Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider works over Gunnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Gunnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cider defends it well.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Cider misses with a double jab
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into Cider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gunnarsson controlling from the top position.
Cider looking to control.
Cider pulls Gunnarsson in close to prevent any damage.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cider swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gunnarsson trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
Cider wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cider thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Cider.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Gunnarsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cider's guard.#T2#
Gunnarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunnarsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Cider is working away.
Gunnarsson is taking a breather. Cider says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gunnarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunnarsson not doing much here.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Cider is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gunnarsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up.
Gunnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cider throws a right hand that Gunnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunnarsson also avoids with ease.
Gunnarsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunnarsson stops Cider from standing up. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson drops back looking for a leg! Cider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cider manages to kick Gunnarsson off! Gunnarsson jumps back into Cider's guard.
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cider on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cider tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson won't allow Cider to get back to his feet. #T1#
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunnarsson advances to half guard.
Gunnarsson is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Cider is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cider on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Cider wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunnarsson is taking a breather. Cider says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cider is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.
Gunnarsson passes to side control.
Gunnarsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Gunnarsson controls the position.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cider knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunnarsson staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
Gunnarsson working the body and head with strikes.
Gunnarsson lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson takes a little break here. Cider wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Gunnarsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cider.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cider throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnarsson.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Deepen Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider misses with a combination #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunnarsson.
Our sources have told us that Cider has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cider trying to control the position but instead, Gunnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cider into the cage.#T1#
Cider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Gunnarsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cider wants to get back to his feet but Gunnarsson passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Gunnarsson is nestled in close to Cider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cider won't allow Gunnarsson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cider is trying to stand.
Gunnarsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cider doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson passes to full mount!
Gunnarsson trying to control but Cider is having none of it.
Gunnarsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cider hang on?#T4##SUB2#
Cider defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunnarsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson content just to control the position here.
Gunnarsson tries to control but Cider wriggling away.
The referee warns Cider that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cider looks a forlorn figure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
After the fight, Magnus Gunnarsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Cider throws a one two combo.
Cider throws a series of punches but Cabal moves out of range.
Cabal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabal. That's going to slow Cider down.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Cabal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Cider. Those never looked like landing.
Cabal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider tries to bum rush Cabal with a series of wild strikes but Cabal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cabal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabal can pounce on him.
Cabal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabal misses with a leg kick
and Cider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cabal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabal lands a nice hook to Cider's body. Cider takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider tries to move into range but Cabal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabal.
Cabal throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Cabal saw that one coming.
Cider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Cabal.
Cabal throws a series of strikes that have Cider backpedaling. #KD2#
Cabal throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cider stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Cabal follows into mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider wants to hold on but Cabal pushes him away.
Cabal misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cabal looking to ground and pound but Cider is blocking nicely.
Cabal throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cider because Cabal loaded up on that one.
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Cabal punching from mount but Cider doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cabal misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cabal throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cider wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cabal.
Cabal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cider avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cabal.
Cabal sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabal misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
Cider is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cabal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cider is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cabal misses with a head shot.
Cabal punching from mount but Cider doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cabal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
Cabal looking to finish with strikes here!
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Cabal looking to control but Cider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cider blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabal throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cider because Cabal loaded up on that one.
Cabal throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabal throws some wild stikes that Cider manages to avoid easily.
Cabal wants to control the pace but Cider is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Cabal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cider missing with a left hand there. Cabal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Cabal misses.
Cider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabal lands with a straight right. Cider didn't see that one coming.
Cabal lands a nice shot that snaps Cider's head back. #KD2#
Cabal knocks Cider to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Cabal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cabal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cabal in side control, throwing shots but Cider defends. #SU2#
Cabal decides to stand back up. Cabal steps back and let's Cider get back to his feet.
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Cider
and Cabal counters with a good, hard body kick but Cider shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Cabal misses its intended target.
Cider lands with a nice combination. Cabal backs away looking to recover.
Cabal wants to slow Cider down by chopping away at his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Cabal works Cider's body with a nice hook.
Cabal misses with a body shot.
Cider throws a big counter combination but Cabal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cider is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Cabal moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Cabal!
Santino Cabal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Dawkins catches Cider right on the button with a cross.
Dawkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cider misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cider misses with a double jab.
Dawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Dawkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cider.
Cider scores with a push kick.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawkins.
Cider unleashes a big counter combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cider is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Dawkins looks to land a combination. Cider sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawkins.
Cider steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Dawkins.
Cider blocks a jab.
Dawkins misses with a leg kick.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the head.
Dawkins takes one to the side of the head.
Cider looks to land a left hand but Dawkins moved out of range nicely.
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Dawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cider.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cider on the side of the head.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawkins is looking to counter punch.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawkins tries to counter with a takedown but Cider is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Cider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider lands a front kick.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Dawkins looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Dawkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dawkins misses with an uppercut.
Cider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider takes one on the button.#T2#
Dawkins misses with an uppercut.
Cider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawkins throws a front kick that sends Cider stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Dawkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside that Cider shrugs off.
Dawkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawkins taking a breather.
Cider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Dawkins.
Cider takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Dawkins pulls guard.
Cider preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dawkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cider stopping the sweep attempt from Dawkins.
Cider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cider's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Dawkins drops back looking for a leg! Cider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cider manages to kick Dawkins off! Dawkins jumps back into Cider's guard.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Dawkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cider can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawkins trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
Dawkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cider keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dawkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cider takes one to the side of the head.
Dawkins lands with a cross. #CL#
Dawkins closes the distance and clinches.
Dawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cider can do to turn this around?
Cider blocks an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Cider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Dawkins prevents a body shot from Cider.
Dawkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cider tries a body shot but Dawkins blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Dawkins is stalling here.
Dawkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cider to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider. #TD#
Dawkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Cider postures up.
Dawkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Dawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cider manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cider wants to stand and escape but Dawkins is having none of it. #SUB#
Dawkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cider manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dawkins has Cider in his guard.#REVB#
Dawkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Dawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cider's guard. #REVR#
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Cider can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dawkins controls the pace.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cider is keeping the position for now.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cider controlling Dawkins's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Cider dodges the punch combination from Dawkins.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Dawkins misses with a looping right.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawkins. Dawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Dawkins misses its intended target.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cider moves away.
Cider throws a push kick but Dawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider slips under a jab.
Cider throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dawkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cider's face.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jason Dawkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins tries to work over Cider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dawkins.
Dawkins stalling.
Dawkins lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dawkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dawkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dawkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawkins misses the target. #TD#
Dawkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dawkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jason Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dawkins stands and throws Cider's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Cider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins working the strikes but Cider uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cider is refusing to be controlled, as Dawkins sits in half guard.
Dawkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Deepen Cider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dawkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dawkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cider won't allow Dawkins to pass to mount.
Dawkins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dawkins with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Dawkins swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Dawkins!
Our winner, Jason Dawkins, 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: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cider.
A combination from Cider does no damage.
Cider staying out of range there.
Cobb jabs Cider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider keeps Cobb at a distance using the push kick.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cider misses with a wild combination.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Cider.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Cider.
Cider doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cider.
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Cobb catches Cider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cider takes one to the chin there.
Cider moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Nice jab there from Cobb.
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cider throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Cider.
Cider slips under a jab.
Cobb lands with a good body shot.
Cider lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the cage.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Nice body kick there by Cider.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Cider scores with a four punch combination!
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb lands a high kick!
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Cider misses.
Cider on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cider - the referee stops the clock and Cobb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cider. Cobb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Cobb misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider.
Wallace Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider lands a head kick. Cobb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Cider avoids it.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider.
Cider lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Cider down.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Cider's defenses.
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Cider should have avoided that one.
Cobb throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Cider throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Cider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cider in his tracks.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Cobb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cider is able to avoid easily.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Cider looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Cider throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Cider is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Cider. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobb.
Cobb sizes up Cider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Cobb slips under a jab from Cider.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cider's hands.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Cider.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Cider counters with a three punch combo that has Cobb backing up. Cobb nods at Cider to acknowledge the strikes.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Cider's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb takes a swing at Cider's ribcage but misses.
Cobb tried to score with a low kick but Cider checks it.
Cider misses with a wild combination.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Cider sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb lands with a nice body kick.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider scores with a one two! Cobb had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deepen Cider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cider blocks an uppercut.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cider scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cider's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cider lands with a light punch inside.
Cider works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cider blocking some punches.
Cider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Cider back against the cage. #T1#
Cider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Cider avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short body shot lands from Cider as the two fighters clinch.
Cider lands with a light punch inside.
Cider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Cider.
Cider is working Cobb over against the cage.
Cider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider lands a nice shot to the body.
Cider scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cider.
Deepen Cider seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider is working Cobb over against the cage.
Cider works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Cider.
A short right from Cider.
Stalling in the clinch from Cider.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cider. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Cider.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Cider.
A short body shot lands from Cider as the two fighters clinch.
Cider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cider.
Come on Cider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Cider.
Cider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider taking a breather.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cider.#T3#
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cider.
Cider scores with a shoulder strike.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Cider controls his hands.
Cider lands a body punch.
Cider lands a body punch.
Cider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cider scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cider lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cider. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cider.
Cider digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Cider stalling.
Cider has Cobb pressed against the cage. #KD2#
Cider drops Cobb onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cobb is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Cobb is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cider lands with a short shot to the head.
Cider creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cobb's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cobb drops to his knees and Cider pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
Deepen Cider seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Pretender moves out of range easily.
Pretender pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Pretender.
No joy there for Cider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pretender scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cider doesn't seem bothered though.
Pretender dodges the punch combination from Cider.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Pretender's shoulder, as Pretender tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Cider misses.
It seemed like Pretender was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pretender does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cider appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pretender turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Pretender misses.
A jab from Pretender misses.
Pretender misses with a low kick as Cider jumps back.
Cider throws a big counter combination but Pretender scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Pretender avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pretender takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pretender throws a jab but it's blocked by Cider.
Pretender slips a jab from Cider.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPretender.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Pretender moves out of range easily.
Cider throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pretender.
Cider checks a low kick from Pretender.
Cider displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pretender throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cider checks a low kick from Pretender.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Cider checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cider throws a series of punches but Pretender moves out of range.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Cider lands a head kick. Pretender smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider lands a head kick. Pretender smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pretender slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Pretender let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pretender throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Cider misses with a double jab.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pretender.
Cider throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Cider misses.
Jab by Pretender.
A punch lands to the side of Pretender 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pretender moves away.
Pretender throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Pretender throws the kick towards the body but Cider avoids it.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pretender scores with a leg kick.
Pretender looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pretender throws a head kick that misses.
As Pretender looks to move away, Cider throws a big counter combo but Pretender just gets out of the way.
We've been informed that Pretender has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pretender on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pretenders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Pretender moves away and avoids it.
Pretender only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider connects with a high kick.
Pretender slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Pretender throws a shot from downtown. Cider moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Pretender misses.
Pretender just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCider.
Cider lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider connects with a leg kick.
Cider avoids the head kick by Pretender. #T4#
Cider on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pretender misses the shot to the body.
Cider appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cider slips under a jab.
Pretender throws a right hand that misses
and Cider counters with a straight right hand.
Pretender looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Cider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Pretender misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cider misses the target.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Pretender misses.
Pretender blocks the body kick.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pretender looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pretender looks to land a body kick but Cider moved away.
Cider lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cider misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pretender! But no joy.
Cider misses with the combination.
Pretender is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deepen Cider dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cider fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pretender looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Deepen Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Pretender misses.
Cider with a nice calf kick.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Pretender.
Pretender stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cider.
Cider shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pretender might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cider has got the better of the exchanges.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by Cider as he checks the leg kick.
Cider misses with a double jab.
Cider motions for Pretender to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Cider does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider throws a one two combo. #T1#
Pretender pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pretender lands with an uppercut that bounces Cider off the cage and back into range.
Cider scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pretender walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cider checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pretender misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Pretender.
Pretender will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cider staying out of range there.
No joy there for Cider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pretender throws a low kick but Cider moves out of range easily.
Cider ducks right into an uppercut from Pretender.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Pretender moves out of range easily.
Cider backing away here, and Pretender unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pretender blocks a head kick by Cider.
Pretender jabs at Cider's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pretender lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cider has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cider and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Cider.
Cider throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pretender thuds a left hand into Cider's body.
Cider throws a series of punches but Pretender avoids them all with ease.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Pretender.
Pretender misses with the combination.
Pretender throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cider lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cider.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Cider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pretender.
A bone on bone clash there as Pretender blocks the leg kick.
Pretender tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cider is able to avoid easily.
Cider has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cider there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a right hand that Pretender ducks under and follows up with a left that Pretender also avoids with ease.
Pretender looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Pretender misses with a wild body shot.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pretender circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pretender jabs Cider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cider misses with a leg kick
and Pretender counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pretender lands a glancing blow to the side of Cider's head.
Pretender throws a lazy right hand but Cider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pretender can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Pretender coming out on top.
Pretender throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Pretender jabs Cider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Pretender misses its intended target.
Pretender uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pretender misses with a body shot. #T4#
Cider throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pretender counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider swinging wildly here.
Pretender throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cider swinging wildly here.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Pretender looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cider misses with a series of wild punches.
Cider bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Cider.
Pretender was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cider defending well as Pretender loads up on a big left hand.
Pretender uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pretender misses with an uppercut. Cider saw that one coming.
Cider throws a right hand that Pretender ducks under and follows up with a left that Pretender also avoids with ease.
Pretender looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cider looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pretender checks a low kick from Cider.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pretender stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pretender throws a hook to the side of Cider's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pretender throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pretender blocks a head kick by Cider.
Good work by Pretender as he checks the leg kick.
Pretender let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pretender misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pretender digs a good hook to Cider's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a series of punches but Pretender moves out of range.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Pretender.
Cider throws a right and a left that Pretender avoids nicely.
Pretender tried to score with a low kick but Cider checks it.
Pretender misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cider moves out of range as Pretender strikes.
Cider throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pretender counters with a stiff right hand.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pretender. That did some damage!
Cider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cider throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cider looks to land a combination but Pretender avoids it well.
Pretender just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cider. Beautiful body shot.
Pretender throws a right and a left that Cider avoids nicely.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cider takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Pretender now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pretender lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Cider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pretender tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deepen Cider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pretender's head.
Pretender moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pretender throws out the jab.
Cider thumps Pretender with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider. Pretender does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider misses with a hook.
Pretender's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pretender throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pretender misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
Cider throws a big counter combination but Pretender scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cider fails to land with a series of punches.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
The Pretender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Pretender sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Pretender dodges the punch combination from Cider.
Pretender looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pretender throws a good cross that connects.
Pretender chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Cider.
Cider throws out a leg kick but Pretender moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Pretender lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pretender misses with a body punch
and Cider counters with a series of strikes. Pretender will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cider lands a nice looking body shot.
Pretender pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pretender throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Pretender. Those never looked like landing.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pretender counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Pretender throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pretender throws a push kick but Cider slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pretender moves out of range as Cider throws a body kick.
Cider scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cider fakes the leg kick and cracks Pretender in the body.
Pretender slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pretender ducks under a wild hook from Cider.
Cider fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Pretender misses its intended target.
Cider slips a jab from Pretender.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Pretender sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cider closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pretender was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pretender at a distance.
Pretender on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pretender.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deepen Cider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cider has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 152: Creed v Simone
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Thrawn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Cider to counter with a crisp jab.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Thrawn moves out of range easily.
Thrawn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thrawn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Cider - just one landing.
Cider tries to score with a low kick but Thrawn moves his leg out of the way.
Thrawn tries to clinch but Cider moves out of range. #CL2#
Thrawn clinches.
Cider lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thrawn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cider lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cider avoids it.
Cider trying to control the position but instead, Thrawn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cider into the cage.
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Thrawn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cider.
Thrawn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cider is defending well for now.
Thrawn told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cider blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cider.#T1#
Cider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cider lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thrawn or not.
A shot in the inside from Cider.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
Cider cracks Thrawn with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cider takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cider is stalling here.
Cider holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cider digs a right hand underneath Thrawn's ribcage. Thrawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrawn takes a shot to the head.
Cider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrawn looks winded!
Cider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Cider as the two fighters clinch.
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Thrawn avoids it by throwing Cider back against the cage.
Cider unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thrawn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cider is unloading with more strikes now! Thrawn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
During a confident post fight interview, Deepen Cider thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanchez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cider wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cider prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Sanchez controlling the position.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cider is defending well. #T1#
Sanchez trying to control the position but Cider is working away.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Cider blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cider prevents Sanchez from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Cider blocks the move with his legs.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sanchez trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cider keeps working.
Sanchez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cider!
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Cider is squirming around nicely.
Cider wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Cider is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Cider tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cider sprawls well. Cider wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Cider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Cider counters with a nice uppercut.
Deepen Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cider misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Cider connects with a single shot there.
Cider lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cider!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount.
Sanchez trying to control but Cider is having none of it.
Cider on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cider tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanchez won't let Cider get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez wants to control but instead Cider manages to regain half guard.
Sanchez passes to full mount!
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Sanchez tries to control but Cider wriggling away.
Cider knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez prevents Cider from getting the reversal.#T3#
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez looking to control but Cider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jesus Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cider is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Sanchez has control of Cider's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cider regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cider is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cider tries to buck Sanchez off but he can't manage it.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cider tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.#SUB2#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cider turns into him and now he's in Sanchez's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deepen Cider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cider throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into Cider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanchez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cider!
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Cider defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sanchez. #T1##SUB2#
Sanchez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cider is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position!
Cider stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Cider has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Cider has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cider is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cider is staying active.
Cider prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Cider defends easily.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Cider postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Cider won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Cider is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Cider is having none of it.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 131: Melondov v Joestar
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the body from Cider misses
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cider scores with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cider blocks the leg kick.
San dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider misses the body punch
and San counters with a nice leg kick.
Cider swings for the body but San moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San lands with a cross.
San throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San misses with a straight right.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Cider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cider moves out of range as San strikes.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
San punishes Cider's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
Cider misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Cider staying out of range there.
San misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
San moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cider cracks San with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Cider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cider is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
San misses with a looping right.
San is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cider.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider! But no joy.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
San misses with a body shot.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that San has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cider with a nice cross.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cider connects with a body shot.
Cider thuds a left hand into San's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
San tries to move into range but Cider moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
San misses the jab.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San slips a straight right by Cider.
A counter left hand to the body from San misses its target.
Cider jabs San right on the nose. San blinks but takes it well.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deepen Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cider misses with a right hand
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San throws a solid leg kick but Cider takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San.
Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away.
Cider lands a right hook to the body.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cider jabs at San's body.
A jab from Cider finds it's way through San's defenses.
San connects with a leg kick.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cider.
Cider now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
San defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
San looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cider lands a body shot. #T3#
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San avoids the body shot from Cider.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
San scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cider doesn't seem bothered though.
San misses with an uppercut.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cider checks a leg kick.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
San defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider.
Cider misses with a straight left.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider.
Cider throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
Cider takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
San ducks under a wild hook from Cider.
San ducks right into an uppercut from Cider.
San on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider! But no joy.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Cider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cider sizes up San with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San slips a jab from Cider.
Cider misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider misses with a hook. San ducked under it nicely.
Cider scores with a sloppy right hand. San should have avoided that one.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on San's shoulder, as San tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deepen Cider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as San lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cider doesn't seem phased though.
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
San darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
San looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cider can do anything to dispel that myth.
San controlling the action here.
Cider is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SU#
San gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target.
Cider blocks a leg kick.
Cider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San.
Deepen Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San.
San throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cider on the side of the head.
Cider looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and San makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cider swings for the body but San moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider lands a head shot.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
San missing with a left hand there. Cider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cider throws out a counter right but San avoids it with no problem.
San ducks right into an uppercut from Cider.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cider blocks a jab.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for San. #T3#
Cider misses the jab.
San doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
San slips a jab from Cider.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by San. That's going to slow Cider down.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. San doesn't seem bothered though.
San slips under a jab.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider swings away with a body shot that misses
and San counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cider checks a leg kick.
Cider fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San on the side of the head.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Cider swings widly with a right hand
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
San misses with a looping right.
Cider takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses. #CL#
San clinches.
San is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cider to keep the fight standing.
San is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cider to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by San.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as San takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shichiroji San will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by San.
Cider looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
San throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for San.
San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.
San misses with a straight right.
Cider walks into a left hand.
San throws a jab when Cider was well out of range.
San takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
San thuds a left hand into Cider's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
San shoots in and bounces Cider off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Cider seems keen to control San's posture.
San 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.
Cider pulls San in close to his closed guard and prevents San from doing any damage or advancing position.
San is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
San trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from San misses.
Cider checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.
A big right from Cider misses. #T3#
Cider misses the body punch
and San counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but San ducks down to avoid it.
Cider looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San looks to land a body kick but Cider moved away.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider misses with a straight left.
San uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
San misses with a left hand
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San slips under a jab.
Cider jabs San to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Cider misses.
San defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Cider slips under a jab.
San is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
San thuds a left hand into Cider's body.
San moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider misses with an uppercut. San saw that one coming.
San avoids the body shot from Cider.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cider slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from San misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - San looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
San swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Cider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San.
San throws a hook to the side of Cider's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider cracks San with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cider needs to keep his hands up - San had a free shot at his head there.

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 Shichiroji San.
I think San 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: WVT 121: Machado v Simone 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Corleone shoots for a takedown but Cider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corleone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cider.#TD2#
Corleone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cider quickly recovers to half guard.
Cider is looking for a sweep. Corleone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corleone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corleone.
Cider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corleone.
Corleone thows a huge punch but Cider dodges it nicely.
Cider holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corleone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cider controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Corleone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Corleone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Corleone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cider's head.
Corleone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cider knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corleone on the ground.
Corleone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cider defending well though.
Corleone throws a strike but Cider avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Corleone distracts Cider with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Corleone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corleone postures up in Cider's guard and throws a big left but Cider blocks it.
Cider working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corleone.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cider is breathing heavily.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Cider has wrist control.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cider keeping full guard, as Corleone tries to pass.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corleone wants to pass the guard but Cider is keeping the position.
Corleone lands a couple of elbows.
Corleone advances position into side control!
Cider on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cider tries to get out of the position.
Corleone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Corleone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cider is working to avoid the ground and pound but Corleone connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
An elbow from Corleone crashes against the mat.
Corleone scoring with punches from side control.
Corleone creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cider sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Corleone working the body and head with strikes.
Cider takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Corleone is trying to get an arm triangle but Cider is defending well.
Corleone misses with the ground and pound.
Corleone misses with the ground and pound.
Corleone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cider is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Corleone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cider takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Corleone grinds an elbow into Cider's temple.
We've been informed that Corleone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cider holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T4#
Cider defending against the ground and pound.
Corleone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Corleone in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone throws a strike aimed at the side of Cider's head but Cider avoids it well.
Corleone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cider is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Corleone working the body and head with strikes.
Corleone is putting a hurting on Cider here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cider takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cider managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Corleone.
Cider defending against the ground and pound.
Corleone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Corleone landing a few strikes.
Cider managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Corleone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Corleone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Corleone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Corleone slips nicely into half guard.
Corleone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Corleone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corleone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Corleone is nestled in close to Cider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Corleone thows a huge punch but Cider dodges it nicely.
Corleone working Cider over with strikes.
Vito Corleone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corleone working over Cider with some ground and pound. Cider looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Corleone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cider defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Corleone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Corleone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cider's head.
Cider has hold of Corleone's hands but Corleone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone slips a nice elbow through Cider's hands, connecting with Cider's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cider is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Corleone scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corleone lands a nice short elbow.
Corleone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Corleone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Corleone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Cider is rocked!
Cider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corleone.
Corleone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corleone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corleone drops an elbow to the side of Cider's head.
Oh Cider is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corleone.
Cider seems to have got his legs back now.
Cider on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Corleone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corleone lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Cider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corleone.
Corleone drops an elbow to the side of Cider's head.
Ground and pound from Corleone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cider quite badly. Cider pulls Corleone in close trying to recover. Corleone postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cider on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cider doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!
Our winner, Vito Corleone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 113: Simone v Wojcik
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Teteny has closed the distance and engaged Cider in a clinch.
Teteny wants to take the fight to the mat but Cider manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cider's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cider misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Cider.
Cider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teteny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cider pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Teteny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Teteny 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.
Deepen Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daaniel Teteny.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cider.
Teteny looks winded!
Teteny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Teteny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Daaniel Teteny has been cut.
Cider scores with a jab.
Cider drops Teteny with a naaaaasty hook - Teteny is in real trouble here! Cider dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
A victorious Deepen Cider thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 109: Machado v Torvik 2
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Cider counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cider napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cider prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Cider is working away. #T1##SUB#
Sanchez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cider is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Sanchez!
In his post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 100: Anderson v Souza
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Cider lands a body shot.
Wiener ducks under a wild hook from Cider.
Cider missing with a left hand there. Wiener was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiener is looking for a counter combo.
Wiener uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider.
Wiener throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cider avoids it.
Cider blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Cider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Wiener thows a leg kick but Cider checks it
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener moves away from the strike by Cider.
Wiener lands with a slapping head kick.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Wiener counters with a body kick. #T1#
Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cider avoids the head kick by Wiener.
Wiener scores with a leg kick.
Wiener lands a head kick!
Wiener displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider missing with a left hand there. Wiener was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiener stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wiener misses with a shot to the body
and Cider counters with a crisp right that sends Wiener to the canvas! Cider follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
Deepen Cider decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
Cider jabs Douglass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cider lands a head shot.
Cider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Cider.
Cider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglass at a distance.
and Cider counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Douglass! He's just covering up as Cider starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
Deepen Cider thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Moore has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Cider counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moore! Cider lets Moore back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Moore is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jaz Moore has been cut.
Cider drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Moore's head, knocking him out cold! Cider is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deepen Cider!
Our winner, Deepen Cider, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Cider connects with a jab.
Moore looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cider scores with a jab to the body.
Moore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Cider there.
Cider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cider throws an uppercut from hell that sends Moore clean off his feet! He's out cold! Cider stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deepen Cider!
A very excited looking Deepen Cider 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: LAFC 54
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider lands a glancing blow to the side of Klimenko's head.
Cider scores with a jab. Klimenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
letting Klimenko counter with a right hand.
Cider misses the body punch
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cider misses with a left hand
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
Cider lunges at Klimenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klimenko's hand.
Cider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A shot to the body from Cider misses
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Klimenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cider finds it's way round the side to connect with Klimenko's head.
Cider misses with a shot to the body
and Klimenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cider scores with a hook to the body. Klimenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klimenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Klimenko connects with a body shot that sends Cider's belly button to the back.
Klimenko scores with a kick to the body.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
And Klimenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Cider blocks it.
Klimenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Good exchange - Klimenko coming out on top.
Klimenko takes one to the side of the head.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Cider misses with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a nice body kick.
Cider looks winded!
Cider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Klimenko.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider throws a sloppy body shot
and Klimenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cider slips a jab from Klimenko.
Cider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cider blocks the body kick.
Klimenko lands an overhand right.
Klimenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Cider swings widly with a right hand
and Klimenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimenko.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
Cider looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimenko lands with a shot to the body.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Cider.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cider misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Klimenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cider! Klimenko lets Cider back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cider is rocked!
Cider misses with a straight left.
Cider scores with a shot to the body.
Klimenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klimenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Klimenko. Beautiful body shot.
Cider misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Klimenko.
Cider throws out a counter right but Klimenko avoids it with no problem.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Klimenko counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Klimenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cider avoids the body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Klimenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cider lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimenko scores with a body shot. #T2#
Cider ducks right into an uppercut from Klimenko.
Cider misses with a hook.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klimenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
Cider moves away from the strike by Klimenko.
A countering left hand to the body from Cider misses.
Klimenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
Klimenko throws a big counter combination but Cider scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target. #T3#
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Klimenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cider is breathing heavily.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Klimenko moves away and avoids it.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Klimenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Cider misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Cider manages to avoid it.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cider can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Klimenko.#T4#
Cider swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Cider takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Klimenko drops Cider with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cider looks back up at him and smiles so Klimenko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Klimenko lands a front kick.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
Klimenko cracks Cider with a hook to the temple - Cider is on wobbly legs here! Klimenko swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cider falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Klimenko wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC 50
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Cider digs a good hook to Khan's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Cider avoids the body shot from Khan.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan tries to work over Cider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Cider.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider misses with a body punch. #T1#
Cider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cider.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan gets through Cider's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan tries to work over Cider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cider tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Cider blocks an uppercut.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands. #T2#
Khan prevents a body shot from Cider.
Cider will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khan up against the cage.
Cider blocks a body shot from Khan.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider misses with some punches.
Khan blocks a body shot from Cider.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Cider lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Khan lands a left hand.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khan misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Cider tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Cider controls the action.
Khan lands a body punch.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan pushes Cider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Cider back against the cage.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cider or not.
Cider lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Cider lands a right hand.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider prevents a body shot from Khan.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cider.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bora Khan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Khan takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Bora Khan has been cut.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cider. Cider circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cider looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Khan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cider manages to circle out of the way.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan misses with a lunging right hand
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Cider misses the jab.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan lands with a right hand.
Cider misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan slips a straight right by Cider.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khan throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Khan with a jab.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
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!
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ciders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cider lands a nice hook to Khan's body. Khan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khan slips a jab from Cider.
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cider misses with a lunging right hand
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Cider takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Cider misses the jab.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Khan throws a front kick aimed at Cider's knee but Cider avoids it well. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider! But no joy.
Cider takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cider throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Cider takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Khan.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider.
Bora Khan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Khan closes the distance and pushes Cider back into the cage.
Khan blocking some punches.
A short right from Khan.
Cider prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Cider.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan prevents a body shot from Cider.
Cider blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cider scores with a shoulder strike.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cider.
Bora Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan. #T4#
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider lands a shot to the body.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider blocks a body shot from Khan.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Cider lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cider blocking some punches.
Khan gets through Cider's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Khan.
Cider pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bora Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Khan throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Khan tries to clinch up
enabling Cider to counter with a crisp jab.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan connects with the punch.#CL#
Khan forces Cider back against the cage and clinches.
Cider misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cider in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Cider avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage. #T1#
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan prevents a body shot from Cider.
Cider wants to stall.
Khan leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Khan.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider takes a shot to the head.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cider.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deepen Cider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Cider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Cider.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan is working Cider over against the cage.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Cider controls the action.
Khan lands a left hand.
Khan tries to work over Cider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cider tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan presses Cider against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cider misses with the head strike. #T3#
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Khan.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Cider.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Cider's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider trying to stall but Khan improves his position.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Khan.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Cider is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cider has his back to the cage.
Cider tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khan pushes Cider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Khan lands a good knee to the midsection. Cider won't want to take too many of those.
Khan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Cider tries to tie him up.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ciders head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bora Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: LAFC Hilo
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Halli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Halli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cider wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cider is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cider defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cider makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cider.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Cider wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Halli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cider's half guard.
Halli slows the pace down in half guard.
Halli working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cider's thigh. Cider counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Halli wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving.
Cider has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Cider misses.
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Halli moves away and avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli has his takedown stuffed
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halli misses with a takedown
and Cider counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halli with a poor takedown
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Simo Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Halli ducks down to avoid it.
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider circles away easily
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cider counters with a crisp right that sends Halli to the canvas! Cider follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
During a confident post fight interview, Deepen Cider thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 47
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
Cider gets a clinch.
Cider stalling.
Straka is trying to break the clinch but Cider has him pressed against the cage.
Straka throws a head punch that misses.
Cider content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Straka scores with a shot to the side of Cider's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Straka as Cider tries to tie him up.
Straka wants to get back to striking at distance but Cider won't allow it.
Cider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cider blocking some punches.
Cider scores with a shoulder strike.
Cider presses Straka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Cider.
Cider works on Straka's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Straka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lubor Straka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Straka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cider looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Straka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Straka shoots in for a double leg but Cider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Straka on the side of the head.#T1#
Straka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Straka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cider. #CL#
Cider clinches with his opponent.
Cider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Straka's efforts to push away.
Straka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cider has him pressed against the cage.
Cider creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Straka's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Straka drops to his knees and Cider pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
During a confident post fight interview, Deepen Cider thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 45
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Quark moves away from the strike by Cider.
As Cider looks to move away, Quark throws a big counter combo but Cider just gets out of the way.
Cider throws a hook but Quark avoids it easily.
Quark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Cider. No joy for Quark on that attempt.
Cider lunges at Quark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quark's hand.
Cider scores with a nice strike.
Quark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Cider finds it's target.
Quark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
As Cider looks to move away, Quark throws a big counter combo but Cider just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a body punch but Quark moves out of range.
Quark moves away from the strike by Cider.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Quark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quark moves away.
Quark avoids the body shot from Cider.
Cider punishes Quark's body with a nice straight punch.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quark moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quark slips under a jab from Cider.
Quark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cider manages to circle out of the way.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Quark moves away and avoids it.
Quark throws a big counter combination but Cider scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cider connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quark. Quark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Quark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Cider missing with a left hand there. Quark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quark avoids the body shot from Cider.
Quark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cider scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Cider.
Quark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Quark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cider's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quark under the eye.#ROC2#Quark is rocked!
Quark walks straight into a right hand from Cider - that's dropped him! Cider jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Quark from any more punishment! Quark complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Deepen Cider!
A relieved looking Deepen Cider 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: LAFC Pizziconi vs Haze
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Fortuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Fortuna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fortuna misses with a hook.
Cider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider.
Cider lands with a hook. Fortuna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Fortuna has been cut.
Fortuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Cider misses.
A quick step to the side and Fortuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Fortuna moves into the clinch successfully.
Cider avoids the elbow strike from Fortuna, against the cage. #BC#
Fortuna breaks the clinch.
Cider digs a good hook to Fortuna's body.
Fortuna avoids the body shot from Cider. #T1#
A punch combination from Fortuna misses.
Fortuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fortuna slips a jab from Cider.
Fortuna is looking to counter punch.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Fortuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortuna is looking to counter the offense by Cider and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider. Fortuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortuna appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cider connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Fortuna is rocked!
Fortuna looks to land a combination but Cider avoids it well.
Fortuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortuna gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cider gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fortuna is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
An out of breath Deepen Cider thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 35
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Cider lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mansour.
Mansour fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cider checks it well.
Mansour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider misses with an uppercut
letting Mansour counter with a right hand.
Mansour takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mansour jabs Cider right on the nose. Cider blinks but takes it well.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Cider throws a sloppy body shot
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cider thuds a left hand into Mansour's body.
We've been told by Mansour's head coaches at CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour thuds a left hand into Cider's body.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Cider's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mansour displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Mansour throws a quick counter head kick but Cider was just out of range.
Cider swings widly with a right hand
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider scores with a hook to the body. Mansour takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cider misses with a right hand
letting Mansour counter with a right hand.
Cider misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Mansour misses its target.
Cider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mansour.
Mansour looks to throw the jab but Cider is out of range.
Mansour really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cider throws an off balance right hand
and Mansour counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mansour.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Mansour.
Mansour defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Cider.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mansour.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
Mansour attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cider swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
Mansour is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cider misses with a jab to the body
and Mansour counters with a leg kick.
Mansour misses the jab.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
Cider throws a hook but Mansour blocks it.#T3#
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut.
Mansour drops his hands momentarily and Cider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cider swings widly with a right hand
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Cider misses.
Cider catches Mansour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mansour staying out of range there.
Mansour blocks a jab.
Mansour tried to counter with a leg kick but Cider avoided it.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mansour tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cider misses with a straight left.
A jab from Cider finds it's way through Mansour's defenses. #T4#
Cider catches Mansour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansour uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider.
Mansour connects with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Cider.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a straight right hand.
Mansour throws a head kick but Cider moves out of range.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mansour. Mansour obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Mansour is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cider throws a body punch but Mansour moves out of range.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Seth Mansour will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cider scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mansour in his tracks.
Mansour avoids the body shot from Cider.
Mansour motions for Cider to come forward. Mansour throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mansour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Mansour sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Mansour counters with a good low kick that Cider was not able to check.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Mansour.
Mansour throws a big counter combination but Cider scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Cider misses.
Mansour appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansour counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mansour thuds his right hand into Cider's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mansour lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansour.
Mansour avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Mansour lands a big head kick that sends Cider tumbling to the mat! Mansour takes a step backwards and waves Cider back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Cider is rocked!
Cider throws an off balance right hand
and Mansour counters with a good low kick that Cider was not able to check.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Mansour finish him?
Cider is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mansour.
Cider throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily.
Mansour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansour connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Cider covering up! Mansour comes in with a big uppercut and Cider goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
A relieved looking Seth Mansour 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: ENIGMA 76
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Cider jabs at Barbosa's body.
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Cider checks it
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cider.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
A head kick by Barbosa misses
and Cider counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cider throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Cider.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cider just manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cider.#T1#
Cider lands with an overhand left.
Cider swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Cider throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cider just manages to avoid it.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Cider moved out of range nicely.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
It appears Barbosa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Cider throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider misses with a body shot. #T2#
Cider connects with a jab.
Cider digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Cider works the jab nicely.
Cider misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cider swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Cider missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Cider misses with a hook.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider misses with a shot to the body
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cider misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider.
Cider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
Barbosa tries to work over Cider's front leg with a kick but Cider checks it.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Cider misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Cider swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Cider.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Cider is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Barbosa.
Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider! But no joy.
Cider cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cider on the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deepen Cider dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cider takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Cider scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Cider throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Cider is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cider throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Cider out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Junior Barbosa!
A relieved looking Junior Barbosa 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: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2
Date: Jan 03, 2022

#R1#
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Fisher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Cider misses
and Fisher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fisher has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cider connects with a jab.
Fisher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fisher throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
Cider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Fisher counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider scores with a hook to the body. Fisher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cider moves out of range as Fisher strikes.
A quick step to the side and Cider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Cider.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
Fisher blocks a jab.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Cider.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Cider is out of range. #T1#
Cider connects with a right hand. Fisher shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Brandon Fisher has been cut.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Cider.
Fisher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisher was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider.
Fisher misses with an uppercut.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider.
Cider is looking to wear down Fisher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fisher.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Cider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cider takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
Fisher throws an off balance right hand
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
It looked like Cider wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
A jab from Fisher finds it's way through Cider's defenses.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Cider.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cider scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fisher might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cider cracks Fisher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider throws a jab when Fisher was well out of range.
Fisher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cider misses with a body punch
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fisher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fisher throws a poor cross that misses
and Cider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Fisher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cider under the eye.
Fisher cracks Cider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cider misses the body punch
and Fisher counters with a straight right hand.
Cider lands with a right hand.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cider on the side of the head.
Cider scores with a punch to the head.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Fisher slips the punch.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider misses with a straight left.
Fisher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cider looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cider throws a jab when Fisher was well out of range.#T4#
Fisher misses with a right hand
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fisher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider slips under a jab.
Fisher connects with a right hand. Cider shakes it off.
Fisher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cider.
Cider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Cider moves out of range.
Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fisher! But no joy.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Cider lands with a straight right. Fisher didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deepen Cider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Fisher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fisher throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Cider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Cider avoids nicely.
Cider misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
Cider darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Fisher is rocked!
Cider cracks Fisher with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Fisher falls to his knees and Cider doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
Deepen Cider thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 60
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cider cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cider throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson slips a straight right by Cider.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson lands a front kick.
Cider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Wilson misses with a right hand
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilson.
Wilson tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Wilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cider misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Cider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Cider moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
Cider works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson tries to work over Cider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cider blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands. #BC2#
Cider breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Cider is avoiding it.
Cider misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Cider moved away.
Wilson tries to clinch but Cider moves out of range. #T3#
Cider misses with a shot to the body
and Wilson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cider really felt that one!
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cider should have avoided that one.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cider misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Wilson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cider! Wilson lets Cider back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cider is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Cider back into the cage.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilson pushes Cider back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cider's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilson presses Cider against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cider is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Cider working hard to break the clinch.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson has Cider pressed against the cage, preventing Cider from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Cider manages to break the clinch.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.#T4#
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson drops Cider with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cider! Wilson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blade Wilson!
A victorious Blade Wilson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SICKNESS V
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
Knot gets tackled into the ropes by Cider. Cider maintains the clinch.
Knot misses with the head strike.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Cider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knot scores with a shot to the side of Cider's head.
Cider lands a hook that snaps the head of Knot backwards.
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
Knot misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
Cider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cider takes a shot to the head.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
Cider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Knot throws a head punch that misses.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knot.
Knot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knot.
Knot blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Cider. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knot blocking some punches.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knot blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cider.
Knot throws a punch but it's blocked by Cider.
Knot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knot throws a head punch that misses.
Cider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knot throws a punch but it's blocked by Cider.
Knot blocking some punches.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Knot uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Knot misses with some punches.
Cider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knot swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Knot.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
Knot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knot scores with a shot to the side of Cider's head.
A short left from Knot.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knot blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knot.
Cider blocks an uppercut.
Cider misses with some punches. #T3#
Knot lands with a right to the head.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knot is leaning against Cider and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knot backwards.
Cider lands a shoulder strike.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Knot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knot has a couple of punches blocked by Cider.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knot throws a head punch that misses.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Knot throws a head punch that misses.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
Cider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cider working aggressively here.
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knot misses with some punches.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Knot.
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!
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cider throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cider.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knot.
Knot swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider lands with a light punch inside.
Knot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cider blocking some punches.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Knot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
Cider misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Knot.
Cider lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deepen Cider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cider has Knot up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knot lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knot.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Cider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knots head.
Cider lands a hook that snaps the head of Knot backwards.
Deepen Cider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knot misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knot.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knot swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Knot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Knot fails to land.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knot throws a head punch that misses.
Cider misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Knot throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Knot misses with the head strike.
Cider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knot throws a punch but it's blocked by Cider.
Knot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Knot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knot blocks an uppercut.
Knot misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider blocking some punches.
Knot blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cider.
Cider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knot working aggressively here.
Knot has a couple of punches blocked by Cider. #T2#
Knot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knot.
Knot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knot throws a head punch that misses.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knot swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cider.
Knot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Knot.
Cider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land. #T3#
Knot misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knot has a couple of punches blocked by Cider.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knot working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Cider.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knot lands a shoulder strike.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
Cider blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
Cider blocking some punches.
Knot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cider pushes Knot back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knot swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Knot.
Cider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cider.
Knot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Knot.
Knot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Knot fails to land.
Knot lands a shoulder strike.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knot.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Knot moves into the clinch successfully.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knot takes a shot to the head.
Knot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider working aggressively here.
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knot misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider working aggressively here.
Knot misses with the head strike.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
A short uppercut from Cider.
A short left from Knot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cider.
Knot throws a punch but it's blocked by Cider.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Knot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider misses with the head strike.
Knot swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knot backwards. #T1#
Knot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Knot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Knot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cider.
Knot lands with a right to the head.
Knot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knot lands with a short shot to the head.
Knot misses with some punches.
Cider blocking some punches.
Knot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knot throws a punch but it's blocked by Cider.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Cider.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider working aggressively here.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Cider misses with some punches.
Knot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
Knot blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knot.
Knot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knot throws a head punch that misses.
Knot lands with a left to the head.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Cider lands a shoulder strike.
Knot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
Knot working aggressively here.
Cider blocking some punches.
Cider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cider blocking some punches.
Knot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knot misses with the head strike.
Knot swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Knot misses with the head strike.
Cider takes a shot to the head.
Cider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knot blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Knot.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knot.
Knot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Cider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Cider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knot backwards.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Knot.
A shot in the inside from Cider.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knot.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knot throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Knot misses with some punches.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knot misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Knot working aggressively here.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider gets through Knot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knot blocking some punches.
Knot working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knot.
Knot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Knot.
Cider working aggressively here.
Knot working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knot misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cider.
Cider misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Knot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slip Knot.
I think Cider 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Deepen Cider!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Deepen Cider!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Deepen Cider!

Deepen Cider wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Deepen Cider thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Slip Knot stepped up to the mic, saying 'This guy I respect, fuck the rest!'.

Event: BKFC - 185/205 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1##TD#
Widehat gets the takedown into side control.
Widehat looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cider is avoiding damage well.
Widehat working the ground and pound but Cider is defending the strikes.
Cider defending against the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cider can do anything to dispel that myth.
Widehat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Widehat scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cider to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widehat throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Widehat moves into full mount!
Widehat misses with a head shot.#T1##SUB#
Widehat looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Widehat looking to control but Cider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Widehat is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cider can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Widehat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cider tries to reverse the position but Widehat maintains control.
We've been hearing that Widehat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Widehat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cider is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Widehat looking to finish with strikes here!
Widehat tries to control but Cider wriggling away.
Widehat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cider?
Widehat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cider can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
Widehat is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cider can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widehat in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Widehat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cider is looking to escape.
Cider is trying desperately to improve position.
Cider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widehat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Widehat controlling the pace for now.
Widehat sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widehat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cider because Widehat loaded up on that one.
Cider is squirming around, avoiding Widehat's attempts to control the action.
Widehat sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Widehat breaks from Cider's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Widehat lands a couple of good shots and Cider has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Cider fending off the submission attempt from Widehat.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Widehat controlling the positon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widehat dominated that round.
That's time! Widehat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Widehat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cider's guard.
Widehat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Widehat trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
Widehat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Widehat won't allow Cider to get back to his feet.
Widehat postures up and lands a big shot to Cider's brow.
Widehat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Widehat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bofur Widehat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Widehat tries to free his leg and advance position but Cider is retaining full guard. #T1#
Widehat throwing strikes from guard but Cider blocks nicely.
Widehat scoring with some ground and pound.
Widehat lands a couple of elbows.
Widehat advances to half guard.
Widehat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cider's head.
Cider tries to get to full guard but Widehat has control of the leg. #SUB#
Widehat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cider sees it coming and defends easily.
Cider felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Widehat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Widehat trying to control from half guard but Cider is working away. #SUB#
Widehat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cider sees it coming and defends easily.
Widehat trying to control the pace.
Widehat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Cider won't allow Widehat to pass to mount.
Cider is refusing to be controlled, as Widehat sits in half guard.
Widehat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Widehat seems content to control.
Cider is looking to improve his position.
Widehat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cider is looking for a sweep. Widehat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Widehat works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cider is bucking up trying to escape but Widehat cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widehat content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cider holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Widehat tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widehat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Widehat dives in and grabs Cider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cider pushes down on Widehat's head and hops out.
Cider is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Widehat with a body shot.#TD#
Widehat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cider on his heels. He'll look to pass Cider's guard now, I'm sure.
Cider wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Widehat manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Cider looks like he's trying to stand up.
Widehat working Cider over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widehat tries to pass to full mount but Cider defends it. #SUB#
Widehat wants to work for an arm triangle but Cider is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Widehat is keen to just control but Cider is a slippery customer.
Widehat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cider defending well though.
Cider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widehat.
Widehat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cider!
Widehat has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cider's face.
Widehat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cider is in a horrible position here. Widehat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Widehat goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cider is on top in guard.
Deepen Cider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bofur Widehat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Widehat is on top in guard. #REVR#
Widehat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Widehat stands up over Cider, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Widehat 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.
Widehat slips nicely into half guard.
Widehat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cider can do to turn this around?
Widehat controlling the pace.
Cider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widehat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widehat wants to free his trapped foot but Cider is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Widehat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Widehat stops Cider from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widehat works his way into full mount!
Widehat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widehat!

Event: BKFC - 185 Bracket
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Cider takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cider scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Kewl Guyseen has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Cider.
Guyseen throws a leg kick
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Guyseen throws a leg kick but Cider sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Guyseen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guyseen looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider avoids the body shot from Guyseen.
Cider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guyseen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Cider.
Guyseen lands with an overhand left.
Cider has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guyseen throws a series of punches but Cider avoids them all with ease.
Guyseen misses with a straight right.
Guyseen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cider stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Cider moves out of range as Guyseen throws a body kick. #T1#
Guyseen works over Cider's head and body with a nice combination.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guyseen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Guyseen checks a leg kick nicely.
Guyseen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Guyseen's head but Guyseen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Cider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guyseen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cider lands with a straight right. Guyseen didn't see that one coming.
Guyseen ducks right into an uppercut from Cider.
Cider connects with a jab.#ROC#Guyseen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guyseen swings widly with a right hand
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guyseen is still on wobbly legs! Can Cider finish him?
Guyseen is holding his hands too far apart here. Cider throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Guyseen is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deepen Cider!
Deepen Cider thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BKFC 4 - Dthot vs Grochowik
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Cider misses with a takedown attempt - Boxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cider misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Boxer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boxer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cider circles away.
Cider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boxer throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruce Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deepen Cider.
Cider fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boxer avoids it really well and circles away.
Boxer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Boxer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cider looking for a takedown. #T1##TD2#
Cider pulls guard.
Boxer throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Boxer from controlling successfully.
Boxer is really struggling to control Cider but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boxer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boxer trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxer won't allow Cider to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Cider had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Cider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boxer trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cider shoots in but Boxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boxer tries to counter with a takedown but Cider is quick to defend against it.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider shoots for a double leg takedown but Boxer sprawls well. He's pushed Cider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Boxer instigates a clinch.
Cider tries for a takedown but Boxer manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Cider jumps guard. #T3#
Boxer wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving.
Boxer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boxer passes into half guard.
Boxer wants to pass the guard but Cider is defending well. #SUB#
Cider is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxer. #SUB#
Boxer is trying to work for a kimura but Cider is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boxer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Boxer is trying to work for a kimura but Cider is defending well.
Cider is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boxer is working for a kimura but Cider is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Boxer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boxer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cider.
Cider goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boxer is looking to counter the offense by Cider and move into the clinch.
Cider shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cider moves out of range as Boxer strikes.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cider has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
Boxer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
Cider throws out a counter right but Boxer avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boxer defends well and Cider ends up having to push Boxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Boxer misses its target.
Bruce Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deepen Cider.
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Cider. No joy for Boxer on that attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxer is trying to drag Cider to the mat but Cider just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cider is looking to control Boxer's arms but Boxer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cider has his back to the cage.
Cider fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Cider manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Boxer rushes Cider and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Cider breaks the clinch.
Bruce Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cider pinned against the cage. Cider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##CL2#
Cider moves into the clinch successfully.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Cider.
Boxer jumps guard but Cider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boxer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cider just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cider slowing the pace effectively.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Cider. #BC2#
Cider breaks from the clinch.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cider.
Boxer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Boxer tries to clinch up.
Cider wants to counter with a clinch but Boxer pushes him away.
Cider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cider throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxer's waist but Boxer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cider off to one side.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer sets himself, and Cider steps forward looking for the clinch! Boxer avoids it this time.
Boxer is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Cider blocks the leg kick.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Cider tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boxer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Cider leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cider can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boxer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cider is defended easily by Boxer.
Bruce Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Boxer.
Cider avoids the head kick by Boxer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cider.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Boxer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cider shoots for a double leg takedown but Boxer sprawls well. He's pushed Cider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cider leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boxer checks a low kick from Cider.
Boxer misses with a combination
and Cider counters with a one-two to the body.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Cider has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boxer tries to circle away but Cider has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Cider manages to break the clinch.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A head kick by Cider misses
and Boxer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boxer shoots in but no luck this time.
Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Cider as Boxer shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cider darts in looking for a takedown but Boxer gets double underhooks and turns Cider into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Cider. No joy for Boxer on that attempt.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cider tries for a takedown but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boxer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cider has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Boxer as Cider shoots in.#CL#
Boxer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Cider breaks from the clinch.
Boxer tries to clinch up.
Boxer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boxer somewhat.
Boxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cider pinned against the cage. Cider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Boxer throws a nice looking combination but Cider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Boxer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cider avoids it really well and circles away.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boxer is able to avoid easily.
Cider throws a head kick that misses
and Boxer counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cider.
Boxer throws a big counter combination but Cider scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boxer shoots in and drives through. Cider sprawls well.#T4#
Cider avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Boxer leaves Cider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boxer has a takedown stuffed.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Cider closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boxer's guard.
Boxer being controlled here, momentarily.
Boxer looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deepen Cider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boxer 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Boxer!

Event: CW MMA Test Fights
Date: Jan 18, 2021

#R1#
Young avoids the head kick by Cider.
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cider.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Cider wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Cider drags the fight down to the ground.
Young is stalling in the full guard.
Cider trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Young avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Young loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cider is on top in guard. #REVB#
Young keeping moving, preventing Cider from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Young throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cider uses it to pass to side control.
Young is trying to get back to half guard.
Young is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cider tries to stand but Young is controlling his head. #T2#
Young manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cider is pressing down on Young's thigh, looking to free his foot. Young is holding on for now.
Young is looking to control Cider's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Young avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young throws a strike from the bottom but Cider passes into side control!
Bringem Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deepen Cider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cider tries to advance to mount but Young denies him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Deepen Cider!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Deepen Cider!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Deepen Cider!

Deepen Cider wins by unanimous decision!
Deepen Cider decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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