinochet misses with a body shot
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pinochet looks for the body kick but Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinochet.
Pinochet lands a high kick!
Sharma tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
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##KD#
Sharma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pinochet sprawling to the canvas! Pinochet rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sharma finish him?! #ROC#Pinochet is rocked!
Sharma fakes the body blow, causing Pinochet to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pinochet goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 128 - Knox Vs Martinyuk
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Mustonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sharma connects with a single shot there.
Sharma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mustonen misses with a left hand
and Sharma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mustonen throws a big shot that misses.
Juhani Mustonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma swings for the body but Mustonen moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Sharma.
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mustonen.
Sharma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mustonen throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Sharma counters with a crisp one two that drops Mustonen! Sharma thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mustonen to his feet! Mustonen is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mustonen avoids the head kick by Sharma.
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Good work by Sharma as he checks the leg kick.
Mustonen misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Sharma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mustonen! Sharma lets Mustonen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Mustonen is rocked!#T1#
An inside leg kick from Mustonen misses.
Sharma connects with a jab.
Oh Mustonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mustonen lands a right hook to the body.
Mustonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharma has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sharma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mustonen. That did some damage!
Mustonen lands with a nice body kick.
Sharma throws a wild body kick that Mustonen sees coming a mile off.
Mustonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sharma just manages to avoid it.
Mustonen swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma counters with a body kick.
Mustonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mustonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Mustonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Sharma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mustonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma tries a low kick but Mustonen avoids it.
Sharma throws a shot to the body.
Mustonen misses with a hook
and Sharma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mustonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sharma. That one must have hurt.
Mustonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mustonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mustonen misses the shot to the body.
Mustonen tried to score with a low kick but Sharma checks it.
Mustonen throws a right hand that misses
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharma is pushing Mustonen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
A body shot lands from Mustonen.
Mustonen working aggressively here.
I was talking to Mustonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sharma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustonen's elbow.
Mustonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mustonen fails to land.
Mustonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Mustonen blocking some punches.
Mustonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mustonen throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mustonen as Sharma tries to tie him up.
Sharma content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Mustonen.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mustonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustonen blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Mustonen.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mustonen throws out a loose jab but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mustonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma throws a counter combo.
Mustonen tries a low kick but Sharma avoids it.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Mustonen avoids it with no problem.
Mustonen misses with a body shot.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Mustonen.
Sharma jabs Mustonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mustonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharma stuns Mustonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sharma tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mustonen.
Mustonen swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range. #T1#
Mustonen throws a right hand that misses
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mustonen misses the target.
Sharma flicks out a counter leg kick but Mustonen steps away.
Sharma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mustonen.
Sharma thuds a left hand into Mustonen's body.
Mustonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mustonen takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Rohith Sharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mustonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sharma throws a push kick but Mustonen slaps the foot to one side.
Mustonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mustonen connects with a body shot.
Sharma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mustonen jabs Sharma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sharma checks a low kick from Mustonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Sharma lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma misses with a body shot.
Sharma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Sharma throws a big counter head kick but Mustonen avoids it with no problem.
Sharma moves away from the strike by Mustonen.
Sharma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mustonen misses with a leg kick.
Mustonen misses with a body shot.
Sharma walks into a straight right hand from Mustonen.
Sharma looks to land a right hand but Mustonen moved out of range.
Mustonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Mustonen misses with a looping right.
Sharma raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mustonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Mustonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Sharma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mustonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mustonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sharma to score with a decent uppercut.
Mustonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mustonen throws a leg kick which misses Sharma's front leg but catches the back leg as Sharma tries to avoid it.
Sharma cracks Mustonen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mustonen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sharma pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mustonen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 803 Whymer vs. Al Din
Date: Jun 07, 2021

#R1#
Kawamata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sharma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sharma staying out of range there.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Sharma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kawamata lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kawamata. Beautiful body shot.
Sharma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kawamata thuds a left hand into Sharma's body.
Kawamata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Kawamata throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kawamata.
Kawamata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sharma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kawamata stalks Sharma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sharma's face. Sharma staggers backwards, shaken.
Kawamata lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata cracks Sharma with an open hand slap.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Kawamata is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kawamata.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! 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!
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawamata misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Kawamata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
A big right from Sharma misses.
Kawamata tried to counter with a leg kick but Sharma avoided it.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sharma.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawamata scoring well with a low kick there.
Kawamata throws a solid leg kick but Sharma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Kawamata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kawamata with a jab.
Sharma walks into a straight right hand from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with the body kick
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata slips under a jab from Sharma.
Sharma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Sharma gets tackled into the cage by Kawamata. Kawamata maintains the clinch. #T3#
Sharma is trying to maintain a safe position but Kawamata gets an underhook and turns Sharma into the cage.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Kawamata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kawamata swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Sharma cracks Kawamata with a nice body shot.
Kawamata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kawamata lands a nice uppercut.
Kawamata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawamata lands an uppercut.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma 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!
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Kawamata.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Kawamata throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Sharma 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.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawamata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Sharma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata misses with a right hand
and Sharma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Sharma pushes Kawamata up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharma is working Kawamata over against the cage.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Sharma pushes Kawamata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kawamata.
Kawamata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharma digs a right hand underneath Kawamata's ribcage. Kawamata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sharma.
Sharma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharma is stalling here.
Sharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sharma receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Kawamata lands with a left to the head.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma takes a shot to the head.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma is trying to stall.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kawamata scores with a shot to the side of Sharma's head.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Kawamata pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Sharma stands and steps away. Kawamata gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice cross by Sharma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharma checks a low kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawamata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Sharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Sharma throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kawamata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sharma throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kawamata scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawamata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Sharma does it's job there.
A lazy left from Kawamata finds it's target.
Kawamata scores with a punch to the head.
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Kawamata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Sharma misses. #T4#
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Sharma blocks a head kick by Kawamata.
Sharma tries a quick counter leg kick but Kawamata is wise to it.
Sharma wants to clinch.
Kawamata lands an overhand right.
Kawamata misses with a straight right.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawamata.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
A nice side step and Sharma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharma takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
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 Kento Kawamata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kawamata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sharma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Kawamata lands a nice looking body kick.
Kawamata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sharma. That did some damage!
Kawamata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kawamata checks it well.
Kawamata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sharma avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Sharma cracks a nice hook into Kawamata's ribs.
Sharma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sharma has time to react.
A jab from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawamata throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
Sharma misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Sharma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sharma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sharma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawamata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Sharma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sharma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawamata.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Sharma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Sharma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharma.
Kawamata lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawamata punishes Sharma's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata motions for Sharma to come forward. Kawamata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kento Kawamata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Kawamata moves into range and clinches up with Sharma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawamata scores with a shot to the side of Sharma's head.
Sharma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sharma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kawamata up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawamata.
Sharma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kawamata seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sharma can turn it around.
Kawamata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Kawamata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawamata tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Sharma.
Kawamata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma just leaning against Kawamata, taking a breather.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Sharma misses with the head strike. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma tries to stall but Kawamata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Rohith Sharma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawamata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawamata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawamata prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rohith Sharma.
I think Kawamata 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kento Kawamata!
Our winner, Kento Kawamata, 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: Syn 797 Warror vs. Navarro 2
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Sharma dodges the punch combination from Borjigin.
Borjigin throws a nice looking combination but Sharma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borjigin moves away.
Sharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borjigin manages to avoid it.
Sharma connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Khunbish Borjigin has been cut.
Borjigin throws an overhand right that lands on Sharma's shoulder, as Sharma tries to avoid the shot.
Borjigin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Khunbish Borjigin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borjigin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sharma is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma throws a lazy right hand but Borjigin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borjigin throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Sharma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Borjigin sprawling to the canvas! Borjigin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sharma finish him?! #T1#
Borjigin blocks a jab.
Borjigin throws a lazy right hand but Sharma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borjigin lands a lovely overhand right.
Borjigin jabs at Sharma's body.
Sharma throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sharma! Borjigin is out on his feet! Sharma rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Borjigin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Borjigin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rohith Sharma thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Syn Kerr vs Zulu
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
That kick from Mirage tenderised Sharma's leg. Sharma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mirage lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mirage throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Sharma.
Mirage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Mirage.
Mirage tries to score with a low kick but Sharma moves his leg out of the way.
Mirage tries to land a leg kick but Sharma saw it coming and moves away.
Sharma tries to counter by clinching up but Mirage breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mirage.
Mirage feints a counter leg kick.
Mirage with the inside leg kick.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirage lands a jab.
We've been informed that Mirage 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma tries to clinch but Mirage is having none of it.
Mirage jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Mirage blocks a jab.
Mirage tried to score with a low kick but Sharma checks it.
It looked like Sharma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Sharma is predictable there
and Mirage finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mirage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mirage lands with a straight right. Sharma didn't see that one coming.
Sharma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sharma.
Mirage throws a hook but Sharma blocks it.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharma lunges at Mirage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirage's hand.
Mirage scores with a hook.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Mirage moves away and avoids it.
Sharma moves out of range of the strikes.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage scores with a leg kick.
Sharma is looking to land body kicks.
Mirage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mirage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharma.
A low kick from Mirage misses
and Sharma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sharma cracks Mirage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mirage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Sharma as he connects with a hook.
Sharma 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.
Sharma throws a hook but Mirage avoids it easily.
Sharma misses with a looping right.
Mirage throws a jab when Sharma was well out of range.
Mirage misses with a hook. Sharma ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Sharma throws a shot to the body.
Sharma avoids the head kick by Mirage.
Nice jab there from Mirage.
Nice defenses there by Mirage.
A little jabbing left from Mirage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma checks a leg kick nicely.
Mirage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mirage ducks right into an uppercut from Sharma.
Mirage throws a head kick but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma cracks Mirage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sharma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sharma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirage throws a lazy right hand but Sharma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirage. That's going to slow Sharma down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sharma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mirage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sharma's hands.
Sharma clobbers Mirage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Sharma drives through and clinches with Mirage against the cage.
Mirage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharma lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharma.
A head punch on the inside from Mirage fails to land.
Mirage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sharma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirage blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Mirage lands an uppercut.
Mirage lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alphonzo Mirage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sharma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mirage shoots in for a takedown but Sharma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharma misses with a hook. Mirage ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mirage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirage keeps the fight on the outside.
Mirage throws an off balance right hand
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sharma's head backwards.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Mirage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Mirage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirage defending well as Sharma loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage lands with a straight right. Sharma didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Mirage finds it's way through Sharma's defenses.
Mirage blocks a head kick by Sharma.
Mirage tries to land a leg kick but Sharma saw it coming and moves away.
Mirage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Mirage throws a jab when Sharma was well out of range.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mirage tried to score with a low kick but Sharma checks it.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Sharma moved away.
Sharma checks the leg kick.
Mirage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sharma's hands.
Mirage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mirage.
Mirage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharma momentarily.
Mirage throws a good cross that connects.
Mirage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sharma tries to counter by clinching up but Mirage breaks away and moves out of range.
Mirage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Sharma throws a right and a left that Mirage avoids nicely.
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!
Sharma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sharma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirage.
Mirage cracks Sharma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirage wants to land a leg kick but Sharma is out of range.
Sharma throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Mirage finds it's way through Sharma's defenses. #ROC2#Sharma is rocked!
Mirage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sharma misses with a straight right.
Sharma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mirage misses with a looping left.
Sharma throwing a counter right hand but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Mirage misses with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirage throws a leg kick
and Mirage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Mirage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharma.
Mirage takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Sharma misses with a body shot.
Mirage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mirage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sharma's hands.
Mirage throws a leg kick
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharma throws a wild body kick that Mirage sees coming a mile off.
Mirage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mirage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Sharma misses
and Mirage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Sharma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharma defending well as Mirage loads up on a big left hand.
Sharma seems to have got his legs back now.
Mirage blocks a jab.
Mirage misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Sharma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mirage drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sharma right on the button. Sharma goes down! Mirage follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mirage gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonzo Mirage!
Alphonzo Mirage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn Maluga vs Piano 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Slayin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sharma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slayin throws a leg kick which misses Sharma's front leg but catches the back leg as Sharma tries to avoid it.
Slayin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma misses with an uppercut. Slayin saw that one coming.
Slayin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slayin lands with a shot to the body.
Jab from Sharma.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick and Sharma moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Slayin, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slayin.
Slayin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sharma is working Slayin over against the cage.#T1#
Sharma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slayin is working Sharma over against the cage.
Slayin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sharma looks winded!
Slayin missing with knees to the body.
Slayin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slayin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Slayin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slayin landing knees to the body.
Slayin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slayin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slayin scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slayin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sharma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slayin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sharma's face.
Slayin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Sharma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by Slayin.
Slayin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slayin gets through Sharma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slayin misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slayin.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slayin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slayin scores with a shot to the side of Sharma's head. #ROC#Sharma is rocked!
Slayin misses with a knee strike.
Slayin throws a head punch that misses.
Slayin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Sharma is still on wobbly legs! Can Slayin finish him?
Sharma working aggressively here.
Slayin lands a body punch.
Slayin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sharma is looking to control Slayin's arms but Slayin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sharma has his back to the cage.
Slayin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slayin has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Sharma - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Slayin, and another! Sharma is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rhymin Slayin!
Rhymin Slayin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PANDA 83
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Gustavsson ducks right into an uppercut from Sharma.
Gustavsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sharma cracks a nice hook into Gustavsson's ribs.#KD2#
Sharma lands a big head kick that sends Gustavsson tumbling to the mat! Sharma takes a step backwards and waves Gustavsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot.
Sharma's corner calls for a 1-2. Sharma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gustavsson cracks Sharma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sharma lands an overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Gustavsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sharma drops Gustavsson with a naaaaasty hook - Gustavsson is in real trouble here! Sharma dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rohith Sharma thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PANDA 72
Date: Jan 11, 2021

#R1#
Sahrahsahe throws a leg kick
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Sahrahsahe lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sahrahsahe defending well as Sharma loads up on a big left hand.
Sahrahsahe throws out a leg kick but Sharma moves out of range and Sahrahsahe only half commits.
Sharma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sahrahsahe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sahrahsahe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Sahrahsahe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sahrahsahe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe tries to land a body kick
and Sharma counters with an inside leg kick.
Sahrahsahe tries to clinch but Sharma moves away
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma lands a jab to Sahrahsahe's midsection.#CL2#
Sharma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sahrahsahe, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharma blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Sharma lands a left hand.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sahrahsahe's elbow.
Sharma presses Sahrahsahe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Sahrahsahe on the inside.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sharma - that landed with a thud.
Sharma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Sharma 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.
Sharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body punch.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma trying to stall but Sahrahsahe improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Sharma scores with a nice short 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!
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe prevents a body shot from Sharma.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Sharma.
A shot in the inside from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sahrahsahe fails to land.
Sahrahsahe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sahrahsahe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sahrahsahe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharma.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe is breathing heavily.
Sahrahsahe tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma pushes Sahrahsahe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Sharma avoiding damage.
Sharma is working Sahrahsahe over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sharma.
Sharma lands with a left to the head.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sharma.
Sharma digs a right hand underneath Sahrahsahe's ribcage. Sahrahsahe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
A left hand lands to the body for Sharma.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Sharma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma lands a nice uppercut.
Sharma lands with a left to the head.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sharma - that landed with a thud.
Sharma digs a right hand into Sahrahsahe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sahrahsahe's gas tank.
Sharma is leaning against Sahrahsahe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sahrahsahe moves away.
Herrick Sahrahsahe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Sharma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sahrahsahe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sharma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma cracks Sahrahsahe with an open hand slap.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Sahrahsahe is out of range.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Sharma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sahrahsahe! Sharma lets Sahrahsahe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Sahrahsahe is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
That's time! Sahrahsahe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sahrahsahe throws an off balance right hand
and Sharma counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rohith Sharma made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PANDA 64
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Chlen misses with a left hand
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Chlen ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Chlen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chlen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Sharma has Chlen up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Chlen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chlen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sharma lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
Chlen misses with a left hand
and Sharma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Chlen defending well as Sharma loads up on a big left hand.
Chlen throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
Sharma thumps Chlen with a low kick.
Sharma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharma misses with a left hand #KD#
and Chlen counters with a crisp one two that drops Sharma! Chlen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sharma to his feet! Sharma is in big trouble!#ROC#Sharma is rocked!
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlen.
A shot to the liver by Chlen. Beautiful body shot.
Sharma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chlen.
A punch lands to the side of Sharma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chlen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Sharma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sharma is still on wobbly legs! Can Chlen finish him?
Sharma lands a jab to the head.
Sharma seems to have recovered his senses.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Chlen avoids it with no problem.
Sharma throws a sloppy head kick
and Chlen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Chlen moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Chlen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chlen flashes Sharma a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sharma's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sharma crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Chlen punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igla Chlen!
After the fight, Igla Chlen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PANDA 54
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Sharma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Umm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sharma. Sharma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sharma misses with a hook to the body
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut.
Umm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sharma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Sharma.
Sharma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Sharma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sharma misses.
Umm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umm has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Umm is looking to clinch but Sharma is avoiding it. #T1#
Umm misses with a wild body shot.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Umm avoids it with no problem.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Sharma 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.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
letting Umm counter with a right hand.
Sharma misses with an uppercut
letting Umm counter with a right hand.
Umm slips under a jab.
Sharma throws a jab when Umm was well out of range.
Sharma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Umm in his tracks.
Umm throws a right hand that Sharma ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharma also avoids with ease.
Umm tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharma throws a combination that misses
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut.
Umm is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Sharma throws a right hand that misses
and Umm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umm throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Umm misses with a hook.
Umm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharma punishes Umm's body with a nice straight punch.
Umm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Umm misses with the combination. #T3#
Sharma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Umms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Umm lands a nice hook to Sharma's body. Sharma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sharma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Umm connects with a looping right hand. #KD#
Umm drops Sharma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sharma looks back up at him and smiles so Umm waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Umm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma swings widly with a right hand
and Umm counters with a crisp right that sends Sharma to the canvas! Umm follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rect Umm!
Rect Umm retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Rect Umm 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: PANDA 40
Date: Nov 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanel throws out the jab.
Sharma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sharma tries to land a leg kick but Sanel saw it coming and moves away.
Sanel misses with a straight right.
Sharma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanel with a body shot.
Sanel misses with a hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sharma has knocked Sanel down with a huge combo! Sharma steps away and waves a wobbly Sanel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Sanel is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alojz Sanel has been cut.
Sharma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanel walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Sharma swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Alojz Sanel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: PANDA 30
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Ovchinnikov slams his shin into Sharma's torso.
A shot to the body from Sharma misses
and Ovchinnikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sharma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sharma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharma is looking to clinch but Ovchinnikov is avoiding it.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Ovchinnikov moves away and avoids it.
Ovchinnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ovchinnikov misses with a head kick.
Ovchinnikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharma on the side of the head.
Ovchinnikov misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharma misses its target.
Ovchinnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with a left to the body.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Ovchinnikov moves away and avoids it.
Ovchinnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ovchinnikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sharma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ovchinnikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov working aggressively here. #T1#
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ovchinnikov swinging wildly here.
Ovchinnikov throws a hook but Sharma blocks it.
Ovchinnikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ovchinnikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Ovchinnikov moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ovchinnikov misses.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Ovchinnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sharma's sensitive parts.
Ovchinnikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ovchinnikov lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Sharma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ovchinnikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ovchinnikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ovchinnikov missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ovchinnikov misses with a left hand
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sharma.
Ovchinnikov jabs at Sharma's body.
Ovchinnikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Sharma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sharma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ovchinnikov under the eye.
Ovchinnikov throws out a loose jab but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sharma misses the target.
Ovchinnikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ovchinnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Ovchinnikov.#KD#
Sharma sends Ovchinnikov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sharma is motioning to the referee to let Ovchinnikov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Ovchinnikov is rocked!
Sharma knocks out Ovchinnikov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Sharma before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Sharma picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rohith Sharma made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PANDA 22
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moreno counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sharma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moreno. That did some damage!
Moreno looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Moreno misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharma throws a lazy right hand but Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharma misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Moreno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sharma slips a jab from Moreno.
Sharma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moreno counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Sharma throws a looping overhand right but Moreno ducks down to avoid it.
Moreno misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sharma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharma with the inside leg kick.
Moreno walks into a straight right hand from Sharma.
Moreno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sharma walks into a straight right hand from Moreno.
Sharma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moreno misses with a head kick.
Moreno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Sharma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma throws out a loose jab but Moreno uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Moreno misses with a shot to the body
and Sharma counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Moreno is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Moreno. Those never looked like landing.
Sharma misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sharma counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Moreno badly! He tries to strike back but Sharma puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Moreno out cold! Oh man, Moreno will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PANDA 10
Date: Aug 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ovchinnikov avoids the body shot from Sharma.
Ovchinnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ovchinnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Ovchinnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ovchinnikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ovchinnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ovchinnikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ovchinnikov swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Ovchinnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sharma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sharma. That's going to slow Ovchinnikov down.
Sharma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Ovchinnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ovchinnikov takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Ovchinnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Ovchinnikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Ovchinnikov is rocked!
Ovchinnikov misses with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a right hand from hell and Ovchinnikov is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
After the big win, Rohith Sharma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PANDA 4
Date: Jul 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado staying out of range there.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sharma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sharma scores with a leg kick.
Sharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Sharma throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Sharma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Sharma throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Machado misses with a takedown
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Rohith Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharma thumps Machado with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Machado.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses.
Sharma takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sharma.
Machado throws a sloppy head kick and Sharma moves out of range easily.
Machado slips under a jab.
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Sharma swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Sharma misses. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machado with the counter takedown but Sharma avoids it easily.
Sharma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A left lands for Sharma.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sharma.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Sharma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharma misses the target.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Sharma and move into the clinch position.
Nice straight punches there by Sharma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharma.
Machado defending well as Sharma loads up on a big left hand.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sharma with a body shot.
Machado tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
A big left from Sharma misses. #T3#
Machado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharma throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Sharma cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sharma is looking to slow Machado down with leg kicks.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sharma misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Sharma is predictable there
and Machado counters with a series of strikes. Sharma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Sharma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a series of strikes. Sharma will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharma throws out the jab.
Machado is looking for the big counter here.
Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharma defends it nicely.
Sharma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharma swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sharma throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma 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#
Whack! Sharma lands a heavy head kick that drops Machado. The ref tackles Sharma to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Machado was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Xander Machado was interviewed post fight and said 'No Worries Homies, Gonna Train Hard And Win Next Fight'.

Event: PANDA 1: New Beginning
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma throws a hook to the side of Umm's head but Umm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Umm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umm doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sharma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharma 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.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma misses with a combination
and Umm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Umm does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Umm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharma, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by Umm. #T1#
Sharma effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma is stalling here.
Sharma scores with a shot to the side of Umm's head.
Umm lands an uppercut.
Umm lands an uppercut.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Umm has Sharma pressed against the cage.
Umm blocking some punches.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Sharma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Umm blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Umm takes a shot to the head.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Sharma tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Sharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Umms head.
Umm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharma lands with a left to the head.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Umm tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Umm can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umm's elbow.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Umm.
Umm can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Umm blocking some punches.
Umm blocks an uppercut.
Sharma tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Umm fails to land.
Umm digs a right hand into Sharma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharma's gas tank.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Umm fails to land. #BC#
Umm manages to break the clinch.
Umm slips under a jab from Sharma.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharma misses with a right hand
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
Umm moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Umm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sharma throws a right hand that misses
and Umm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharma misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Umm misses its target.
Sharma throws a series of punches but Umm moves out of range.
Umm appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sharma takes a swing at Umm's ribcage but misses.
Umm is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umm misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
letting Umm counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rect Umm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sharma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sharma scores with a jab to the head.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umm.#CL#
Umm darts in and clinches Sharma up against the cage.
Rohith Sharma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Sharma.
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Umm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Umm prevents a body shot from Sharma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma is struggling to control the position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sharma 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.#T1#
Umm blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umm.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Umm controls his hands.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Umm lands with a left to the head.
Umm swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Umm.
Sharma is trying to force a seperation but Umm has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umm.
Umm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Umm.
Umm blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umm.#T2#
Umm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharma tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sharma.
Umm lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sharma.
Umm lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umm as Sharma tries to tie him up.
Sharma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Umm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma stalling in the clinch.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Sharma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Umm.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sharma lands with a short shot to the head.
Umm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Umm lands with a right to the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Sharma. #BC#
Umm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharma scores with a shot to the body.
Sharma looks to land a right hand but Umm moved out of range.
Umm throws a right and a left that Sharma avoids nicely.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Umm avoids it with no problem.
Sharma walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umm swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Sharma has closed the distance and engaged Umm in a clinch.
Sharma is pushing Umm up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sharma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umm blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rect Umm's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##CL#
Umm clinches up with Sharma and pushes him back against the cage.
Umm swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umm's elbow.
Umm misses with a punch on the inside.
Umm avoiding damage.
Umm can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Umm has Sharma pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharma.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Umm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Umm is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Umm throws a head punch that misses.
Umm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Umm.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Umm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umm throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Sharma trying to stall but Umm improves his position.
Umm being controlled against the cage.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Umm pushes Sharma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sharma lands a left hand. #T3#
Sharma is working Umm over against the cage.
Umm'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.
Sharma digs a right hand underneath Umm's ribcage. Umm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umm has had enough of the clinch but Sharma keeps him there for the moment.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umm tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
Umm gets through Sharma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sharma is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Sharma. #T4#
Umm misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umm is working Sharma over against the cage.
Sharma is trying to stall.
Sharma avoiding damage.
Sharma tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Sharma lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sharma misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rect Umm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sharma misses with a double jab
and Umm counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharma throws out a loose jab but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Umm.
Sharma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umm throws a lazy right hand but Sharma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umm can pounce on him.
Sharma looks to land a right hand but Umm moved out of range.
Umm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharma at a distance.
Sharma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Sharma looks to move away, Umm throws a big counter combo but Sharma just gets out of the way.
Umm avoids the body shot from Sharma. #T1#
Umm throws a leg kick but Sharma sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Umm misses.
Umm tries to clinch but Sharma is having none of it.
Umm is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Umm takes one on the button.
Umm ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Umm slips the punch.
Umm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharma throws a sloppy body shot
and Sharma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umm blocks a jab.
As Sharma looks to move away, Umm throws a big counter combo but Sharma just gets out of the way.
Sharma misses the body punch
and Umm counters with a huge left! Sharma is in big trouble! He's backing up but Umm isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sharma from any more damage. A dominating finish by Umm!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rect Umm!
Rect Umm is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Rect Umm thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PF22 Bundy v Krieg
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meallan.
Sharma throws a low kick but Meallan avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Meallan misses its target.
Meallan throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
A big left from Sharma misses.
Meallan is looking for a counter combo.
Meallan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Meallan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meallan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Meallan misses.
Meallan throws a lazy right hand but Sharma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Meallan's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sharma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meallan on the side of the head.
Sharma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sharma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meallan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharma on the side of the head.
Meallan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meallan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meallan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meallan. #T1#
Meallan scores with a leg kick.
Meallan tries to land a leg kick but Sharma saw it coming and moves away.
Meallan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Meallan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sharma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meallan in his tracks.
Meallan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma lunges at Meallan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meallan's hand.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meallan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Meallan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
Meallan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meallan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meallan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sharma works the jab nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sharma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Meallan - the referee stops the clock and Sharma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Meallan. Sharma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Meallan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A big left from Meallan misses.
Meallan throws a leg kick
and Sharma counters with a straight right hand.
Sharma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Sharma as he connects with a hook.
Sharma throws a big shot that misses.
Meallan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meallan misses with a straight right.
Meallan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meallan throws a body shot but no joy.
Meallan throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Meallan.
Meallan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meallan misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma throws a hook but Meallan blocks it.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meallan throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.#T3#
Meallan's corner calls for a 1-2. Meallan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meallan avoids the body shot from Sharma.
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meallan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meallan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Meallan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Meallan moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Meallan misses.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Meallan is out of range.
Meallan throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meallan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sharma slips under a jab from Meallan.
Sharma lands a jab to Meallan's midsection.
Sharma misses with a straight right.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch but Meallan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharma misses with a looping right.
Sharma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meallan at a distance. #T4#
Meallan swings widly with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Meallan is out of range.
Meallan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meallan throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meallan.
Sharma lands a right hook to the body.
Meallan throws a low kick, looking for Sharma's leg but Sharma calmly moves out of range.
Meallan throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sharma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meallan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Meallan throws a right hand that misses
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meallan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Meallan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sharma misses with a hook. Meallan ducked under it nicely.
Sharma with a hook.
Meallan drops his hands momentarily and Sharma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma misses with a low kick.
Sharma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sharma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Meallan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Meallan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Meallan.
Rohith Sharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meallan swings widly with a right hand
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meallan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meallan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meallan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meallan defending well as Sharma loads up on a big left hand.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meallan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Meallan throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Meallan tests Sharma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meallan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meallan moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meallan.
Sharma defending well as Meallan loads up on a big left hand.
Sharma punishes Meallan's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Sharma misses with a leg kick.
Meallan swings widly with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a left and a right that stings Meallan.
Meallan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Meallan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meallan lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meallan misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sharma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Meallan misses.
Sharma lands a jab.
Meallan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meallan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meallan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sharma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sharma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meallan on the side of the head.
Meallan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Meallan misses.
Sharma slips a straight right by Meallan.
Meallan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Meallan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sharma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meallan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meallan misses with an uppercut.
Sharma misses with a hook.
Sharma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Meallan checks a low kick from Sharma.
A jab from Meallan misses.
Sharma is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sharma misses with a looping right.
Sharma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meallan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meallan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meallan moves out of range as Sharma strikes.
Meallan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sharma checks a low kick from Meallan.
Sharma slips a jab from Meallan.
Meallan misses with a combination
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Meallan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sharma misses the jab.
It appears Meallan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sharma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sharma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meallan.
Sharma lands a jab to the head.
Sharma throws an overhand right that lands on Meallan's shoulder, as Meallan tries to avoid the shot.
Sharma digs a good body shot into Meallan's ribs.
Meallan misses with a double jab
and Sharma counters with a leg kick.
Meallan misses with a straight right.
Sharma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meallan 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.
Sharma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meallan.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Sharma throws the left hand but Meallan avoids the punch easily.
Meallan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sharma checks a low kick from Meallan.
Sharma lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meallan walks into a straight right hand from Sharma.
Meallan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Sharma blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Meallan misses with a hook. Sharma ducked under it nicely.
Meallan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meallan.
A low kick from Meallan misses
and Sharma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meallan avoids the body shot from Sharma.
Meallan jabs at Sharma's body.
Sharma slips under a jab from Meallan.
Meallan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meallan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sharma in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Meallan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sharma misses with an uppercut.
Meallan throws a jab when Sharma was well out of range.
Meallan misses with a body kick.
Meallan lands with a good body shot.
Meallan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Meallan lands.
The crowd cheers as Sharma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meallan doesn't seem phased though.
Meallan misses with a straight left.
Meallan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Meallan throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meallan. Sharma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meallan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Sharma throws a lazy uppercut
and Meallan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meallan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Meallan.
Meallan throws a hook to the side of Sharma's head but Sharma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Meallan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sharma throws out a loose jab but Meallan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meallan.
Meallan is looking to counter punch.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Meallan is just out of range.
Meallan wants to land a leg kick but Sharma is out of range.
Sharma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meallan misses with a low kick.
Sharma throws a leg kick that misses.
Meallan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sharma misses with a wild combination.
Sharma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharma tries to clinch up
and Meallan counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Meallan misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Meallan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meallan slips a straight right by Sharma.
Nice defenses there by Meallan.
Meallan is looking to counter with a 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!
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meallan.
Meallan misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma lunges at Meallan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meallan's hand.
Meallan connects with a nice looking jab.
Meallan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharma.
A big right from Sharma misses.
Sharma misses with a straight right.
Meallan looks to land a combination but Sharma avoids it well. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Sharma. Those never looked like landing.
Meallan tries to bum rush Sharma with a series of wild strikes but Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
No joy there for Meallan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharma throws out a powerful jab.
Meallan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meallan scores with a hook to the body. Sharma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meallan misses with a low kick.
Meallan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meallan misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a left to the body.
Sheamus Meallan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meallan takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Sharma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sharma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sharma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sharma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meallan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meallan.#T4#
Meallan lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meallan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Meallan.
Meallan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meallan scores with a head kick.
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meallan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meallan.
Rohith Sharma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sharma dips to his left and cracks Meallan with an uppercut!
Sharma slips a jab from Meallan.
Meallan misses with an uppercut
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Meallan.
Meallan throws a right hand that misses
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meallan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rohith Sharma.
Well Sharma 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohith Sharma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rohith Sharma made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PF10 Savitaipale v Kenway
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Lydon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sharma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Lydon has been cut.
Lydon throws a big shot that misses.
Lydon connects with the punch.
Sharma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lydon digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sharma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma blocks a jab.
Lydon lands with a straight right. Sharma didn't see that one coming.
Lydon cracks Sharma with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lydon. Sharma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma swings for the body but Lydon moves out of range.
Lydon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sharma is out of range and Lydon settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Lydon. #T1##CL#
Sharma darts in and clinches Lydon up against the cage.
Lydon is trying to break free.
Lydon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharmas head.
Lydon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sharma has him pressed against the cage.
Lydon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydon throws a front kick aimed at Sharma's knee but Sharma avoids it well.
Sharma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lydon connects with a body shot.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lydon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Sharma.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Lydon misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Sharma finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Lydon is out of range.
Lydon throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
Lydon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lydon misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Lydon tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lydon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lydon slips a jab from Sharma.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lydon thuds a left hand into Sharma's body.
Lydon lands a leg kick that knocks Sharma off balance momentarily.#T3#
Sharma lands a body shot.
Lydon misses with the body kick
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sharma.
Lydon missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lydon!
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Sharma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lydon.
Sharma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Lydon backs away, Sharma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sharma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lydon's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma cracks Lydon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Lydon - just one landing. #T4#
Sharma scores with a nice head shot.
Sharma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sharma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lydon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sharma tries to clinch up but Lydon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lydon moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharma defending well as Lydon loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Sharma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharma lands with a cross.
Lydon lands with a nice body punch.
Lydon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sharma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lydon's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma throws a series of punches but Lydon moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Lydon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sharma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lydon misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lydon misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharma is looking to counter punch.
Lydon connects with a right hand. Sharma shakes it off.#CL2#
Lydon has Sharma up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Sharma manages to break the clinch.
Lydon with a jab.
Lydon scores with a leg kick.
Lydon swings widly with a right hand
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lydon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lydon missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Sharma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sharma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lydon throws a right hand that misses
and Sharma counters with a left to the body.
Lydon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Lydon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharma throws out the jab.
Lydon throws an off balance right hand
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Lydon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with an inside leg kick.
Sharma staying out of range there.
Sharma is looking to clinch but Lydon is avoiding it.
Sharma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lydon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lydon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharma sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Lydon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sharma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lydon throws a right and a left that Sharma avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lydon closes the distance and clinches.
Lydon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Sharma manages to break the clinch.
Lydon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Lydon slips the punch.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lydon.
Lydon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Lydon.
Lydon throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Sharma clinches. #T3#
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lydon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lydon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Lydon breaks from the clinch.
Sharma throws a right hand that Lydon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lydon also avoids with ease.
Johnny Lydon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lydon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lydon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharma blocks a jab.
Lydon throws a push kick but Sharma slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Sharma catches Lydon right on the button with a cross.
Lydon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharma is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Lydon blocks the leg kick.
Lydon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lydon lands a nice shot that snaps Sharma's head back. #T4#
Lydon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lydon swinging wildly here.
Sharma throws a head kick but Lydon moves out of range.
Lydon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lydon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lydon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lydon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch.
Sharma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Lydon slips the punch.
Lydon lands a body shot.
Lydon slips a jab from Sharma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lydon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Lydon's cut.
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#
Lydon tries to clinch up.
Lydon misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Lydon moves into the clinch.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lydon lands with a right to the head.
Lydon working hard to break the clinch.
Sharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lydon blocking some punches.
Sharma lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Lydon.
Lydon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lydon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Lydon clinches up with Sharma and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Sharma blocking some punches.
Lydon misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Sharma manages to break the clinch.
Sharma throws a jab when Lydon was well out of range.
Lydon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lydon stuns Sharma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sharma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sharma needs to keep his hands up - Lydon had a free shot at his head there.
Lydon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Lydon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Lydon is out of range.
Lydon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#
Sharma is rocked!
Good leg kick by Lydon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oh Sharma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lydon sizes up Sharma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range. #T2#
Lydon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Lydon.
Lydon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Lydon cracks Sharma with an open hand slap.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharma misses its target.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Lydon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lydon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lydon moves in looking to clinch but Sharma pushes him off.
Lydon connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Lydon.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lydon.
Lydon lands a jab-cross combination.
Lydon steps in with a hook that catches Sharma right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lydon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sharma looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lydon!
Johnny Lydon very nearly forgot to thank VanDam Clothing 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: PF5 Nti v Coco
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Lopez tries to clinch but Sharma is having none of it.
Sharma moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
Sharma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharma misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Lopez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sharma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lopez.
You can see the frustration on Sharma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lopez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sharma's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sharma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Sharma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharma keeps working. #SUB2#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sharma is looking for a sweep.
Lopez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sharma is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sharma avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lopez.
Sharma is letting Lopez control him for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sharma tries to bench press Lopez off him but Lopez keeps the position.
Lopez trying to control the action but Sharma is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Lopez clinches.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Sharma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Lopez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sharma!
The strikes coming from Lopez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sharma trying his best to control but Lopez has mounted him.
Lopez controlling from mount.
Lopez tries to control but Sharma wriggling away. #T4#
Lopez breaks from Sharma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sharma is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
Sharma tries to hold on but Lopez postures up.
Lopez landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharma is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martez Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sharma takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sharma throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Sharma avoids it well.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Sharma circles away easily
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lopez has Sharma up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharma has had enough of the clinch but Lopez keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1##TD2#
Lopez pulls Sharma into guard. #SU#
Sharma stands and steps away. Lopez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sharma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Lopez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sharma is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopez preventing the sweep. #T2#
Lopez controlling from the top position.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
Lopez trying to control but Sharma is working from the bottom.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Sharma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Sharma keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Sharma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez wanted to stand there but Sharma had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Sharma gets tackled into the cage by Lopez. Lopez maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab lands there for Sharma.#CUT#
It looks like Martez Lopez has been cut.
Martez Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Sharma.#TD2#
Sharma gets caught napping as Lopez dives in and scores a takedown. Sharma manages to retain guard.#ES#
Sharma is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sharma has had enough of the clinch but Lopez keeps him there for the moment.
Sharma trying to control the position but instead, Lopez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sharma into the cage.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Sharma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martez Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharma circles away.
Sharma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharma cracks Lopez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sharma defends well and Lopez ends up having to push Sharma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lopez misses with a leg kick
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Lopez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sharma!
Sharma struggling a bit here.
Lopez wants to control but Sharma is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sharma struggling a bit here.
Lopez wants to control but Sharma is keeping him busy.
Sharma is looking for a sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sharma can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Sharma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sharma continues to drive forward.
Sharma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rohith Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martez Lopez.
Sharma misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Lopez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sharma kicks off Lopez and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Sharma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lopez can't get the takedown.
Lopez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Sharma stalling against the cage.
Lopez fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Lopez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Martez Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Sharma isn't so interested in that idea.
Sharma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sharma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Sharma stands and steps away. Lopez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jab from Sharma.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sharma.
Sharma throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Lopez is looking to clinch but Sharma is avoiding it.
Sharma misses with a straight right.
Lopez closes the distance but Sharma moves to the side
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Sharma misses the target.
Martez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lopez has closed the distance and engaged Sharma in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharma 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohith Sharma!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rohith Sharma waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Sharma has AssKicken up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
AssKicken decides to pull guard.
AssKicken wants to sweep here but Sharma controlling him for the moment.
AssKicken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sharma slips nicely into half guard.
Sharma controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
AssKicken gets back to full guard. #T1#
Sharma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sharma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. AssKicken is keeping the position for now.
AssKicken has Sharma pulled in close to control his posture.
AssKicken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
AssKicken passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sharma trying to remain calm as AssKicken controls from the top position.
AssKicken scoring with punches from side control. #T2##SUB#
AssKicken is trying to get an arm triangle but Sharma is defending well. #SUB#
AssKicken is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sharma has escaped the position, nice work there.
AssKicken misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sharma tries to improve position but can't.
AssKicken trying to control the action but Sharma is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sharma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
AssKicken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharma keeps working.
Sharma is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
AssKicken in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
AssKicken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sharma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sharma gets back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sharma is trying to stand up here but AssKicken is controlling him well.
AssKicken is trying to control the action in half guard but Sharma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
AssKicken is looking to stall here but Sharma recovers full guard.
AssKicken stands up over Sharma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
AssKicken is stalling in the full guard.
Sharma keeping moving, preventing AssKicken from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharma keeping full guard, as AssKicken tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thoreaux AssKicken dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sharma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sharma works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from AssKicken. Those never looked like landing.
AssKicken throws a lazy right hand but Sharma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharma throws a poor cross that misses
enabling AssKicken to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharma scores with a nice head shot.
AssKicken lands a jab to the nose.
AssKicken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
AssKicken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharma seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. AssKicken shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sharma is backing up but AssKicken catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sharma covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! AssKicken Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thoreaux AssKicken!
A relieved looking Thoreaux AssKicken 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1#
Sharma misses with a body kick.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract AssKicken.
Sharma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling AssKicken to score with a decent uppercut.
Sharma 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.
AssKicken lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by Sharma - just one landing.
A lazy left from Sharma finds it's target.
Sharma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from AssKicken.
Sharma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sharma sizes up AssKicken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Thoreaux AssKicken has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AssKicken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sharma's head.
AssKicken blocks a jab.
AssKicken wants to land a leg kick but Sharma is out of range.
A nice side step and Sharma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Sharma is rocked!#T1#
Sharma slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by AssKicken.
AssKicken throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
Sharma lands a nice shot that snaps AssKicken's head back.
AssKicken throws a leg kick
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from AssKicken finds it's way through Sharma's defenses.
AssKicken misses the jab.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
AssKicken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
AssKicken circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sharma to the canvas! Sharma doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - AssKicken keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thoreaux AssKicken!
A victorious Thoreaux AssKicken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 105 Hammerfall v Farina
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Sharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Sharma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sharma misses with a hook.
O Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick by Sharma misses #TD2#
and O Reilly counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sharma!
O Reilly wants to control but Sharma is keeping him busy.
O Reilly tries to advance to mount but Sharma denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharma keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Reilly working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Sharma pushes O Reilly away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, O Reilly gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Reilly moves away.
Sharma gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and O Reilly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by O Reilly.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Reilly chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Reilly with a nice head shot there.
Sharma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Reilly is controlling him.
O Reilly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharma works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
O Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Sharma wriggles free and stands up.
O Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and O Reilly counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Sharma throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Patty O Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. O Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sharma swings for the body but O Reilly moves out of range.
O Reilly feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Sharma.
O Reilly connects with a single shot there.
Sharma throws a jab but it's blocked by O Reilly. #T4#
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma throwing a counter right hand but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
O Reilly lands a jab to the head.
O Reilly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
O Reilly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sharma's half guard.#ES#
Sharma has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but O Reilly is on him like a limpet, forcing Sharma back against the cage.
A short left from O Reilly.
O Reilly wants to take the fight to the mat but Sharma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
O Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
O Reilly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sharma regains guard.
O Reilly stops Sharma from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patty O Reilly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
O Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Sharma misses with a body shot.
O Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Reilly.
O Reilly throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
O Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sharma blocks a jab.
O Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly avoids the head kick by Sharma.
O Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Reilly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
We've been told by Sharma's head coaches at The Elite FC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sharma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sharma missing with a left hand there. O Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharma throws a front kick aimed at O Reilly's knee but O Reilly avoids it well.
Sharma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Reilly to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. O Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Reilly throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Reilly or perhaps it was just good defense by Sharma, which made it look bad.
O Reilly staying out of range there.#TD2#
O Reilly throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sharma was covering up waiting for the punch and O Reilly finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Sharma scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from O Reilly.
Sharma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Reilly blocks a head kick by Sharma.
Sharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but O Reilly is just out of range.
A left lands for O Reilly.
O Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
An attempted straight right counter from Sharma misses the target.
Sharma moves into range and connects with a jab.
O Reilly dives in for a single leg takedown but Sharma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
O Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma moves out of range of the strikes.
O Reilly scores with a jab to the head.
O Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Sharma should have avoided that one.
Sharma takes a swing at O Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Sharma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sharma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sharma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
O Reilly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Reilly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Reilly with the counter takedown but Sharma avoids it easily.
Sharma misses with a body shot.
And O Reilly tries to counter it with a takedown but Sharma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. O Reilly moves away and avoids it.
O Reilly lands with a straight right. Sharma didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Sharma misses.
Sharma throws a jab when O Reilly was well out of range.
Sharma defending well as O Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
O Reilly staying out of range there.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown but Sharma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patty O Reilly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sharma swings for the body but O Reilly moves out of range. #TD2#
O Reilly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sharma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Sharma explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sharma slips under a jab from O Reilly.
O Reilly sizes up Sharma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Reilly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - O Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from O Reilly misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Reilly cracks Sharma with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Reilly scores with a punch to the head.
Sharma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. O Reilly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from O Reilly misses.
A jab from O Reilly does it's job there.
Sharma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Reilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Reilly.
O Reilly feints the counter takedown.
Sharma moves out of range of the strikes.
O Reilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Sharma's head.
O Reilly walks into a straight right hand from Sharma.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Sharma slips the punch.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Sharma.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Reilly fails with the takedown.
O Reilly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharma defends it nicely.
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!
O Reilly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
O Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
O Reilly feints the counter takedown.
Sharma cracks O Reilly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by O Reilly.
O Reilly has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Sharma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Reilly.
Rohith Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patty O Reilly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. O Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Reilly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rohith Sharma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Reilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sharma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Reilly moves away.
O Reilly misses with a left hand
and Sharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
O Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Good standup being displayed there by Sharma as he connects with a hook.
Sharma works the jab nicely.#ROC#
O Reilly is rocked!
O Reilly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Reilly.
Rohith Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Reilly avoids the head kick by Sharma.
O Reilly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Reilly looks to land a combination but Sharma avoids it well.
Sharma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Reilly works the jab nicely.
Sharma dips to his left and cracks O Reilly with an uppercut!

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 Rohith Sharma.
I think O Reilly 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RISE 97 Pentele v Stoddler
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Bapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Bapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharma cracks Bapp with an open hand slap.
Sharma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharma throws out a loose jab but Bapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bapp misses with a left hand
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharma misses with a hook
enabling Bapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Bapp cracks Sharma with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bapp scoring well with a low kick there.
Sharma tries to clinch but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp scores with a sloppy right hand. Sharma should have avoided that one.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma throws the left hand but Bapp avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Bapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma throws a nice head kick!
Bapp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bapp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sharma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sharma defending well as Bapp loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Sharma gets a clinch.
Sharma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Bapp has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sharma uses from the top position.
Sharma sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Bapp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharma defends well.#T2#
Sharma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bapp is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Sharma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma wanted to stand there but Bapp had control of the position. #SUB2#
Bapp working for a triangle but Sharma defends it easily. #SU#
Sharma stands up from Bapp's guard - Sharma perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Sharma instigates a clinch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bapp - that landed with a thud.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Bapp controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Bapp.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bapp.
Bapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Bapp.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Bapp.
Bapp tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Bapp back against the cage.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Bapp tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Bapp back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sharma scores with a shoulder strike.
Bapp lands an uppercut.
Bapp misses with a body punch.
Bapp content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bapp lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Sharma.
Bapp tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it. #T4#
Bapp misses with the head strike.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Bapp controls the action.
Sharma lands an uppercut.
Bapp lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bapp breaks from the clinch.
Sharma throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sharma.
Bapp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sharma is looking to land body kicks.
Bapp scores with a nice strike.
Bapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Bapp is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sharma.
A jab from Sharma misses.
Sharma tests Bapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scotty Bapp 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#
Bapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharma circles away quickly and effectively.
Bapp digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bapp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bapp misses the target.
Sharma throws a lazy body kick
and Bapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma scores with a jab. Bapp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sharma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sharma tries to clinch up but Bapp circles away and keeps his distance.
Scotty Bapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bapp misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Bapp just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSharma.
Bapp avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Sharma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bapp, pushing him back against the cage.
Bapp misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Bapp controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bapp working aggressively here.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bapp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Bapp.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Bapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharma.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Bapp controls the action.
Bapp tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sharma breaks from the clinch.
Bapp walks into a left hand.
Sharma throws a jab when Bapp was well out of range.
Bapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharma closes the distance but Bapp moves to the side
enabling Bapp to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Bapp takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharma misses its target.
Sharma walks into a jab.
Bapp misses the jab.
Sharma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bapp throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bapp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bapp is out of range.
Bapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bapp misses with a hook.#T3#
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharma moves forwards but Bapp connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Sharma is rocked!
Bapp drops Sharma with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bapp follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty Bapp!
A victorious Scotty Bapp thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 93 Oloishona v Granger
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slayin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slayin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sharma.#CL2#
Slayin moves into the clinch successfully.
Slayin tries to land knees in the clinch but Sharma avoids the damage to the body.
Slayin misses with a knee strike.
Sharma throws an elbow but it misses.
Slayin tries to land knees in the clinch but Sharma avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Sharma breaks from the clinch.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slayin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slayin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharma misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sharma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slayin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slayin lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Sharma has Slayin pressed against the cage.
Slayin digs a right hand underneath Sharma's ribcage. Sharma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slayin blocks an uppercut.
Slayin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Slayin misses with some punches.
Slayin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slayin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharma.
Slayin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharma avoiding damage as Slayin throws knees to the body.
Slayin scores a nice knee to the body.
Slayin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slayin misses with a knee to the head.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Slayin.
Slayin misses with a knee to the head.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Sharma gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Sharma moves into the clinch.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharma avoids it.
Sharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slayin. #BC#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Slayin gets tackled into the cage by Sharma. Sharma maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Sharma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slayin working aggressively here. #BC#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slayin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Sharma moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma. #BC#
Sharma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Slayin rushes Sharma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slayin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sharma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slayin can turn it around.#T3#
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slayin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharma.#BC#
Sharma manages to break the clinch.
Slayin misses with a body shot
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayin lands a nice shot that snaps Sharma's head back.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma ducks right into an uppercut from Slayin.
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slayin.
Slayin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slayin.
Slayin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Slayin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharma on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slayin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slayin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Slayin does it's job there.
Sharma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slayin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sharma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slayin.
Slayin misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sharma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Slayin finds it's way through Sharma's defenses. #ROC2#
Sharma is rocked!
Sharma tries to clinch up
and Slayin counters with a big right hand! Oh Sharma is in trouble here! Slayin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhymin Slayin!
A less than humble Rhymin Slayin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RISE 89: Boretti vs. Falcone
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Sharma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma unleashes a big counter combination but Doji bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Doji moves away and avoids it.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doji throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharma on the side of the head.
Sharma tries to clinch up.
Doji with a nice cross.
Doji swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharma.
Sharma walks into a stiff left hand from Doji.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doji takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Hotaru Doji has been cut.
Sharma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Doji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Doji.
Sharma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Doji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Doji just misses with a punch to the body.
Doji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Doji circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Doji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doji takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sharma slips under a jab from Doji.
Doji pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sharma takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Sharma rushes Doji and presses him up against the cage.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Doji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sharma in his tracks.
Sharma lands with a good body shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Doji.
Doji digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Sharma tries to clinch there but Doji circles away.
Doji misses with a straight right.
Doji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Sharma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharma scores with a nice strike.
Doji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Doji.
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doji loads up on a big right hand but Sharma slips the punch.
Sharma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doji tries to circle away but Sharma has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.#T3#
Doji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma prevents Doji from breaking the clinch.
Doji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma has Doji pressed against the cage, preventing Doji from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Doji breaks from the clinch.
Doji misses with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a crisp right that sends Doji to the canvas! Sharma follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rohith Sharma thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Hotaru Doji spoke after the fight, saying 'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.'.

Event: RISE 83 - Heydrich Vs. Jones 3
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Niska misses with a hook
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Niska with a nice cross.
Niska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharma tries to land a body kick
and Niska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharma scores with a hook.
We've been informed that Niska 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.
Niska misses with a body shot
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Juha Niska has been cut.
Niska rushes Sharma with punches - Sharma moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sharma goes down! Niska follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Niska!
Our winner, Juha Niska, 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: RFLFN- 31 Valdez Vs.Curry
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Sharma looks to land a combination but LightHeavyweight avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Sharma scores with a four punch combination!
LightHeavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses.
LightHeavyweight throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LightHeavyweight lands with a shot to the body.
LightHeavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.#CL2#
Sharma pushes LightHeavyweight up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharma lands an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight works on Sharma's body with a couple of short punches.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
A short uppercut from LightHeavyweight.
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!
LightHeavyweight presses Sharma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharma looks winded!
Sharma tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LightHeavyweight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
LightHeavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sharma or not. #T1#
LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, LightHeavyweight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Sharma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharma avoids the body shot from LightHeavyweight.
Nice body kick from Sharma.
LightHeavyweight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharma at a distance.
LightHeavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LightHeavyweight looks to throw the jab but Sharma is out of range.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook. Sharma ducked under it nicely.
LightHeavyweight tries to bum rush Sharma with a series of wild strikes but Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LightHeavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharma throws out a counter right but LightHeavyweight avoids it with no problem.
Sharma misses with a right hand
and LightHeavyweight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LightHeavyweight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LightHeavyweight looks to land a combination but Sharma avoids it well.
Sharma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like LightHeavyweight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sharma.
LightHeavyweight tries to clinch but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma lands a body shot.
LightHeavyweight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
Sharma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LightHeavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharma counters with a good low kick that LightHeavyweight was not able to check.
LightHeavyweight misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by LightHeavyweight.
Sharma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LightHeavyweight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LightHeavyweight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight throws a shot from downtown. Sharma moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Sharma misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from LightHeavyweight misses its intended target. #T3##CL2#
Sharma gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sharma breaks from the clinch.
LightHeavyweight blocks a head kick by Sharma.
A big left from LightHeavyweight misses.
Sharma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Lighty LightHeavyweight has been cut.
LightHeavyweight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sharma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
LightHeavyweight walks into a left hand.
LightHeavyweight's corner calls for a 1-2. LightHeavyweight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
LightHeavyweight moves into the clinch.
Sharma is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
LightHeavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from LightHeavyweight. #BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body shot.
Sharma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LightHeavyweight.#T4#
Sharma throws a head kick but LightHeavyweight moves out of range.
LightHeavyweight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
LightHeavyweight jabs Sharma right on the nose. Sharma blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Sharma is rocked!#CL#
LightHeavyweight pushes Sharma up against the cage in a clinch.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight misses with some punches.
Sharma tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as LightHeavyweight controls his hands.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharma controls his hands.
Sharma tries to land knees in the clinch but LightHeavyweight avoids the damage to the body.
Sharma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sharma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Sharma.
LightHeavyweight lands with a right to the head.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma is trying to drag LightHeavyweight to the mat but LightHeavyweight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lighty LightHeavyweight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rohith Sharma.#BC#
LightHeavyweight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LightHeavyweight swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
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 Lighty LightHeavyweight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
LightHeavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LightHeavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook but Sharma blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sharma throws a head kick that half lands.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
LightHeavyweight avoids the head kick by Sharma.
Sharma throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and LightHeavyweight counters by clinching up.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
LightHeavyweight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharma scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Sharma
and LightHeavyweight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharma moves out of range as LightHeavyweight strikes.#T1#
Sharma moves forwards but LightHeavyweight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LightHeavyweight drops Sharma with a straight right hand, right on the button! LightHeavyweight follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lighty LightHeavyweight!
After winning the bout, Lighty LightHeavyweight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TAFC: Lermontov v Canthropus
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Sharma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Sharma gets tackled into the cage by Enchãrya. Enchãrya maintains the clinch.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Enchãrya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Sharma.
Enchãrya swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Enchãrya.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Enchãrya.
Sharma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchãrya blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Sharma breaks the clinch.
Enchãrya wants to land a leg kick but Sharma is out of range.
Enchãrya throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sharma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sharma moves out of range of the body kick.
Sharma is looking to counter punch.
Enchãrya keeps Sharma at a distance using the push kick.
Enchãrya misses with a shot to the body
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Enchãrya lands with a good body shot.
Enchãrya connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Enchãrya misses
and Sharma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Enchãrya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
Enchãrya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Enchãrya misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Enchãrya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Enchãrya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Sharma moves out of range of the body kick from Enchãrya.
Sharma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sharma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick
and Sharma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Sharma as he checks the leg kick.
Enchãrya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sharma is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Enchãrya looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
Enchãrya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick that misses.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Sharma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Enchãrya doesn't seem phased though.
Enchãrya lands a nice shot to the body.
Enchãrya throws out a leg kick but Sharma moves out of range and Enchãrya only half commits.
It looked like Sharma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sharma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Enchãrya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharma slips under a jab from Enchãrya.
Sharma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sharma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Enchãrya misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sharma misses the target.
Enchãrya looks to throw the jab but Sharma is out of range.
Enchãrya lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sharma takes a step back to recover.
Sharma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enchãrya can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damagon Enchãrya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Enchãrya throws out a loose jab but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sharma misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Enchãrya! But no joy.
Sharma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Enchãrya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Enchãrya.
A leg kick checked by Sharma.
Both fighters circling a little - Enchãrya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchãrya fakes the leg kick and cracks Sharma in the body.
Enchãrya throws a leg kick
and Enchãrya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Enchãrya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharma at a distance.
Enchãrya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sharma.
Enchãrya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Enchãrya swings widly with a right hand
and Enchãrya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Enchãrya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Enchãrya misses the target.
Sharma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Enchãrya.
A solid body kick from Enchãrya. #T2#
Enchãrya throws an off balance right hand
and Enchãrya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Enchãrya misses with a looping left.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Enchãrya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enchãrya scores with a jab. Sharma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Enchãrya throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Enchãrya lands a right hook to the body.
Sharma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Enchãrya is looking to slow Sharma down with leg kicks.
Enchãrya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
Damagon Enchãrya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enchãrya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Enchãrya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Enchãrya.
Sharma swings for the body but Enchãrya moves out of range. #T4#
Enchãrya throws a leg kick which misses Sharma's front leg but catches the back leg as Sharma tries to avoid it.
Enchãrya swings widly with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Enchãrya is predictable there
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
Enchãrya moves out of range as Sharma throws a body kick.
Enchãrya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Enchãrya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Damagon Enchãrya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Enchãrya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling 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!
Sharma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damagon Enchãrya 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#
Enchãrya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharma counters with a big right hand! Oh Enchãrya is in trouble here! Sharma follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
In his post fight interview, Rohith Sharma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Fernando
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camara thuds a left hand into Sharma's body.
Camara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sharma.
Sharma tries to move into range but Camara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sharma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Camara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Camara has closed the distance and engaged Sharma in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Camara.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara lands a body shot.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Camara.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharma controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Sharma.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Camara is working Sharma over against the cage.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Sharma avoiding damage.
Camara blocking some punches.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Camara lands a right hand.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara managing to block the knees to the body from Sharma.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
Camara blocking some punches.
Sharma works on Camara's body with a couple of short punches.
Sharma lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara tests Sharma's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara jabs at Sharma's body.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Sharma moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Sharma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sharma walks into a left hand.
Sharma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sharma takes one to the side of the head.
Camara takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Sharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
Camara swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Sharma moves away from the strike by Camara.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sharma misses with an uppercut.
Camara tries to clinch up
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camara misses the body punch
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camara throws out the jab.
Camara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Camara misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Camara.
Camara slips a jab from Sharma.
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Sharma is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Camara slips a jab from Sharma.
Camara slips under a jab.
Sharma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camara at a distance.
Sharma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Sharma. Beautiful body shot.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Camara tries to clinch but Sharma is having none of it.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara defending well as Sharma loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Camara misses its target.#CL#
Camara clinches up against the cage.
Camara lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch. #T1#
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crunch! Sharma slams his shin into Camara's torso.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara tries to clinch
and Sharma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
Camara connects with a jab.
Sharma catches Camara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camara lands with a right hand.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Sharma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camara.
Ibrahim Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camara throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Camara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camara.#T2#
Sharma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharma swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara.
Camara walks into a left hand.
Camara jabs at Sharma's body.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Sharma misses.
Camara lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Sharma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Sharma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Camara. Those never looked like landing.
Camara swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sharma doesn't seem bothered though.
Camara misses with a left hand
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Sharma is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camara, as that shot connected.
Sharma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara lands a jab to the nose.
Sharma is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him?
Sharma avoids the body shot from Camara.
Sharma tries a quick counter leg kick but Camara is wise to it.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
Sharma is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sharma seems to have recovered his senses.
Camara misses with a shot to the body
and Sharma counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Sharma walks into a straight right hand from Camara.
Camara cracks Sharma with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sharma falls to his knees and Camara doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Vieira
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Kardashian misses with an uppercut.
Kardashian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sharma darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian stuns Sharma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kardashian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sharma's head.
A shot to the body from Kardashian misses
and Sharma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kardashian throws a hook to the side of Sharma's head but Sharma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Kardashian - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Kardashian misses
and Sharma counters with a good, hard body kick but Kardashian shrugs it off.
Sharma lands a jab to the head.
Kardashian lands a nice hook to Sharma's body. Sharma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Kardashian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kardashian misses with a left hand
and Sharma counters with a good low kick that Kardashian was not able to check.
Kardashian throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
Sharma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kardashian misses with a looping left.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Kardashian avoids it with no problem.
Sharma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kardashian.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardashian moves away.
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma feints a counter leg kick.
Sharma lands the left hand.
Kardashian looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Sharma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sharma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sharma slips under a jab.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Kardashian avoids it with no problem.
Sharma ducks right into an uppercut from Kardashian.
Sharma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kardashian is out of range and Sharma settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardashian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
A countering left hand to the body from Sharma misses.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Kardashian digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Sharma scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
Rob Kardashian's cut is getting worse.
Sharma is looking to land body kicks.
Kardashian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kardashian fails to land with a series of punches.
Sharma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kardashian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sharma.
Kardashian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Kardashian swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kardashian lands a body shot.
Kardashian takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Kardashian misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Sharma misses its intended target.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Kardashian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Kardashian misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sharma counter with a right hand.
A big left from Kardashian misses.
A jab from Sharma misses.
Kardashian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kardashian clinches with his opponent.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma tries a body shot but Kardashian blocks it.
I was talking to Kardashian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sharma works on Kardashian's body with a couple of short punches.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian'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.
#R2#
Sharma misses with a hook.
Kardashian misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Kardashian is looking to clinch but Sharma is avoiding it.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharma scores with a nice strike.
Kardashian throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Kardashian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharma, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
Kardashian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Kardashian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kardashian tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Kardashian back against the cage.
Sharma working aggressively here.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Sharma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Rob Kardashian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharma.
Kardashian lands with a light punch inside.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Sharma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sharma lands a left hand. #CUT2#
Rob Kardashian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sharma gets through Kardashian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma pushes Kardashian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian lands with a left to the head.
Sharma tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Kardashian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kardashian.
Kardashian is working Sharma over against the cage.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharma takes a shot to the head.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Kardashian. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Kardashian works on Sharma's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharma.
Kardashian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands a body punch.
Kardashian tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kardashian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kardashian.
Sharma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Kardashian tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Rob Kardashian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian'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!
#R3#
Kardashian digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Kardashian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kardashian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sharma.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a sloppy body shot
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
Kardashian tries to clinch up.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kardashian swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Kardashian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kardashian moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sharma - that landed with a thud.
Sharma is working Kardashian over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharma presses Kardashian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sharma just leaning against Kardashian, taking a breather.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kardashian's elbow.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Kardashian avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage.
Sharma is leaning against Kardashian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharma lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands. #T2#
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rob Kardashian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sharma misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Sharma.
Sharma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sharma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kardashian's sensitive parts.
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Sharma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kardashian missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharma misses with a right hand
and Kardashian counters with a left to the body.
Donk. Kardashian catches Sharma right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Kardashian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sharma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rob Kardashian is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kardashian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rohith Sharma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sharma tests Kardashian's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rohith Sharma!
Our winner, Rohith Sharma, 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: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 7
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1#
Sharma lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Sharma.
A solid body kick from Sharma.
Sharma throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Doji counter with a right hand.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Doji.
We've been informed that Doji 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.
Sharma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Hotaru Doji has been cut.
Doji cracks a nice hook into Sharma's ribs.
Sharma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doji misses with a wild body shot.
Doji lands with a straight right. Sharma didn't see that one coming.
Sharma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doji connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sharma scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Sharma gets tackled into the cage by Doji. Doji maintains the clinch.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doji blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Doji taking a breather.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sharma - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Sharma.
Doji looks winded!
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma controlling the action here for a moment.
Doji scores with a shot to the side of Sharma's head.
Doji tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing Doji back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sharma.
Sharma tries a body shot but Doji blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharma.
Doji swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doji misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Doji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Doji checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sharma throws a body punch but Doji moves out of range.
Doji punishes Sharma's body with a nice straight punch.
Sharma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma scores with a nice body kick.
Doji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Doji.
Sharma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doji throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
Doji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma throws the kick towards the body but Doji avoids it.
Doji looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Doji swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sharma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doji thinking.
Doji smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doji is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sharma rather than just go for the knockout.
Sharma slips under a jab from Doji.
Sharma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doji's calf.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doji.
Doji throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Doji closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Sharma.
Sharma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doji backwards.
Doji tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharma blocking some punches. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doji blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doji getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sharma misses with a body punch
and Doji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharma throws a hook but Doji avoids it easily.
Doji throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sharma.
Doji appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sharma works the jab nicely.
Sharma misses with a right hand
and Doji counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sharma thinking.
Sharma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hotaru Doji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doji throws a sloppy body shot
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharma 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 round but I would say that Rohith Sharma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hotaru Doji'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#
Doji moves out of range of the body kick from Sharma.
Doji misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doji misses with a hook. Sharma ducked under it nicely.
Sharma walks into a stiff left hand from Doji.
Sharma tries to land a front kick but Doji steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sharma scores with a shot to the body.
Doji falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sharma counters with a nice body kick.
Doji misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Doji.
The fighters circling - Doji throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma slips a jab from Doji.
Sloppy strikes from Sharma. Those never looked like landing.
Doji is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sharma with a body shot.#T1#
Doji loads up on a big right hand but Sharma slips the punch.
Doji sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Sharma.
A telegraphed right hand from Doji misses the target.
Sharma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Sharma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sharma throws out a powerful jab.
Rohith Sharma is winning the standup battle so far.
Doji lands a nice shot to the body.
Doji throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma moves out of range as Doji strikes.
Doji throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doji misses with a straight left.
Doji closes the distance but Sharma moves to the side
and Sharma counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Sharma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Doji is breathing heavily.
Sharma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma lands a jab.
Doji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doji throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma misses with a kick to the body. #KD#
Sharma sends Doji crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sharma is motioning to the referee to let Doji up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Doji is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Hotaru Doji's cut even more.
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doji.
Doji is still on wobbly legs! Can Sharma finish him?
Doji misses with a left hand
and Sharma finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sharma lands a leg kick that knocks Doji off balance momentarily.
Doji swings widly with a right hand
and Sharma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doji throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharma counters with a big right hand! Oh Doji is in trouble here! Sharma follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
Our winner, Rohith Sharma, 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.
In defeat, Hotaru Doji stepped up to the mic, saying 'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.'.

Event: TAFC: Smith Jr vs Kuwabara
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Duncan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharma circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Sharma misses.
Duncan moves out of range of the body kick from Sharma.
Duncan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharma sprawls well. Sharma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sharma - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Sharma slams his shin into Duncan's torso.
Sharma throws a leg kick which misses Duncan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duncan tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sharma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A jab from Duncan does it's job there.
Duncan misses with a wild body shot.
Duncan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Duncan.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Duncan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duncan's head.
Sharma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duncan misses with a looping left.
Sharma slips a jab from Duncan.#KD2#
Sharma cracks Duncan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Duncan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sharma finish him? #ROC2#
Duncan is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sharma - that will leave a mark!
Oh Duncan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharma fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Duncan square on the jaw! Damn, Duncan is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
A victorious Rohith Sharma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syfi 135
Date: Dec 02, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Leekpai.
Leekpai lands a jab.
Leekpai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sharma is out of range and Leekpai settles back down.
Sharma staying out of range there.
Sharma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leekpai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leekpai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
Leekpai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Leekpai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leekpai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Leekpai blocks the leg kick.
Sharma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leekpai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leekpai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Leekpai checks the leg kick.
Leekpai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leekpai avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sharma.
Leekpai throws a low kick, looking for Sharma's leg but Sharma calmly moves out of range.
Leekpai backing away here, and Sharma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Leekpai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leekpai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sharma slips under a jab from Leekpai.
Leekpai ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Leekpai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good work by Sharma as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharma lands a jab.
Sharma thuds a left hand into Leekpai's body.
Sharma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leekpai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sharma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sharma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leekpai. #T2#
Leekpai misses the jab.
Sharma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sharma tries to move into range but Leekpai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Sharma.
Leekpai wants to land a leg kick but Sharma is out of range.
Leekpai keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sharma, right into the meat.
Leekpai moves away from the strike by Sharma.
Sharma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leekpai is able to avoid easily.
Sharma works the jab nicely.
Sharma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leekpai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leekpai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sharma lands with a nice body punch.
Sharma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sharma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leekpai.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Leekpai.
Sharma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leekpai is out of range. #T3##CL#
Leekpai rushes Sharma and presses him up against the cage.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leekpai has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Leekpai misses with an elbow strike.
Leekpai misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Leekpai.
Leekpai landing knees to the head.
Leekpai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharma is defending well for now.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sharma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leekpai rather than just go for the knockout.
Sharma cracks a nice hook into Leekpai's ribs.
Sharma defending well as Leekpai loads up on a big left hand.
Sharma walks into a left hand.
Leekpai misses with a looping right.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Leekpai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma misses with a body kick.
Leekpai misses with a hook to the body
letting Sharma counter with a right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leekpai connects with a nice looking jab.
Sharma tests Leekpai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Leekpai misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharma counters with a body kick.
Leekpai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sharma.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body. Leekpai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leekpai.
Sharma scores with a decent looking hook.
Leekpai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leekpai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leekpai throws a chopping leg kick but Sharma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leekpai misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leekpai misses with a hook.
Leekpai lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rohith Sharma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Leekpai scores with a hook.
Sharma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leekpai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sharma.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Leekpai slips the punch.
Leekpai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leekpai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sharma is out of range.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leekpai.
Leekpai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leekpai throws out a powerful jab.
Leekpai blocks a jab.
Leekpai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sharma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leekpai moves out of range of the body kick from Sharma.
Nice uppercut there from Leekpai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leekpai.
Sharma is looking to slow Leekpai down with leg kicks.
Sharma works Leekpai's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Sharma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leekpai throws a jab when Sharma was well out of range.
Rohith Sharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leekpai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sharma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leekpai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leekpai moves away.
Leekpai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma throws a sloppy head kick and Leekpai moves out of range easily.
Sharma has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leekpai throws a leg kick but Sharma checks it.
Sharma motions for Leekpai to come forward. Sharma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sharma slips a straight right by Leekpai.
Sharma throws a chopping leg kick but Leekpai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sharma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leekpai misses with a low kick.
Sharma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sharma thumps Leekpai with a low kick.
Good shot there by Sharma.
Sharma digs a good hook to Leekpai's body. #T2#
Leekpai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Leekpai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leekpai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Leekpai 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.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leekpai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Leekpai is just out of range.
Leekpai throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharma counters with a right hand to the body.
Leekpai avoids a kick to the body.
Leekpai digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Sharma throws a low kick but Leekpai avoids it.
Sharma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leekpai.
Leekpai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Leekpai is just out of range.
Leekpai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leekpai tests Sharma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharma scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leekpai checks a leg kick.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leekpai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Leekpai catches Sharma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leekpai throws a lazy right hand but Sharma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharma scores with a nice body kick.
Sharma cracks Leekpai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leekpai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
Sharma blocks a leg kick.
Sharma takes a swing at Leekpai's ribcage but misses.
Sharma throws a body punch but Leekpai moves out of range.
Sharma slips a jab and a cross from Leekpai.
Leekpai throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma misses with a hook.
Leekpai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sharma.
Leekpai slips a jab and a cross from Sharma.
Leekpai tests Sharma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leekpai connects with a leg kick. Sharma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Sharma throws a body shot but no joy.
Leekpai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leekpai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Leekpai.
Sharma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharma with a hook.
Sharma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leekpai misses with a looping left.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Leekpai moves away and avoids it.
Sharma checks a low kick from Leekpai.
Leekpai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leekpai cracks Sharma with a good jab.
Leekpai is looking to score with low kicks.
Leekpai is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
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 Krit Leekpai will probably get the nod.
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#
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leekpai.
Sharma jabs at Leekpai's body.
Sharma lunges at Leekpai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leekpai's hand.
Good leg kick by Leekpai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leekpai takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Sharma throws a push kick but Leekpai slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sharma.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leekpai.
Leekpai doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharma circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharma misses the target.
Leekpai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sharma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leekpai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharma doesn't manage to clinch there - Leekpai circles away.
Leekpai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leekpai lands a really nice looking cross but Sharma seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma slips a straight right by Leekpai.
Leekpai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma misses with a body kick.#T1#
Sharma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sharma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leekpai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Leekpai as he connects with a hook.
Leekpai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leekpai throws a body shot but no joy.
Leekpai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leekpai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Sharma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leekpai throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Leekpai. That snapped Sharma's head back.
Nice jab there from Leekpai.
Sharma staying out of range there.
Leekpai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sharma counters with a good, hard body kick but Leekpai shrugs it off.
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#
Sharma forces Leekpai back against the cage and clinches.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Leekpai lands a nice uppercut.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
Sharma avoiding damage as Leekpai throws knees to the body.
Sharma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
Sharma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leekpai swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leekpai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leekpai blocks an uppercut.
Sharma tries to work over Leekpai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leekpai's elbow.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leekpai blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Leekpai prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma tries a body shot but Leekpai blocks it.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma tries a body shot but Leekpai blocks it.
Leekpai misses with some punches.
Leekpai misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Leekpai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leekpai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leekpai can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Leekpai.
A hook to the body from Leekpai.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
Leekpai throws an elbow but it misses.
Leekpai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Leekpai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Leekpai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leekpai.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leekpai looking to throw knees to the head but Sharma is blocking nicely.
Leekpai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leekpai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Leekpai lands with a right to the head.
Sharma blocks an elbow strike.
Leekpai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leekpai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sharma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Leekpai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leekpai misses with an elbow over the top.
Leekpai tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma pushes Leekpai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leekpai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that 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 Krit Leekpai.
Well Leekpai 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Krit Leekpai!
Krit Leekpai 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: WeInSyd 37
Date: Nov 11, 2018

#R1#
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whymer throws a right and a left that Sharma avoids nicely.
Sharma tries to clinch but Whymer moves away
and Whymer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Whymer.
Sharma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whymer counters with a flying knee that drops Sharma! Whymer dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Just Whymer!
During a confident post fight interview, Just Whymer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SyFi 114
Date: Oct 12, 2018

#R1#
Rubenstein checks a low kick from Sharma.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Rubenstein closes the distance and clinches.
Rubenstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sharma walks away with a smile on his face. Rubenstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubenstein is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Rubenstein misses its intended target. #CL#
Rubenstein closes the distance and clinches.
Rubenstein is trying to pull guard but Sharma has him pressed against the cage.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma lands a nice uppercut.
Rubenstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rubenstein is trying to pull guard but Sharma has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Rubenstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein fails to pull guard.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein jumps guard but Sharma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rubenstein lands with a light punch inside.
Sharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rubensteins head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch. #T1#
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubenstein.
Sharma throws a body punch but Rubenstein moves out of range.
As Sharma looks to move away, Rubenstein throws a big counter combo but Sharma just gets out of the way.
Rubenstein throws a hook to the side of Sharma's head but Sharma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubenstein tries to clinch
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rubenstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharma counters with a straight right hand.
Rubenstein tries to clinch up.
Sharma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubenstein.
An inside leg kick from Sharma misses.
Rubenstein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rubenstein throws a jab when Sharma was well out of range.
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubenstein wants to clinch up but Sharma keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Rubenstein's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sharma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein avoids the body shot from Sharma.
Nice defenses there by Sharma.
A big left from Sharma misses.
Rubenstein scores with a nice right hand.
Rubenstein is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubenstein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sharma. Sharma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sharma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sharma throws a right hand that misses
and Rubenstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rubenstein takes one on the button.
Sharma 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.
Sharma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Sharma.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubenstein throws out the jab.
Rubenstein misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Sharma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rubenstein to score with a decent uppercut.
Rubenstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma throws a series of punches but Rubenstein avoids them all with ease.
Sharma throws a combination. Rubenstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rubenstein moves in looking to clinch but Sharma pushes him off.
Sharma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rubenstein staying out of range there.
No joy there for Rubenstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sharma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubenstein.#T3#
Sharma misses with a low kick.
Sharma ducks right into an uppercut from Rubenstein.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Rubenstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rubenstein tries to clinch up.
Sharma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rubenstein throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Rubenstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rubenstein thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Rubenstein clinches up with Sharma and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein jumps guard but Sharma stands there with Rubenstein around his waist. Rubenstein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma is working Rubenstein over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sharma.
Sharma 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!
Rubenstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Rubenstein fails to pull guard.
Rubenstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rubenstein lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Sharma breaks from the clinch.
Sharma moves out of range as Rubenstein throws a body kick.
Rubenstein looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Rubenstein misses with an uppercut
and Sharma counters with a nice body shot.
Rubenstein scores with a sloppy right hand. Sharma should have avoided that one.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
Rubenstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Sharma scores with a shot to the body.
Rubenstein lands a jab-cross combination.
Rubenstein 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.
A big right from Rubenstein misses.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Rubenstein moves away and avoids it.
Rubenstein avoids the body shot from Sharma.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubenstein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubenstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but Sharma is having none of it.
Sharma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rubenstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubenstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Sharma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharma needs to keep his hands up - Rubenstein had a free shot at his head there.
Sharma throws a leg kick which misses Rubenstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Rubenstein tries to avoid it.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharma scores with a nice head shot.
Rubenstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubenstein moves away.
Nice shot by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein checks a leg kick.
Sharma blocks a jab.
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!
Rubenstein misses with a straight left.
Rubenstein moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Rubenstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rohith Sharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sharma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rubenstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubenstein throws a looping overhand right but Sharma ducks down to avoid it.
Rubenstein lands a nice shot that snaps Sharma's head back.
Sharma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rubenstein rather than just go for the knockout.
Sharma throws an overhand right that lands on Rubenstein's shoulder, as Rubenstein tries to avoid the shot.
Rubenstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubenstein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sharma misses with the combination.
Rubenstein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sharma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rubenstein, as that shot connected.
Sharma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rubenstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rubenstein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubenstein throws a right and a left that Sharma avoids nicely.
Rubenstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sharma throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubenstein is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rubenstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubenstein throws a hook to the side of Sharma's head but Sharma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubenstein throws out the jab.
Rubenstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubenstein scores with a decent looking hook.
Sharma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sharma catches Rubenstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Rubenstein avoids it with no problem.
Rubenstein slips under a jab.
Rubenstein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharma momentarily. #T3#
Sharma misses with a body shot.
Rubenstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rubenstein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Rubenstein closes the distance and clinches.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Rubenstein takes a shot to the head.
Sharma cracks Rubenstein with a nice body shot.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein misses with a punch to the body.
Rubenstein lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sharma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharma scores with a shoulder strike.
Sharma lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharma prevents the takedown attempt.
Rubenstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Sharma lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein needs to keep his hands up - Sharma had a free shot at his head there.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Sharma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sharma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rubenstein catches Sharma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sharma cracks a nice hook into Rubenstein's ribs.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but Sharma moves out of range.
Rubenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Rubenstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma tests Rubenstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubenstein misses with a right hand
and Sharma counters with a body kick that stops Rubenstein in his tracks momentarily.
Sharma motions for Rubenstein to come forward. Sharma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sharma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rubenstein looks to land a left hand but Sharma moved out of range nicely.
Rubenstein 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 Rohith Sharma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rubenstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sharma thuds his shin into the meat of Rubenstein's side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sharma, as that shot connected.
Rubenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubenstein.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubenstein moves away.
Rubenstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rubenstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sharma jabs Rubenstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sharma connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Sharma misses.
Sharma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rubenstein.
Sharma misses with a hook.
Rubenstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rubenstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Rubenstein misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a right hand that Sharma ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharma also avoids with ease.
Sharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rubenstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Rubenstein misses.
Sharma moves out of range of the strikes.
Rubenstein misses with a left hand
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Rubenstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharma, pushing him back against the cage.
Rubenstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Rubenstein.
Sharma tries to circle away but Rubenstein has him pinned against the cage.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubenstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma working aggressively here. #T2#
Rubenstein blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Rubenstein looking for a takedown.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rubenstein or not.
Rubenstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharma smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rubenstein ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sharma.
Sharma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rubenstein looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
Sharma slips a straight right by Rubenstein.
Sharma misses with a body shot.
Sharma clobbers Rubenstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rubenstein connects with a body shot that sends Sharma's belly button to the back.
Sharma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rohith Sharma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rubenstein is looking to clinch.
Sharma moves away from the strike by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Sharma misses.
Rubenstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Rubenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubenstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Rubenstein clobbers Sharma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sharma slips under a jab from Rubenstein.
Sharma feints a counter leg kick.
Rubenstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rubenstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharma misses the jab.
Rubenstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rubenstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Rubenstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sharma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rubenstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spencer Rubenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sharma throws a hook but Rubenstein blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma throws a push kick but Rubenstein slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Sharma.
Rubenstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sharma throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubenstein.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Sharma finds it's target.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharma lands a leg kick that knocks Rubenstein off balance momentarily.
Rubenstein throws a hook but Sharma blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharma 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 Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SyFi 104
Date: Sep 16, 2018

#R1#
Rollins moves forwards but Sharma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sharma pushes Rollins away with a front kick.
Sharma thows a body kick. Rollins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rollins misses with an uppercut.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rollins's sensitive parts.
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sharma to score with a decent uppercut.
Rollins goes for a double leg but Sharma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sharma continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.#CL2#
Sharma instigates a clinch.
Rollins can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Sharma manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Sharma. Beautiful body shot.
Sharma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sharma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Sharma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sharma is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boogie Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins tries to score with a low kick but Sharma moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.
Rollins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Sharma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharma scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Rollins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sharma pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rollins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sharma prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Sharma scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sharma.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch but Sharma keeps him there for the moment.
Sharma scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sharma.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rollins has hold of one of Sharma's legs. Sharma is fighting the takedown attempt but Rollins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sharma is looking to stand up but Rollins isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Rollins wants to control from the top but Sharma keeps moving.
Rollins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sharma wants to stand up but Rollins is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sharma wants to stand up but Rollins is controlling him. #ES2#
Sharma pushes Rollins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rollins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Sharma connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Sharma there.
Rollins walks into a straight right hand from Sharma.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sharma.
Rohith Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins dodges the punch combination from Sharma. #CL2#
Sharma gets a clinch.
Rollins is working for takedown but Sharma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sharma lands a right hand.
Rollins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Sharma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rollins darts in looking for a takedown but Sharma gets double underhooks and turns Rollins into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma staying out of range there.#T4#
Sharma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Sharma moves away and avoids it.
Sharma has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sharma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sharma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rollins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rollins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sharma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sharma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sharma lunges at Rollins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rollins's hand.
Sharma connects with a high kick.
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rollins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma lands with a straight right. Rollins didn't see that one coming.
Rollins shoots in and drives through. Sharma sprawls well.
Rollins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
Sharma tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rollins misses with an uppercut.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins.#TD#
Rollins drives through with a takedown into Sharma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sharma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rollins throws a strike but Sharma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sharma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rollins's guard.#SU2#
Sharma stands up and waves to Rollins to follow him.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Sharma misses #TD#
and Rollins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins winds up and cracks Sharma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rollins working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Rollins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sharma's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharma has hold of Rollins's hands but Rollins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Sharma kicks off Rollins and gets to his feet.
Sharma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sharma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rollins throws a nice looking combination but Sharma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharma tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharma to the ground. Sharma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rollins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rollins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rollins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rollins misses with a hook. Sharma ducked under it nicely.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharma as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sharma tries to sprawl but Rollins drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sharma pushes Rollins off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Sharma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rollins's hands.
Sharma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sharma slips a straight right by Rollins.
Sharma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rollins throws a looping overhand right but Sharma ducks down to avoid it.
Sharma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boogie Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rollins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rohith Sharma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sharma is trying to stand.
Sharma is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3##ES2#
Sharma has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rollins is on him like a limpet, forcing Sharma back against the cage.
Rollins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Sharma.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Rollins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sharma can't fight it off and eventually Rollins manages to take the fight to the floor. Sharma looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sharma wants to stand and escape but Rollins is having none of it.
Rollins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Rollins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sharma manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sharma wanted to stand there but Rollins had control of the position.
Rollins 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.
Rollins controls Sharma momentarily but Sharma frees himself. #SU2#
Sharma decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rollins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sharma counters with a nice body shot.
Rollins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rollins tries to bum rush Sharma with a series of wild strikes but Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rollins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sharma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rohith Sharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sharma scores with a head kick. Rollins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rollins throws a jab when Sharma was well out of range.
Boogie Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharma stuffs the takedown.
Sharma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Rollins misses
and Sharma counters with a good low kick that Rollins was not able to check.
Rollins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sharma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Rollins misses.
Sharma 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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rollins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rollins manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Sharma throws Rollins to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sharma cracks Rollins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sharma is looking to slow Rollins down with leg kicks.
Sharma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sharma works the jab nicely.
Sharma lands a high kick!
Rollins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rollins throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
Sharma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rollins misses with a hook. Sharma ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Sharma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma works Rollins's body with a nice hook.
Sharma scores with a jab to the body.
Rollins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sharma throws a sloppy head kick and Rollins moves out of range easily.
Sharma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Rollins misses the shot to the body.
Sharma connects with a crisp jab.
Sharma lands a jab to Rollins's midsection.
Sharma connects with a single shot there.
Rollins fails to land the takedown.
Sharma lands with a right hand.
Rollins fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boogie Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma connects with a crisp jab.
Rollins walks into a jab.
Sharma moves out of range as Rollins strikes.
A cross from Sharma lands.
Sharma stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Sharma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rohith Sharma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sharma scores with a head kick. Rollins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rollins walks into a straight right hand from Sharma.
Nice shot by Sharma.
Nice body punch from Sharma.
Sharma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sharma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boogie Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and pushes Rollins back into the cage.
Rollins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins tries to break free but Sharma pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Rollins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sharma manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rollins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rollins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rollins is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sharma's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Sharma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rollins's sensitive parts.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sharma lands with a nice body punch.
Sharma connects with a crisp jab.
Sharma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rollins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharma is fending him off so far but Rollins persists. Nope, Sharma circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma scores with a shot to the body.
Sharma connects with the punch.
Rollins throws a combination that misses
and Sharma counters with a low kick, right behind Rollins 's knee.
Rollins takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharma 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohith Sharma!
After winning the bout, Rohith Sharma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SyFi 95
Date: Aug 26, 2018

#R1#
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Sharma fakes the leg kick and cracks Phoenix in the body.
Sharma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phoenix tests Sharma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharma tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
Good leg kick by Sharma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharma counters with a head kick. That will keep Phoenix thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slow jab from Sharma misses its intended target.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma throws the kick towards the body but Phoenix avoids it.
A head kick misses from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Sharma lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sharma.
Sharma lands a right hook to the body.
Phoenix clobbers Sharma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sharma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharma slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Nice uppercut there from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sharma. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phoenix throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharma scores with a push kick.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sharma slips under a jab.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Sharma's head back.
Sharma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
Sharma flicks out a counter leg kick but Phoenix steps away.
Sharma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Sharma.
Sharma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sharma wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharma momentarily.
Phoenix moves out of range as Sharma strikes.
Sharma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharma misses with a straight left. #T3#
Sharma throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sharma throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Sharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Sharma.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Sharma had a free shot at his head there.
Sharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Sharma misses.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sharma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharma at a distance. #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!
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix walks into a straight right hand from Sharma.
Phoenix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sharma to score with a decent uppercut.
Sharma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Sharma's shoulder, as Sharma tries to avoid the shot.
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix cracks Sharma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sharma staying out of range there.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma throws a shot to the body.
Sharma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sharma misses with a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rohith Sharma will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Sharma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix works Sharma's body with a nice hook.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Sharma ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix slips a jab from Sharma.
Sharma looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Sharma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma misses with a hook.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Sharma throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sharma.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Sharma just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Sharma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Sharma moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
A head kick misses from Sharma.
It looked like Phoenix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sharma.
A punch lands to the side of Sharma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Sharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Phoenix cracks Sharma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sharma throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
A head kick misses from Sharma.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma scores with a punch to the head.
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma throws a solid leg kick but Phoenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sharma.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Sharma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Sharma.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Sharma misses with a shot to the body
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Sharma scores with a nice strike.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sharma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Sharma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sharma!
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Phoenix throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
Sharma is looking for the big counter here.
Sharma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phoenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Sharma walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sharma 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 Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sharma throws a shot to the body.
Sharma misses with a jab to the body
and Sharma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma lands a leg kick that knocks Phoenix off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix 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#
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharma ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharma darts in trying to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Phoenix cracks Sharma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma thows a body kick. Phoenix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharma throws a lazy body kick
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sharma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Sharma tries to land a front kick but Phoenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sharma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sharma misses with a body shot
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Sharma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharma.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma. #T2#
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Phoenix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sharma - the referee stops the clock and Phoenix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sharma. Phoenix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Phoenix punishes Sharma's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Sharma slips under a jab.
Sharma throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Sharma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
That kick from Sharma tenderised Phoenix's leg. Phoenix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sharma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phoenix checks a leg kick. #T3#
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Sharma.
Sharma wants to land a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Sharma moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Sharma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Sharma misses with a looping right.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
Sharma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Sharma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sharma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Sharma's shoulder, as Sharma tries to avoid the shot.
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.#T4#
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
Phoenix cracks Sharma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Sharma ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Sharma throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sharma misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Sharma as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix lands a jab to Sharma's midsection.
Sharma throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Sharma.
Sharma wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Sharma.
Sharma moves away from the strike by Phoenix.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Torcida 40 - Greene Vs Dormier
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Shadow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharma as he jumps to the side.
Sharma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shadow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sharma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sharma.
Shadow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sharma counters with a head kick.
Shadow tries to move into range but Sharma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shadow walks into a straight right hand from Sharma.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body. Shadow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Shadow has a takedown stuffed.
Rohith Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Shadow.
Sharma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Sharma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shadow walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sharma.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Sharma and sends Shadow crashing to the mat! Sharma follows him down to the mat - Shadow regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Shadow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Sharma postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shadow to stand up.
Shadow is still on wobbly legs! Can Sharma finish him?
Shadow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sharma. Sharma obviously looking to wear him down.
Shadow seems to have recovered his senses.
Sharma lands a big head kick that sends Shadow to the canvas! Sharma follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

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

Event: Torcida 34 - Mfer Vs Anderson
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Irago moves away from the strike by Sharma.
Sharma scores with a nice head shot.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Sharma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irago on the side of the head.
Sharma 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.
Sharma blocks a jab.#CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and pushes Irago back into the cage.
Sharma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irago cracks Sharma with an open hand slap.
Irago missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharma misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharma cracks Irago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Irago scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irago throws a looping overhand right but Sharma ducks down to avoid it.
Irago throws a series of punches but Sharma moves out of range.
A combination from Irago does no damage. #T1#
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irago digs a good hook to Sharma's body.
Sharma scores with a shot to the body.
Irago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Sharma. Those never looked like landing.
Irago throws a series of punches but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma connects with a jab.
Irago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Irago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Irago controls his hands.
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Irago wants to break free but Sharma has control. #T2#
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma lands a right hand.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Irago avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irago avoids the body shot from Sharma.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irago there as he acknowledges the shot.
Irago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Sharma does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma digs a good body shot into Irago's ribs.
Irago moves out of range of the strikes.
Irago lands an overhand right.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Irago misses its target.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irago moves away.#T3##CL2#
Sharma moves into the clinch.
Sharma effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Sharma on the inside. #BC2#
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Irago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irago tests Sharma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Sharma.
Irago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irago misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Sharma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sharma lands a nice hook to Irago's body. Irago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sharma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irago.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sharma.
A jab from Irago misses.
A big right from Irago misses.
Irago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Sharma connects with a body shot that sends Irago's belly button to the back.
Sharma is looking to land body kicks.
Irago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Irago throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irago throws a series of punches but Sharma avoids them all with ease.
Sharma throws the left hand but Irago avoids the punch easily.
Sharma slips under a jab.
Irago throws a hook but Sharma blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irago is breathing heavily.
Sharma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Sharma finds it's way through Irago's defenses.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sharma works the jab nicely.
Sharma throws a lazy right hand but Irago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharma stuns Irago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Irago misses the target.
Irago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharma takes a swing at Irago's ribcage but misses.
Irago lands a lovely overhand right.
Irago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Sharma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irago misses with a hook.#CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A short left from Sharma.
Sharma pushes Irago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Dvan Irago has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma. #ROC2#
Irago is rocked!#BC2#
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sharma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Irago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irago backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irago blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma has Irago pressed against the cage, preventing Irago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irago wants to break free but Sharma has control.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irago blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma working aggressively here.
Sharma tries to work over Irago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma lands a right hand.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Oh Irago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irago seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Sharma. #T3#
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Irago controls the action.
Irago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma lands a left hand.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Irago can't break the clinch.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Irago controls the action.
Sharma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irago backwards.
Irago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma tries to work over Irago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Irago uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Irago can't break the clinch.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irago.
Sharma pushes Irago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharma leaning against his opponent.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharma pushes Irago back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
Irago tries to circle away but Sharma has him pinned against the cage.
Irago prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma pushes Irago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dvan Irago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharma with a nice cross.
Sharma throws a big shot that misses.
Dvan Irago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Irago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharma misses the target.
Sharma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Irago moves away and avoids it.
Irago was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Sharma misses.
Irago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Irago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Irago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irago.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irago.
Nice body punch from Sharma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharma connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma. #T1#
Sharma lands a head shot.
Sharma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharma catches Irago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sharma tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Sharma.
Sloppy strikes from Irago. Those never looked like landing.
Sharma's corner calls for a 1-2. Sharma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Sharma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irago working hard to break the clinch.
Irago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by Irago.
Irago blocks an uppercut.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Irago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sharma pushes Irago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irago backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma works on Irago's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Sharma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irago.
Irago throws a series of punches but Sharma moves out of range. #CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.
Sharma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma is pushing Irago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rohith Sharma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma.
Sharma continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Irago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma lands an uppercut.#BC#
Irago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irago moves out of range of the body kick from Sharma.
Irago misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Sharma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irago throws out a loose jab but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irago dodges the punch combination from Sharma.
Sharma throws a leg kick but Irago checks it.
Irago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dvan Irago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Irago misses.
Sharma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharma lands with a nice body punch.
Sharma throws a head kick that 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!
Sharma is looking to slow Irago down with leg kicks.
Sharma lands a nice looking body shot.
Irago takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.
Irago tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharma 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohith Sharma!
Rohith Sharma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dvan Irago spoke after the fight, saying 'Ref is a drug abuser'.

Event: Torcida 30 - Honda Vs Breed
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Sharma misses with a hook.
Toa slips under a jab.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toa 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.
Sharma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toa.
Sharma lands with a hook. Toa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sharma.
Sharma throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Sharma lands a body shot. #T1#
Sharma scores with the left hand. Toa knows he should have avoided that one.
Toa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Toa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sharma throws a hook to the side of Toa's head but Toa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharma's coach down at Valhalla MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sharma to score with a decent uppercut.
Sharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharma scores with a head kick. Toa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Sharma moves into range and clinches up with Toa.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sharma scores with a shot to the side of Toa's head.
Toa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharma to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Toa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma working aggressively here.
Sharma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
Toa blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma lands an uppercut.
Toa jumps guard but Sharma stands there with Toa around his waist. Toa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma lands a hook that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
A short uppercut from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma. #TD#
Toa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sharma uses from the top position. #SUB#
Toa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Sharma stands up from Toa's guard - Sharma perhaps looking for a knockout.
Toa darts in trying to clinch
and Sharma counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimi Toa has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sharma.
Sharma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharma throws an overhand right that lands on Toa's shoulder, as Toa tries to avoid the shot.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Sharma and move into the clinch.
Sharma lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Sharma throws the left hand but Toa avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Sharma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toa doesn't seem phased though.
Sharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toa manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Sharma has closed the distance and engaged Toa in a clinch.
Sharma tries to work over Toa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Toa jumps into guard, dragging Sharma to the mat.
Toa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Toa is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Toa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimi Toa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Sharma misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Sharma moves into range and clinches up with Toa.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toa backwards.
Toa jumps guard but Sharma stands there with Toa around his waist. Toa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharma smiles and moves away.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Sharma and move into the clinch.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Toa has managed to clinch.
Toa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toa blocks an uppercut.
Toa tries to pull guard but Sharma holds him up against the cage and eventually Toa drops back down to his feet.
Sharma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toa backwards. #T1#
Toa is trying to pull guard but Sharma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sharma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharma is stalling here.
Toa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharma smiles and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sharma. That's going to slow Toa down.
Toa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sharma thuds a left hand into Toa's body.
Sharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toa.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses.
As Sharma tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Sharma manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Toa.#T2#
Toa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sharma lands a nice shot that snaps Toa's head back. #CL2#
Sharma rushes Toa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Toa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Toa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toa working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Sharma stands up from Toa's guard - Sharma perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sharma dips to his left and cracks Toa with an uppercut!#CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toa fails to pull guard.
Toa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sharma walks away with a smile on his face. Toa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
Sharma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Sharma catches Toa right on the button with a cross.
Toa moves out of range as Sharma throws a body kick.
Toa tries to counter by clinching up but Sharma breaks away and moves out of range.
Sharma throws a hook but Toa avoids it easily.
As Sharma tries to get set, Toa tries to push him back and clinch up but Sharma manages to avoid the attempt.
Toa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Toa checks a leg kick.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sharma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sharma sizes up Toa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4##CL2#
Sharma moves into the clinch.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Toa manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Toa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharma wants to stand but Toa is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimi Toa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Toa lands a jab to Sharma's midsection.#CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and pushes Toa back into the cage.
Toa tries to pull guard but Sharma won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma.
Toa is trying to pull guard but Sharma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sharma stalling the fight.
Toa blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Toa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharma smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Toa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa wants to clinch up but Sharma keeps it at a distance.
Toa takes one on the button.
Sharma lands a jab to the nose.
Toa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1##CL2#
Sharma closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Toa pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Sharma gets to his feet - Toa follows without any prompting.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma cracks Toa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sharma takes a swing at Toa's ribcage but misses.
Sharma cracks Toa with a good jab.
Sharma looks to land a combination but Toa avoids it well.
Toa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sharma.
Sharma cracks Toa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sharma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Toa needs to keep his hands up - Sharma had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharma shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Toa eats them both and turns towards Sharma to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Sharma misses with a series of wild punches.
Toa moves out of range as Sharma strikes.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
Sharma throws the left hand but Toa avoids the punch easily.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toa moves away.
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rohith Sharma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sharma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toa lands a really nice looking cross but Sharma seems unphased.
Toa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Toa moved out of range nicely.
Toa is looking to counter the offense by Sharma and move into the clinch.
Sharma digs a good hook to Toa's body. #CL2#
Sharma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Toa avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage. #TD#
Toa pulls Sharma into guard.
Sharma wants to get up but he can't break Toa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Toa has his foot on Sharma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharma works his way back into a safe position though.
Toa has a closed guard, preventing Sharma from standing up. #T4##SU2#
Sharma gets to his feet - Toa follows without any prompting.
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rohith Sharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Toa!
Toa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sharma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toa takes one to the side of the head.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimi Toa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toa slips under a jab.
Toa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharma manages to circle out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sharma.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rohith Sharma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sharma 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohith Sharma!
The defeated Jimi Toa had this to say: 'Good fight bro!'.

Event: Torcida 21 - Payne Vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaolin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Shaolin is out of range.
Shaolin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sharma swings for the body but Shaolin moves out of range.
Shaolin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma throws a hook to the side of Shaolin's head but Shaolin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaolin tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Shaolin instigates a clinch.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaolin stalling the fight.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaolin.
Shaolin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaolin.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma. #T1#
Shaolin controlling the action here for a moment.
Shaolin tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Sharma on the inside. #BC2#
Shaolin manages to break the clinch.
Shaolin tries to clinch up but Sharma circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharma throws a lazy right hand but Shaolin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaolin 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.
Shaolin wants to clinch but Sharma slips to the side
and Sharma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Sharma there.
Shaolin tries to clinch but Sharma moves out of range.
Shaolin ducks right into an uppercut from Sharma.
Shaolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharma swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaolin.
Sharma throws an overhand right that lands on Shaolin's shoulder, as Shaolin tries to avoid the shot.
Sharma throws an overhand right that lands on Shaolin's shoulder, as Shaolin tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Shaolin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma lands with a nice body punch.
Sharma lunges at Shaolin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaolin's 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!
Shaolin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaolin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sharma takes a swing at Shaolin's ribcage but misses.
Sharma scores with a jab to the body.
Shaolin moves in looking to clinch but Sharma pushes him off.#CL2#
Shaolin drives through and clinches with Sharma against the cage.
Sharma lands with a light punch inside.
Shaolin tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma misses with the head strike. #BC#
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Shaolin moves away and avoids it.
Shaolin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Shaolin drives through and clinches with Sharma against the cage. #BC2#
Shaolin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Shaolin rushes Sharma and presses him up against the cage.
Sharma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Sharma.
Come on Shaolin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Shaolin wants a takedown.
Shaolin wants to get back to striking at distance but Sharma won't allow it.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaolin.
The referee calls for Shaolin to work. #T4#
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma has Shaolin pressed against the cage, preventing Shaolin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sharma lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaolin backwards.
Shaolin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sharma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rohith Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Shaolin.
Shaolin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 punch lands to the side of Shaolin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shaolin moves forwards but Sharma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sharma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaolin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaolin tries to clinch but Sharma moves away
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaolin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaolin is looking to clinch but Sharma is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharma misses its target.
Sharma misses with a body shot.
Shaolin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharma circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaolin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaolin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sharma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaolin doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharma misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Sharma's head coaches at Valhalla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sharma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaolin.
Sharma takes a swing at Shaolin's ribcage but misses.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaolin is just out of range.#CL2#
Shaolin has Sharma up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaolin slows down the pace here.
Shaolin blocking some punches. #T1#
Sharma misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Sharma.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaolin controls his hands. #BC#
Sharma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaolin closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaolin tries to clinch up.
Shaolin wants to clinch.
Shaolin tries to clinch up.
Sharma stuns Shaolin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaolin is looking to clinch but Sharma is avoiding it.
Sharma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sharma.
Sharma misses with a looping right.#T2#
A lazy left from Sharma finds it's target.
Sharma digs a good hook to Shaolin's body.
Shaolin is looking to clinch but Sharma is avoiding it.
Sharma misses with a body shot.
Sharma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaolin can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaolin tries to clinch but Sharma is having none of it.
Shaolin moves in looking to clinch but Sharma pushes him off.
As Shaolin looks to move away, Sharma throws a big counter combo but Shaolin just gets out of the way.
Sharma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaolin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaolin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharma circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaolin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaolin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharma keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaolin tries to clinch but Sharma moves out of range.
Shaolin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharma swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaolin.
Sharma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Sharma connects with a single shot there.
Shaolin tries to clinch but Sharma moves away
and Sharma counters with a nice body shot.
Sharma circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Shaolin closes the distance and pushes Sharma back into the cage.
Shaolin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shaolin is looking to control Sharma's arms but Sharma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shaolin has his back to the cage.
Sharma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shaolin is trying to maintain a safe position but Sharma gets an underhook and turns Shaolin into the cage.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Shaolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma tries to throw a body punch but Shaolin avoids it by throwing Sharma back against the cage.
Shaolin controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Shaolin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharma.
Shaolin trying to stall but Sharma improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaolin.
Shaolin trying to stall but Sharma improves his position.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaolin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sharma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sharma lands an overhand right.
Sharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaolin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaolin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rohith Sharma is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaolin tries to clinch up.
Sharma lands a slapping body shot.
Shaolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaolin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaolin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sharma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaolin on the side of the head.
Sharma drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shaolin right on the button. Shaolin goes down! Sharma follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sharma gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018

#R1#
Sharma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackman manages to circle out of the way.
Sharma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharma leaves Jackman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Sharma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sharma lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
Jackman is trying to break the clinch but Sharma is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharma stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Sharma - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Sharma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharma. #T1##BC2#
Jackman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sharma scores with a jab to the head.
Sharma scores with a hook.
Jackman throws a combination that misses
and Jackman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Sharma.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown but Sharma shows good takedown defense.
Rohith Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharma sprawls well. Sharma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackman gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Sharma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rohith Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Que Jackman.
Jackman tries to clinch up but Sharma circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Que Jackman has been cut.
Sharma throws a monster overhand right that drops Jackman! Sharma follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!

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