Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Helenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adesanya misses with the combination. #CL#
Adesanya rushes Helenius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Helenius gets through Adesanya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Helenius working aggressively here.
Helenius lands a left hand.
Adesanya lands a body punch.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike.
Helenius wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it. #BC2#
Helenius manages to break the clinch.
Helenius throws a low kick but Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Helenius swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Helenius with a nice calf kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helenius looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Helenius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adesanya. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Helenius.
Helenius throws a looping overhand right but Adesanya ducks down to avoid it.
Helenius keeps the fight on the outside.
Helenius lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helenius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Helenius is having none of it.
Helenius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adesanya.
Helenius dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
Helenius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
Helenius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adesanya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helenius counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Adesanya misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adesanya checks a low kick from Helenius.
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Helenius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Helenius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adesanya doesn't seem phased though.
Adesanya moves out of range as Helenius throws a body kick.
Helenius misses with a straight right.
Adesanya avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Adesanya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helenius connects with an inside leg kick.
Helenius throws a shot from downtown. Adesanya moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Adesanya misses its target.#CL#
Adesanya clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya blocking some punches. #T3#
Helenius avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adesanya.
Helenius gets through Adesanya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
Helenius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Helenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adesanya misses the jab.
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Helenius slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Helenius moved out of range nicely.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Helenius.
Helenius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helenius dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
Helenius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helenius is looking to chop away at Adesanya's legs.
A punch combination from Adesanya misses. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helenius misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adesanya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helenius can pounce on him.
Helenius scores with a nice right hand.
Helenius lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Adesanya falls backwards - clearly groggy! Helenius dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius 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: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Apr 02, 2021

#R1#
Adesanya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynar swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya feints a jab promting Lynar to slip. Adesanya then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lynar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adesanya 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.
Adesanya misses with a hook. Lynar ducked under it nicely.
Adesanya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynar circles away quickly and effectively.
Lynar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adesanya. #KD2#
Lynar throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Adesanya tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Adesanya is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adesanya can't keep his opponent in guard - Lynar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Adesanya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynar trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Lynar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Adesanya is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sebastion Lynar!

Event: BBFC 6: Leagatius Vs. Alcala
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Adesanya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johansson was covering up waiting for the punch and Adesanya finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Adesanya tries to pass.
Adesanya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johansson wants to stand up but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya tries to free his leg and advance position but Johansson is retaining full guard.
Adesanya pushing down on Johansson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Adesanya is looking to advance position but Johansson won't allow it. #SUB#
Adesanya wants to work for an arm triangle but Johansson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson pushes Adesanya off looking to stand but Adesanya dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Adesanya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Adesanya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johansson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johansson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adesanya wants to take a breather but Johansson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adesanya seems to be working for a kimura but Johansson defends the submission attempt.
Adesanya stops Johansson from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johansson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adesanya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Johansson pushes Adesanya off and gets back to his feet.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adesanya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adesanya is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Adesanya tries to counter by clinching up but Johansson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adesanya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Adesanya rushes Johansson and presses him up against the cage.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Johansson has him pressed against the cage.
Adesanya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Johansson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Johansson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya jumps guard but Johansson stands there with Adesanya around his waist. Adesanya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johansson tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johansson to keep the fight standing.
Adesanya fails to pull guard.
Johansson has Adesanya pushed against the cage.#T3#
Adesanya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Adesanya drags the fight down to the ground.
Johansson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adesanya has a closed guard, preventing Johansson from standing up. #SUB#
Adesanya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Adesanya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johansson is looking to stand up but Adesanya won't let him. #T4#
Adesanya managing to control the position. #SUB#
Adesanya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Johansson stands up from Adesanya's guard - Johansson perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Johansson drives through and clinches with Adesanya against the cage.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but Johansson blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Johansson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adesanya avoids it.
Adesanya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johansson just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kribbson Johansson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Adesanya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adesanya stuns Johansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya is looking to counter the offense by Johansson and move into the clinch.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Johansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Adesanya.
Adesanya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johansson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adesanya scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Johansson.
A jab from Johansson misses.
As Johansson tries to get set, Adesanya tries to push him back and clinch up but Johansson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jorge Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
The crowd cheers as Adesanya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johansson doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Johansson has managed to clinch. #T1#
Adesanya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johansson smiles and moves away.
Adesanya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adesanya avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Adesanya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Johansson misses the jab.
Adesanya swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a counter combo.#TD#
Adesanya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johansson is trying to defend but Adesanya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johansson tries to kick Adesanya off but Adesanya keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Adesanya is trying to work for a kimura but Johansson is defending well.
Johansson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adesanya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Johansson has one foot on Adesanya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Adesanya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Johansson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson. #ROC2#Adesanya is rocked!
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Adesanya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Adesanya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johansson to keep the fight standing.
Adesanya tries to pull guard but Johansson holds him up against the cage and eventually Adesanya drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Johansson creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Adesanya! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Johansson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kribbson Johansson!
Kribbson Johansson 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: BBFC Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Adesanya misses.
Adesanya just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAbc.
Abc tries to land a front kick but Adesanya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abc sets himself, and Adesanya steps forward looking for the clinch! Abc avoids it this time.
Abc tries to land a leg kick but Adesanya saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Adesanya forces Abc back against the cage and clinches.
Abc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adesanya jumps guard but Abc stands there with Adesanya around his waist. Adesanya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abc to keep the fight standing.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adesanya tries to pull guard but Abc won't allow it.
Test Abc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Adesanya.
Abc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abc misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Abc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Abc was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adesanya.
Abc keeps the fight on the outside.
Adesanya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Abc cracks Adesanya with a hook to the temple - Adesanya is on wobbly legs here! Abc swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Adesanya falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Abc wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Test Abc!

Event: Checkmate Championship 20
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Adesanya.
Capac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Capac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya misses with a body kick.
Adesanya misses with a leg kick
and Capac counters with a series of strikes. Adesanya will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Capac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adesanya is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Capac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adesanya is looking to chop away at Capac's legs.
Adesanya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Adesanya - just one landing.
Adesanya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##CL2#
Adesanya moves into range and clinches up with Capac.
Capac doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Adesanya jumps guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Capac drops back looking for a leg! Adesanya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adesanya manages to kick Capac off! Capac jumps back into Adesanya's guard. #SUB2#
Capac avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Capac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Capac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adesanya is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Adesanya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Adesanya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capac's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Adesanya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Adesanya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Capac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adesanya is keeping the position for now.
Capac trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesanya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Capac defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adesanya controls Capac momentarily but Capac frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Adesanya isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Capac stacks Adesanya on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Capac!
Adesanya is looking to get back to his feet here but Capac is keeping cool and he's managed to take Adesanya's back.#SUB#
Capac is persistently looking for the submission but Adesanya is defending it well. #T4#
Adesanya tries to roll but Capac sticks to his back.
Adesanya is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Capac.
Adesanya trying to control the hands but Capac breaks the grip. #SUB#
Adesanya defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adesanya tries to break free. #SUB#
Capac is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Adesanya has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Capac working for a choke but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manco Capac dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adesanya swinging wildly here.
Capac avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Capac takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adesanya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Capac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capac jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Capac throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Capac misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adesanya misses with the body kick
and Capac counters with a stiff right hand.
Adesanya takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Capac is trying to control but Adesanya manages to pass to mount!
Capac wants to hold on but Adesanya pushes him away.
Capac is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Capac working to try and regain half guard.
Adesanya looking to control but Capac is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Capac working to try and regain half guard.
Adesanya landing shots from mount.
Adesanya works his way to his opponent's back.
Capac tries to roll but Adesanya sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Adesanya working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Capac is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Capac is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Adesanya gets his way!
Capac turns into Adesanya and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Capac stays in close to Adesanya's body and controls the position.
Adesanya seems keen to control Capac's posture.#T3#
Adesanya trying to keep a closed guard but Capac is proving a slippery customer.
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Capac controls the pace.#SUB2#
Adesanya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Capac defends it easily.
Capac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Adesanya is trying to control Capac's posture but Capac avoids it.
Adesanya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Capac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adesanya is not content to let Capac control the position. #SUB#
Capac tries for a kimura but Adesanya is defending well. #SUB#
Capac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Capac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adesanya is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Capac off and has taken his back!
Jorge Adesanya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capac trying to control the hands but Adesanya breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Adesanya is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Capac is defending well though. Adesanya let's go of the attempt for now.
Capac wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Adesanya 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#
Adesanya darts in trying to clinch
and Capac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Capac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adesanya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
A jab from Capac finds it's way through Adesanya's defenses.
Adesanya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adesanya cracks Capac with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Adesanya gets a double leg takedown into Capac's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capac keeping full guard, as Adesanya tries to pass.
Capac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adesanya is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Adesanya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Capac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Capac keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully.
Capac is pulling down on Adesanya's head. It's preventing any offense from Adesanya, at least for the moment.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Adesanya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Capac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.
Capac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adesanya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Capac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Capac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capac pulls Adesanya in close to prevent any damage.
Adesanya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capac is keeping the position for now.
Adesanya trying to move into half guard but instead Capac has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Adesanya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Capac is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Capac drops back looking for a leg! Adesanya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adesanya manages to kick Capac off! Capac jumps back into Adesanya's guard.
Capac passes into half guard. #SUB#
Capac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adesanya has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Capac is thwarting Adesanya's attempts to control the position.
Adesanya moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Capac advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya trying to hold on to Capac's head to control him but Capac postures up. #SUB#
Capac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adesanya wants to improve his position but Capac is controlling well.

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 Manco Capac.
I think Capac 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Capac!
A very excited looking Manco Capac 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: Checkmate Championship 19
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Adesanya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adesanya pushes down on Mane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adesanya is working away from the top position though.
Adesanya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mane is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Adesanya decides to return to a standing position.
Adesanya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mane lunges at Adesanya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adesanya's hand. #CL#
Adesanya clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane misses with a punch on the inside.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mane blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Adesanya manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adesanya is trying to control the position but Mane postures up.
Mane tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Adesanya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Adesanya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mane is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Adesanya has an active guard here but Mane has managed to pass into half guard.
Adesanya trying to control but Mane postures up. #SUB#
Adesanya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mane wants to take a breather but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya wants to improve his position but Mane is controlling well.
Adesanya is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Adesanya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mane pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mane stalling away here and it's allowed Adesanya to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Adesanya working a defensive guard but Mane manages to pass into side control anyway.
Adesanya is looking to regain half guard here but Mane keeps moving and retains side control.
Adesanya is not content to let Mane control the position.
Mane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Mane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working.
Adesanya is looking to regain half guard here but Mane keeps moving and retains side control.
Adesanya manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adesanya is working away from the top position though.
Adesanya is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mane is looking for a sweep. Adesanya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adesanya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mane! #T4#
Mane is looking to get to half guard.
Mane gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adesanya pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adesanya pulls his head out easily.
Mane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adesanya scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Adesanya 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Adesanya dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Mane is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Adesanya. #CUT#It looks like Blackout Mane has been cut.
Mane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adesanya is keeping busy.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mane blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Adesanya.
Mane wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Adesanya - that landed with a thud.
Adesanya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mane.#TD#
Adesanya jumps guard and drags Mane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mane is breathing heavily.
Adesanya is trying to keep Mane in close. #SUB#
Adesanya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mane is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Adesanya.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Mane stalls from top position.
Adesanya wants to control but Mane postures up.
Jorge Adesanya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adesanya is looking for a sweep.
Adesanya tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mane presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Adesanya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adesanya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adesanya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Adesanya has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mane escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mane!#T2##SUB2#
Mane is trying to get an arm triangle but Adesanya is defending well. #SUB2#
Mane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adesanya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mane trying to control the action but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Mane working away.#SUB2#
Mane tries for a kimura but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya is not content to let Mane control the position. #T3#
Mane tries to move to mount but Adesanya blocks the move with his legs.
Mane working away.#SUB2#
Mane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adesanya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mane trying to control the action but Adesanya is working from the bottom. #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.
Adesanya is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mane off and has taken his back!
Mane rolls, trying to escape but Adesanya keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Mane defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Adesanya's arms.
Will Adesanya go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mane is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Adesanya wants to take his opponent's back but Mane doesn't allow it.
Mane is desperately trying to improve his position but Adesanya has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Adesanya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blackout Mane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mane misses with a straight right.
Mane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Mane.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Mane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adesanya is not content to let Mane control the position.
Mane working away.
Adesanya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane advances to mount.
Adesanya tries to hold on but Mane pushes him away.
Mane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adesanya tries to buck Mane off but he can't manage it. #T1#
Adesanya manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mane is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Adesanya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mane trying to control from half guard but Adesanya is working away.
Blackout Mane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Adesanya tries to kick Mane off but Mane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adesanya is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adesanya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mane. #SUB#
Adesanya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adesanya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adesanya is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Adesanya working for submissions but it's allowed Mane to get to half guard.
Adesanya is trying to get back to full guard.
Adesanya trying to control here. #SUB2#
Mane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Adesanya actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Adesanya looking for submissions off his back.
Mane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working. #SUB2#
Mane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adesanya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mane. #SUB#
Adesanya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jorge Adesanya 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!
Adesanya is refusing to be controlled, as Mane sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blackout Mane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adesanya 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Checkmate Contenders 9
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Adesanya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockatansky but Rockatansky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maximilian Rockatansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Rockatansky. Those never looked like landing.
Rockatansky throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Rockatansky avoids them all with ease.
As Adesanya backs off Rockatansky throws a huge counter combo but Adesanya manages to avoid it all.
Adesanya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rockatansky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rockatansky misses with a looping left.
Adesanya wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rockatansky's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rockatansky's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rockatansky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Adesanya looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockatansky is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya slips a jab and a cross from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Rockatansky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya slips a jab and a cross from Rockatansky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockatansky misses with a double jab.
Adesanya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Rockatansky throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Adesanya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rockatansky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rockatansky managing to block the knees to the body from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to pull guard but Rockatansky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rockatansky is trying to force a seperation but Adesanya has the dominant position.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Our sources have told us that Adesanya has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Adesanya works on Rockatansky's body with a couple of short punches.
Adesanya tries to work over Rockatansky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rockatansky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Rockatansky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Rockatansky. Those never looked like landing.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Adesanya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockatansky. #T2#
Rockatansky misses with the combination.
Rockatansky needs to keep his hands up - Adesanya had a free shot at his head there.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Rockatansky keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya throws a hook but Rockatansky avoids it easily.
Rockatansky throws a series of punches but Adesanya avoids them all with ease.
Adesanya lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Adesanya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockatansky throws a right and a left that Adesanya avoids nicely.
Rockatansky misses the jab.
Rockatansky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximilian Rockatansky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockatansky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya switches off momentarily and Rockatansky cracks him with a monster right hand! Adesanya topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Rockatansky dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Rockatansky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximilian Rockatansky!
Maximilian Rockatansky 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: Checkmate Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Capac lands a head shot.
Capac misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Adesanya drives through and clinches with Capac against the cage.
Capac is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks. #BC2#
Capac breaks the clinch.
Capac lands with a shot to the body.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya cracks Capac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage. #TD#
Capac gets caught napping as Adesanya dives in and scores a takedown. Capac manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capac has a closed guard, preventing Adesanya from standing up. #T1#
Capac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adesanya has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Capac is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Adesanya'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.#SUB2#
Capac has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Adesanya should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Capac has tightened it up now! Adesanya 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 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manco Capac!
A relieved looking Manco Capac thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Checkmate Championship 13
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Der Veer Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Adesanya's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Adesanya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Der Veer Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Der Veer Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Adesanya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Der Veer Jr defends well.
Adesanya working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adesanya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Der Veer Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Der Veer Jr wants to control from the top but Adesanya keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Adesanya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Der Veer Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Der Veer Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Der Veer Jr stays in close to Adesanya's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Adesanya has his foot on Der Veer Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Der Veer Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Adesanya is trying to control the position but Der Veer Jr postures up. #SUB#
Der Veer Jr is posturing up here but Adesanya has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Der Veer Jr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Der Veer Jr has to tap! Slick submission there by Adesanya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Adesanya!
During a confident post fight interview, Jorge Adesanya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Checkmate Championship 11
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adesanya's waist but Adesanya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vela off to one side.
Vela 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.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body shot.
Vela takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vela on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adesanya jabs Vela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Vela moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Vela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vela showed some decent athleticism there.
Vela trying to control the action but Adesanya is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vela 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.
Vela perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Adesanya is trying to stand up here but Vela is controlling him well.
Vela trying to control the action but Adesanya is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vela is working for a submission of some sort.
Vela controlling the action here.
Vela scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vela trying to control the action but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Vela works his way into side control. #T2#
Adesanya takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vela has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Adesanya!#SUB2#
Vela wants to finish this one by submission but Adesanya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vela.
Adesanya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adesanya squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vela lands with some strikes.
Vela putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#Adesanya is rocked!
Vela lands a big shot to the head and Adesanya winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pedro Vela!

Event: Checkmate Championship 8
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jorge Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni throws a hook but Adesanya avoids it easily.
Oni sets himself, and Adesanya steps forward looking for the clinch! Oni avoids it this time.
Adesanya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.#CL#
Oni moves into range and clinches up with Adesanya.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Oni has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Adesanya gets control of Oni's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adesanya will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Adesanya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oni forces his way into half guard.
Oni not doing much here.
Oni passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adesanya!
Oni looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Adesanya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adesanya keeps trying to improve his position.
Oni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adesanya is trying desperately to improve position.
Oni controlling the pace for now.
Oni lands a nice shot to the head.
Oni looking to control but Adesanya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Adesanya tries to reverse the position but Oni maintains control.
Oni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adesanya is desperately trying to improve his position but Oni has a good base and remains in mount.
Oni controlling from the full mount.
Adesanya tries to improve his position but instead Oni has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oni not allowing Adesanya to control his hands.
Adesanya can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oni doesn't have the hooks in and Adesanya manages to turn into his guard.
Adesanya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oni swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oni dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Adesanya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oni stays in close to Adesanya's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Oni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oni has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.
Oni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oni sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Adesanya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adesanya is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adesanya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya working for a triangle but Oni defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oni tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oni defends well.
Oni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adesanya regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oni in particular looking to stall.
Oni passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Exeudo Oni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Adesanya's corner calls for a 1-2. Adesanya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Oni shoots in and gets a takedown into Adesanya's guard.
Oni looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Oni pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oni has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.
Oni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Adesanya working for a triangle but Oni defends it easily.
Oni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adesanya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oni trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adesanya looking to control.
Oni stays in close to Adesanya's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Adesanya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Adesanya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oni has picked Adesanya up and slammed him! Adesanya can't keep hold of the triangle and Oni manages to pass to side control!
Adesanya prevents Oni from improving position.
Oni trying to control the action but Adesanya is working from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Adesanya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oni content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adesanya is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oni moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oni is looking to take a break and control but Adesanya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adesanya wants to control but Oni postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Oni.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorge Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adesanya misses with a combination
and Oni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni'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#
Adesanya misses with a two punch combination.
Oni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oni knocks out Adesanya with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Oni before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Oni picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Exeudo Oni!

Event: Checkmate Knight Battle RD#1
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Wittman rushes Adesanya and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Adesanya ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adesanya no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Wittman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Adesanya looking for a guillotine here but Wittman defends easily.
Adesanya trying to keep a closed guard but Wittman is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wittman wants to stand but Adesanya has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Adesanya looking for a guillotine here but Wittman defends easily.
Adesanya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Wittman pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Wittman is looking to stand up but Adesanya won't let him.
Adesanya is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Adesanya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wittman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Adesanya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Adesanya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Wittman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Adesanya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Adesanya has his foot on Wittman 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wittman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Adesanya working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wittman has passed into half guard!
Wittman wants to stand up but Adesanya has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Adesanya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Adesanya looking for submissions off his back.
Adesanya is trying to maintain the position but Wittman is very close to passing his half guard.
Wittman tries to stand and escape but Adesanya is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wittman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adesanya cracks Wittman with a nice body shot.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adesanya tries to pull guard but Wittman holds him up against the cage and eventually Adesanya drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wittman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wittman misses with a body punch. #TD#
Adesanya manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Adesanya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wittman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Adesanya has his foot on Wittman 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wittman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Adesanya looking for a guillotine here but Wittman defends easily. #SUB#
Adesanya working for a triangle but Wittman defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Adesanya dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Wittman rushes Adesanya and presses him up against the cage.
Wittman tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Wittman back against the cage.
Wittman tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wittman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Wittman - that landed with a thud.
Adesanya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wittman walks away with a smile on his face. Adesanya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Wittman drives through and clinches with Adesanya against the cage.
Wittman tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Wittman back against the cage.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Wittman .
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Wittman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wittman struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Wittman misses with a body punch.
Wittman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adesanya seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wittman can turn it around.
Adesanya jumps guard but Wittman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wittman throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wittman smiles and moves away.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage. #CL2#
Wittman forces Adesanya back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wittman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adesanya misses with a punch to the body.
Wittman tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya tries to pull guard but Wittman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wittman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wittman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wittman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Wittman has him pressed against the cage.
Adesanya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wittman walks away with a smile on his face. Adesanya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adesanya misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Wittman pushes Adesanya up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wittman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wittman tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Wittman back against the cage.
Wittman is leaning against Adesanya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wittman lands a nice shot to the body.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wittman to keep the fight standing.
Wittman working aggressively here.
Adesanya takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Wittman lands with a light punch inside.
Adesanya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wittman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wittman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Wittman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adesanya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adesanya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wittman scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wittman throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Wittman .
Wittman lands a right hand.
Wittman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Adesanya is rocked!
Wittman lands a body punch.
Oh Adesanya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wittman dips a shoulder and cracks Adesanya with a mighty uppercut! Adesanya falls back against the cage and Wittman unloads with a barrage of strikes! Adesanya is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wittman screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Wittman !
A victorious Trey Wittman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Checkmate Contenders 3
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Samir clinches up with Adesanya and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Samir.
Adesanya tries a body shot but Samir blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adesanya.
Adesanya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Samir.
Adesanya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samir gets through Adesanya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Samir.
Adesanya jumps guard but Samir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adesanya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adesanya.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya. #TD#
Adesanya pulls Samir into guard. #SUB#
Adesanya is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Samir rolls with it to try and escape but Adesanya cranks on the arm and Samir is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Adesanya!
Jorge Adesanya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Checkmate The Crowning Finale
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1##TD#
Buhlshk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Buhlshk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Adesanya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buhlshk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adesanya on the ground.
Buhlshk working the ground and pound but Adesanya is defending the strikes.
Buhlshk in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Buhlshk wants to stand but Adesanya has his arm trapped.
Adesanya is not content to let Buhlshk control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya is looking to regain half guard here but Buhlshk keeps moving and retains side control.
Buhlshk working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Adesanya is looking to regain half guard here but Buhlshk keeps moving and retains side control.
Buhlshk taking a breather here.
Adesanya is looking for a sweep.
Buhlshk wants to stand but Adesanya is controlling his arm.
Adesanya is looking to regain half guard here but Buhlshk keeps moving and retains side control.
Buhlshk wants to stand but Adesanya is controlling his arm.#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.
Adesanya is looking for a sweep.
Buhlshk tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Buhlshk remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Adesanya 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.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
Buhlshk doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adesanya pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Buhlshk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adesanya, up you get! #TD#
Buhlshk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adesanya!
Adesanya tries to bench press Buhlshk off him but Buhlshk keeps the position.
Buhlshk is looking to take a break and control but Adesanya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Adesanya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buhlshk controls the position.#SU#
Buhlshk stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Buhlshk gets a takedown into half guard.
Adesanya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buhlshk is working away from the top position though.
Buhlshk thows a huge punch but Adesanya dodges it nicely.
Adesanya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adesanya.
Buhlshk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Buhlshk wants to stand but Adesanya has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Buhlshk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buhlshk controls the pace.#SUB2#
Adesanya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buhlshk defends it easily.
Buhlshk controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buhlshk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Buhlshk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adesanya's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuwanah Buhlshk dominated that round.
That's time! Buhlshk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Buhlshk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Adesanya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buhlshk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buhlshk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Adesanya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buhlshk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Buhlshk pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Buhlshk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhlshk trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Buhlshk pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buhlshk controls the pace.#SUB2#
Adesanya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buhlshk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adesanya's guard.
Buhlshk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adesanya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Buhlshk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buhlshk has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Buhlshk pushes his legs off easily.
Buhlshk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buhlshk 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Buhlshk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buhlshk has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.
Buhlshk 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.
Buhlshk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adesanya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle here but Buhlshk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Buhlshk taking a break here but Adesanya is having none of it and regains half guard.
Buhlshk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Buhlshk wants to take a breather but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buhlshk is working away from the top position though.
Buhlshk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adesanya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yuwanah Buhlshk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adesanya moves into full guard.
Buhlshk looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Adesanya is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Buhlshk has his hands clasped together but Adesanya extends and breaks Buhlshk's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Adesanya.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Adesanya!
A victorious Jorge Adesanya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Adesanya dips to his left and cracks Lifeson with an uppercut!
Lifeson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adesanya tries to avoid it but Lifeson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adesanya to the ground. Adesanya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adesanya lands a nice hook to Lifeson's body. Lifeson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Lifeson avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Adesanya.
Lifeson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adesanya lands a nice hook to Lifeson's body. Lifeson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adesanya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Adesanya. No joy for Lifeson on that attempt.
Adesanya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adesanya scores with a nice head shot.
Adesanya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lifeson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adesanya is looking to wear down Lifeson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adesanya scores with a three punch combo!
Lifeson tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Lifeson fails with the takedown.
Jorge Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Lifeson.
Lifeson looks winded!
Lifeson walks into a straight right hand from Adesanya.#ROC#
Lifeson is rocked!
Lifeson is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Adesanya just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Lifeson has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorge Adesanya!
Our winner, Jorge Adesanya, 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: Checkmate Contenders 1
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Dorado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Dorado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adesanya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dorado is in Adesanya's guard.
Dorado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Adesanya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adesanya on the ground.#SUB2#
Adesanya working for a triangle but Dorado defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorado looking to pass the guard.
Dorado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dorado defends well.
Dorado's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
Adesanya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dorado defends it easily.
Dorado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adesanya's head.#SUB2#
Adesanya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dorado trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Adesanya is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dorado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dorado has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.
Dorado 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.
Adesanya keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adesanya working for a triangle but Dorado defends it easily.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform us that Adesanya has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Dorado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dorado has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dorado defends well.
Dorado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adesanya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adesanya trying to keep a closed guard but Dorado is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Dorado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dorado has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.
Dorado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Adesanya keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Dorado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adesanya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dorado has managed to get both his arms back between Adesanya's legs - danger averted.
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesanya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Adesanya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Adesanya keeps moving. #SUB2#
Adesanya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Adesanya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dorado sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SUB2#
Adesanya looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dorado is defending well. Adesanya quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dorado has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Adesanya celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Adesanya!
A very excited looking Jorge Adesanya 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: Checkmate Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Buhlshk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buhlshk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buhlshk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya. #CL#
Adesanya clinches up with Buhlshk and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Buhlshk breaks the clinch.
Adesanya 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.
A head kick misses from Buhlshk.
Buhlshk throws a leg kick but Adesanya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adesanya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buhlshk circles away.
Buhlshk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adesanya has closed the distance and engaged Buhlshk in a clinch.
Buhlshk wants to break free but Adesanya has control.
Adesanya is trying to drag Buhlshk to the mat but Buhlshk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Buhlshk tries to break free but Adesanya pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Buhlshk is trying to push Adesanya away but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adesanya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Buhlshk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buhlshk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buhlshk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buhlshk gets underhooks to prevent Adesanya's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Buhlshk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buhlshk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buhlshk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buhlshk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adesanya seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Buhlshk can turn it around.
Adesanya keeps control of Buhlshk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buhlshk gets underhooks to prevent Adesanya's takedown attempt.
Adesanya goes for a takedown attempt but Buhlshk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adesanya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buhlshk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buhlshk circles away.
Buhlshk circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Adesanya drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Buhlshk follows Adesanya to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuwanah Buhlshk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2020

#R1#
Marques looks to land a combination. Adesanya sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Adesanya misses with a hook #TD#
and Marques decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adesanya's guard.
Adesanya is looking to stand back up but Marques counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Adesanya. #REVB#
Adesanya flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marques moves into full mount! Adesanya won't be happy about that!
Adesanya tries to hold on but Marques pushes him away.
Marques controlling from the full mount.
Adesanya is looking to improve his position but Marques isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Marques jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Adesanya manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Marques controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Marques tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marques has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adesanya throws a few strikes from the bottom but Marques takes advantage and mounts!
Marques takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marques is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adesanya can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
Marques takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marques's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Adesanya wants to try and get back to his feet.
Adesanya tries to control the position but Marques now has his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adesanya wants to escape the position.
Marques keeps control of the position easily here as Adesanya tries to buck him off. #T3#
Adesanya is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marques has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Adesanya is defending well but eventually Marques manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Adesanya has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Marques!
A victorious Billy Marques thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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