Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Priest walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Priest.
Priest ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priest throws a jab when Picogram was well out of range.
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target.
Priest connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picogram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Priest.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Priest avoids it with no problem.
Priest misses with a body shot
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Priest lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Priest 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.
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Priest's head but Priest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Priest connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Picogram defending well as Priest loads up on a big left hand.
Priest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Picogram misses.
Priest throws a lazy uppercut
and Picogram counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Priest fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Picogram counters with a crisp one two that drops Priest! Picogram thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Priest to his feet! Priest is in big trouble!
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Picogram there.#ROC2#Priest is rocked!
Picogram is stalking Priest. Priest circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Picogram, and it's lights out! Priest really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Picogram!
A less than humble Jonny Picogram misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Picogram throws the left hand but Valerio avoids the punch easily.
Valerio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picogram connects with a crisp jab.
Valerio misses with a straight left.
Crunch! Picogram slams his shin into Valerio's torso.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Picogram.
Picogram connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Valerio finds it's target.
Valerio 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.
Valerio avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram wants to clinch.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picogram lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Valerio.
Valerio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valerio! But no joy.
Valerio avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picogram was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Picogram fails to land with a series of punches.
Valerio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valerio moves away.
Valerio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picogram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valerio on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio misses with a looping left.#T2#
Picogram moves out of range as Valerio strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picogram misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio throws a hook but Picogram avoids it easily.
Valerio connects with a body shot that sends Picogram's belly button to the back.
Picogram is looking to wear down Valerio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Picogram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Valerio.
Picogram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valerio throws out a counter right but Picogram avoids it with no problem.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram throws a chopping leg kick but Valerio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Picogram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valerio swings widly with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picogram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Valerio misses.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio cracks Picogram with a good jab.#ROC2#Picogram is rocked!
Valerio takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
As Valerio looks to move away, Picogram throws a big counter combo but Valerio just gets out of the way.
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Valerio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Picogram is just out of range.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Valerio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Picogram stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valerio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valerio scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Valerio.
Picogram seems to have got his legs back now.
Valerio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Picogram misses
and Valerio counters with a straight right hand.
Valerio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Picogram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Picogram is breathing heavily.
Valerio connects with a body shot.
Valerio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Valerio lands a big right hand that sends Picogram crashing to the mat! Valerio stays standing though and waves Picogram back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio'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#
Picogram bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Valerio comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Picogram falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Picogram was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: Nfld live 57
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Picogram tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Zaire throws a series of strikes that have Picogram backpedaling.
Zaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaire avoids the head kick by Picogram.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Zaire.#ROC#Picogram is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Picogram.
Picogram is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaire finish him?
Zaire tries to bum rush Picogram with a series of wild strikes but Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Picogram seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Picogram moves out of range easily.
Picogram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram connects with a body shot that sends Zaire's belly button to the back.
A jab from Zaire does it's job there.#CL#
Zaire clinches. #T1#
Zaire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Picogram being controlled against the cage.
Come on Zaire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Picogram being controlled against the cage.
Zaire has Picogram pressed against the cage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
A jab from Picogram misses.
Zaire throws a wild body kick that Picogram sees coming a mile off.
Picogram keeps the fight on the outside.
Picogram only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaire 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.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Picogram.
Zaire scores with a body shot.
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Picogram scores with a jab.#T3#
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Picogram avoids it.
Zaire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Picogram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Zaire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaire.
Picogram misses with the head strike.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
Picogram throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire controlling the action here for a moment.
Zaire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Picogram up against the cage.#T4#
Picogram creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaire's defenses.
Picogram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire trying to land knees to the body.
Zaire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zaire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zaire is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Zaire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Picogram can do to turn this around?
Zaire tries to work over Picogram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
Picogram avoiding damage as Zaire throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Zaire.
Picogram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picogram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Picogram.
Zaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Picogram just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaire's brow.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Picogram controls his hands.
Zaire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Picogram up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Zaire.
Zaire stalling the fight.
Zaire is stalling here.
Picogram trying to land knees to the body.
Picogram stalling in the clinch.
Picogram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zaire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Picogram can turn it around.
Picogram missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Picogram blocks an elbow strike.
Picogram stalling in the clinch.
Picogram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire digs a right hand into Picogram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Picogram's gas tank.
Picogram letting Zaire take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Zaire.
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Picogram responds with a good body kick, but Zaire manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Zaire scores with a body shot.
Zaire doesn't manage to clinch there - Picogram circles away.
Picogram catches Zaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaire wants to clinch up but Picogram keeps it at a distance.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Picogram off balance momentarily.#CL#
Zaire moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Zaire taking a breather.
Zaire is struggling to control the position.
Zaire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Picogram to work.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Picogram stalls.
Picogram misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire'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#
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picogram takes one on the button.#CL#
Zaire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Picogram misses with the head strike.
Zaire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Zaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Picogram back against the cage.
Picogram pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Picogram missing with knees to the body.
Zaire stalling against the cage.
Picogram leaning against his opponent.
Zaire throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaire trying to land knees to the body.
Picogram avoiding damage as Zaire throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaire.
Zaire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Picogram stalling. #T2#
Picogram trying to stall but Zaire improves his position.
Zaire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zaire is stalling here.
Zaire seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire tries to clinch up but Picogram circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picogram throws an off balance right hand
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picogram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
A cross from Picogram lands.#T3#
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaire 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.
Zaire tries to bum rush Picogram with a series of wild strikes but Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Picogram looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire 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.
Zaire throws a hook but Picogram blocks it.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Picogram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaire.
Picogram blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Picogram throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Picogram drives through and clinches with Zaire against the cage. #T4#
Zaire is trying to maintain a safe position but Picogram gets an underhook and turns Zaire into the cage.
Picogram stalling in the clinch.
Zaire looking to throw knees to the head but Picogram is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Picogram.
Zaire leaning against his opponent.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Picograms head.
Picogram throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Picogram scores a nice knee to the body.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Picogram has Zaire pushed against the cage.

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 Abdullah Zaire.
Well Zaire 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld xmas special
Date: Dec 28, 2023

#R1#
Picogram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Versu counters with a quick kick to the body but Picogram blocks it.
Versu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
Versu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Picogram avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Versu misses its intended target.
Versu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Versu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Versu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Versu throws a push kick but Picogram slaps the foot to one side.
Picogram tries to clinch up.
Versu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Versu scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Picogram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Versu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Versu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Versu avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Versu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Picogram is able to avoid easily.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Versu avoids it with no problem.
Versu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Picogram finds it's way round the side to connect with Versu's head. #CL2#
Picogram fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Versu, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Picogram.
Versu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Picogram with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Geo Versu has been cut.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Versu.
Picogram lands an elbow inside.
Versu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Picogram has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Versu throws a head punch that misses.
Versu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Versu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow.
Picogram has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Versu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Picogram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Versu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Versu pushes Picogram back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram tries to land knees in the clinch but Versu avoids the damage to the body.
Versu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Versu struggles to land a body shot inside as Picogram controls his hands.
Picogram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Versu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow.
Versu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picogram lands a nice elbow.
Versu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Versu misses with an elbow strike.
Picogram slowing the pace effectively.
Versu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Versu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Versu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Picogram has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Versu fails to land.
Picogram is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Picogram - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Picogram prevents a body shot from Versu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Versu.
Versu misses with a punch on the inside.
Picogram has Versu pressed against the cage.
Versu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Picogram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Versu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Picogram can turn it around.
Picogram blocking some punches.
Versu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Versu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Versu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Versu misses with an elbow strike.
Picogram slows down the pace here. #T4#
Picogram tries to land knees in the clinch but Versu avoids the damage to the body.
Versu struggles to land a body shot inside as Picogram controls his hands.
Versu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picogram scores a nice knee to the body.
Versu misses with a body punch.
Picogram is struggling to control the position.
Versu takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Versu as the two fighters clinch.
Versu misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Versu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Picogram's brow.
Versu avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body.
Versu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonny Picogram will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Geo Versu'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#
Picogram moves out of range as Versu strikes.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Versu avoids it with no problem.
Picogram moves out of range as Versu throws a body kick.
Picogram doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Picogram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Versu tries to land a front kick but Picogram steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Versu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Picogram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picogram slips under a jab from Versu.
Picogram tries to counter with a clinch but Versu shakes him off and moves away.
Versu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Versu lands a head kick!
Versu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Picogram under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram lets loose with a powerful body kick. Versu will feel that in the morning.
Versu takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
Picogram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Versu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Versu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick from Versu misses.
Versu misses with a low kick.
Versu misses with a looping left.
Versu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Picogram is out of range.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Versu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Picogram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD2#
Picogram lands a big uppercut and Versu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Versu looks OK. Picogram waves Versu back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Picogram with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versu thuds a left hand into Picogram's body.
Picogram throws a series of punches but Versu moves out of range.
Versu throws a counter high kick but Picogram was just alert enough to avoid it.
Picogram shoots in for a double leg but Versu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Versu throws out a powerful jab.
Picogram blocks a head kick by Versu. #T2#
Versu misses with a body kick.
Picogram misses with a looping right.
Picogram checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick from Versu.
Picogram moves out of range as Versu strikes.
Picogram chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Versu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Picogram.
Picogram appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Versu throws a hook but Picogram blocks it.
Versu missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram tries to clinch but Versu is having none of it.
Picogram works the jab nicely.
Picogram lands a nice leg kick that just misses Versu's sensitive parts. #T3#
Versu misses with a hook
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Picogram lands a big right hand that sends Versu crashing to the mat! Picogram stays standing though and waves Versu back to his feet!#ROC2#Versu is rocked!
Picogram connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Versu out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Picogram!
In his post fight interview, Jonny Picogram started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Po throws the left hand but Picogram avoids the punch easily.
Picogram throws a counter combo.
Po is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picogram. #CL#
Picogram gets tackled into the cage by Po. Po maintains the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picogram prevents a body shot from Po.
Picogram prevents a body shot from Po.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Po.
Po takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Picogram to work.
Picogram is trying to maintain a safe position but Po gets an underhook and turns Picogram into the cage.
Po misses with a body punch.
Po throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Picogram landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Po misses with a body punch.
Picogram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Po is keeping busy.
Picogram is trying to maintain a safe position but Po gets an underhook and turns Picogram into the cage.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow.
Picogram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picogram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow.
Picogram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picogram takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram.
Picogram looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Po as the two fighters clinch.
Po letting Picogram take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Picogram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Po tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
Po stalling against the cage.
Po misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Po lands a body punch in the clinch.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Picograms head.
Picogram tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Po stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po misses with a body punch.
Picogram utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Po working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Po works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Po blocks it with crossed arms.
Picogram prevents a body shot from Po.
Po misses with a body punch.
Picogram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Po seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Picogram can turn it around.#T4#
Picogram's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for Picogram to work.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Picogram lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Picogram misses with a knee strike.
Picogram is looking to control Po's arms but Po gets an underhook and turns him. Now Picogram has his back to the cage.
Picogram tries to land knees in the clinch but Po avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.
Po managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
Po lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Po.
Po gets through Picogram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Picogram is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shen Po dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Picogram misses.
Po throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Picogram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Po thinking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Picogram 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 Po has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Po and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Picogram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Po.
Picogram defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picogram was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Po moves into range and connects with a jab.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picogram.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picogram scores with a body shot.
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Po looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range. #T1#
Picogram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Po goes for a double leg but Picogram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Picogram continues to drive forward.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Po creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Po leaning his opponent against the cage.
Picogram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Po has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Picogram lands an elbow that stopped Po in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Po.
A shot in the inside from Po.
Picogram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po just leaning against Picogram, taking a breather.
Picogram is trying to stall. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram.
Picogram just leaning against Po, taking a breather.
Po misses with the head strike.
Picogram'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.
Po has Picogram pushed against the cage.
Po is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Picogram can do to turn this around?
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Picogram controls his hands.
Po lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shen Po has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Picogram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Po blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Po is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Picogram is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Po holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Po lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Po letting Picogram take a breather here.
Picogram missing with knees to the body. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Po just misses with a elbow thrown towards Picogram's brow.
Po leaning his opponent against the cage.
Po scores with a shoulder strike.
Po lands a hook that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Po tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
Po tries to land knees in the clinch but Picogram avoids the damage to the body.
Po lands a body punch.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Picogram has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Picogram landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Picogram misses with a knee strike.
Po misses with an elbow over the top.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
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 Shen Po 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#
Picogram dodges the punch combination from Po. #TD#
Po looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Picogram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Po is working away from the top position though.
Picogram keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Picogram is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Po is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Picogram sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Po trying to mount his opponent but Picogram defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Po's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Picogram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Po is working away from the top position though.
Po with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Po moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Picogram is looking for a sweep.
Po in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Po is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Picogram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #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.
Picogram is looking for a sweep.
Picogram gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Po throws some wild stikes that Picogram manages to avoid easily.
Picogram keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Po throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Po looking to finish Picogram with some ground and pound. This is bad for Picogram!
Po controlling the pace for now.
Picogram is looking to improve his position but Po isn't that keen on the idea.
Po lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Picogram hang on?
Picogram is still in real trouble! Can Po finish him?
Po wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Po sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Po looking to control but Picogram is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Picogram seems to have recovered his senses.
Picogram has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Picogram defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Po's arms.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Picogram prevents Po from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Po is looking for the choke from the back position but Picogram is controlling his hands well.
Picogram tries to escape but Po has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Po!
After the fight, Shen Po 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: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Picogram darts in and clinches Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Picogram controls the action.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Picogram.
Veainu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Picogram throws an elbow but misses.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Picogram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Picogram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram has Veainu pushed against the cage.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Picogram.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veainu blocks it with crossed arms.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Picogram.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch. #T2#
Picogram throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picogram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu tries to clinch but Picogram moves out of range. #CL#
Veainu instigates a clinch.
Picogram lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veainu blocks it with crossed arms.
Veainu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picogram stalling against the cage.
Picogram misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Picogram can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Picogram.
Picogram has Veainu pressed against the cage.
Picogram throws an elbow but it misses.
Picogram'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.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Picogram.
Picogram misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picogram lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sonatane Veainu has been cut.#T4#
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Picogram.
Picogram leaning his opponent against the cage.
Picogram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu tries to break the clinch but Picogram is controlling the position.
Picogram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Picogram.
The crowd are getting on Picogram's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonatane Veainu's cut.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picogram counters with a nice body shot.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Picogram as he jumps to the side.
Picogram checks a leg kick nicely.
Picogram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Picogram throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Picogram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Picogram throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Picogram lands.
Veainu tries a head kick but it misses.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picogram.
Picogram is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Jonny Picogram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picogram jabs at Veainu's body.
Picogram lands with a shot to the body.
Picogram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Picogram circles away from the clinch attempt
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Picogram scores with a hook to the body. Veainu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu moves forwards but Picogram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veainu misses with a low kick.
Picogram thumps Veainu with a low kick.
Picogram fakes the leg kick and cracks Veainu in the body.
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picogram counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picogram.
Good exchange - Picogram coming out on top.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Picogram appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Veainu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picogram to score with a decent uppercut.
Veainu throws a front kick aimed at Picogram's knee but Picogram avoids it well. #CL2#
Picogram rushes Veainu and presses him up against the cage.
Picogram blocking some punches.
Picogram scores a nice knee to the body.
Picogram is pushing Veainu 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#
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Picogram controls the action.
Picogram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veainu.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Picogram.
Picogram lands a knee to the body.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Veainu avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body.
Picogram with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Picogram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veainu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Picogram can turn it around.
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jonny Picogram seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Picogram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veainu fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu pushes Picogram back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veainu as Picogram tries to tie him up.
Picogram is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Picogram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veainu is defending well for now.
Picogram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Picogram throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sonatane Veainu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
Picogram lands a jab to the head.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picogram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Picogram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Picogram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Picogram slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu throws a big counter combination but Picogram scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Picogram jabs Veainu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Veainu throws a low kick, looking for Picogram's leg but Picogram calmly moves out of range.
Picogram flicks out a counter leg kick but Veainu steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picogram swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Picogram avoids it well.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram lands with a right hand.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Veainu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picogram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Picogram throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu misses with the combination.
Veainu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picogram keeps Veainu at a distance using the push kick.
Veainu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picogram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu slips under a jab from Picogram.#T3#
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Veainu is looking to clinch but Picogram is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Picogram misses.
Picogram feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veainu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Veainu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Picogram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu tries to clinch but Picogram is having none of it.
Veainu closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Picogram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Picogram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veainus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veainu wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Picogram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Picogram 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from Zaire.
Picogram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picogram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Picogram attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Picogram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Picogram circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Picogram.
Zaire throws a body punch but Picogram moves out of range.
Zaire misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1##CL#
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
Zaire pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Picogram misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaire slowing the pace effectively.
Zaire is trying to break the clinch but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram looking to throw knees to the head but Zaire is blocking nicely.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Zaire. #T2#
Picogram avoiding damage as Zaire throws knees to the body.
Picogram taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Picogram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaire.
Picogram avoiding damage as Zaire throws knees to the body.
Zaire avoiding damage.
Zaire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Zaire for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Picogram avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaire.
A bit of stalling here from Zaire.
Zaire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Picogram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Zaire has Picogram pushed against the cage.
Zaire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Picogram up against the cage.
Picogram leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Picogram.
Zaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Picogram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zaire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Picogram can turn it around.
Picogram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Picogram controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Picogram stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Picogram. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Zaire working aggressively here.
Picogram pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire is trying to break free.
Picogram landing knees to the body.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaire avoids it.
Zaire just leaning against Picogram, taking a breather.
Picogram tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaire avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zaire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zaire swings for the body but Picogram moves out of range.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Zaire throws a push kick but Picogram slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Zaire avoids it with no problem.
Picogram checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Picogram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picogram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaire is looking for a counter combo.
Zaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Picogram swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Picogram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire takes one on the button.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Picogram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Picogram wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Picogram tries to keep at a distance but Zaire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Picogram letting Zaire take a breather here.
Zaire being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Zaire is trying to force a seperation but Picogram has the dominant position.
Zaire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zaire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Picogram blocks a body shot from Zaire.
Zaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaire is stalling here.
Picogram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Picogram.
Abdullah Zaire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zaire wants to break free but Picogram has control.
Zaire stalls.
Zaire stalling.
Zaire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
Picogram throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Zaire closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Picogram is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Zaire.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Picogram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaire stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaire throws an elbow that misses.
Zaire stalls.
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 Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Zaire has managed to clinch.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Picogram trying to land knees to the body.
Zaire avoids a wild elbow strike from Picogram.
Zaire missing with knees to the body.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Picograms head.
Zaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaire.
Zaire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Picogram up against the cage.
Zaire seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Zaire stalling the fight.
Zaire stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
Picogram throws a nice looking combination but Zaire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire is looking to clinch.
Zaire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Picogram.
Zaire stalks Picogram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Picogram's face. Picogram staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Picogram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram. #T2#
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Picogram lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Zaire.
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!
Zaire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Picogram drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zaire looks to land a combination but Picogram avoids it well.
Picogram is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Picogram circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Picogram misses with a hook
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Picogram throws a body shot but no joy.
Picogram throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Picogram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Picogram with a nice cross.
Zaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Zaire. Those never looked like landing.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picogram staying out of range there.
Picogram keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Zaire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picogram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Picogram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Picogram's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Picogram.
Picogram cracks Zaire with an open hand slap.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Picogram closes the distance and clinches.
Picogram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaire is defending well for now.
Zaire misses with a knee strike.
Zaire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of stalling here from Zaire.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Picogram.
I think Zaire 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
A very excited looking Abdullah Zaire 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: Nfld 39
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Veainu throws a right hand that Picogram ducks under and follows up with a left that Picogram also avoids with ease.
Veainu doesn't manage to clinch there - Picogram circles away.
Veainu throws a head kick that misses.
Picogram throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Picogram counters with a left to the body.
Picogram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Picogram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Picogram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Picogram throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Veainu tries to clinch
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
Veainu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.#T1#
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Picogram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Picogram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Veainu staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Picogram.
Veainu tries for a takedown but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Picogram misses with a wild body shot.
Picogram takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Picogram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Picogram. #T2#
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Picogram slaps away a takedown attempt from Veainu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Picogram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Picogram has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Veainu stalks Picogram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Picogram's face. Picogram staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Picogram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Picogram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Picogram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jonny Picogram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Picogram misses with a hook.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veainu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Picogram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picogram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picogram scores with a spinning back kick!
Picogram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Picogram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily.
Picogram scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Picogram. #T4#
Picogram cracks a nice hook into Veainu's ribs.
Picogram thuds his shin into the meat of Veainu's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Picogram.
Picogram misses with a hook.
Picogram with the inside leg kick.
Veainu has a takedown stuffed.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Picogram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Picogram scores with a nice body kick.
Picogram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram thuds a left hand into Veainu's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Picogram delivers a nice body kick.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Picogram rushes Veainu and presses him up against the cage.
Veainu avoids the elbow strike from Picogram, against the cage.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram controlling the action here for a moment.
Picogram landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Picogram won't allow it.
Picogram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Picogram is pushing Veainu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Picogram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Picogram stalling the fight.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Picogram.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
Picogram holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Picogram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Picogram. #T2#
Veainu fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picogram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch but Picogram keeps him there for the moment.
Veainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Picogram stalling against the cage.
Picogram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Picogram effectively controlling the action here.
Picogram keeps control of Veainu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Picogram just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Picogram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Picogram's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Picogram.
Veainu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Picogram avoids them all with ease.
Veainu looks for a takedown but Picogram sprawls well.
Picogram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good shot there by Picogram.
The fighters circling - Picogram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picogram is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veainu is looking to clinch but Picogram is avoiding it.
Picogram slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Picogram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veainu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Picogram tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Picogram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Picogram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Picogram lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Picogram scores with a body shot.
Veainu is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Picogram moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Picogram misses with a low kick.
As Picogram looks to move away, Marley throws a big counter combo but Picogram just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Picogram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marley fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Marley manages to pull guard.
Picogram lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Picogram avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Marley is looking to cinch up a triangle. Picogram throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Marley's body to avoid the submission. Marley has instead reached around Picogram's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Marley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rakeem Marley!
Our winner, Rakeem Marley, 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: Nfld live 37
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Picogram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Faolin finds it's way through Picogram's defenses.
Picogram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Picogram ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Picogram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Faolin misses with a straight right.
Picogram keeps the fight on the outside.
Faolin works the jab nicely.
Faolin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faolin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram tries to close the distance and clinch but Faolin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Faolin throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Picogram throws a low kick but Faolin moves out of range easily.
Faolin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Faolin lands a head shot.
Faolin throws a combination. Picogram tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Picogram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Picogram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Faolin there.#ROC#Picogram is rocked!
Picogram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Picogram was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Picogram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Faolin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Picogram on the defensive, avoiding the knees 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!
Picogram with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Picogram slows down the pace here.
Picogram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Picogram avoids it.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Picogram throws an elbow but misses.
Picogram scores with a hook to the body.
Faolin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picogram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Faolin up against the cage.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Faolin.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picogram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faolin is defending well for now.#T3#
Picogram is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram trying to control the position but instead, Faolin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Picogram into the cage.
Picogram lands a good knee to the midsection. Faolin won't want to take too many of those.
Faolin takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin.
A short right from Faolin on the inside.
Faolin tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
Faolin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Picogram in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faolin landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Picogram avoids it.
Picogram tries to stall but Faolin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faolin lands a body shot.
Faolin crunches a lovely knee into Picogram's ribcage.
Picogram looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picogram looking to stall.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Faolin lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picogram is defending well for now.
A short right from Faolin.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Picogram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Faolin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Picogram can turn it around.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Picogram's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Faolin slips under a jab from Picogram.
Faolin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picogram only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Picogram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Faolin stalks Picogram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Picogram's face. Picogram staggers backwards, shaken.
Faolin just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Picogram has Faolin up against the cage in a clinch.
Picogram tries a knee to the head but Faolin blocks it.
Faolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faolin lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
Faolin working Picogram over with knees to the body.
Faolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Picogram can do to turn this around?
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Picogram blocks with his arms.
Faolin scores a nice knee to the body.
Picogram is breathing heavily.#T1#
Faolin lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Faolin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Picogram takes a knee to the side of the body.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Picogram controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Faolin.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Picogram avoids it.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Faolin tries to work over Picogram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Picogram taking a breather.
Joey Faolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Picogram controls his hands.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Faolin.
Picogram goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Faolin.
Faolin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faolin letting Picogram take a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but Picogram blocks it.
Faolin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Picogram stalling the fight.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Faolin is keeping busy.
Faolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faolin lands a body shot.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Picogram blocks with his arms.
Faolin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Picogram in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Picogram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Faolin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Faolin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Faolin.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Picogram avoids it.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picogram is defending well for now.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Faolin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Picogram'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Faolin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Faolin misses.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin throws a combination. Picogram tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Picogram is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
Faolin looks to land a right hand but Picogram moved out of range.
Picogram seems to have recovered his senses.
Picogram takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Faolin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Picogram sprawling to the canvas! Picogram rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Faolin finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Faolin's head but Faolin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picogram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picogram is trying to counter with his kicks.
Faolin looks to score with a jab to the body but Picogram is just out of range.
Picogram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Faolin with a body shot.
Faolin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
Faolin looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
Picogram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Faolin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Picogram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
A little jabbing left from Picogram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picogram slips a straight right by Faolin.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picogram needs to keep his hands up - Faolin had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Faolin. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick lands for Picogram.
Faolin moves out of range of the body kick.
Faolin avoids the head kick by Picogram.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Faolin throws a one two combo.
Picogram is looking to clinch. #T2#
Faolin throws a leg kick but Picogram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Faolin throws a hook to the side of Picogram's head but Picogram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picogram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Picogram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faolin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot lands for Faolin.
Faolin looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
Faolin wants to clinch up but Picogram keeps it at a distance.
Faolin backing away here, and Picogram unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Picogram tries to clinch but Faolin moves out of range.
Faolin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Picogram. Picogram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Faolin misses.
Picogram throws a hook but Faolin avoids it easily.#T3#
Faolin lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Picogram goes down and covers up as Faolin starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Faolin!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Faolin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 34
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Saitoh misses with a shot to the body
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Picogram doesn't manage to clinch there - Saitoh circles away.
Saitoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picogram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Picogram misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Picogram!
Picogram regains half guard, as Saitoh was trying to land strikes.
Picogram desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Picogram is trying to control but can't.
Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Picogram defending well though.
Picogram wants to improve his position but Saitoh is controlling well.
Picogram regains full guard. Nicely done.
Picogram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
Picogram manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saitoh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh working a defensive guard here.
Saitoh looking for a sweep. Not yet Saitoh, not yet. #T2#
Saitoh is looking to sweep but instead, Picogram has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh is looking to get back to full guard here but Picogram has managed to pass to side control instead.
Picogram takes a little break here. Saitoh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saitoh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saitoh is not content to let Picogram control the position. #T3##SUB#
Picogram goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saitoh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Picogram's guard! Nice work there by Saitoh!
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saitoh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Picogram wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saitoh is pushing down on Picogram's leg trying to pass to half guard. Picogram is fighting to maintain full guard but Saitoh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Picogram regains full guard. Nicely done.
Picogram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saitoh controlling from the top position.
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully. #T4#
Picogram throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Picogram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saitoh is one step ahead there.
Picogram is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Picogram is looking to stand back up but Saitoh counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Picogram.
Picogram is controlling Saitoh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh trying to mount his opponent but Picogram defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jonny Picogram will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Picogram.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Picogram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram drops his hands momentarily and Saitoh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saitoh staying out of range there.
Saitoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saitoh thuds a left hand into Picogram's body.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Jonny Picogram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Picogram is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Picogram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saitoh.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Picogram is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
Saitoh stalling.
Picogram tries to get to full guard but Saitoh has control of the leg.
Saitoh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Picogram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Picogram wants to sweep but no luck.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Picogram wants to sweep here but Saitoh controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Picogram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Saitoh working some strikes from top position.
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Saitoh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Saitoh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saitoh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saitoh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saitoh distracts Picogram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Picogram being controlled here, momentarily.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitoh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Picogram pulls Saitoh in close to prevent any damage.
Picogram controls Saitoh momentarily but Saitoh frees himself.
Picogram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saitoh stands up over Picogram, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Saitoh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saitoh with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saitoh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Picogram sneaks back into half guard.
Saitoh controlling the action here.
Picogram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitoh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Saitoh trying to control but Picogram is working from the bottom.
Picogram looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saitoh postures up.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitoh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Picogram's head.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saitoh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saitoh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saitoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Picogram has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saitoh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Saitoh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Picogram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Saitoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Picogram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Picogram lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Saitoh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Picogram quickly recovers to half guard.
Picogram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saitoh is working away from the top position though.
Picogram is trying to get back to full guard.
Picogram wants to control but Saitoh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saitoh thows a huge punch but Picogram dodges it nicely.
Picogram is pressing down on Saitoh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Picogram controls Saitoh momentarily but Saitoh frees himself. #T4#
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Picogram wants to sweep here but Saitoh controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Picogram's head.
Saitoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Picogram is retaining full guard.
Picogram looking to control.
Saitoh landing some decent shots from guard.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saitoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saitoh 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Nfld FN 41
Date: May 11, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Picogram.
A jab from Andersson finds it's way through Picogram's defenses.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Picogram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andersson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Picogram defends well and Andersson ends up having to push Picogram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andersson throws a combination that misses
and Picogram counters with a nice body kick.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Picogram tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andersson manages to circle out of the way.
Picogram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Picogram.
Picogram cracks Andersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Picogram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Andersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Picogram defends it nicely.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Andersson.
Nice uppercut there from Picogram.
Andersson tries to clinch but Picogram is having none of it.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picogram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picogram keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson with a poor takedown
and Picogram counters with a nice leg kick. #T2##TD2#
Andersson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Picogram's half guard.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Picogram gets full guard.
Picogram is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andersson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Andersson postures up.
Picogram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Picogram looking to control.
Andersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Andersson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Picogram's guard.
Andersson controlling the action here.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Picogram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Picogram is trying to control but can't.
Picogram is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Picogram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses
and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picogram misses with a looping left.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Picogram circles away quickly and effectively.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Picogram keeps it at a distance.
Picogram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andersson.
Picogram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picogram looks to land a body kick but Andersson moved away.
Picogram scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andersson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Picogram scoring well with a low kick there.
Picogram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks. #CL2#
Andersson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Picogram.
Stalling in the clinch from Picogram.
Come on Picogram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Picogram taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Picogram seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Picogram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Picogram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Picogram lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Stefan Andersson has been cut.
Andersson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Picogram obliges.#T1#
Andersson is trying to drag Picogram to the mat but Picogram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Picogram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andersson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Picogram walks away with a smile on his face. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Andersson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Picogram.#CL#
Picogram clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Picogram.
Andersson being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Picogram for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Picogram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Picogram blocks a body shot from Andersson.
A bit of stalling here from Picogram.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Picogram.
Andersson swings widly with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picogram counters with a slapping leg kick.
Picogram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Picogram slaps away a takedown attempt from Andersson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Picogram tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson wants to advance to full mount but Picogram doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Picogram managing to control the position.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Picogram.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Picogram is looking to sweep but instead, Andersson has passed into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson is controlling the pace.
Picogram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Andersson'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Picogram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Picogram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Picogram ducks down to avoid it.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram scores with a kick to the body.
Picogram bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andersson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Picogram.
Andersson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picogram.
Andersson throws a combination that misses
and Picogram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andersson takes one to the side of the head.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Picogram does it's job there.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.
Picogram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andersson is looking to clinch.
Stefan Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson wants to clinch but Picogram slips to the side
and Picogram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Picogram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picogram counters with a leg kick.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Picogram with the inside leg kick.
Stefan Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab lands there for Picogram.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picogram looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Andersson scores with a takedown into Picogram's guard.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Picogram is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Andersson wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picogram manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andersson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Picogram from controlling successfully.
Andersson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Picogram has passed into side control.
Picogram content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Picogram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working. #T4#
Andersson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Picogram wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andersson keeps trying to improve his position.
Andersson is still trying to improve position.
Picogram tries to move to mount but Andersson blocks the move with his legs.
Andersson is not content to let Picogram control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Nfld FN 40
Date: Apr 27, 2023

#R1#
Picogram throws a body punch but Coppola moves out of range.
Coppola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coppola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coppola shoots for a double leg takedown but Picogram sprawls well. He's pushed Coppola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick from Picogram is predictable there
letting Coppola counter with a right hand.
Coppola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picogram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Picogram there.
Coppola lands with a straight right. Picogram didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Picogram does it's job there.#T1#
A big left from Picogram misses.
Coppola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picogram throws a sloppy head kick
and Coppola counters with a series of strikes. Picogram will be more careful next time no doubt.
Picogram buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Picogram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Picogram.
Picogram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Picogram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Coppola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picogram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coppola slips under a jab from Picogram.
Coppola throws a quick counter head kick but Picogram was just out of range.
Coppola throws a sloppy head kick
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Picogram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Coppola slips the punch.
Coppola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Picogram. Picogram obviously looking to wear him down.
Coppola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Picogram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Picogram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Picogram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coppola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Picogram scores with a jab to the head.
Picogram throws the left hand but Coppola avoids the punch easily.
Coppola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picogram cracks Coppola with an open hand slap.
Coppola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Picogram's waist but Picogram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coppola off to one side.
It seemed like Picogram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Picogram is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coppola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Picogram scores with a hook.#ROC2#Coppola is rocked!
Picogram throws a pinpoint strike between Coppola's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Coppola crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Picogram scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Picogram!
In his post fight interview, Jonny Picogram started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld FN 38
Date: Mar 30, 2023

#R1#
Saitoh takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
Saitoh slips under a jab.
Saitoh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram scores with a leg kick.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Picogram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
and Saitoh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Saitoh. That snapped Picogram's head back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saitoh fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Saitoh slips a straight right by Picogram.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram lands a really nice looking cross but Saitoh seems unphased.
Picogram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Picogram.
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Picogram tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Saitoh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Picogram looking to control. #T2#
Saitoh postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saitoh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitoh postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saitoh looking to pass the guard.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picogram is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Picogram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Picogram trying to control the position. #T3#
Saitoh looking to pass the guard.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Saitoh scoring with some ground and pound.
Saitoh stays in close to Picogram's body and controls the position.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving.
Picogram 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.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Picogram misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picogram misses with a combination
and Saitoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picogram throws a body shot but no joy.
Picogram is looking to clinch.
Saitoh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Picogram defends it well.
Picogram swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Picogram misses with a body shot
and Saitoh counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Saitoh drops his shoulder and cracks Picogram with a huge uppercut! Picogram goes down! Can Saitoh finish him? #ROC2#Picogram is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Picogram is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saitoh cracks Picogram with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram seems to have got his legs back now.
Picogram tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saitoh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Saitoh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Picogram moves into full guard.
Saitoh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saitoh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Picogram is trying to keep Saitoh in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Saitoh forces his way into half guard.
Picogram wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Saitoh slips a nice elbow through Picogram's hands, connecting with Picogram's forehead.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saitoh lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picogram is looking to control Saitoh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Picogram avoid being mounted?
Saitoh wants to take a breather but Picogram is having none of it.
Saitoh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saitoh trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away.
Saitoh is controlling the pace.
Saitoh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Picogram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saitoh controlling the pace.
Saitoh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Picogram is looking to improve his position.
Picogram trying to control from the bottom.
Picogram tries to roll over but Saitoh keeps him under control.
Saitoh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saitoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Picogram manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Picogram 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.#T3#
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Picogram is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Picogram wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saitoh looking to sit in guard and control but Picogram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Saitoh strikes from his own guard.
Picogram won't allow Saitoh to sweep him here.
Picogram trying to control but Saitoh is working from the bottom. #T4#
Saitoh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Picogram looking to pass the guard.
Picogram trying to control the position from guard on top but Saitoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Picogram's guard. #REVB#
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram has momentary wrist control but Saitoh slips an elbow through the middle.
Picogram wants to sweep but no luck.
Picogram trying to control the position.
Saitoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Picogram gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saitoh counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picogram.
Saitoh sizes up Picogram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Picogram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Picogram is wriggling around but Saitoh manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Picogram trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Saitoh working over Picogram with some ground and pound. Picogram looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Picogram is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Picogram keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saitoh working over Picogram with some ground and pound. Picogram looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saitoh trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away.
Saitoh prevents Picogram from improving his position.
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. Saitoh connects with a nice short shot to Picogram's temple. #T2#
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saitoh lands strikes from half guard.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Picogram has hold of Saitoh's hands but Saitoh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Saitoh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saitoh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Picogram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Picogram is looking to improve his position.
Picogram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Saitoh controlling the action here.
Picogram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saitoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saitoh slips a straight right by Picogram.
Saitoh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Picogram. That one must have hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram throws a low kick but Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh throws an off balance right hand
and Picogram counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saitoh 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!

Event: Nfld live 24
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Picogram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Boxing Man has been cut.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Picogram catches Man right on the button with a cross.
Picogram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man slips under a jab from Picogram.
Picogram 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.
A big left from Picogram misses.
A swing and a miss from Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Picogram throws a body shot but no joy.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Picogram looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Picogram takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man swings widly with a right hand
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man throwing a counter right hand but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Man slips under a jab from Picogram.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picogram takes a jab right on the kisser.
Man misses the jab.
Picogram closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Man out cold! Man corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram 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: Nfld live 21
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Bryant .
Picogram wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
Picogram slips a straight right by Bryant .
A solid body kick from Picogram.
Picogram scores with a body shot.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant . #CL#
Bryant pushes Picogram up against the cage in a clinch.
Picogram landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Picogram lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bryant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Picogram lands a nice elbow.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Picogram takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Picogram avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant being controlled against the cage.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picogram is defending well for now.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Picogram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picogram is defending well for now.
Come on Picogram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Picogram.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picogram is defending well for now.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.#BC#
Bryant 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Bryant drives through with a takedown into Picogram's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Picogram is keeping the position.#T3#
Picogram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bryant is controlling him. #SUB#
Picogram is trying to push Bryant off with his feet but Bryant grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Picogram's ankles and Picogram is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Bean Bryant !

Event: Nfld christmas special
Date: Dec 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Smith pushes Picogram up against the cage in a clinch.
Picogram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Picogram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Picogram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Picogram forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Picogram unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Picogram is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Picogram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #T1#
The referee calls for Picogram to work.
Picogram stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Picogram for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Picogram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Picogram scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Smith misses.
Picogram connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith wants to clinch.
Picogram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Picogram throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Picogram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Picogram.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Picogram.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Our sources have told us that Picogram has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Picogram stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Picogram, against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Picogram prevents the takedown attempt.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Picogram lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.#T3#
Picogram is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Picogram stalling.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Picogram looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Picogram.
Picogram landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow. #T4#
Smith tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Picogram misses with some punches.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Picogram after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Picogram is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Picogram takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Picogram lands a knee to the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Picogram.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram.
Picogram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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!
Nice elbow from Picogram.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Picogram as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Picogram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.#CL2#
Smith rushes Picogram and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Picogram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Picogram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Picogram prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram. #T1#
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Picogram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Picogram has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Picogram working the head and body with strikes.
Picogram wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Picogram with the ground and pound but Smith regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Well, if Picogram is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Smith keeping control of the position.
Picogram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Picogram wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Picogram missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Picogram is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Picogram. #T3#
Picogram is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Picogram is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Picogram looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Picogram lands a body shot.
Smith closes the distance but Picogram moves to the side
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Picogram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.#CL#
Picogram moves into the clinch.
Picogram lands a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Picogram misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Picogram has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Picogram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith has picked Picogram up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Picogram is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Picogram struggling to keep hold of the position.
Picogram lands punches and elbows. #T1#
Picogram has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Smith.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smith tries to break free.
Picogram missing with punches from the back.
Smith can't escape the position.
Picogram misses with a punch to the head. #T2#
Picogram controls the action.
Picogram tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Picogram wants to control but Smith manages to buck him off and is now in Picogram's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Picogram is trying to keep Smith in close. #SUB#
Picogram escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Picogram has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Jonny Picogram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is looking to advance position but Picogram has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Picogram throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Picogram loaded up on that one.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Picogram controlling the position easily from mount.
Picogram misses with a head shot.#T4#
Picogram working Smith over with strikes here.
Picogram sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Picogram avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Picogram misses with a head shot.
Rob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram landing strikes, looking to finish!
Picogram tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Picogram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Picogram 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram 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: Nfld live 17
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Picogram throws a body kick that misses.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Picogram pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Picogram is stalling here.
Our sources have told us that Picogram has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Picogram is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Picogram tightens his grip and picks Frost up, before dumping him to the ground. Frost manages to land in guard.
Picogram trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Frost manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost moves out of range of the body kick from Picogram.
Frost lands the left hand.#T1##KD2#
Frost lands a left and a right that send Picogram crashing to the mat, dazed. Frost thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Picogram is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Frost tries to clinch but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram tried to counter with a leg kick but Frost avoided it.
A punch combination from Picogram misses.
Some wild striking there from Frost. #CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Picogram lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Olaf Frost has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Frost to work.
Picogram holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Picogram blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Picogram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Picogram avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost lands an uppercut.#T3#
Frost has Picogram pushed against the cage.
Picogram wants to stall.
Picogram is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Picogram has his back to the cage.
Maybe Picogram would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Frost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Picogram up against the cage.
Picogram stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Picogram throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Picogram misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as Picogram tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Picogram.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Frost lands a left and a right that send Picogram crashing to the mat, dazed. Frost thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Picogram.
Picogram seems to have got his legs back now.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Picogram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost staying out of range there.
Picogram throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Picogram looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Picogram swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Frost has cracked Picogram with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Frost lands another huge swinging hook and Picogram tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Picogram, before Frost can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Olaf Frost!
In his post fight interview, Olaf Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld 26
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Picogram misses with a straight right.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
That kick from Picogram tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Picogram misses the jab.
James digs a good body shot into Picogram's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Picogram down.
A big left from Picogram misses. #CL#
Picogram closes the distance and clinches.
James misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram blocks a body shot from James.
Picogram stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Picogram's brow.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Picogram fails to land.
Picogram letting James take a breather here.
James lands an uppercut.
James tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James leaning against his opponent.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow.
Nice elbow from Picogram. #CUT#It looks like Jamie James has been cut.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Picogram avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Picogram's brow.
Picogram working James over with knees to the body.
James lands an elbow just above Picogram 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Picogram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James lands an elbow that stopped Picogram in his tracks for a moment.
James is leaning against Picogram and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picogram goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Picogram blocks the low kick.
Picogram throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Picogram is out of range.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram counters with a big head kick but James shrugs it off.
James walks into a left hand.
James throws a head kick but Picogram moves out of range.
James staying out of range there.#CL#
Picogram has taken the fight to the clinch.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Picogram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picogram pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Picogram pressing his opponent against the cage.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
James blocks the elbow strike.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Picogram misses with the head strike.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Picogram blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James tries to work over Picogram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Picogram leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Picogram lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamie James will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A leg kick checked by James.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Picogram checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Picogram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picogram takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Picogram lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Picogram.
A combination from Picogram does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Picogram lands but James takes it in his stride. #CL#
Picogram clinches.
James taking a breather.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow. #T1#
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James pushes Picogram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James avoiding damage.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James lands a nice elbow.
James blocking some punches.
Picogram is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Picogram into the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Picogram.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picogram's elbow. #T2#
James leaning his opponent against the cage.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Picogram tries to tie him up.
James taking a breather.
Jamie James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Picogram blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Picogram misses with a punch to the body.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Picogram misses with a short punch on the inside.
James lands a shot to the body.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Picogram looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
James misses with an elbow strike.
James lands a body shot. #T4#
Picogram takes a shot to the head.
James slowing the pace effectively.
Picogram avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Picogram tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Picogram prevents a body shot from James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Picogram leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A knee to the head by Picogram.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
James connects with a body shot that sends Picogram's belly button to the back.
Picogram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James misses the shot to the body.
James just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPicogram.
A nice inside leg kick there by Picogram. That's going to slow James down.
Picogram digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
and James counters with a good low kick that Picogram was not able to check.
Jonny Picogram is winning the standup battle so far.
James tries a low kick but Picogram avoids it.
James walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Picograms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
James takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
James misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Picogram misses the target.
Picogram thuds his shin into the meat of James's side.
Picogram scores with a three punch combo!
Picogram slips under a jab from James.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Picogram throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and James counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Picogram out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! James is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jamie James!
Jamie James made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld live 12
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Norton as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Norton misses.
Norton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Picogram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picogram slips under a jab from Norton.
That kick from Norton tenderised Picogram's leg. Picogram is trying to keep his angry face on.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Picogram as he checks the leg kick.
Picogram thuds a left hand into Norton's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Picogram missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Norton lands a shoulder strike.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton blocks an elbow strike.
Picogram trying to land knees to the body.
Picogram tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Norton breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Norton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Norton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Norton lands a right hand.
Norton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Picogram leaning his opponent against the cage.
Picogram misses with a punch to the body. #T3##BC#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Picogram - that will leave a mark!
Picogram connects with an inside leg kick.
Norton slips under a jab.
Picogram shoots for a double leg takedown but Norton sprawls well. He's pushed Picogram's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Picogram being controlled against the cage.
Norton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Picogram lands an elbow that stopped Norton in his tracks for a moment.
Picogram is working for takedown but Norton is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norton.
Picogram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Norton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Picogram up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edd Norton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Norton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norton wants to clinch up but Picogram keeps it at a distance.
Norton throws a body punch but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Norton blocks it well.
Norton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norton throws a combination that misses
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Norton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Picogram eats them both and turns towards Norton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Norton stuns Picogram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norton lands a nice looking body kick.
Picogram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Norton misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Picogram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Norton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Picogram eats them both and turns towards Norton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Norton takes one on the button.
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picogram.
Norton throws a nice looking combination but Picogram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Picogram scoring well with a low kick there.
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Picogram feints the counter takedown.
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Norton scores with a jab.
Norton tries to work over Picogram's front leg with a kick but Picogram checks it.
Norton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Norton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Norton.#T2#
Picogram scores with a nice strike.
Picogram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norton in his tracks.
Picogram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Picogram.
Norton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
Picogram throws the left hand but Norton avoids the punch easily.
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Picogram can do to turn this around?
Norton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Norton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norton throws a hook to the side of Picogram's head but Picogram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Norton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Picogram tests Norton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picogram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Picogram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Picogram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norton blocks a head kick by Picogram.
Norton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norton swats away the attempt to clinch by Picogram.#T4##CL#
Norton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norton is keeping busy.
Norton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Picogram up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edd Norton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonny Picogram'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Norton blocks a jab.
Norton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Picogram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Picogram lands a jab-cross combination.
Picogram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Picogram walks into a stiff left hand from Norton.#CL#
Norton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Picogram trying to control the position but instead, Norton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Picogram into the cage.
Norton slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton can't break the clinch. #T1#
Picogram tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Picogram back against the cage.
Picogram has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Picogram looking to stall.
Picogram misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Picogram can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Picogram wants to stall.
Norton stalling.
Norton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norton avoids a wild elbow strike from Picogram.
Picogram stalling in the clinch but Norton improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram. #T3#
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram is looking for a takedown.
Edd Norton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Picogram misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Norton closes the distance and pushes Picogram back into the cage.
Norton lands with a right to the head.
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Norton.
Norton is trying to break free.#T4#
Picogram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Norton effectively controlling the action here.
Picogram tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Edd Norton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Come on Norton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Picogram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norton is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Picogram.
Well Norton 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edd Norton!
A very excited looking Edd Norton 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: Nfld FN 20
Date: Sep 15, 2022

#R1#
Picogram looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Picogram moved out of range.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Picogram moved away.
Picogram misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Picogram finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Ragnar Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Picogram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Picogram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Picogram.#T1#
Picogram throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Picogram counters with a right hand to the body.
Picogram fails with an attempt to clinch.
Picogram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Picogram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Picogram checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Picogram misses the target.
Picogram connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarsson's belly button to the back.
Picogram lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Picogram had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Picogram lands with a shot to the body.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Picogram appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Picogram scores with a jab. Ragnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Picogram makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Picogram is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Picogram misses the body punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy head kick
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarsson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws out a counter right but Picogram avoids it with no problem.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch.
Picogram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Picogram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnarsson sprawls well. Ragnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Picogram gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Picogram gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson maintains the clinch.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Picogram avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Picogram misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Picogram changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jonny Picogram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson takes one on the button.
Ragnarsson checks the leg kick.
Picogram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ragnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Picogram scores with a counter punch that sends Ragnarsson to the canvas! Picogram smells blood - he's punishing Ragnarsson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ragnarsson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2022

#R1#
Picogram avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Brunson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brunson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Picogram scores with a body shot.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Brunson thuds a left hand into Picogram's body.#CL#
Picogram clinches with his opponent.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brunson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Brunson breaks the clinch.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Brunson works Picogram's body with a nice hook.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
It looked like Picogram was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brunson.
Picogram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brunson on the side of the head.
Picogram getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brunson misses with a jab to the body
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Brunson misses
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Brunson is rocked!
Brunson fails with the takedown.
Picogram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Brunson saw that one coming.
Brunson walks into a left hand.
Brunson is still on wobbly legs! Can Picogram finish him?
Brunson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picogram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picogram feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Picogram lands with a good body shot.
Brunson seems to have recovered his senses.
Brunson misses with a kick to the body
and Picogram counters with a big right hand! Oh Brunson is in trouble here! Picogram follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram 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: CFC 502
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Nogueira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Nogueira wants to clinch
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Picogram closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Picogram lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picogram trying to control the position but Nogueira is working away.
Picogram scoring with punches and elbows.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Nogueira looks to move to half guard but instead Picogram has passed into mount! Damn!
Picogram has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nogueira 's face.
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!
Picogram putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nogueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Picogram working Nogueira over with strikes here.
Picogram landing strikes from the mount and Nogueira is in trouble!
Nogueira is desperately trying to improve his position but Picogram has a good base and remains in mount.
Nogueira regains half guard.
Picogram landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Picogram is looking to stall here but Nogueira recovers full guard.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Picogram throwing strikes from guard but Nogueira blocks nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle here but Picogram uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nogueira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nogueira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Picogram scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Picogram sits in half guard.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Picogram landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Nogueira taking some punishment here, with Picogram in his half guard.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Picogram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Picogram pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard but Picogram has passed into side control.
Nogueira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Picogram looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nogueira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Picogram lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Picogram is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nogueira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Picogram has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Picogram cracks Nogueira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Picogram controlling his opponent.
Picogram trying to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nogueira is staying active underneath Picogram, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Picogram connects with a nice short shot to Nogueira 's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Picogram scores with a hook.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Picogram circles away.
Picogram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Nogueira 's head but Nogueira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nogueira .
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira wants to clinch
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Nogueira . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nogueira .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Picogram with a jab.
Picogram lands the left hand.
Nogueira takes one on the button.#T1#
Nogueira slips under a jab.
A cross from Picogram lands.
Picogram lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Nogueira rushes Picogram and presses him up against the cage.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but Picogram blocks it.
Nogueira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Picogram.
Nogueira being controlled against the cage.
Nogueira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nogueira throws a head punch that misses.
Picogram dodges an elbow strike from Nogueira .
Picogram is trying to stall. #T2#
Nogueira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Our sources have told us that Picogram has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Picogram avoids a wild elbow strike from Nogueira .
Picogram taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Picogram stalling in the clinch but Nogueira improves position.
Nogueira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Picogram seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nogueira can turn it around.
Picogram drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nogueira misses with a knee to the head.
Picogram is trying to stall.
Picogram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nogueira can do to turn this around?
Nogueira has a couple of punches blocked by Picogram.
Nogueira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nogueira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Picogram's brow.
Nogueira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Picogram is trying to maintain a safe position but Nogueira gets an underhook and turns Picogram into the cage.
Nogueira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Picogram avoiding damage as Nogueira throws knees to the body.
Picogram is trying to stall.
Nogueira misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Nogueira .
Nogueira tries to land knees in the clinch but Picogram avoids the damage to the body.
Nogueira has a couple of punches blocked by Picogram.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nogueira .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nogueira .
Nogueira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nogueira gets through Picogram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Nogueira working Picogram over with knees to the body.
Picogram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nogueira works on Picogram's body with a couple of short punches.
Nogueira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nogueira is keeping busy.
Nogueira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nogueira lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nogueira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nogueira misses with a body punch.
Nogueira lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nogueira obliges.
Nogueira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Picogram has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Nogueira on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Picogram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nogueira counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Picogram tries to keep at a distance but Nogueira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nogueira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nogueira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nogueira misses with an elbow over the top.
Nogueira landing knees to the body.
Picogram wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Picogram 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Picogram is stalling here.
Nogueira scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Nogueira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Nogueira .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nogueira throws an elbow but misses.
Nogueira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nogueira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Picogram takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nogueira presses Picogram against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nogueira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nogueira lands a right hand. #ROC2#Picogram is rocked!
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nogueira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Picogram seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##KD2#
Nogueira lands a big left hand right to the temple and Picogram goes down!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Picogram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nogueira trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a kimura here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##ES#
Picogram makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Nogueira has closed the distance and engaged Picogram in a clinch.
Nogueira misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Nogueira .
Nogueira lands a good knee to the midsection. Picogram won't want to take too many of those.
Nogueira scores a nice knee to the body.
Nogueira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Picogram tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nogueira missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nogueira .
Nogueira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Picogram stalling the fight.
Nogueira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nogueira swings wildly with an uppercut but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nogueira 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira !

Event: CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkanovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Picogram, which made it look bad.
Picogram misses with a straight left.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski shoots and misses
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Volkanovski slips the punch.
Volkanovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkanovski lands with a good body shot.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Volkanovski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Picogram backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Picogram!
Picogram lands a jab to the head.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski looks for a takedown but Picogram sprawls well.
Picogram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Picogram strikes.
Volkanovski 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.
Volkanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Volkanovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Picogram misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski lands with a nice body punch.
Picogram throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Picogram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volkanovski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picogram doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that Picogram semi-blocks.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick.
Picogram blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.#T3#
Picogram scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkanovski wants to counter the offense by Picogram and move into the clinch position.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkanovski.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picogram lands an overhand right.
Volkanovski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Picogram pinned against the cage. Picogram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Volkanovski throws a push kick but Picogram slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkanovski!
Picogram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Picogram fails with the takedown.
Picogram is breathing heavily.
Picogram throws a looping overhand right but Volkanovski ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Volkanovski 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!
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Picogram.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Volkanovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD2#
Volkanovski lands a big head kick that sends Picogram tumbling to the mat! Volkanovski takes a step backwards and waves Picogram back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Picogram is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Picogram might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkanovski is defended easily by Picogram.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Volkanovski - that's a beauty! Picogram is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Volkanovski can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
After winning the bout, Aleksandar Volkanovski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 488: Chestner v Tsuruta
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Picogram misses the jab.
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Rodriguez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picogram misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Picogram throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Picogram looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Picogram misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Picogram is defending the position.
Rodriguez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Picogram reverses the position - he's now on top in Rodriguez's guard.
Picogram throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Picogram passes into half guard.
Rodriguez has hold of Picogram's hands but Picogram slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Picogram.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Picogram lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but instead Picogram has moved into half guard.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Picogram.
Rodriguez pulls Picogram in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Picogram is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Picogram in close.
Picogram won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
Picogram postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Picogram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Picogram content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Picogram from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Picogram cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Picogram chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Picogram is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Picogram throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Picogram is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rodriguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
Picogram has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodriguez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Picogram cracks a nice hook into Rodriguez's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Picogram darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jonny Picogram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Picogram misses.
Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picogram might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Picogram is looking to slow Rodriguez down with leg kicks.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Picogram.#T1#
Picogram scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Picogram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Picogram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picogram scores with a nice head shot.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picogram throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.#T2#
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picogram.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Picogram connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.#T3#
Picogram takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jonny Picogram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Picogram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Picogram lands with a cross.
Picogram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Picogram.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
Picogram throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picogram throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Picogram shows good takedown defense.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodriguez with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Picogram's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Picogram.
Rodriguez walks into a straight right hand from Picogram.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Picogram throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Picogram scores with a jab. Rodriguez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Picogram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram misses the jab.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picogram throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Picogram manages to avoid it.#T1#
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Picogram sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Picogram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Picogram scores with a hook.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Picogram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Picogram misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picogram defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
It looked like Rodriguez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Picogram.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez moves forwards but Picogram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Picogram misses.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Picogram with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picogram scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Rodriguez slips a jab from Picogram.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Picogram throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Picogram.
As Picogram looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo but Picogram just gets out of the way.
Picogram cracks Rodriguez with a good jab.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Picogram misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Rodriguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura here but Picogram manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rodriguez's guard.
Nick Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonny Picogram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Picogram gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Picogram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Picogram 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram 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: CFC 481: Trounvouche/Bardia F.
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Tacoronte thows a leg kick but Picogram checks it
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tacoronte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Picogram swings for the body but Tacoronte moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tacoronte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picogram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Picogram walks into a left hand.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacoronte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Picogram looks to land a right hand but Tacoronte moved out of range.
Tacoronte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws a solid leg kick but Picogram takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tacoronte.
A right-left combo lands from Picogram. #T1#
Tacoronte slips under a jab.
Picogram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tacoronte on the side of the head.
Picogram throws a right hand that misses
and Tacoronte counters with an inside leg kick.
Picogram lands a slapping body shot.
Tacoronte misses with a left hand
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Tacoronte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Picogram's sensitive parts.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Picogram slips a jab from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws out a leg kick but Picogram moves out of range and Tacoronte only half commits.
Tacoronte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been informed that Tacoronte 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.
Tacoronte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut.
Tacoronte moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tacoronte 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 Picogram has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Picogram and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Picogram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacoronte slips a straight right by Picogram.
A slow jab from Tacoronte misses its intended target.
Tacoronte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picogram doesn't seem bothered though.
Tacoronte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick that misses.
Tacoronte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram throws a hook but Tacoronte avoids it easily.#T3#
Picogram throws a series of punches but Tacoronte moves out of range.
Tacoronte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Picogram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tacoronte.
A jab from Picogram misses.
Tacoronte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Picogram defending well as Tacoronte loads up on a big left hand.
Picogram misses with a hook
and Tacoronte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tacoronte lands with a nice body kick.
Tacoronte lands an overhand right.
Tacoronte cracks a nice hook into Picogram's ribs.
Picogram is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tacoronte looks to land a right hand but Picogram moved out of range.#T4#
A jab from Picogram misses.
Tacoronte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tacoronte with a hook.
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!
Picogram avoids a kick to the body.
Tacoronte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws an off balance right hand
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Picogram moves away from the strike by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Picogram.
Picogram blocks a head kick by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte connects with a body shot that sends Picogram's belly button to the back.
Picogram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jonny Picogram 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#
Tacoronte misses with a straight left.
Picogram slips a jab from Tacoronte.
A counter left hand to the body from Picogram misses its target.
Tacoronte missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Picogram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Picogram misses the body punch
and Tacoronte counters with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Picogram blocks the leg kick.
Tacoronte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tacoronte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Picogram.
SaÃºl Tacoronte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picogram connects with a single shot there.
Tacoronte swings widly with a right hand
and Picogram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Tacoronte throws a low kick but Picogram moves out of range easily.
Picogram moves away from the strike by Tacoronte.
Picogram takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tacoronte throws a lazy uppercut
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tacoronte throws a push kick but Picogram slaps the foot to one side.
Tacoronte tests Picogram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picogram misses with a hook.
Tacoronte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Tacoronte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tacoronte staying out of range there.
Tacoronte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Picogram misses with a double jab
and Tacoronte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tacoronte slips under a jab.
Picogram throws the left hand but Tacoronte avoids the punch easily.
Tacoronte flicks out a counter leg kick but Picogram steps away.
Picogram moves out of range as Tacoronte throws a body kick.
Picogram lands a jab.
Tacoronte throws a push kick but Picogram slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Picogram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Tacoronte clinches up with Picogram and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacoronte.
Picogram is trying to drag Tacoronte to the mat but Tacoronte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Picogram content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Picogram taking a breather.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picogram creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Picogram wants a takedown.
Picogram controlling the action here for a moment.
Tacoronte tries a body shot but Picogram blocks it.
Tacoronte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tacoronte working aggressively here. #T4#
Tacoronte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tacoronte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Picogram.
Tacoronte scores with a shot to the side of Picogram's head.
Picogram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacoronte being controlled against the cage.
Tacoronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacoronte lands a nice shot to the body.
Tacoronte lands a shot to the body.
Picogram looking to stall.
Tacoronte lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

SaÃºl Tacoronte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tacoronte misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Picogram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tacoronte misses with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacoronte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tacoronte throws a sloppy head kick and Picogram moves out of range easily.
Tacoronte misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Picogram misses its target.
Picogram misses the jab.
Tacoronte tries a low kick but Picogram avoids it.
Tacoronte throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacoronte moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Picogram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picogram.
Picogram throws a hook but Tacoronte avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tacoronte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick by Tacoronte misses
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picogram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tacoronte.
Tacoronte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Picogram in his tracks.
Tacoronte scores with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Picogram.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte blocks a jab.
Picogram backing away here, and Tacoronte unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2##TD#
Picogram feints and as Tacoronte raises his hands in defense, Picogram changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picogram throws a big elbow that misses.
Tacoronte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tacoronte lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Picogram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tacoronte won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Picogram is trying to keep Tacoronte in close. #T3#
Picogram wants to sweep here but Tacoronte controlling him for the moment.
Tacoronte is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Picogram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tacoronte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Picogram is pulling down on Tacoronte's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tacoronte.
Picogram looks to throw the jab but Tacoronte is out of range.
Tacoronte throws a sloppy head kick and Picogram moves out of range easily.
Tacoronte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to SaÃºl Tacoronte.
I think Tacoronte 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... SaÃºl Tacoronte!
An out of breath SaÃºl Tacoronte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 470: Beach vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Picogram lands a jab to the nose.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregor moves away.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picogram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gregor. Gregor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Picogram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gregor misses with a two punch combination.
Gregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jonny Picogram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Gregor lands.
Picogram lands a lovely overhand right.
Gregor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Gregor throws a hook but Picogram avoids it easily.#T1#
Picogram scores with a sloppy right hand. Gregor should have avoided that one.
Gregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gregor slips under a jab from Picogram.
Picogram misses with a straight left.
Gregor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Picogram's hands.
It looks like Picogram has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Picogram dodges the punch combination from Gregor.
Picogram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Gregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picogram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Gregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Picogram lands an overhand right.
Gregor throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Gregor misses with a right hand
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Picogram moves out of range of the strikes.
Gregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram throws a hook but Gregor blocks it.
Gregor slips a jab and a cross from Picogram.
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Picogram misses.
Picogram swings widly with a right hand
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregor's corner calls for a 1-2. Gregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Picogram connects with the punch.
Gregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
A jab from Picogram misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Gregor scores with a four punch combination!
Picogram scores with a nice right hand.
Picogram looks to land a combination but Gregor avoids it well.
Gregor throws a looping overhand right but Picogram ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Picogram.
Picogram throws an overhand right that lands on Gregor's shoulder, as Gregor tries to avoid the shot.
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gregor to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Picogram is rocked!
Gregor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Picogram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gregor counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gregor!

Event: CFC 465: Outlaw vs Dupree
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1#
Picogram misses with a hook. Goldberg ducked under it nicely.
Goldberg dives in and grabs Picogram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Picogram pushes down on Goldberg's head and hops out.
Picogram stuns Goldberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Picogram misses with a hook. Goldberg ducked under it nicely.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldberg.
Goldberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goldberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Picogram. Picogram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goldberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Picogram blocks a low kick nicely.
Picogram misses with a looping left.
Picogram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goldberg throws a leg kick
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg tries a low kick but Picogram avoids it.
Goldberg misses with a head kick.
Picogram connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Picogram misses with an uppercut
and Goldberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Goldberg tries to bum rush Picogram with a series of wild strikes but Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Picogram sprawls well. Picogram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Picogram scores with a jab to the head.
Picogram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Picogram.
Goldberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg throws a hook to the side of Picogram's head but Picogram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picogram misses with a hook. Goldberg ducked under it nicely.
Goldberg misses with a wild body shot.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg misses with a head kick. #T2#
Picogram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Picogram leaves Goldberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goldberg slips a jab from Picogram.
Picogram lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Picogram with a nice cross.
Picogram throws an overhand right that lands on Goldberg's shoulder, as Goldberg tries to avoid the shot.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldberg.
Picogram moves out of range as Goldberg throws a body kick.
Picogram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goldberg with a body shot.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goldberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Picogram throws a looping overhand right but Goldberg ducks down to avoid it.
Goldberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Picogram as he avoids it easily.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldberg.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goldberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Picogram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Picogram is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goldberg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Goldberg throws a low kick but Picogram moves out of range easily.
Picogram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldberg at a distance.
Picogram misses with the combination.
Picogram misses with a straight left.
Picogram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Goldberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goldberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picogram lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away.
Goldberg is looking for a counter combo.
Goldberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Picogram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picogram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picogram drops Goldberg with a naaaaasty hook - Goldberg is in real trouble here! Picogram dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Picogram!
In his post fight interview, Jonny Picogram started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CFC 452: Outlaw v Neuer
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Picogram looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
Picogram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.
Silva with the counter takedown but Picogram avoids it easily.
Felix Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Picogram as Silva shoots in.
Picogram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Picogram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Picogram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Picogram there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva slips under a jab from Picogram.
Picogram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Picogram throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Picogram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picogram moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Picogram's waist but Picogram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Silva.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Picogram looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Picogram scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
Picogram misses with a body shot. #T2#
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Picogram gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Picogram misses with a two punch combination.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Picogram defends well and Silva ends up having to push Picogram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Picogram misses the target.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Picogram throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Picogram gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Picogram changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Picogram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Picogram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Picogram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picogram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Silva.
Picogram tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picogram looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva with the counter takedown but Picogram avoids it easily.
Picogram is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Picogram sprawls well. Picogram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Picogram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Picogram, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Picogram against the cage but Picogram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva lands a nice hook to Picogram's body. Picogram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Picogram lands with a nice body punch.
Silva stuns Picogram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
The fighters circling - Picogram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram 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#
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Picogram misses.
Picogram lands with an overhand left.
Picogram looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Picogram lands with a right hand.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Picogram avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Picogram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picogram throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Picogram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.#TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva working the strikes but Picogram uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Silva wants to take a breather but Picogram is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Picogram gets back to full guard.
Picogram 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.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Picogram uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Picogram!#REVR#
Picogram throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Picogram lands a couple of elbows.
Picogram sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Picogram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Picogram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Picogram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva has control of Picogram's left arm, preventing Picogram from doing any damage.
Picogram throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Picogram's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVB#
Picogram pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in CFC Underground inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving. #T3#
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Picogram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Picogram 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Picogram is on top in guard. #REVR#
Picogram connects with a couple of short punches.
Picogram throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Picogram controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Picogram wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Jonny Picogram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Picogram looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Silva won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Picogram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Picogram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Picogram slips a straight right by Silva.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Picogram on the side of the head.
Picogram thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Picogram misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Picogram as he avoids it easily.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva misses the jab.
Picogram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Picogram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Picogram - just one landing.
Picogram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Picogram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva swings for the body but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picogram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Picogram slips a straight right by Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Picogram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Picogram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Picogram defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Picogram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Picogram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Picogram looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Picogram throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Picogram looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picogram. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Picogram's shoulder, as Picogram tries to avoid the shot.
Picogram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Picogram moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Picogram misses with a straight right.
Silva slips a jab from Picogram.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Felix Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Picogram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picogram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva digs a good body shot into Picogram's ribs.
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!
Silva slips a jab from Picogram.
Silva staying out of range there.
Jonny Picogram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva moves away from the strike by Picogram.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Picogram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Picogram 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AKF 31 | Tellkins vs. RooMan
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
Jovanovic 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.
Jovanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picogram.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Picogram looks to move away, Jovanovic throws a big counter combo but Picogram just gets out of the way.
Picogram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Picogram throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jovanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Jovanovic looks to land a combination. Picogram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Picogram punishes Jovanovic's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic loads up on a big right hand but Picogram slips the punch.
Jovanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Picogram avoids a punch combination nicely.
Picogram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Jovanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram scores with a sloppy right hand. Jovanovic should have avoided that one.
Jovanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Jovanovic misses with a hook. Picogram ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Jovanovic does it's job there.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Picogram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jovanovic misses with the combination.
Picogram takes one to the chin there.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but Picogram moved out of range.
Jovanovic misses with a combination
and Picogram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Jovanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
A big right from Picogram misses.
Picogram throws a hook but Jovanovic avoids it easily.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Jovanovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picogram's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jovanovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Picogram scrambles back to his feet.
Jovanovic ducks right into an uppercut from Picogram.
Jovanovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. Picogram saw that one coming.
Jovanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Picogram misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Jovanovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jovanovic misses with a looping right.
Jovanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Picogram.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Jovanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Picogram doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Picogram misses with a hook. Jovanovic ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
Jovanovic throws a series of punches but Picogram avoids them all with ease.
Jovanovic swinging wildly here.
Jovanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Picogram under the eye.
Jovanovic throws a nice looking combination but Picogram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jovanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jovanovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picogram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jovanovic scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Jovanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Picogram doesn't seem phased though.
Picogram wants to clinch up but Jovanovic keeps it at a distance.
Picogram tests Jovanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Picogram. Those never looked like landing.
Jovanovic moves away from the strike by Picogram.
It looked like Jovanovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jovanovic.
Picogram throws the left hand but Jovanovic avoids the punch easily.
Jovanovic throws out a loose jab but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jovanovic throws a looping overhand right but Picogram ducks down to avoid it.
Jovanovic works over Picogram's head and body with a nice combination.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Picogram blocks it.
It seemed like Picogram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jovanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Picogram's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jovanovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Picogram scrambles back to his feet.
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Picogram.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jovanovic lands with a hook. Picogram tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jovanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Picogram's head.
Jab, jab by Jovanovic - just one landing.
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Picogram lands a glancing blow to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jovanovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovanovic lands a really nice looking cross but Picogram seems unphased.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jovanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jovanovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Picogram is rocked!
Jovanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Jovanovic misses the target.
Jovanovic avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picogram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovanovic.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picogram! But no joy.
Picogram connects with a body shot that sends Jovanovic's belly button to the back.
Jovanovic catches Picogram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jovanovic misses with the combination.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jovanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picogram slips a straight right by Jovanovic.
Picogram scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jovanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jovanovic slips under a jab from Picogram.
Jovanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jovanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jovanovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Picogram under the eye.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Picogram moves out of range of the strikes.
Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jovanovic.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jovanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jovanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Jovanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Picogram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Picogram looks to land a left hand but Jovanovic moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
Picogram motions for Jovanovic to come forward. Picogram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jovanovic moves away from the strike by Picogram.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Picogram throws a body punch but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Picogram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body.
Picogram lands with a good body shot.
Jovanovic throws a body punch but Picogram moves out of range.
Jovanovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jovanovic throws out a loose jab but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram slips under a jab from Jovanovic.#T4#
Jovanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram throws a jab when Jovanovic was well out of range.
Jovanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jovanovic works over Picogram's head and body with a nice combination.
Picogram throws an overhand right that lands on Jovanovic's shoulder, as Jovanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jovanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Picogram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picogram misses with a hook.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jovanovic misses the target.
Jovanovic tries to bum rush Picogram with a series of wild strikes but Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic walks into a straight right hand from Picogram.
Picogram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jovanovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jovanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.
Nenad Jovanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Picogram blocks a jab.
Jovanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram looks to land a combination but Jovanovic avoids it well.
Jovanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jovanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram tries to bum rush Jovanovic with a series of wild strikes but Jovanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Picogram looks to move away, Jovanovic throws a big counter combo but Picogram just gets out of the way.
Jovanovic defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand.
Jovanovic missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jovanovic.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Jovanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Jovanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is getting worse.
Picogram takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jovanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Picogram is just out of range.
Picogram's corner calls for a 1-2. Picogram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jovanovic takes one to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picogram.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jovanovic stuns Picogram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
Jovanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Picogram was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Picogram misses with a hook
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Jovanovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.#T2#
Jovanovic cracks Picogram with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Picogram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jovanovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
As Picogram looks to move away, Jovanovic throws a big counter combo but Picogram just gets out of the way.
Picogram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Picogram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Jovanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Picogram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Picogram lands a lovely overhand right.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that misses
letting Picogram counter with a right hand. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Jovanovic.
Picogram misses the jab.
Picogram looks to throw the jab but Jovanovic is out of range.
Picogram walks into a left hand.
A big left from Jovanovic misses.
Jovanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
Jovanovic throwing a counter right hand but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Jovanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Picogram.
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the body.
Jovanovic defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand.
Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picogram.
Jovanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Jovanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Jovanovic slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jovanovic. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a body punch but Picogram moves out of range.
Jovanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jovanovic throws a lazy right hand but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the body
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picogram.
Jovanovic works Picogram's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
Jovanovic swings for the body but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Picogram throws a body shot but no joy.

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 Nenad Jovanovic.
Well Jovanovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Nenad Jovanovic!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Nenad Jovanovic!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Nenad Jovanovic!

Nenad Jovanovic wins by unanimous decision!
Nenad Jovanovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF 25 | Turner vs. Entei
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Simmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simmons only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Picogram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simmons throws a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Picogram's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
An inside leg kick lands from Simmons.
Simmons scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Simmons slips the punch.
Picogram gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Picogram's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons scores with a hook to the body. Picogram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Simmons moves out of range as Picogram strikes.
Simmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Picogram fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picogram doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Picogram checks a leg kick.
Simmons misses with a low kick as Picogram jumps back.
Picogram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simmons misses with a hook
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Simmons 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.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons.
Simmons slips under a jab.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Picogram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Picogram scores with a decent looking hook.
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Simmons saw that one coming.#T2#
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picogram is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Simmons slips a straight right by Picogram.
Simmons lands a right hook to the body.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram blocks a leg kick.
Picogram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Picogram is just out of range.
Simmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Simmons's head but Simmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simmons cracks Picogram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Picogram jabs at Simmons's body.
Picogram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picogram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Picogram misses.
Picogram slips under a jab from Simmons.
Donk. Simmons catches Picogram right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A jab from Picogram misses.
Simmons misses with a leg kick.
Picogram throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandon Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picogram defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
Picogram seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Picogram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simmons scores with a nice right hand.
Simmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Simmons.
Simmons scores with a nice right hand.
Picogram staying out of range there.
Simmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Picogram backing away here, and Simmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Simmons misses with a double jab.
As Simmons looks to move away, Picogram throws a big counter combo but Simmons just gets out of the way.
Picogram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simmons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons tests Picogram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picogram throws a jab when Simmons was well out of range.
A nice side step and Simmons releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. Picogram saw that one coming.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Picogram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
Simmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Picogram moves out of range of the leg kick from Simmons.
Picogram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simmons throws out the jab.
It looked like Picogram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Simmons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Simmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simmons slips a jab from Picogram.
A low kick lands for Simmons.
Simmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simmons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Simmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Simmons throws a lazy right hand but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picogram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Picogram.
Simmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Picogram.
Picogram looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picogram was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
Simmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Picogram will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Simmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simmons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheers as Picogram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simmons doesn't seem phased though.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simmons walks into a left hand.
Simmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picogram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Picogram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simmons lands a right hook to the body.
Picogram thuds his right hand into Simmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram throws an off balance right hand
and Simmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Picogram's knee momentarily.
Picogram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Picogram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simmons.
Picogram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Simmons lands a head shot.
Picogram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simmons tries to land a front kick but Picogram steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Picogram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandon Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picogram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simmons.
Picogram throws a good cross that connects.
Simmons throws a chopping leg kick but Picogram manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picogram misses with a looping right.
Simmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Picogram sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Simmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Simmons saw that one coming.
A left lands for Simmons.
Picogram throws a hook but Simmons blocks it.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picogram.
Picogram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simmons. Simmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Simmons misses with an uppercut
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Simmons walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
Picogram looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Simmons misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Picogram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picogram swings widly with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Simmons misses. #T4#
A big left from Picogram misses.
Simmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Simmons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picogram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simmons on the side of the head.
Simmons lands with a nice body punch.
Simmons punishes Picogram's body with a nice straight punch.
Simmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simmons staying out of range there.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picogram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Simmons saw that one coming.
Picogram moves away from the strike by Simmons.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brandon Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Picogram.
Simmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Picogram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons.
Simmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
Simmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Simmons's head but Simmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Picogram.
Simmons loads up on a big right hand but Picogram slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons staying out of range there.
Picogram 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.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Simmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Simmons looks to land a left hand but Picogram moved out of range nicely.
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
Simmons scores with a shot to the body.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Picogram is just out of range.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
Picogram drops his hands momentarily and Simmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simmons misses with a shot to the body
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut.
Picogram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simmons lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Simmons.
A shot to the body from Picogram misses
and Simmons counters with a head kick. That will keep Picogram thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Simmons.
Simmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Nice jab there from Picogram.
Simmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Picogram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simmons throws a leg kick
and Picogram counters with an outside leg kick.
Simmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Picogram misses the jab.
Simmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Picogram is able to avoid easily.
Picogram closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simmons misses with a low kick as Picogram jumps back.
It looked like Picogram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Picogram. Beautiful body shot.
Picogram misses with an uppercut
and Simmons counters with a low kick, right behind Picogram 's knee.
A punch combination from Picogram misses.
Simmons defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Picogram misses with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Good exchange - Picogram coming out on top.
Simmons misses with a hook to the body
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Picogram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Simmons misses with a leg kick
and Picogram counters with an inside leg kick.
Picogram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a low kick as Picogram jumps back.
Picogram lands a head shot.
Simmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simmons misses with a looping right.
Simmons misses with a straight right. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
Picogram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picogram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simmons cracks Picogram with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picogram.
Picogram misses with a wild body shot.
Picogram moves away from the strike by Simmons.
Simmons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Simmons there.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Picogram moves out of range.
Simmons misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Simmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.

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 Jonny Picogram.
Well Simmons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Brandon Simmons!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Brandon Simmons!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Brandon Simmons!

Brandon Simmons wins by unanimous decision!
Brandon Simmons 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: AKF 21 | Robbins vs. Beukeboom
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Picogram throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti tried to counter with a leg kick but Picogram avoided it.
Good shot there by Benedetti.#CUT#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picogram slips under a jab.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Picogram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Picogram.
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Picogram misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti misses with a looping right.#T1#
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Picogram.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Picogram moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picogram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Picogram scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Picogram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Picogram.
Picogram looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti throws a hook but Picogram blocks it.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Picogram ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picogram connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Picogram misses with a looping right.
Picogram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Picogram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picogram lunges at Benedetti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benedetti's hand.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Picogram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Picogram is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benedetti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Despite the aggression on Picogram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Picogram scores with a shot to the body.
Picogram slips a straight right by Benedetti.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Picogram tries to bum rush Benedetti with a series of wild strikes but Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picogram throws out the jab.
Picogram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Picogram.
Benedetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Picogram as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Picogram connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
It seemed like Picogram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picogram! But no joy.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Picogram avoids it.
Picogram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Picogram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Picogram misses with a combination
and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picogram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Picogram slips under a jab from Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonny Picogram will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonny Picogram's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Picogram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Picogram.
Picogram slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picogram momentarily.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram cracks Benedetti with a good jab.
Benedetti throws a shot to the body.
Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Picogram sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Picogram takes one to the side of the head.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benedetti works Picogram's body with a nice hook.
Picogram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Picogram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the body
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Picogram slips under a jab.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picogram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti closes the distance and catches Picogram with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Picogram is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Picogram is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Picogram is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Benedetti takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF 16 | Cobb vs. Robbins
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Picogram scores with a decent looking hook.
Miro Tynkkynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tynkkynen scores with a hook.
Picogram misses with a looping left.
Tynkkynen misses with a jab to the body
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Tynkkynen's head but Tynkkynen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tynkkynen looks to land a combination but Picogram avoids it well.
Tynkkynen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Picogram. Picogram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tynkkynen staying out of range there.
Tynkkynen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picogram needs to keep his hands up - Tynkkynen had a free shot at his head there.
Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tynkkynen.
Picogram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tynkkynen on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tynkkynen checks a leg kick nicely.
Picogram 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. #T1#
Tynkkynen misses with an uppercut. Picogram saw that one coming.
Picogram blocks a jab.
Picogram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Picogram gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tynkkynen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tynkkynen lands a nice uppercut.
Tynkkynen scores with a shot to the side of Picogram's head.
Picogram stalling in the clinch.
Tynkkynen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picogram tries to stall but Tynkkynen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Tynkkynen.
Picogram throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Picogram looking to slow down the pace here.
Tynkkynen works on Picogram's body with a couple of short punches.
Tynkkynen works on Picogram's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tynkkynen fails to land.
Picogram blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tynkkynen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tynkkynen throws a head punch that misses.
Picogram blocks a body shot from Tynkkynen.
Picogram taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T3#
Tynkkynen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Picogram stalling in the clinch but Tynkkynen improves position.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tynkkynen is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Picogram.
Picogram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tynkkynen throws out the jab.
Picogram slips under a jab from Tynkkynen.
Picogram sizes up Tynkkynen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Tynkkynen.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picogram misses the jab.
Tynkkynen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tynkkynen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tynkkynen.
A big right from Tynkkynen misses.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Tynkkynen avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Tynkkynen misses with a hook. Picogram ducked under it nicely.
Tynkkynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tynkkynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Picogram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Picogram throws a right hand that misses
and Tynkkynen counters with a straight right hand.
Picogram scores with a shot to the body.
Tynkkynen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picogram throws out the jab.
Tynkkynen defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tynkkynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picogram.
Tynkkynen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Tynkkynen misses with a looping right.
Picogram slips under a jab from Tynkkynen.
Picogram lands with a nice body punch.
Tynkkynen moves away from the strike by Picogram.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miro Tynkkynen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Picogram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tynkkynen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picogram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tynkkynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Picogram.
Picogram swinging wildly here.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook. Picogram ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Tynkkynen gets a clinch.
Tynkkynen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Picogram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Picogram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Tynkkynen. #T1#
Tynkkynen blocks a body shot from Picogram.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tynkkynen as Picogram tries to tie him up.
Tynkkynen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tynkkynen tries a knee to the head but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram is looking to control Tynkkynen's arms but Tynkkynen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Picogram has his back to the ropes.
Picogram tries to stall but Tynkkynen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Picogram.
Tynkkynen misses with a straight left. #CL#
Tynkkynen clinches. #T2#
Picogram makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Picogram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picogram stalling in the clinch but Tynkkynen improves position.
Tynkkynen presses Picogram against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tynkkynen.
Picogram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Tynkkynen fails to land.
Picogram is trying to stall.
Picogram blocking some punches.
Tynkkynen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Tynkkynen with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Tynkkynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Picogram controls his hands.
Tynkkynen scores with a knee to the head.
Tynkkynen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tynkkynen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tynkkynen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Tynkkynen presses Picogram against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tynkkynen.
A hook to the body from Tynkkynen. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Tynkkynen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Picogram tries to stall but Tynkkynen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Tynkkynen 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!
Picogram misses with the head strike.
Tynkkynen tries to work over Picogram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tynkkynen blocks an elbow strike from Picogram.
Picogram misses with the head strike.
Tynkkynen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Picogram can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tynkkynen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tynkkynen missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miro Tynkkynen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Picogram's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram swings for the body but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Tynkkynen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Picogram scores with a shot to the body.
Picogram misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Tynkkynen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Tynkkynen finds it's way through Picogram's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
and Tynkkynen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Picogram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tynkkynen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tynkkynen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch but Picogram moves out of range. #T1#
A lazy left from Tynkkynen finds it's target.#ROC#Picogram is rocked!
Picogram catches Tynkkynen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Picogram misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tynkkynen misses its target.
A left and a right from Tynkkynen both land. Nice combination.
Picogram is still on wobbly legs! Can Tynkkynen finish him?
Nice shot lands for Picogram.
Picogram slips under a jab.
Picogram scores with a jab to the head.
Picogram seems to have recovered his senses.
Picogram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonny Picogram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Picogram misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
and Tynkkynen counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Picogram throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Tynkkynen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Picogram takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Tynkkynen.
Picogram is trying to stall.
Picogram tries to stall but Tynkkynen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tynkkynen as Picogram tries to tie him up.
Picogram swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tynkkynen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Picogram backwards.
Tynkkynen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tynkkynen lands an elbow that stopped Picogram in his tracks for a moment.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tynkkynen avoids it.
Picogram is trying to stall.
Tynkkynen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picogram. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picogram is defending well for now.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Picogram blocks an elbow strike from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen cracks Picogram with a nice body shot.
Picogram swings wildly with an uppercut but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tynkkynen.
Picogram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Picogram lands with a short shot to the head.
Miro Tynkkynen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Picogram is trying to maintain a safe position but Tynkkynen gets an underhook and turns Picogram into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miro Tynkkynen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tynkkynen 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Miro Tynkkynen!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Miro Tynkkynen!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Miro Tynkkynen!

Miro Tynkkynen wins by unanimous decision!
Miro Tynkkynen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ambush 11: Taurus VS Wearmouth
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Picogram throws a good cross that connects.
Bolt throws a shot to the body.
Bolt throws a leg kick
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Bolt misses with a low kick as Picogram jumps back.
Bolt scores with a body shot.
Bolt delivers a nice body kick.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
Bolt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
Picogram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Picogram moves forwards but Bolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt throws a hook to the side of Picogram's head but Picogram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picogram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolt connects with the punch.
Picogram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Picogram on the side of the head.#T1#
Picogram misses the jab.
Bolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picogram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bolt defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand.
Bolt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picogram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolt throws a shot to the body.
Bolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Bolt.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Picogram.
A countering left hand to the body from Bolt misses.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Picogram lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolt's head.
Bolt slips under a jab from Picogram.
Bolt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Bolt slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picogram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picogram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Picogram's head.
Bolt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Picogram's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Bolt misses
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Picogram's body.
Picogram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Picogram throws an off balance right hand
and Bolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolt tries to score with a low kick but Picogram moves his leg out of the way.
Bolt misses with a wild body shot.
Picogram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Picogram's head.
Bolt throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Bolt missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolt circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolt throws out a counter right but Picogram avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bolt.
Picogram tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Bolt.
Bolt tests Picogram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolt connects with a leg kick.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolt misses with a jab to the body
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
Picogram looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
Bolt counters with a body kick.
Bolt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Picogram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Picogram takes a swing at Bolt's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Bolt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Picogram with a body shot.
Picogram is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bolt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Picogram.
Picogram is looking to counter punch.
Picogram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picogram momentarily.
Picogram throws a good cross that connects.
Bolt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picogram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Picogram misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Bolt dominated that round.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picogram misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Bolt jabs Picogram right on the nose. Picogram blinks but takes it well.
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Picogram misses with a left hand
and Bolt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolt. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picogram avoids a kick to the body.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bolt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt scores with a jab to the head.
Picogram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Picogram misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Picogram swings widly with a right hand
and Bolt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Picogram.#T1#
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Bolt connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picogram throws out the jab.
Bolt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picogram doesn't seem bothered though.
Picogram misses with a straight left.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Bolt.
Bolt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picogram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolt.
Nice uppercut there from Bolt.
Picogram moves forwards but Bolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt throws out a counter right but Picogram avoids it with no problem.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Bolt misses with a kick to the body.
Picogram throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolt. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bolt.
Picogram throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Bolt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Picogram's body.
Bolt slips a jab from Picogram.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolt! But no joy.
Bolt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picogram connects with a looping right hand.
Bolt swings for the body but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Bolt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Picogram throws an off balance right hand
and Bolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picogram looks to land a right hand but Bolt moved out of range.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Bolt moves away and avoids it.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Picogram's body. Picogram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
Bolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Picogram misses with a straight left.
Bolt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ryan Bolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picogram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolt tries to land a body kick
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.#T4#
Picogram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Bolt.
Bolt misses with the body kick
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
Picogram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolt throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Picogram looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Picogram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Bolt finds it's way through Picogram's defenses.
A big right from Picogram misses.
Picogram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Picogram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Bolt catches Picogram right on the button with a cross.
Picogram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Picogram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolt throws a jab when Picogram was well out of range.
Picogram checks a low kick from Bolt.
Picogram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Picogram.
Bolt feints a counter leg kick.
Bolt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Picogram will feel that in the morning.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolt misses with a wild body shot.
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolt momentarily.
Bolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Bolt.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolt lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bolt.
Picogram takes a jab right on the kisser.
Picogram blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Picogram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picogram throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Picogram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolt.
Good shot there by Bolt.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
Bolt scores with a jab to the head.
Picogram feints and then cracks Bolt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolt down.
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolt jabs Picogram to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.#T2#
Bolt defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand.
Bolt throws out a loose jab but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Picogram moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram scores with a decent looking hook.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
Picogram throws a looping overhand right but Bolt ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Picogram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram walks into a left hand.
Picogram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick from Bolt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Bolt slips the punch.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bolt misses the target.
Well,Picogram is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolt misses with a looping left.
Picogram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Picogram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Ryan Bolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Picogram.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Picogram throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bolt counter with a right hand.
Bolt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picogram tries to clinch up but Bolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolt swings for the body but Picogram moves out of range. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Bolt scores with a nice strike.
Picogram throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picogram slips a straight right by Bolt.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Picogram misses with a hook
and Bolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picogram.
Picogram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bolt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Picogram if he has to take too many more of those.
Picogram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Picogram scores with a hook to the body. Bolt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bolt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolt 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ryan Bolt!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Ryan Bolt!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Ryan Bolt!

Ryan Bolt wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Cash misses with an uppercut.
Cash misses with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a nice uppercut.
Cash fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Picogram tenderised Cash's leg. Cash is trying to keep his angry face on.
Picogram cracks Cash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cash throws a poor cross that misses
and Picogram counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cash looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Picogram moves out of range as Cash strikes.
Cash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picogram moves away.
Cash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cash throws a poor cross that misses
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Picogram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Victor Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Picogram fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cash, pushing him back against the cage.
Cash tries to break the clinch but Picogram is controlling the position. #T1#
Cash is trying to force a seperation but Picogram has the dominant position.
Cash tries to circle away but Picogram has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Picogram to work.
Cash tries to break free but Picogram pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Picogram.
Picogram keeps control of Cash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cash wants to break free but Picogram has control.
Cash has had enough of the clinch but Picogram keeps him there for the moment.
Picogram lands a hook that snaps the head of Cash backwards.
Picogram presses Cash against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Picogram prevents Cash from breaking the clinch.
Picogram tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cash wants to get back to striking at distance but Picogram won't allow it.
Cash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#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.
Cash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Picogram'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.
Picogram lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cash.
Picogram prevents Cash from breaking the clinch.
Cash is trying to break the clinch but Picogram is controlling him.
Cash is trying to break the clinch but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Cash is looking to break free of the clinch but Picogram has double underhooks.
Cash is trying to break the clinch but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram lands a hook that snaps the head of Cash backwards.
Cash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cash wants to break free but Picogram has control.
Picogram has Cash pressed against the cage, preventing Cash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Cash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Cash's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Picogram scores with a shoulder strike.
Cash is trying to force a seperation but Picogram has the dominant position.
Picogram keeps control of Cash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Picogram tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram stalls.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cash blocks it with crossed arms.
Picogram prevents Cash from breaking the clinch.
Cash has had enough of the clinch but Picogram keeps him there for the moment.
Cash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Picogram is trying to trip Cash. He has hold of a leg but Cash is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Picogram persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
Picogram lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cash wants to stand but Picogram is controlling the position.
Picogram lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cash has momentary wrist control but Picogram slips an elbow through the middle.
Picogram distracts Cash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Picogram landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picogram lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Picogram is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Picogram with a nice head shot there.
Picogram connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Cash is rocked!
Picogram loads up on a big left hand. Cash felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Picogram looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cash can't hide his disappointment, as Picogram celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram 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: CACC 190: Fiso vs Kuronoa II
Date: Apr 18, 2021

187 cm
37 yrs
223 lbs

194 cm
26 yrs
210 lbs

Halo

Picogram

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jonny Picogram!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Picogram shoots for a takedown but Halo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Halo shoots in and gets a takedown into Picogram's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Picogram
Halo wants to pass the guard but Picogram is keeping the position.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Picogram's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Picogram is trying to control but Halo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Picogram
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to control the position but Picogram is working away.
Picogram tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Picogram gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Picogram wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Picogram defends it.
Picogram is not content to let Halo control the position.
Picogram wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo prevents Picogram from improving his position.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Picogram defends it well. #SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Picogram is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Picogram is defending well.
Picogram trying to control from the bottom.
Picogram tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Picogram is defending it quite comfortably.
Picogram trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up. #T3##SUB#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Picogram!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (0) Picogram
Picogram is working to get back to half guard.
Picogram wants to control but Halo is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Halo working for a guillotine from mount but Picogram is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Halo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Picogram is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Picogram and Halo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Picogram is trying to get back to half guard.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Picogram keeps working.
Picogram is trying to control Halo's posture but Halo avoids it.
Picogram prevents Halo from moving into mount. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Picogram has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo working away.#T5#
Picogram is looking to regain half guard here but Halo keeps moving and retains side control.
Picogram prevents Halo from improving position.
Halo wants to control but Picogram is keeping him busy.
Picogram wants to control but Halo postures up.
Halo controlling the position.
Picogram is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Picogram is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halo trying to control the action but Picogram is working from the bottom.
Picogram is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (10) vs (0) Picogram#T7#
Halo looking to control but Picogram is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo wants to take Picogram's back but he can't do it this time.
Picogram tries to hold on but Halo postures up.#SUB#
Halo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Picogram has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Picogram is controlling an arm, preventing Halo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Picogram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Picogram is looking to escape. #T8#
Picogram wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (13) vs (0) Picogram
Halo is trying to stick to Picogram's back but Picogram is turning into Halo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Picogram.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (13) vs (2) Picogram
Picogram trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Picogram is aware though and is defending well.
Halo is trying to keep Picogram in close.
Picogram pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Picogram is one step ahead there.
Picogram seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Picogram is one step ahead there.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Picogram from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Picogram should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halo has tightened it up now! Picogram should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz
Date: Mar 21, 2021

200 cm
33 yrs
217 lbs

194 cm
25 yrs
210 lbs

Mulligan

Picogram

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Fionn Mulligan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jonny Picogram!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Picogram tries to clinch up.#TD#
Mulligan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mulligan (2) vs (0) Picogram
Picogram trying to hold on to Mulligan's head to control him but Mulligan postures up. #SUB#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Picogram defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram tries to get to full guard but Mulligan has control of the leg.
Picogram trying to control but Mulligan postures up. #T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mulligan is keen to just control but Picogram is a slippery customer.
Picogram regains full guard. Nicely done.
Picogram managing to control the position.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving. #SUB2#
Picogram looking for a guillotine here but Mulligan defends easily.
Mulligan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully.
Mulligan pushing down on Picogram's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Picogram wants to improve his position but Mulligan is controlling well.
Picogram is staying active underneath Mulligan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Picogram is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mulligan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mulligan's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mulligan (2) vs (4) Picogram
Picogram is trying to stick to Mulligan's back but Mulligan is turning into Picogram. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Picogram's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mulligan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mulligan (4) vs (4) Picogram
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mulligan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Picogram is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Picogram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Picogram is looking for a triangle but Mulligan pushes his legs off easily.
Mulligan stopping the sweep attempt from Picogram.#T4#
Picogram is trying to keep Mulligan in close.
Mulligan passes Picogram's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mulligan is looking for submissions but instead, Picogram has regained full guard.
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Picogram is keeping the position for now.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Picogram keeping full guard, as Mulligan tries to pass.
Mulligan passes Picogram's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Picogram tries to roll over but Mulligan keeps him under control.
Picogram is not content to let Mulligan control the position.
Picogram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mulligan drops back looking for a leg! Picogram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Picogram manages to kick Mulligan off! Mulligan jumps back into Picogram's guard.
Mulligan pushes down on Picogram's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Mulligan wants to take a breather but Picogram is having none of it. #SUB#
Mulligan is working for a submission of some sort.
Picogram is looking to improve his position.
Mulligan is trying to control the action in half guard but Picogram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Picogram trying to hold on to Mulligan's head to control him but Mulligan postures up.
Picogram is looking to get back to full guard here but Mulligan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (7) vs (4) Picogram#T7#
Picogram is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mulligan wants to control for a moment but Picogram uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Picogram is looking for a sweep. Mulligan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura but Picogram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mulligan to get the leverage.
Mulligan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mulligan moves into full mount! Picogram won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (10) vs (4) Picogram
Mulligan prevents Picogram from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Mulligan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T8#
Picogram gets back to half guard.
Picogram wants to control but Mulligan is keeping busy. #SUB#
Mulligan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Picogram is controlling Mulligan's trapped leg to prevent Mulligan from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Picogram defends it well. #SUB#
Mulligan is trying to work for a kimura but Picogram is defending well.
Mulligan is trying to control the action in half guard but Picogram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9##SUB#
Mulligan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Picogram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mulligan. #SUB#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura here.
Picogram is looking for a sweep. Mulligan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Picogram is pressing down on Mulligan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Picogram manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mulligan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mulligan (10) vs (6) Picogram
Picogram sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mulligan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Picogram tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulligan is retaining full guard.
Mulligan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mulligan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Picogram tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulligan is retaining full guard.
Mulligan working a defensive guard here. #T11#
Picogram trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Picogram is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mulligan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Picogram is looking to defend but Mulligan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Picogram! Mulligan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Picogram taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fionn Mulligan!
Fionn Mulligan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 173: Hozdic vs Nielsen 3
Date: Feb 21, 2021

180 cm
34 yrs
220 lbs

194 cm
25 yrs
210 lbs

Dalton

Picogram

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonny Picogram!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dalton looking to score a takedown here. Picogram is defending well but Dalton drives through and ends up in Picogram's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Picogram
Dalton trying to control but Picogram is working from the bottom.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Picogram has his hands on Dalton's head, controlling the position.
Picogram looking for a sweep. Not yet Picogram, not yet.
Picogram being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Picogram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Picogram keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. #T1#
Picogram trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Picogram looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily.
Dalton stays in close to Picogram's body and controls the position.
Dalton trying to control but Picogram is working from the bottom.
Picogram can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Picogram wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Picogram defends it.
Picogram trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Dalton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Picogram
Dalton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Picogram is squirming around nicely.
Picogram tries to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Dalton moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (8) vs (0) Picogram
Picogram is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dalton controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Picogram tries to escape the position.
Good control from Dalton.
Will Dalton go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Picogram doesn't escape.
Picogram is in bad spot here. #T4#
Dalton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Picogram's body.
Picogram trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dalton tries to keep control of the position but Picogram is staying busy.
Picogram tries to roll but Dalton sticks to his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dalton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Picogram doesn't escape. #T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Picogram is trying to break free.
Picogram is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dalton.
Picogram is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Picogram trying to control but not successfully.
Dalton is hanging on to Picogram's back as he tries to escape.
Dalton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Picogram.
Picogram prevents Dalton from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Picogram just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Picogram trying to control the hands but Dalton breaks the grip.
Picogram prevents Dalton from getting a body triangle.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Picogram's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton is trying to stick to Picogram's back but Picogram is turning into Dalton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dalton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Picogram.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (8) vs (2) Picogram
Dalton is pulling down on Picogram's head. It's preventing any offense from Picogram, at least for the moment.
Picogram trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Picogram 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.
Picogram forces his way into half guard.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Picogram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Picogram is working for a kimura but Dalton is defending it quite comfortably.
Dalton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Xeroxing Fifty Snails , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Picogram controlling the action here.
Dalton is controlling Picogram's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dalton trying to control here. #T8##SUB2#
Picogram is trying to work for a kimura but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Picogram is controlling well.
Picogram wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton tries to roll over but Picogram keeps him under control.#T9#
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Picogram is very close to passing his half guard.
Picogram wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Picogram is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Dalton keeping hold of Picogram's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Picogram looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Picogram seems to be looking for submissions. #T10#
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Picogram won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Picogram postures up.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton pulls Picogram in close to prevent any damage.
Picogram pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Picogram preventing the sweep.
Picogram trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton controlling the position.
Picogram forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Dalton is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Picogram is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Picogram is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalton defends it well.
Picogram trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well. #SUB2#
Picogram is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dalton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Dalton is trying to keep Picogram in close.
Picogram sitting in guard here, content to control.
Picogram stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Picogram controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (10) vs (2) Picogram
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Picogram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (13) vs (2) Picogram
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Picogram is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Dalton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dalton wants to control but Picogram is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Pacer Dalton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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