Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mir scores with a takedown into Kings's guard.
Kings wants to sweep but no luck.
Kings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mir's guard. #REVB#
Mir looking for a sweep. Not yet Mir, not yet.
Mir wants to stand up but Kings is controlling him. #SUB2#
Kings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kings tries to free his leg and advance position but Mir is retaining full guard.
Kings showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kings drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mir dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mir stays in close to Kings's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Kings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mir drops back looking for a leg! Kings is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kings manages to kick Mir off! Mir jumps back into Kings's guard.
Mir trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kings looking for a guillotine here but Mir defends easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mir is working Kings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mir is working Kings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mir is aware though and is defending well.
Mir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kings wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mir defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir is working Kings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mir trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mir has managed to get both his arms back between Kings's legs - danger averted.
Kings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Kings looking to pass the guard.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kings drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Kings off! Kings jumps back into Mir's guard.
Kings wants to pass the guard but Mir is keeping the position.
Mir will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kings preventing the sweep.
Kings sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kings trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mir is keeping the position for now.
Mir seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mir passes Kings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kings tries to roll over but Mir keeps him under control.
Kings 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.
Mir working Kings over with strikes.
Mir 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.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Mir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kings is trying to defend but Mir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kings has hold of Mir's hands but Mir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mir is keen to just control but Kings is a slippery customer.
Mir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mir working over Kings with some ground and pound. Kings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mir is working for a submission of some sort.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings wants to control but Mir is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Mir passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kings working to try and regain half guard.
Mir breaks from Kings's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Frankie Mir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kings wants to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Mir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Kings is trying desperately to improve position.
Mir looking to control but Kings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mir scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir lands a nice shot to the head.
Kings taking shots to the head.
Mir controlling the pace for now.
Kings is desperately trying to improve his position but Mir has a good base and remains in mount.
Mir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Kings regains half guard.
Kings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mir's back!#T3##SUB2#
Mir is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kings gets his way! #SUB2#
Kings looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Kings is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mir has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kings doesn't have the hooks in and Mir manages to turn into his guard.
Kings wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
Kings has momentary wrist control but Mir slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Kings managing to control the position.
Mir trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
Mir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Kings is keeping the position.
Mir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kings 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.#SUB2#
Mir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mir has managed to get both his arms back between Kings's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Mir dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kings misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Mir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mir wants to control from the top but Kings keeps moving.
Mir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kings's head.#SUB2#
Mir avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mir defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir with a nice head shot there.
Kings trying to control the position.
Mir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kings's head.#T1#
Mir with a nice head shot there.
Mir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kings has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.
Mir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Kings is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mir has managed to get both his arms back between Kings's legs - danger averted.
Kings looking to control.
Mir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kings throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mir uses it to pass to side control.
Kings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Mir is trying to get an arm triangle but Kings is defending well.
Mir in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Kings can't do much from the bottom here.
Mir cracks Kings with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mir looks up at the clock and then as Kings takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mir smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mir trying to control the position but Kings is working away.
Mir scores with punches from side control.
Kings is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mir moves into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kings is working to get back to half guard.
Kings gets back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Kings is looking for a sweep. Mir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions off his back.
Mir working over Kings with some ground and pound. Kings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kings is refusing to be controlled, as Mir sits in half guard.
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kings has hold of Mir's hands but Mir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mir trying to control from half guard but Kings is working away. #SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frankie Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Mir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kings wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Mir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mir, 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 Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1051 Hawk v Nuufo
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Mir avoids the body shot from River.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for River.
River throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River misses with a body shot.
Mir tries a head kick but it misses.
Mir ducks under a wild hook from River.
Mir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River lands a head kick!
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River with the inside leg kick.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mir checks a leg kick.
Mir tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Mir is rocked!
River lands a big head kick that sends Mir to the canvas! River follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie River!
An out of breath Charlie River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1044 Hoddle v Robson
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bill Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bill Jr lands a front kick.
Bill Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bill Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bill Jr scores with a nice strike.
Bill Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bill Jr jabs at Mir's body.
Mir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bill Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bill Jr circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Bill Jr, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Mir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bill Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill Jr tries to buck Mir off but Mir is having none of it.#T1#
Mir working away.
Mir in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bill Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mir's best efforts.
Bill Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Bill Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mir is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bill Jr lands an uppercut.
Bill Jr has Mir pressed against the cage, preventing Mir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mir.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bill Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Mir prevents a body shot from Bill Jr.
Mir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bill Jr's elbow.
Mir jumps guard but Bill Jr stands there with Mir around his waist. Mir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
A short right from Bill Jr on the inside.
Bill Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Bill Jr scores with a shot to the side of Mir's head.
Mir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bill Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bill Jr lands a body shot.
Mir taking a breather.
Mir takes a shot to the head.
Bill Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Mir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Bill Jr instigates a clinch.
Bill Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mir blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Bill Jr misses with a body punch.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bill Jr tries to work over Mir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bill Jr lands a body punch.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mir.
Bill Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mir wants a takedown but no success here.
Bill Jr misses with some punches.
Bill Jr misses with the head strike.
Bill Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mir goes for a takedown attempt but Bill Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bill Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Bill Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Mir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bill Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Bill Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Bill Jr misses
and Mir counters with a stiff right hand.
Mir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bill Jr defends it nicely.
Bill Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bill Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bill Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bill Jr 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#
Mir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bill Jr pinned against the cage. Bill Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bill Jr.
Mir takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bill Jr defends well and Mir ends up having to push Bill Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Bill Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bill Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bill Jr lands with a straight right. Mir didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
Mir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Mir shoots in and gets a takedown into Bill Jr's guard.#T1#
Mir stops Bill Jr from standing up.
Bill Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bill Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bill Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bill Jr managing to control the position.
Mir trying to control but Bill Jr is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mir cracks Bill Jr with a solid left hand.
Mir is looking to work some ground and pound but Bill Jr has wrist control.
Mir landing with the ground and pound.
Mir won't allow Bill Jr to sweep him here.
Frankie Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bill Jr seems keen to control Mir's posture.
Bill Jr wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
Mir looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bill Jr keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bill Jr throws a shot to the body.
Bill Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Bill Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bill Jr.
Dan Bill Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Bill Jr connects with a high kick.
Bill Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dan Bill Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Mir's head.
Bill Jr is looking to wear down Mir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Bill Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mir is defended easily by Bill Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir avoids the body shot from Bill Jr.
Mir goes for a double leg but Bill Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bill Jr continues to drive forward.
Bill Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Bill Jr as he connects with a hook.
Bill Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mir.
Mir defending well as Bill Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Bill Jr misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bill Jr.
Bill Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bill Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Mir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bill Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
Bill Jr with a hook.
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
Bill Jr throwing a counter right hand but Mir manages to avoid it.
Bill Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Bill Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice sprawl there from Bill Jr as Mir shoots in.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
Bill Jr with a hook.
Bill Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mir manages to avoid it.
Bill Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Bill Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bill Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Bill Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mir eats them both and turns towards Bill Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mir slips under a jab.#CL#
Bill Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bill Jr smiles and moves away.
Mir walks into a jab.
Bill Jr connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Bill Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mir misses with a punch to the body.
Bill Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mir.
Bill Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bill Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Mir backwards.
Bill Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mir backwards.
Mir blocks a body shot from Bill Jr.
Mir tries to pull guard but Bill Jr won't allow it.
Bill Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bill Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mir uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bill Jr breaks the clinch.
Mir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bill Jr pinned against the cage. Bill Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bill Jr thumps Mir with a low kick.
Dan Bill Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bill Jr scores with a leg kick.
Bill Jr misses with a body kick.
Mir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bill Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Mir slips a straight right by Bill Jr.
Dan Bill Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bill Jr feints and then cracks Mir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mir down.
Bill Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mir moves away.
Bill Jr lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Bill Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Mir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bill Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mir's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bill Jr misses with a body punch.
Mir goes for a takedown attempt but Bill Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frankie Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bill Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mir takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mir tries to move into range but Bill Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bill Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Bill Jr working aggressively here.
Mir struggles to land a body shot inside as Bill Jr controls his hands.
Bill Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bill Jr is pushing Mir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dan Bill Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Bill Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bill Jr, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Bill Jr!
Dan Bill Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Leonidas thuds his shin into the meat of Mir's side.
Leonidas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Leonidas looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Mir tries to counter with a clinch but Leonidas shakes him off and moves away.
Mir takes one to the chin there.
Leonidas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mir.
Leonidas tries to land a front kick but Mir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Leonidas backs off Mir throws a huge counter combo but Leonidas manages to avoid it all.
Leonidas throws a leg kick but Mir checks it.
Leonidas throws a jab but it's blocked by Mir.
Mir moves out of range as Leonidas strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas with a jab.
Mir has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mir.
Draco Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.#T1#
Mir misses with a low kick.
Mir shoots for a double leg takedown but Leonidas sprawls well. He's pushed Mir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonidas misses with a body shot.
Mir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonidas scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonidas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mir has time to react.
Leonidas connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonidas lands a jab to the head.
Leonidas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonidas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leonidas connects with a jab.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leonidas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Leonidas tries to land a front kick but Mir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Mir blocks the low kick.
Leonidas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mir momentarily.
Leonidas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leonidas keeps Mir at a distance using the push kick.
Leonidas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Mir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonidas did well to prevent Mir getting side control.
Mir working Leonidas over with strikes.
Leonidas wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mir stalling away here and it's allowed Leonidas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Mir wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Leonidas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonidas's head.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Mir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mir throws a big right hand that misses.
Mir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leonidas is pulling down on Mir's head to control his posture.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonidas is looking to sweep but instead, Mir has passed into half guard.
Leonidas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gumburcules Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mir trying to mount his opponent but Leonidas defends it.
Leonidas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mir is thwarting Leonidas's attempts to control the position.
Mir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Draco Leonidas 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#
Leonidas connects with a right hand. Mir shakes it off.
Leonidas throws a wild body kick that Mir sees coming a mile off.
Leonidas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Mir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leonidas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leonidas keeps working.
The referee asks Mir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mir prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mir postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mir wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.
Leonidas is looking to regain half guard here but Mir keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Mir tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mir taking a break here but Leonidas is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mir working Leonidas over with strikes.
Mir wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.
Mir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leonidas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mir thows a huge punch but Leonidas dodges it nicely. #T2#
Mir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leonidas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mir. #SUB2#
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leonidas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mir tries to pass to full mount but Leonidas defends it. #SUB2#
Mir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leonidas tries to roll over but Mir keeps him under control.
Leonidas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Mir tries to pass to full mount but Leonidas defends it.
Mir working over Leonidas with some ground and pound. Leonidas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leonidas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonidas.
Mir content to stall in guard here.
Mir trying to control but Leonidas is working from the bottom.
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonidas is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mir is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonidas has wrist control.#SUB2#
Mir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leonidas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mir, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Leonidas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mir seems keen to control Leonidas's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonidas controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Leonidas tests Mir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonidas swivels and escapes.
Leonidas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
And Mir tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonidas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonidas.
Mir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonidas swivels and escapes.
Leonidas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leonidas.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonidas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Draco Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
Mir shoots in but no luck this time.
Mir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonidas but Leonidas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Leonidas scores with a nice right hand.
Mir moves out of range as Leonidas throws a body kick.
Mir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonidas tries to avoid it but Mir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonidas to the ground. Leonidas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonidas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leonidas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mir under the eye.
Leonidas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonidas.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Leonidas.
Mir has a takedown stuffed.
Leonidas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Mir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leonidas connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Mir is rocked!
Draco Leonidas is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonidas cracks Mir with a good jab.
Mir is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonidas finish him?
Frankie Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonidas, which made it look bad.
Mir shoots and misses
and Leonidas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mir gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Leonidas points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mir wakes up just in time to hear Leonidas thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Draco Leonidas!
Draco Leonidas really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Mir gets caught napping as Amrani dives in and scores a takedown. Mir manages to retain guard.
Amrani wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mir is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Amrani rolls with it to try and escape but Mir cranks on the arm and Amrani is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Mir!
A very excited looking Frankie Mir 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: DMMA 268 Klimenko vs Kersikov
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Joshy tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Mir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joshy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Joshy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mir manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joshy has Mir in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Mir pushes his legs off easily.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mir controlling from the top position.
Mir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Joshy has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Joshy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mir defends well.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Joshy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Joshy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joshy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mir postures up and lands a big shot to Joshy's brow.
Joshy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mir pushing down on Joshy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joshy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joshy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Mir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joshy won't allow Mir to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Mir seems content to control.
Mir is trying to control. Joshy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mir working over Joshy with some ground and pound. Joshy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Mir is working for a kimura but Joshy is defending it quite comfortably.
Mir throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Joshy to regain full guard.
Mir wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving. #SUB#
Joshy has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mir postures up and lands a big shot to Joshy's brow.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joshy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mir.
Mir distracts Joshy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Joshy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mir passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Joshy is defending against the submission attempts here by Mir.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Mir dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joshy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joshy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mir.
Mir closes the distance and clinches up with Joshy, looking for a takedown. Mir pushes Joshy against the cage but Joshy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Mir shoots in and gets a takedown into Joshy's guard.#SUB#
Joshy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Joshy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mir defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Mir pushes his legs off easily.
Mir looking to sit in guard and control but Joshy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Mir working for a triangle but Joshy defends it easily.
Joshy won't allow Mir to sweep him here.
Mir throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2##SUB2#
Mir is looking for a triangle here but Joshy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Frankie Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir is trying to control Joshy's posture but Joshy avoids it.
Mir sneaks back into half guard.
Mir wants to control but Joshy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Joshy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mir is just riding it out for now. Joshy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mir looking for subs from the bottom but Joshy mounts him!#T3#
Mir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Joshy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mir manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Joshy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mir, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joshy's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Joshy! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Mir has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: DMMA 261 Klimenko vs Nurma
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okoroji enables Mir to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okoroji manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Okoroji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okoroji's head.#SUB#
Okoroji is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mir is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mir defends well.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okoroji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okoroji works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Okoroji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mir defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Mir avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Mir wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving. #SUB#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mir stays in close to Okoroji's body and controls the position.
Mir passes Okoroji's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okoroji is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mir scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mir connects with a nice short shot to Okoroji's temple.
Okoroji pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mir is trying to control. Okoroji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Mir seems to be working for a kimura but Okoroji defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Okoroji actively working from the bottom here.
Mir working over Okoroji with some ground and pound. Okoroji looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Okoroji actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoroji has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Okoroji actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoroji looking for subs from the bottom but Mir mounts him!#T3#
Okoroji really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mir lands a big shot there that rocks Okoroji but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mir unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Mir swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Mir!
Frankie Mir thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 250 Kwong vs Roll
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Krenakore tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mir looks to throw the jab but Krenakore is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mir 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.
Krenakore scores with a punch to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Krenakore.
Krenakore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Mir has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Mir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krenakore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krenakore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Krenakore counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krenakore looks to throw the jab but Mir is out of range.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Mir moved out of range.
Krenakore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
Mengrire Krenakore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.#T1#
Krenakore works the jab nicely.
Krenakore lands with a right hand.
Krenakore throws a hook but Mir blocks it.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
Krenakore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mir is looking for the big counter here.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
A jab from Krenakore misses.
Krenakore misses with a shot to the body
and Mir counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Krenakore, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Mir moves into the clinch successfully.
Mir tries a body shot but Krenakore blocks it. #BC#
Krenakore breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Mir avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Mir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir dives in for a single leg takedown but Krenakore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krenakore's waist but Krenakore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mir off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Krenakore misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Mir.#TD2#
Mir dives in and scores a takedown into Krenakore's guard.
Krenakore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mir is controlling him.
Krenakore keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully. #ES#
Krenakore kicks Mir off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Mir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krenakore swings for the body but Mir moves out of range.
Krenakore jabs Mir right on the nose. Mir blinks but takes it well.
Krenakore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krenakore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krenakore as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Krenakore misses its target.
Mir slips a jab from Krenakore.
Krenakore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krenakore connects with a looping right hand.
Krenakore tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krenakore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mir shoots in but no luck this time.
Krenakore misses the jab.
Krenakore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krenakore takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mir! But no joy.
Krenakore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Krenakore finds it's way through Mir's defenses.
Krenakore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Krenakore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mir.
Mir throws a leg kick
enabling Krenakore to counter with a crisp jab.
Mir walks into a stiff left hand from Krenakore.
Krenakore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mir.
Mir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krenakore clobbers Mir with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Krenakore shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mengrire Krenakore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Krenakore scores with a nice head shot.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Krenakore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Krenakore.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Krenakore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krenakore connects with a body shot that sends Mir's belly button to the back.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Mir lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krenakore defends well and Mir ends up having to push Krenakore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mir tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Krenakore finds it's target.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Krenakore misses with a wild combination.
Mengrire Krenakore is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Mir moves out of range.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krenakore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mir takes one on the button.
Krenakore lands an overhand right.
Krenakore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?
Mir tries to clinch up
and Krenakore counters with a nice uppercut.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir jabs Krenakore right on the nose. Krenakore blinks but takes it well.
Krenakore scores with a one two! Mir had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Mir wants to counter the offense by Krenakore and move into the clinch position.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mengrire Krenakore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
Krenakore throws a jab but it's blocked by Mir.
Mir throws out a counter right but Krenakore avoids it with no problem.
Krenakore swings for the body but Mir moves out of range. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krenakore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mir. Mir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krenakore digs a good hook to Mir's body. #CL2#
Mir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Krenakore breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Krenakore.#ROC#Mir is rocked!
Frankie Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
Mir moves out of range as Krenakore strikes.
Mir fails to land the takedown.
Mir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krenakore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krenakore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krenakore lands with a hook. Mir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mir is still on wobbly legs! Can Krenakore finish him?#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Krenakore as he connects with a hook.
Krenakore drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mir right on the button. Mir goes down! Krenakore follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Krenakore gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mengrire Krenakore!
An out of breath Mengrire Krenakore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 242 Panda vs Kuomanen
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Darawan connects with a leg kick.
Darawan 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.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Darawan shows good takedown defense.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Darawan shows good takedown defense.
Mir walks into a left hand.
Darawan scores with a jab. Mir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darawan is fending him off so far but Mir persists. Nope, Darawan circles away and we're back to standing.
Darawan throws a quick counter head kick but Mir was just out of range.
Petcharon Darawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Darawan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darawan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darawan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mir.
Darawan throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Mir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir is looking to work some ground and pound but Darawan has wrist control.
Mir content to stall in guard here.
Darawan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Mir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mir throws a strike but Darawan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darawan defends well.
Darawan controlling from the top position.
Darawan wants to stand but Mir is controlling his posture from full guard. #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.
Mir is striking from the bottom but Darawan uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mir is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Darawan jumps into side control!#SU#
Darawan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mir to his feet.
A low kick from Darawan misses #TD2#
and Mir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darawan defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mir lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darawan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Mir wants to free his trapped foot but Darawan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mir wants to take a breather but Darawan is having none of it.
Mir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darawan's head.
Mir prevents Darawan from improving his position.
Mir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darawan defending well though.
Mir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mir looks to land a strike but Darawan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darawan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mir controls the pace.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darawan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mir controls the pace.
Mir throws a big right hand that misses.
Mir trying to control but Darawan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darawan tries to avoid it but Mir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darawan to the ground. Darawan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darawan misses with a body punch
and Mir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mir avoids the body shot from Darawan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petcharon Darawan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mir slips a straight right by Darawan.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Mir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Darawan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Mir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Darawan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Darawan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Darawan! #REVR#
Mir is looking to get back to his feet here but Darawan is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mir's back.
Darawan is trying to stick to Mir's back but Mir is turning into Darawan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Darawan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mir.
Mir throws a strike but Darawan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darawan's guard. #REVB##T1#
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mir slips nicely into half guard.
Darawan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darawan defending well though.
Mir is trying to control. Darawan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.
Mir with the ground and pound but Darawan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mir cracks Darawan with a solid left hand.
Mir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mir slips nicely into half guard.
Mir is just content to waste time from the top position. Darawan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darawan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mir trying to control but Darawan is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mir's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Mir trying to control but Darawan is working from the bottom.
Mir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Darawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Mir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Darawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mir tries to clinch up but Darawan circles away and keeps his distance.
Darawan dips to his left and cracks Mir with an uppercut!
Darawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petcharon Darawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petcharon Darawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Mir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petcharon Darawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
Some wild striking there from Darawan.
Mir tries to counter with a clinch but Darawan shakes him off and moves away.
Darawan loads up on a big right hand but Mir slips the punch.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown but Darawan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darawan thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Darawan takes the fight into the clinch.
Darawan misses with some punches.
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 Petcharon Darawan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Darawan gets caught napping as Mir dives in and scores a takedown. Darawan manages to retain guard.
Mir controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darawan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mir wants to control from the top but Darawan keeps moving.
Mir throwing strikes from guard but Darawan blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mir with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Darawan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mir.
Darawan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darawan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mir shoots in and drives through. Darawan sprawls well.#TD2#
Mir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Darawan!
Mir sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Darawan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mir landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mir lands a nice forearm strike.
Mir is looking to take a break and control but Darawan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mir fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Petcharon Darawan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Darawan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Darawan to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Darawan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mir is working Darawan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mir scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mir lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Mir misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mir misses with the ground and pound.
Darawan defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mir is trying to get an arm triangle but Darawan is defending well.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darawan keeps working.
Mir throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Darawan is not content to let Mir control the position.
Mir connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Darawan some visible discomfort.
Frankie Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Darawan is looking for a sweep.
Mir looks up at the clock and then as Darawan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mir smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darawan keeps working.
Darawan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mir.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mir scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Mir has hold of Darawan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Darawan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mir cranks the arm and Darawan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Darawan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frankie Mir!
An out of breath Frankie Mir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Petcharon Darawan had this to say: 'I have nothing to say.'.

Event: DMMA 233 Okongwu vs Lovanov
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
White stuffs the takedown.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knuckles connects with an inside leg kick.
White stuffs the takedown.
White tries to move into range but Knuckles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from White.
Knuckles swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Knuckles gets a takedown into half guard.
White has hold of Knuckles's hands but Knuckles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knuckles looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Knuckles throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely. #T1#
Knuckles throwing strikes but missing.
White controlling Knuckles's posture.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White wants to sweep here but Knuckles controlling him for the moment.
Knuckles trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Knuckles wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White has Knuckles pulled in close to control his posture.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knuckles trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Knuckles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knuckles on the ground.#T3#
White wants to hit a sweep here but Knuckles passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for White there!
White is bucking up trying to escape but Knuckles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Knuckles moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, White has worked his arm free - good work by White!
White can't do much from the bottom here.
White is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Knuckles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
White is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knuckles has just dragged him back down to the mat.
White prevents Knuckles from improving position.
Knuckles trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Knuckles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles works to advance to full mount. White defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brass Knuckles dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Knuckles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White to the ground. Knuckles is now in White's guard.
Knuckles trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Knuckles postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knuckles throws a big right hand that misses.
White controls Knuckles momentarily but Knuckles frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Knuckles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knuckles trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #T1#
Knuckles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knuckles is one step ahead there.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knuckles controls the pace.#SUB2#
Knuckles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White pulls Knuckles in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knuckles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
A jab from White misses.
Knuckles is looking for the big counter here.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knuckles closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Knuckles pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacob White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brass Knuckles.
Knuckles closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White throws a shot to the body. #T3#
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
White misses with a body shot.
Knuckles darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Knuckles into the cage.
White scores with a shot to the body.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knuckles back to the cage. White follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knuckles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knuckles wants to counter with a clinch but White pushes him away.#TD2#
Knuckles drives through with a takedown into White's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Knuckles won't allow White to get back to his feet.
Knuckles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White has Knuckles pulled in close to control his posture.
Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knuckles tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White trying to control the position.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles slips nicely into half guard.
White tries to roll over but Knuckles keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob White dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Knuckles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knuckles or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Knuckles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. White tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knuckles is in White's guard.
Brass Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knuckles chips away with some ground and pound.
Knuckles trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knuckles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White is controlling Knuckles's trapped leg to prevent Knuckles from advancing to side control.
White wants to control but Knuckles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knuckles wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
White is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Knuckles with the ground and pound but White uses the opportunity to regain guard.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Knuckles is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but Knuckles has managed to sneak the leg through.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knuckles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knuckles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Knuckles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Knuckles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
White is looking for a sweep. Knuckles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Knuckles is working for a submission of some sort.
White is trying to stand up here but Knuckles is controlling him well.
White is not content to let Knuckles control the position.
Knuckles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though. #SUB2#
Knuckles wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White is pressing down on Knuckles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knuckles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Knuckles throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Brass Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 223 Gora vs Martin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mack darts in and clinches Knuckles up against the cage.
Knuckles is struggling to control the position.
Knuckles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
Knuckles slowing the pace effectively.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mack lands with a left to the head.
Knuckles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mack pulls his leg out and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Knuckles blocks the leg kick.
Knuckles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mack.#T1#
Mack misses with a left hand #TD#
and Knuckles counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack tries to buck Knuckles off but Knuckles is having none of it.
Knuckles trying to control the position but Mack is working away.
Knuckles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mack sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Knuckles misses with the ground and pound.
Knuckles landing a few strikes.
Mack regains half guard, as Knuckles was trying to land strikes.
Knuckles moves into full mount! Mack won't be happy about that!
Knuckles unloads with some shots from mount but Mack bucks and avoids them well. #T2#
Knuckles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mack because Knuckles loaded up on that one.
Knuckles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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!
Knuckles controlling from the full mount.
Mack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mack holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Knuckles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Knuckles connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Knuckles scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mack? #SUB#
Knuckles looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Knuckles unloads with some shots from mount but Mack bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Knuckles looking to ground and pound but Mack is blocking nicely.
Mack tries to lock up and control but Knuckles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knuckles 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles looking to finish with strikes here!
Knuckles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knuckles throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Knuckles with shots to the head and body - Mack looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Knuckles goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mack turns into him and now he's in Knuckles's guard. #SUB#
Knuckles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mack defends well.#T4#
Knuckles wants to get back to his feet but Mack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knuckles is striking but Mack is not phased and passes to half guard.
Knuckles is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knuckles avoid being mounted?
Knuckles moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brass Knuckles 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#
Knuckles moves out of range as Mack strikes.
Mack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Knuckles blocks the leg kick.
Mack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knuckles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mack.
Mack throws a leg kick but Knuckles moved away.#CL2#
Mack moves into the clinch.
Mack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Mack trying to control the position but instead, Knuckles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mack into the cage.#TD#
Knuckles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mack uses from the top position.
Mack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Knuckles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Knuckles seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Knuckles is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mack has his hands clasped together but Knuckles extends and breaks Mack's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Knuckles.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brass Knuckles!
Brass Knuckles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Okoroji gets caught flat footed, as Knuckles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okoroji working a defensive guard but Knuckles passes into half guard.
Knuckles tries to pass to full mount but Okoroji defends it.
Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okoroji does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knuckles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okoroji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knuckles is trying to control. Okoroji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles thows a huge punch but Okoroji dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Knuckles is working for a submission of some sort.
Knuckles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Knuckles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
Knuckles prevents Okoroji from standing back up. #SUB#
Knuckles seems to be working for a kimura but Okoroji defends the submission attempt.
Okoroji slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoroji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoroji has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Okoroji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knuckles defends it easily.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Okoroji has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knuckles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okoroji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knuckles throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knuckles throwing strikes from guard but Okoroji blocks nicely.
Knuckles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knuckles cracks Okoroji with a solid left hand.
Knuckles lands a couple of digs.
Knuckles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knuckles landing with the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Okoroji throws his legs up looking for a submission but Knuckles uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Knuckles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Knuckles is keen to just control but Okoroji is a slippery customer.
Knuckles lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knuckles is nestled in close to Okoroji, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Knuckles is trying to work for a kimura but Okoroji is defending well. #T4#
Nice strikes from Knuckles there.
Knuckles trying to mount his opponent but Okoroji defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoroji is refusing to be controlled, as Knuckles sits in half guard.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
Knuckles trying to control from Okoroji's half guard. Okoroji has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brass Knuckles dominated that round.
That's time! Knuckles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Okoroji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoroji fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Knuckles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Knuckles is trying to work for a kimura but Okoroji is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles trying to control the action but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Knuckles moves into full mount! Okoroji won't be happy about that! #T1#
Okoroji tries to buck Knuckles off but he can't manage it.
Knuckles working the ground and pound effectively.
Knuckles lands a big shot there that rocks Okoroji but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knuckles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knuckles pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knuckles is landing with some decent strikes but Okoroji is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Okoroji has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Knuckles's lack of action.
Okoroji has hold of Knuckles's hands but Knuckles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Okoroji is trying to stand up here but Knuckles is controlling him well. #T2#
Knuckles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okoroji!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji is looking to improve his position but Knuckles isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoroji in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Knuckles is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okoroji has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okoroji!
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knuckles tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Okoroji pushing down on Knuckles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knuckles punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Okoroji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knuckles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckles looking to control. #SUB#
Knuckles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Knuckles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoroji defends well.
Brass Knuckles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Okoroji stands and throws Knuckles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knuckles regains half guard.
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Knuckles won't allow it.
Okoroji trying to advance position but Knuckles counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Knuckles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoroji defends well.#SUB#
Knuckles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brass Knuckles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knuckles lands a nice shot that snaps Okoroji's head back.
Okoroji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles moves out of range as Okoroji strikes.
Okoroji throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Okoroji misses its intended target. #TD#
Knuckles gets a double leg takedown into Okoroji's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoroji has wrist control.
Okoroji wants to stand up but Knuckles is controlling him.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Knuckles postures up in Okoroji's guard and throws a big left but Okoroji blocks it.
Knuckles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knuckles 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.
Okoroji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses.
Okoroji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Okoroji pushes a forearm under Knuckles's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Knuckles is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yakubu Okoroji!
An out of breath Yakubu Okoroji thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 205 Alyoshin vs Mahmut
Date: Jun 21, 2023

#R1##CL#
Revorg drives through and clinches with Knuckles against the cage.
Revorg is trying to pull guard but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Revorg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Revorg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Revorg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Revorg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knuckles postures up in Revorg's guard and throws a big left but Revorg blocks it.
Knuckles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knuckles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Revorg's head.
Knuckles landing with the ground and pound.
Revorg controls Knuckles momentarily but Knuckles frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Revorg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knuckles content to stall in guard here.
Knuckles works over Revorg with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Knuckles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knuckles forces his way into half guard.
Knuckles is nestled in close to Revorg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knuckles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Revorg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knuckles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Revorg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Revorg trying to control but Knuckles postures up.
Knuckles is pressing down on Revorg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Revorg is holding on for now.
Knuckles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Revorg trying to hold on to Knuckles's head to control him but Knuckles postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knuckles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Revorg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Knuckles seems to be looking for submissions.
Knuckles winds up and cracks Revorg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles is thwarting Revorg's attempts to control the position.
Revorg taking some punishment here, with Knuckles in his half guard.
Knuckles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Revorg regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Revorg has wrist control.
Revorg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knuckles is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles postures up and lands a big shot to Revorg's brow.
Knuckles slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Knuckles is working for a submission of some sort.
Revorg trying to control here. #SUB2#
Knuckles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Revorg tries to get to full guard but Knuckles has control of the leg.
Knuckles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Revorg trying to control here.
Knuckles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Revorg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knuckles scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Revorg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knuckles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revorg tries to get to full guard but Knuckles has control of the leg. #SUB#
Revorg actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brass Knuckles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Revorg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Revorg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Revorg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Revorg clinches. #TD#
Revorg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knuckles uses from the top position.
Knuckles trying to control but Revorg is working from the bottom.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knuckles throws a big right hand that misses.
Knuckles advances to half guard.
Knuckles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Revorg looking for submissions off his back.
Knuckles working over Revorg with some ground and pound. Revorg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB2#
Knuckles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Revorg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knuckles wants to take a breather but Revorg is having none of it.
Revorg gets back to full guard.
Knuckles throws a big right hand that misses.
Brass Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knuckles postures up. #SUB#
Revorg working for a triangle but Knuckles defends it easily.
Knuckles is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but Revorg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Revorg looking for a guillotine here but Knuckles defends easily. #SUB#
Revorg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knuckles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knuckles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knuckles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knuckles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knuckles drops an elbow to the side of Revorg's head. #T3#
Revorg wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Revorg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Knuckles stands and throws Revorg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Revorg is looking to reverse the position.
Revorg is not content to let Knuckles control the position.
You can see the frustration on Revorg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knuckles in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Knuckles creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Knuckles wants to control but Revorg is keeping him busy.
Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knuckles wants to control for a moment but Revorg uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Knuckles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Knuckles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Revorg is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Knuckles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brass Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Revorg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Revorg clinches up against the cage.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown.
Revorg is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Revorg throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Revorg tries to pull guard but Knuckles won't allow it.
Revorg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knuckles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Knuckles gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Revorg is trying to maintain the position but Knuckles is very close to passing his half guard.
Knuckles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Revorg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles slips a nice elbow through Revorg's hands, connecting with Revorg's forehead.
Knuckles is looking to take a break and control but Revorg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Knuckles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knuckles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Revorg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Revorg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knuckles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Revorg keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Knuckles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knuckles chips away with some ground and pound.
Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but Revorg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Revorg keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Revorg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Revorg keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knuckles dives in for a single leg takedown but Revorg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Repus Revorg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brass Knuckles.#TD2#
Knuckles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Knuckles trying to control the position but Revorg is working away.
Revorg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knuckles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knuckles cracks Revorg with a big right hand but Revorg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Revorg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knuckles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Repus Revorg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Knuckles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Revorg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Revorg prevents Knuckles from improving position.
Knuckles scores with a couple of short elbows.
Revorg is looking for a sweep.
Brass Knuckles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Revorg's face as Knuckles controls the position.
Revorg is looking for a sweep.
Knuckles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Revorg keeps working.
Knuckles happy to just control the position for now.
Knuckles is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revorg tries to improve position but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 195 Pinkman vs Joshy
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Knuckles moves out of range.
Krenakore throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
Jab by Krenakore.
Krenakore misses the body punch #CL#
and Knuckles moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Knuckles as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Krenakore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Knuckles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Krenakore scores with a jab to the head.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Krenakore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knuckles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Krenakore works Knuckles's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore connects with a jab.
Krenakore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knuckles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Krenakore tries to get set, Knuckles tries to push him back and clinch up but Krenakore manages to avoid the attempt.
Knuckles goes for a double leg but Krenakore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krenakore continues to drive forward.#T1#
A short right from Krenakore.
Knuckles wants a takedown.
Knuckles looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brass Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Krenakore manages to break the clinch.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Knuckles tries to close the distance and clinch but Krenakore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knuckles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krenakore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krenakore is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Krenakore circles away and we're back to standing.
Knuckles staying out of range there.
Krenakore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knuckles walks into a left hand. #T2#
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt - Krenakore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krenakore throws out a loose jab but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles tries to counter by clinching up but Krenakore breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Krenakore. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knuckles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore is pushing Knuckles's head away, looking to escape. Knuckles manages to hold on to the position though.
Knuckles throwing shots but missing, from side control. #ES2#
Krenakore throws Knuckles to one side and escapes!
Krenakore's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krenakore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
No luck for Knuckles with that takedown attempt.
Krenakore throws a right hand that Knuckles ducks under and follows up with a left that Knuckles also avoids with ease.
A jab from Krenakore misses. #T3#
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Krenakore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knuckles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krenakore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knuckles somewhat.
Krenakore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Knuckles gets the takedown into side control.
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles prevents Krenakore from escaping the position.
Knuckles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Krenakore down. #T4#
Knuckles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krenakore keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krenakore parries the strikes from Knuckles easily there. Knuckles is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krenakore to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krenakore is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knuckles has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Krenakore is not content to let Knuckles control the position. #ES2#
Krenakore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses.
Krenakore stuffs the takedown.
Knuckles digs a good hook to Krenakore's body.
Krenakore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Krenakore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles dives in for a single leg takedown but Krenakore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Krenakore misses.
Knuckles is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Krenakore breaks the clinch.
Krenakore tries to bum rush Knuckles with a series of wild strikes but Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mengrire Krenakore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knuckles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knuckles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krenakore circles away.
Krenakore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles tries to move into range but Krenakore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krenakore.
Knuckles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krenakore counters with a right hand to the body.
Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krenakore is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Krenakore circles away and we're back to standing.
Krenakore is looking for the big counter here.
Krenakore misses the body punch
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.
Krenakore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krenakore connects with a crisp jab.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to counter by clinching up but Krenakore breaks away and moves out of range.
Krenakore lands a slapping body shot.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krenakore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knuckles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
A little jabbing left from Krenakore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brass Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.
Krenakore lunges at Knuckles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knuckles's hand.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Krenakore circles away easily
and Krenakore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
Krenakore stalks Knuckles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knuckles's face. Knuckles staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krenakore, as that shot connected.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Krenakore throws a looping overhand right but Knuckles ducks down to avoid it.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
Krenakore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krenakore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Knuckles is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.#T2#
Krenakore misses the jab.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krenakore throws a jab when Knuckles was well out of range.
Knuckles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krenakore sprawls and moves away.
Krenakore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a left to the body.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Krenakore sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Krenakore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krenakore lands a slapping body shot.
Knuckles fails to land the takedown.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Krenakore. No joy for Knuckles on that attempt.
Krenakore tries to bum rush Knuckles with a series of wild strikes but Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Krenakore misses with an uppercut. Knuckles saw that one coming.
Krenakore throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Knuckles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Krenakore has wrist control.
Knuckles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Krenakore has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knuckles is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Krenakore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krenakore, as that shot connected.
A left and a right from Krenakore both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krenakore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knuckles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krenakore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knuckles.
Knuckles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
Knuckles tries to counter by clinching up but Krenakore breaks away and moves out of range.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Knuckles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krenakore scores with a sloppy right hand. Knuckles should have avoided that one.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt - Krenakore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenakore scores with a three punch combo!
Knuckles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Krenakore lands a nice looking body shot.
Krenakore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mengrire Krenakore 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
A big right from Krenakore misses.
Knuckles is looking to counter the offense by Krenakore and move into the clinch.
Krenakore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krenakore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knuckles seems to have got his legs back now.
Krenakore throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
Krenakore misses with a few strikes there.
Knuckles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krenakore misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Krenakore. No joy for Knuckles on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krenakore cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
Knuckles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krenakore defends well and Knuckles ends up having to push Krenakore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knuckles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Knuckles stalling in the clinch but Krenakore improves position. #TD#
Knuckles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Krenakore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Knuckles keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. #BC2#
Krenakore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krenakore scores with a body shot.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range. #CL#
Knuckles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krenakore, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Krenakore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knuckles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krenakore to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Knuckles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krenakore swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brass Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krenakore cracks Knuckles with a good jab.#TD#
Knuckles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Krenakore sneaks out the side door and pushes Knuckles away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Knuckles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krenakore lands the left hand.
Krenakore misses with a combination #TD#
and Knuckles counters with a takedown into side control.
Knuckles trying to control the action but Krenakore is working from the bottom.
Krenakore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##ES2#
Krenakore sneaks out the side door and pushes Knuckles away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Good shot there by Krenakore.
Knuckles is looking to clinch.
Knuckles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krenakore defends well and Knuckles ends up having to push Krenakore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krenakore lands an uppercut.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knuckles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knuckles'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.#BC2#
Krenakore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brass Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Knuckles takes one to the chin there.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Krenakore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Krenakore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles misses with a takedown
and Krenakore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Krenakore. Beautiful body shot.
Krenakore throws a right hand that Knuckles ducks under and follows up with a left that Knuckles also avoids with ease.
Krenakore works the jab nicely.
Knuckles lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore lands a slapping body shot.
Krenakore scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mengrire Krenakore!
Our winner, Mengrire Krenakore, 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: Apr 21, 2023

#R1##CL#
Knuckles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peace, pushing him back against the cage.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Knuckles. #TD#
Knuckles gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peace regains guard.
Peace controls Knuckles momentarily but Knuckles frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Peace looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knuckles has picked Peace up and slammed him! Peace can't keep hold of the triangle and Knuckles manages to pass to side control!
Knuckles lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peace is not content to let Knuckles control the position.
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles is staying tight to Peace's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles working the ground and pound from side control.
Knuckles landing strikes.
Knuckles trying to control the position but Peace is working away. #T1#
Peace takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Knuckles works to advance to full mount. Peace defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Peace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knuckles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knuckles controlling his opponent.
Knuckles prevents Peace from getting the reversal.
Knuckles breaks from Peace's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Peace wants to control but Knuckles is having none of it.
Peace takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Peace is desperately trying to improve his position but Knuckles has a good base and remains in mount.
Knuckles trying to control but Peace is having none of it.
Knuckles breaks from Peace's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Knuckles looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Knuckles swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brass Knuckles!
During a confident post fight interview, Brass Knuckles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 138
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Zoro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roberto.
Roberto lands with a straight right. Zoro didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Roberto.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zoro 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.
Roberto scores with a sloppy right hand. Zoro should have avoided that one.
Roberto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberto manages to avoid it.
Roberto cracks a nice hook into Zoro's ribs.
Zoro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roberto thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Zoro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Roberto wants to clinch#TD2#
and Zoro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zoro controlling the pace.
Zoro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberto defending well though.
Roberto is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberto's head.
Roberto tries to kick Zoro off but Zoro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura but Roberto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zoro to get the leverage.
Roberto is staying active underneath Zoro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberto wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Zoro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberto's head.
Zoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberto keeps working.
Zoro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roberto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zoro.
Zoro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zoro stops Roberto from getting back to his feet.
Zoro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zoro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roberto!
Zoro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roberto? #T3#
Zoro breaks from Roberto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roberto is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Roberto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zoro.
Roberto is trying to stand.
Roberto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roberto tries to get out of the position.
Zoro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zoro unloading with bombs!
Zoro lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Zoro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Roberto turns into him and now he's in Zoro's guard.
Roberto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roberto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberto wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Roberto wants to stand but Zoro is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro wants to control from the top but Roberto keeps moving.
Zoro throws a big right hand that misses.
Zoro pushing down on Roberto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zoro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Zoro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zoro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zoro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Roberto doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoro circles away.
Roberto digs a good body shot into Zoro's ribs.
Zoro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberto is fending him off so far but Zoro persists. Nope, Roberto circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Roberto.
Zoro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roberto connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zoro.
Jab from Roberto.#T1#
Roberto misses with a body shot.
And Zoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roberto misses with a hook.
Roberto tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zoro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zoro is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberto has wrist control.
Zoro won't allow Roberto to get back to his feet.
Zoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Roberto keeping moving, preventing Zoro from controlling successfully.
Zoro lands a couple of elbows.
Roberto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing.
Zoro postures up and lands a big shot to Roberto's brow.
Roberto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoro postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it.
Zoro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zoro slips nicely into half guard.
Zoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Zoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roberto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zoro moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Zoro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zoro working the head with strikes.
Zoro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Roberto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Roberto is in trouble now - Zoro has advanced to mount! #T4#
Roberto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zoro with the ground and pound from mount.
Zoro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zoro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Zoro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Zoro working for a submission but Roberto is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You get the feeling that Roberto really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Roberto scores with a hook to the body. Zoro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roberto misses with a hook #TD2#
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roberto won't be happy with that.
Roberto parries the strikes from Zoro easily there. Zoro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Roberto to escape.
Zoro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zoro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Roberto down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zoro swings around for an armbar but Roberto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zoro's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Roberto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberto trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Roberto throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zoro with a nice head shot there.
Roberto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zoro on the ground.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roberto wants to stand but Zoro is controlling the position.
Zoro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberto is retaining full guard. #T2#
Zoro postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it.
Zoro is in close to Roberto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zoro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zoro stops Roberto from standing up.
Zoro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberto is keeping the position for now.
Paulo Roberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Zoro postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberto wants to clinch.
And Zoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zoro.
Roronoa Zoro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zoro drops his hands momentarily and Roberto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zoro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberto throws out the jab.
Zoro slips under a jab.
Zoro with the counter takedown but Roberto avoids it easily.
Roberto connects with a body shot that sends Zoro's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Zoro.
Roberto missing with a left hand there. Zoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoro tries to move into range but Roberto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roberto looks to land a left hand but Zoro moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Zoro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roberto!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Zoro!
A relieved looking Roronoa Zoro 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 134
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Zoro scores with a jab to the body.
Zoro cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
Gomez thumps Zoro with a low kick.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gomez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Zoro.
Gomez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoro misses with a wild body shot.
Zoro misses with a body shot.
Zoro lands a slapping body shot.
Zoro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zoro 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoro connects with a body shot.
Gomez takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Zoro misses its intended target.
Zoro dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Zoro's head and hops out.
Zoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
A swing and a miss from Zoro.#T1#
Gomez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zoro's hands.
Gomez swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Zoro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zoro.
Zoro throws a strike but Gomez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zoro throwing strikes from guard but Gomez blocks nicely.
Zoro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zoro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zoro has passed into side control.
Gomez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Gomez keeping his opponent close.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zoro is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zoro throwing strikes but Gomez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Zoro can't do much from the bottom here.
Zoro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomez controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions off his back.
Zoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomez is working away from the top position though.
Gomez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zoro on the ground.
Zoro is looking to improve his position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zoro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zoro.#SUB2#
Zoro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a triangle but Gomez pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zoro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gomez throws an overhand right that lands on Zoro's shoulder, as Zoro tries to avoid the shot.
Zoro throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
A jab from Zoro misses.
Gomez tried to counter with a leg kick but Zoro avoided it.
Gomez throws a jab when Zoro was well out of range.
Zoro throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez throws a body punch but Zoro moves out of range.
Zoro scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zoro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zoro swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoro scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zoro checks a low kick from Gomez.
Zoro throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Roronoa Zoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoro. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoro cracks Gomez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Zoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Gomez.
Zoro swings widly with a right hand
and Gomez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Zoro moves away and avoids it.
Zoro misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Gomez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomez. That's going to slow Zoro down.
Zoro shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoro. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoro shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomez momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomez, as that shot connected.
Zoro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout.
Zoro's corner calls for a 1-2. Zoro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zoro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pedro Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Nice body punch from Zoro.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Gomez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Zoro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Zoro digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Gomez tries to work over Zoro's front leg with a kick but Zoro checks it.
Zoro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to the liver by Zoro. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Gomez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zoro fails with a takedown attempt.
Zoro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zoro lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez slips a jab from Zoro.
Gomez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gomez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoro misses the target.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Zoro cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
Zoro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoro shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Zoro ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Roronoa Zoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Zoro throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Zoro darts in looking for a takedown but Gomez gets double underhooks and turns Zoro into the cage.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
Zoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoro.
Gomez misses with a hook. Zoro ducked under it nicely.
Zoro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zoro finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomez's head.
Zoro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Pedro Gomez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gomez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zoro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zoro scores with a shot to the body.
Zoro misses with a wild body shot.
Zoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Zoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Nice defenses there by Zoro.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomez as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro clobbers Gomez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomez throws a body punch but Zoro moves out of range.
Zoro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Zoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Gomez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoro throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoro connects with a body shot that sends Gomez's belly button to the back.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Zoro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zoro blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Zoro with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Zoro backing up. Zoro nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zoro or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez, which made it look bad.
It looked like Gomez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zoro.
Pedro Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Gomez swings for the body but Zoro moves out of range.
Zoro with the counter takedown but Gomez avoids it easily.
Zoro connects with a body shot.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Gomez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Zoro drives through with a takedown into Gomez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zoro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zoro trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Zoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Gomez has Zoro pulled in close to control his posture.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Zoro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gomez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Zoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zoro 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.#SUB2#
Zoro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Zoro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Gomez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Zoro working for a triangle but Gomez defends it easily. #SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Zoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zoro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Zoro!
A very excited looking Roronoa Zoro 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: ENIGMA 128
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Zoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zoro stuffs the takedown.
Zoro lands with a shot to the body.
Klitschko throws the left hand but Zoro avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Zoro digs a good body shot into Klitschko's ribs.
Zoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klitschko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zoro lands a nice hook to Klitschko's body. Klitschko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zoro lands a nice hook to Klitschko's body. Klitschko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zoro 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.
Klitschko fails to land the takedown.
Zoro lands a glancing blow to the side of Klitschko's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klitschko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zoro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Klitschko defends it well.
Zoro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zoro slips a straight right by Klitschko.#T1#
Good exchange - Zoro coming out on top.
Zoro slips a jab and a cross from Klitschko.
Zoro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zoro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klitschko.
Zoro cracks a nice hook into Klitschko's ribs.
Klitschko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zoro cracks Klitschko with a good jab.
Zoro lands a jab to Klitschko's midsection.
Zoro connects with a body shot that sends Klitschko's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klitschko throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Zoro counters with a takedown into side control.
Klitschko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zoro content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Zoro has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Klitschko is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roronoa Zoro!
An out of breath Roronoa Zoro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2022

#R1#
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Mmm Mmm has been cut.#KD2#
Zoro drops Mmm with a left and a right! Oh, Mmm is hurt - Zoro dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Mmm is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Zoro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mmm looks calm but he's in trouble here. Zoro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mmm is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Zoro lets go of the hold and Mmm can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roronoa Zoro!
A very excited looking Roronoa Zoro 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 47
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Zoro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zoro attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson with a nice cross.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Zoro feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilson throws a hook but Zoro blocks it.
Zoro 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 Zoro. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Wilson clinches up with Zoro and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zoro up against the cage.
Zoro misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Zoro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zoro is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zoro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
Zoro tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoro wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roronoa Zoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoro avoiding damage.
We've been hearing reports that Zoro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wilson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zoro tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Zoro back against the cage.
Wilson stalling the fight.
Wilson stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land. #T2#
Zoro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wilson is keeping busy.
Zoro is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilson gets an underhook and turns Zoro into the cage.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Zoro's takedown attempt.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Zoro avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Wilson has Zoro pushed against the cage.
Zoro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zoro tries to stall but Wilson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilson looking to stall.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Zoro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Zoro tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Zoro back against the cage.
Zoro tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoro controls his hands.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Zoro.
Zoro is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Zoro counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Check out the look on Zoro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wilson is not content to let Zoro control the position.
Wilson dodges the ground and pound from Zoro.#T4#
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.
Zoro is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
Zoro drops an elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson trying to control but Zoro postures up. #SUB#
Zoro is looking for a kimura here.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Zoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson trying to hold on to Zoro's head to control him but Zoro postures up.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Zoro is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Wilson dominated that round.
That's time! Zoro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zoro misses with a body shot.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Zoro sprawls well.
Zoro feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilson misses with a hook. Zoro ducked under it nicely.
Zoro tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Zoro takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Zoro blocks a jab.
Zoro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zoro momentarily.
Zoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson takes a swing at Zoro's ribcage but misses.
Zoro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Zoro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zoro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilson - that will leave a mark!
Zoro blocks a jab.#T1#
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Zoro's shoulder, as Zoro tries to avoid the shot.
Zoro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Zoro shows good takedown defense.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Zoro saw that one coming.
Zoro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
Wilson throws a hook but Zoro avoids it easily.
Zoro attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Zoro.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoro was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zoro. #T2#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zoro as he avoids it easily.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Wilson.
Zoro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilson.
A leg kick checked by Zoro.
Zoro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zoro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilson. Wilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Zoro back into the cage.
Wilson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zoro up against the cage.
Wilson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it. #T3##BC2#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Zoro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Zoro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Zoro ducks down to avoid it.
Eddie Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Zoro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilson scores with a hook.
Zoro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilson defends well and Zoro ends up having to push Wilson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zoro.
Zoro looking for a takedown.
Eddie Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zoro can't get the takedown. #T4#
Wilson is pressed up against the cage. Zoro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilson down to the mat. Wilson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilson misses the jab.
Zoro tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Zoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Zoro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Zoro checks it #TD#
and Zoro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Zoro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zoro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilson lands a jab to the nose.
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Zoro avoids it well.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoro tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zoro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Zoro moved out of range nicely.
Zoro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilson as he connects with a hook.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Zoro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Zoro blocks a leg kick.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zoro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Zoro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zoro circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson cracks Zoro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zoro slips a jab from Wilson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zoro or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
Zoro cracks Wilson with a big elbow.
Zoro looks up at the clock and then as Wilson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zoro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Zoro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilson is not content to let Zoro control the position.
Zoro is really struggling to control Wilson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Zoro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Wilson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zoro off and has taken his back!#T3#
Wilson has the hooks in. Zoro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Zoro breaks Wilson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zoro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoro with a nice head shot there.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Zoro wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Zoro wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Zoro won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet.
Roronoa Zoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zoro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zoro won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Zoro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
Zoro throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Zoro chips away with some ground and pound.
Zoro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zoro is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Zoro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eddie Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson blocks the strikes from Zoro.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Wilson!

Event: LAFC 45
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Yung Gai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zoro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zoro 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.#CL#
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Zoro against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yung Gai as Zoro tries to tie him up.
Zoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yung Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoro lands with a right to the head.
Zoro lands a shoulder strike.
Zoro stalling.
Yung Gai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yung Gai.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Zoro misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch. #T1#
Yung Gai blocking some punches.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Yung Gai.
Zoro misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
Yung Gai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zoro.
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yung Gai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the side of Zoro's head.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung Gai's elbow. #T2#
Zoro tries to score a body lock takedown but Yung Gai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yung Gai'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.
Yung Gai tries to throw a body punch but Zoro avoids it by throwing Yung Gai back against the cage.
Yung Gai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zoro as Yung Gai tries to tie him up.
Zoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai blocks a body shot from Zoro.
Zoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai works on Zoro's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yung Gai misses with the head strike.
Yung Gai prevents a body shot from Zoro.
Zoro blocks a body shot from Yung Gai. #T3#
Yung Gai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoro taking a breather.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zoro takes a shot to the head.
Yung Gai tries to throw a body punch but Zoro avoids it by throwing Yung Gai back against the cage.
Zoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai taking a breather.
Zoro blocking some punches.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Zoro tries to throw a body punch but Yung Gai avoids it by throwing Zoro back against the cage.
Zoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoro tries to throw a body punch but Yung Gai avoids it by throwing Zoro back against the cage. #TD2#
Zoro has hold of one of Yung Gai's legs. Yung Gai is fighting the takedown attempt but Zoro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yung Gai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yung Gai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yung Gai tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Zoro wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Zoro advances to half guard.
Yung Gai is trying to stand back up but Zoro is controlling him #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zoro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yung Gai defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zoro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yung Gai lands with a cross.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yung Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoro is just out of range.
Zoro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yung Gai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yung Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Zoro's shoulder, as Zoro tries to avoid the shot.
Zoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.
And Zoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Yung Gai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yung Gai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yung Gai has Zoro up against the cage in a clinch.
Zoro pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Yung Gai lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoro blocks an uppercut.
Yung Gai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yung Gai swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zoro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Yung Gai controls his hands.
Zoro misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Zoro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yung Gai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zoro.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zoro or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Zoro.
Zoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yung Gai just leaning against Zoro, taking a breather.
Zoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yung Gai prevents it.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Zoro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoro has Yung Gai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yung Gai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zoro blocking some punches.
Zoro looking to stall.
Yung Gai works on Zoro's body with a couple of short punches.
Zoro is breathing heavily.#T3#
Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yung Gai controlling the action here for a moment.
Yung Gai tries to stall but Zoro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yung Gai slows down the pace here.
Zoro is leaning against Yung Gai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zoro presses Yung Gai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zoro wants a takedown.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai misses with the head strike. #T4#
Yung Gai blocks a body shot from Zoro.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoro backwards.
Yung Gai stalling against the cage.
Yung Gai stalling against the cage.
Yung Gai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short left from Yung Gai.
Zoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoro backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zoro tries to score a body lock takedown but Yung Gai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yung Gai tries to work over Zoro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoro taking a breather. #TD2#
Zoro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zoro manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Zoro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yung Gai tries to clinch there but Zoro circles away.
Yung Gai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoro can do to turn this around?
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoro feints the counter takedown.
Yung Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Zoro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Zoro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yung Gai to the mat! Yung Gai manages to get full guard.
Zoro wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Zoro throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro trying to control but Yung Gai is working from the bottom.
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Zoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung Gai is keeping the position for now.
Zoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zoro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zoro won't allow Yung Gai to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoro feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Yung Gai gets caught flat footed, as Zoro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yung Gai is looking to stand up but Zoro isn't so interested in that idea.
Zoro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Zoro is pushing down on Yung Gai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yung Gai is fighting to maintain full guard but Zoro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zoro throws a strike but Yung Gai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zoro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zoro throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zoro advances to half guard.
Yung Gai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zoro.
Zoro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Zoro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoro slips a nice elbow through Yung Gai's hands, connecting with Yung Gai's forehead.
Zoro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Zoro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zoro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sum Yung Gai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zoro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roronoa Zoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zoro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yung Gai defending well though.
Zoro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zoro slips a nice elbow through Yung Gai's hands, connecting with Yung Gai's forehead.#SUB2#
Zoro seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura but Yung Gai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zoro to get the leverage.
Yung Gai trying to control here.
Zoro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zoro lands a nice short elbow.
Zoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yung Gai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Zoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yung Gai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: LAFC 42
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Matijevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Matijevic.
Matijevic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Zoro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matijevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zoro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matijevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zoro.
Zoro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matijevic's head.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zoro advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro is putting a hurting on Matijevic here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Zoro tries for a kimura but Matijevic is defending well.
Zoro scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Matijevic wants to control but Zoro postures up.
Zoro happy to just control the position for now.
Matijevic 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.
Zoro working the head with strikes.
Matijevic struggling a bit here.
Zoro cracks Matijevic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zoro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zoro in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Zoro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zoro trying to control the position but Matijevic is working away. #T2#
Matijevic trying his best to control but Zoro has mounted him.
Zoro cracks Matijevic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Matijevic is squirming around, avoiding Zoro's attempts to control the action.
Zoro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matijevic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zoro controlling his opponent.
Zoro landing punches. #T3#
Zoro dominating with strikes here.
Zoro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matijevic tries to hold on but Zoro pushes him away.
Zoro landing strikes from the mount and Matijevic is in trouble! #SUB#
Zoro looking for a guillotine from mount but Matijevic is having none of it.
Zoro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matijevic?
Zoro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Zoro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zoro lands with some strikes.
Zoro with a couple of short strikes.
Zoro 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.
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!#SUB#
Zoro looking for a guillotine from mount but Matijevic is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Zoro looking to control but Matijevic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Zoro wants to finish this one by submission but Matijevic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zoro.
Zoro is landing with some decent strikes but Matijevic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zoro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zoro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zoro controlling his opponent.
Zoro tries to control but Matijevic wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zoro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Matijevic cracks Zoro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matijevic pushes Zoro away with a front kick.
Zoro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matijevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoro.
Zoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Matijevic is just out of range.#TD#
Zoro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matijevic on his heels. He'll look to pass Matijevic's guard now, I'm sure.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zoro is working Matijevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zoro lands a couple of elbows.
Zoro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zoro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matijevic can do to turn this around?
Zoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Zoro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zoro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matijevic is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Zoro trying to control but Matijevic is working from the bottom.
Zoro throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zoro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zoro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zoro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matijevic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zoro trying to control but Matijevic is working from the bottom.
Matijevic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roko Matijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matijevic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zoro slips a jab and a cross from Matijevic.
Zoro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matijevic at a distance.
Zoro throws a sloppy body shot
and Matijevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Matijevic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roko Matijevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Matijevic misses.
Matijevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Matijevic scores with a shot to the body.
Zoro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matijevic on the side of the head.
Zoro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matijevic punishes Zoro's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Zoro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matijevic was covering up waiting for the punch and Zoro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zoro stands and throws Matijevic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zoro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matijevic to see if he's OK.#T4#
Matijevic wants to control but Zoro postures up.#SUB#
Zoro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matijevic has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matijevic is trying to escape the position but Zoro is controlling the position.
Zoro landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Zoro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zoro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matijevic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zoro wants to control but Matijevic is keeping him busy.
Zoro working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Zoro tries for a kimura but Matijevic is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zoro dominated that second round.
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#
Matijevic throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matijevic won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Zoro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zoro scoring with punches and elbows.
Zoro throws a strike aimed at the side of Matijevic's head but Matijevic avoids it well.
Zoro working the head with strikes.
Zoro grinds an elbow into Matijevic's temple.
Matijevic is being controlled here. #SUB#
Zoro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matijevic keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Zoro tries for a kimura but Matijevic is defending well.
Zoro scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Zoro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Zoro tries for a kimura but Matijevic is defending well.
The strikes coming from Zoro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roko Matijevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zoro lands a few punches from side control.
Zoro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matijevic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zoro lands some shots froms side control.
Zoro is working Matijevic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matijevic parries the strikes from Zoro easily there. Zoro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Matijevic to escape. #SUB#
Zoro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matijevic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zoro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Matijevic is trying to control Zoro's posture but Zoro avoids it.
Zoro taking a breather here.
Matijevic defending against the ground and pound.
Matijevic parries the strikes from Zoro easily there. Zoro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Matijevic to escape. #SUB#
Zoro tries for a kimura but Matijevic is defending well.
Zoro scoring with punches and elbows.
Roronoa Zoro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zoro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matijevic can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Zoro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zoro, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: LAFC 420 Frenzy
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Zoro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valdez.
Valdez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valdez 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.
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Nice takedown defense from Zoro. No joy for Valdez on that attempt.
Zoro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Zoro.
Zoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Valdez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Zoro.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Zoro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valdez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zoro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zoro as he avoids it easily.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoro is looking to wear down Valdez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Zoro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zoro misses the shot to the body.
Zoro swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range. #TD2#
Valdez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zoro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zoro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zoro regains half guard.
Zoro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valdez.
Zoro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zoro.
Valdez landing with the ground and pound.
Zoro trying to keep a closed guard but Valdez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
Valdez tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoro is retaining full guard.
Valdez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Zoro, not yet. #SUB#
Valdez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
Valdez is in close to Zoro's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Valdez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valdez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Zoro is looking for a triangle but Valdez pushes his legs off easily.
Valdez throwing strikes but missing.
Valdez throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Zoro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valdez has picked Zoro up and slammed him! Zoro can't keep hold of the triangle and Valdez manages to pass to side control!
Valdez lands an elbow.
Valdez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Valdez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Valdez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zoro parries the strikes from Valdez easily there. Valdez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zoro to escape. #T4#
Valdez tries to score with some ground and pound. Zoro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Valdez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zoro defending against the ground and pound.
Valdez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zoro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valdez connects with a decent elbow.
Valdez lands a few punches from side control.
Valdez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zoro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zoro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valdez's best efforts.
Zoro moves into full guard.
Valdez is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoro has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Roronoa Zoro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zoro leaves Valdez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
Valdez shoots in for a double leg but Zoro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Zoro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valdez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdez is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Zoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valdez is keeping the position for now.
Zoro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Valdez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Valdez throws a big right hand that misses.
Valdez is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoro has wrist control.#SUB#
Zoro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
Valdez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valdez throwing strikes but missing.
Valdez scoring with some ground and pound.
Valdez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoro's head.
Valdez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Valdez postures up and lands a big shot to Zoro's brow.
Zoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valdez slips nicely into half guard.
Valdez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valdez throwing shots but Zoro is blocking nicely.
Valdez looks to land a strike but Zoro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valdez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valdez landing some decent shots from guard.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Valdez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Zoro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
Valdez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valdez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Valdez gets a double leg takedown into Zoro's guard.
Valdez is stalling in the full guard.
Valdez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valdez trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Valdez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Zoro trying to control the position.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valdez postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zoro misses the shot to the body.
Zoro tried to score with a low kick but Valdez checks it.
Zoro needs to keep his hands up - Valdez had a free shot at his head there.
Zoro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Zoro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Zoro as Valdez shoots in.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Zoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoro throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zoro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Valdez with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Zoro. That snapped Valdez's head back.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoro.
Zoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zoro defends it nicely.
Zoro attempts a counter takedown but Valdez avoids it well and moves away.
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Valdez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Valdez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zoro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Zoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valdez cracks Zoro with a solid left hand.
Valdez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valdez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valdez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Zoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Zoro!#REVR#
Valdez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Valdez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Well, if Valdez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Valdez trying to control the action but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Zoro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valdez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valdez throws a strike but Zoro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Valdez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valdez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Zoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Zoro!#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Valdez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valdez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valdez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Valdez controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valdez tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoro is retaining full guard.
Valdez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoro's head.#T4#
Zoro has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Zoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Zoro!#REVR#
Valdez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoro looking to sit in guard and control but Valdez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valdez trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Valdez works over Zoro with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez won't allow Zoro to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fernando Valdez.
I think Valdez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: LAFC 32
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Yeltsin Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zoro.
Good exchange - Yeltsin Jr coming out on top.
Yeltsin Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yeltsin Jr.
Zoro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zoro with the inside leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Zoro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Yeltsin Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zoro is controlling him.
Zoro throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro connects with a couple of short punches.
Zoro with a nice head shot there.
Yeltsin Jr wants to stand up but Zoro is controlling him.
Zoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeltsin Jr is retaining full guard.
Zoro is looking to work some ground and pound but Yeltsin Jr has wrist control.
Zoro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yeltsin Jr wants to stand but Zoro is controlling the position. #T1#
Zoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeltsin Jr is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Yeltsin Jr pushes Zoro off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zoro momentarily.
Yeltsin Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Zoro misses
letting Yeltsin Jr counter with a right hand.
Yeltsin Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Zoro misses the jab.
Zoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeltsin Jr.
Zoro thumps Yeltsin Jr with a low kick.
Yeltsin Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yeltsin Jr lunges at Zoro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zoro's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Zoro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yeltsin Jr is looking to stand up but Zoro isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yeltsin Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Good body shot from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zoro wants to stall.
Yeltsin Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zoro is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Yeltsin Jr on the inside.
Yeltsin Jr lands a left hand. #BC#
Yeltsin Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big right hand but Zoro slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Yeltsin Jr.
Zoro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yeltsin Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zoro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yeltsin Jr.
Zoro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeltsin Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeltsin Jr is just out of range.
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Zoro checks a leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoro throws a chopping leg kick but Yeltsin Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yeltsin Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoro is just out of range.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Yeltsin Jr does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zoro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yeltsin Jr as he jumps to the side.
Yeltsin Jr lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeltsin Jr. Zoro does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zoro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boris Yeltsin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yeltsin Jr stuffs the takedown.
Boris Yeltsin Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Zoro misses with a body shot.
Zoro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yeltsin Jr rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Yeltsin Jr avoids the body shot from Zoro.
Zoro slips a jab from Yeltsin Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeltsin Jr throws the left hand but Zoro avoids the punch easily.
Zoro is looking to land body kicks.
Yeltsin Jr works the jab nicely.
Yeltsin Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yeltsin Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yeltsin Jr checks a low kick from Zoro.
Yeltsin Jr tests Zoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zoro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Zoro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yeltsin Jr!
Yeltsin Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zoro is controlling him well.
Yeltsin Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yeltsin Jr is not content to let Zoro control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yeltsin Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zoro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yeltsin Jr leaves Zoro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zoro lands a nice hook to Yeltsin Jr's body. Yeltsin Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a body shot.
Boris Yeltsin Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Yeltsin Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Zoro. Zoro gets slowly back to his feet.
Yeltsin Jr moves out of range as Zoro throws a body kick.
A jab from Yeltsin Jr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big right hand but Zoro slips the punch.
Yeltsin Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zoro checks a low kick from Yeltsin Jr.
And Zoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Yeltsin Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoro misses with a takedown attempt - Yeltsin Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Yeltsin Jr misses the target.
Boris Yeltsin Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.#T1#
Yeltsin Jr takes a swing at Zoro's ribcage but misses.
Zoro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zoro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yeltsin Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yeltsin Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Zoro. Zoro gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a body shot.
Zoro is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoro. Yeltsin Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeltsin Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zoro manages to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yeltsin Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zoro. #T2#
Yeltsin Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Zoro.
As Zoro backs away, Yeltsin Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yeltsin Jr looks to throw the jab but Zoro is out of range.
Zoro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yeltsin Jr defends it well.
Zoro moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yeltsin Jr swings for the body but Zoro moves out of range.
Yeltsin Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Yeltsin Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeltsin Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zoro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook.
Yeltsin Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoro is just out of range.
Good shot there by Yeltsin Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Zoro avoids the head kick by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoro with the counter takedown but Yeltsin Jr avoids it easily.
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zoro checks a leg kick.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Zoro.
Zoro goes for a double leg but Yeltsin Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yeltsin Jr continues to drive forward.
Zoro needs to keep his hands up - Yeltsin Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Zoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeltsin Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zoro slips a straight right by Yeltsin Jr.
Zoro moves away from the strike by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Zoro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yeltsin Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zoro somewhat.
Yeltsin Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoro swings for the body but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Zoro's head back. #TD2#
Zoro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
Yeltsin Jr throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Yeltsin Jr cracks Zoro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zoro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yeltsin Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook. Zoro ducked under it nicely.
Zoro misses with a low kick.
Zoro swings for the body but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Zoro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yeltsin Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yeltsin Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoro can do to turn this around?
Yeltsin Jr misses with a looping right.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeltsin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoro manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Yeltsin Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yeltsin Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Zoro feints and as Yeltsin Jr raises his hands in defense, Zoro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeltsin Jr is retaining full guard. #ES#
Yeltsin Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zoro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Yeltsin Jr prevents a body shot from Zoro.
Zoro tries for a takedown but Yeltsin Jr manages to get underhooks.
Zoro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yeltsin Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a left to the head.
Zoro blocking some punches.
Zoro has Yeltsin Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yeltsin Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boris Yeltsin Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Yeltsin Jr prevents a body shot from Zoro. #BC#
Yeltsin Jr breaks the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr looks to throw the jab but Zoro is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeltsin Jr throws the left hand but Zoro avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yeltsin Jr.
Zoro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yeltsin Jr lands the left hand.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an uppercut. Zoro saw that one coming.#T1#
Zoro dives in and grabs Yeltsin Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yeltsin Jr pushes down on Zoro's head and hops out.
Zoro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zoro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yeltsin Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoro scrambles back to his feet.
Zoro misses with a body shot.
Yeltsin Jr swings for the body but Zoro moves out of range.
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeltsin Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Zoro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yeltsin Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoro scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Zoro is rocked!
Zoro looks for the body kick but Yeltsin Jr saw that one coming.
Zoro is still on wobbly legs! Can Yeltsin Jr finish him?
Yeltsin Jr thuds a left hand into Zoro's body.
Zoro avoids the head kick by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr lands a jab to the head.
Zoro throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr jabs Zoro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yeltsin Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zoro.
Zoro walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoro walks straight into a right hand from Yeltsin Jr - that's dropped him! Yeltsin Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zoro from any more punishment! Zoro complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boris Yeltsin Jr!
A victorious Boris Yeltsin Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC 27
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Zoro lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Zoro. Beautiful body shot.
Zoro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zoro lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Marcus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marcus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoro swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Zoro throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Zoro misses with a body punch
and Marcus counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Marcus throwing a counter right hand but Zoro manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Zoro dives in and scores a takedown into Marcus's guard.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Zoro throwing strikes from guard but Marcus blocks nicely.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zoro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoro throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro passes into half guard.
Marcus is trying to control but Zoro passes into side control!
Zoro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Zoro.
Zoro trying to control the position but Marcus is working away.
Marcus can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Zoro has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marcus is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zoro yanks on the arm and Marcus is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zoro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roronoa Zoro!
Roronoa Zoro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LAFC 22
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Zoro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elvul.
Elvul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elvul avoids the body shot from Zoro.
As Zoro looks to move away, Elvul throws a big counter combo but Zoro just gets out of the way.
Elvul cracks Zoro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elvul moves away.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Elvul was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zoro.
Elvul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoro avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elvul throws an overhand right that lands on Zoro's shoulder, as Zoro tries to avoid the shot.
Zoro lands a right hook to the body.
Roronoa Zoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvul loads up on a big right hand but Zoro slips the punch.#T1#
Zoro misses with a shot to the body
and Elvul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elvul lands a lovely overhand right.
Zoro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Elvul rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Zoro.
Elvul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zoro swings for the body but Elvul moves out of range.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elvul sprawls well. Elvul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zoro gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoro. Elvul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elvul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elvul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoro misses with a wild body shot.
Elvul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoro lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoro lands a jab to Elvul's midsection.
Dreynos Elvul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Zoro digs a good body shot into Elvul's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elvul was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Elvul is looking to counter punch.
Zoro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elvul circles away.
Elvul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Elvul.
Elvul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zoro punishes Elvul's body with a nice straight punch.
Elvul just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elvul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zoro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoro slips a jab and a cross from Elvul. #T3#
Elvul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Elvul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Elvul is just out of range.
Zoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elvul moves away.
Elvul seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zoro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elvul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zoro throws a body punch but Elvul moves out of range.
Zoro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elvul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoro throws a body punch but Elvul moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Zoro.
A jab from Zoro does it's job there.
Elvul slips under a jab.
Elvul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Zoro misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Zoro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Elvul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dreynos Elvul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Zoro avoids the body shot from Elvul.
Zoro misses with a shot to the body
and Elvul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elvul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoro.
Zoro lands a jab to Elvul's midsection.
Zoro avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Zoro finds it's way through Elvul's defenses.
Zoro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elvul but Elvul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zoro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Elvul was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elvul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoro takes a swing at Elvul's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Elvul misses the target.
Zoro takes a swing at Elvul's ribcage but misses.
Elvul appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zoro lands with a nice body punch.
Elvul misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoro misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elvul but Elvul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zoro dips to his left and cracks Elvul with an uppercut!#T1#
Elvul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zoro throws a lazy uppercut
and Elvul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Elvul might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Elvul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Zoro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zoro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Elvul is avoiding damage well.
Zoro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Elvul is looking to regain half guard here but Zoro keeps moving and retains side control.
Zoro happy to just control the position for now.
Zoro working the ground and pound. #T2#
Zoro laying and praying for a moment but Elvul takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoro trying to control the action but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Zoro thows a huge punch but Elvul dodges it nicely.
Zoro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zoro working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Elvul wants to control but Zoro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elvul wants to improve his position but Zoro is controlling well.
Zoro working Elvul over with strikes.
Zoro is thwarting Elvul's attempts to control the position.
Elvul is pressing down on Zoro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elvul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zoro 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.
Zoro distracts Elvul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Zoro stands up over Elvul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elvul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Elvul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Zoro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zoro 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Zoro. Beautiful body shot.
Elvul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoro.
An attempted straight right counter from Elvul misses the target.
Elvul misses with a looping right.
Elvul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elvul is looking to counter punch.
Zoro lands with a right hand.
Zoro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elvul counters with a left and a right that stings Zoro.
Zoro scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro lands a right hook to the body.
Elvul ducks right into an uppercut from Zoro.
Elvul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Zoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoro defending well as Elvul loads up on a big left hand.
Elvul misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Zoro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Zoro drives through with a takedown into Elvul's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zoro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elvul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roronoa Zoro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Zoro from controlling successfully.
Elvul pulls Zoro in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Elvul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dreynos Elvul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zoro wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Zoro lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Zoro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Elvul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Elvul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Elvul! #REVR#
Zoro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zoro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elvul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Elvul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zoro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Zoro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Elvul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Zoro actively working from the bottom here.
Elvul wants to stand up but Zoro has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zoro looking for subs from the bottom but Elvul mounts him!
Zoro is looking to get to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Elvul has hold of Zoro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zoro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Elvul has control of Zoro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zoro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zoro working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Elvul with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roronoa Zoro.
Well Zoro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: LAFC 17 Gallahad vs Diamond
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Zoro shoots for a double leg takedown but Vetorwee sprawls well. He's pushed Zoro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vetorwee misses with a straight right.
Zoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vetorwee.#TD2#
Zoro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vetorwee quickly recovers to half guard.
Vetorwee's coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Zoro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vetorwee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vetorwee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vetorwee taking some punishment here, with Zoro in his half guard. #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vetorwee defends it well.
Vetorwee is refusing to be controlled, as Zoro sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetorwee tries to get to full guard but Zoro has control of the leg.
Zoro is nestled in close to Vetorwee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Zoro is looking to take a break and control but Vetorwee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vetorwee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zoro is taking a breather. Vetorwee 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.
Vetorwee tries to kick Zoro off but Zoro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Vetorwee actively working from the bottom here.
Zoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vetorwee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vetorwee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vetorwee is looking for a sweep. Zoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Vetorwee with the active half guard here but Zoro passes nicely into side control.
Zoro trying to control the action but Vetorwee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoro scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Zoro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zoro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vetorwee to see if he's OK.
Zoro is looking to take a break and control but Vetorwee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoro moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoro lands with some strikes.
Zoro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vetorwee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zoro is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Vetorwee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoro pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Vetorwee is not content to let Zoro control the position.
Zoro slows the pace down in half guard.
Vetorwee tries to roll over but Zoro keeps him under control.
Zoro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zoro drops an elbow to the side of Vetorwee's head.
Vetorwee wants to stand back up but Zoro manages to pass into side control.
Zoro controlling the position.
Vetorwee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zoro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Vetorwee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Zoro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zoro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vetorwee!
Vetorwee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zoro trying to control but Vetorwee is having none of it.
Vetorwee really wants to buck Zoro off and get back to his feet.
Vetorwee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zoro stalling. #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Vetorwee actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zoro 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#
Zoro dives in for a single leg takedown but Vetorwee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Vetorwee as Zoro shoots in.
Zoro misses with a takedown attempt - Vetorwee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mawvin Vetorwee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Vetorwee catches Zoro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vetorwee takes a swing at Zoro's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Zoro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Vetorwee throws Zoro to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoro dives in for a single leg takedown but Vetorwee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zoro shoots in but Vetorwee avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Zoro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Vetorwee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vetorwee throws a hook to the side of Zoro's head but Zoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vetorwee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Zoro with that takedown attempt.
Zoro's coach down at Rage Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zoro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Zoro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Zoro has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vetorwee to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zoro is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vetorwee pulls down on the head and he's put Zoro to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mawvin Vetorwee!
Mawvin Vetorwee took some time post fight to say the following; 'The bosses will appreciate this belt back home.'.

Event: LAFC 11
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Hornby with that takedown attempt.
Hornby tries a head kick but it misses.
Hornby avoids the body shot from Zoro.
Hornby throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zoro uses his free foot to push down on Hornby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hornby.
Zoro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hornby is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Hornby'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zoro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro looking to finish Hornby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hornby!#T1#
Hornby is trying to escape the mount.
Zoro working the ground and pound effectively.
Zoro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hornby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hornby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hornby tries to get out of the position.
Zoro looking to finish Hornby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hornby!
Zoro controlling from the full mount.
Zoro dominating with strikes here.
Zoro lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoro looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Zoro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zoro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hornby looks a forlorn figure.
Hornby takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zoro lands a heavy elbow.
Zoro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hornby tries to reverse the position but Zoro maintains control.
Zoro with shots to the head and body - Hornby looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zoro working Hornby over with strikes here.
Zoro controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Zoro is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Zoro extends the arm and Hornby is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roronoa Zoro!

Event: The Great Reset 3
Date: Oct 06, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Ace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ace sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zoro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ace wants to control but Zoro is keeping him busy.
Zoro regains half guard.
Zoro 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.
It looks like Ace is going to stand back up. #T1#
Zoro is looking to control Ace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zoro avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ace wants to work for an arm triangle but Zoro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zoro is looking for a sweep. Ace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoro won't allow Ace to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Ace has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ace is looking to take a break and control but Zoro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ace is really struggling to control Zoro but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zoro gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoro wants to stand but Ace is controlling the position.
Ace wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zoro is looking to clinch but Ace is avoiding it.
Ace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ace misses the shot to the body.
Zoro looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Portgas D Ace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ace 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Portgas D Ace!

Event: The Great Reset 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Zoro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zoro breaks the clinch.
Zoro wants to clinch.
Ace tries to counter by clinching up but Zoro breaks away and moves out of range.
Zoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zoro is looking to clinch.
As Zoro tries to get set, Ace tries to push him back and clinch up but Zoro manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro looks to land a body kick but Ace moved away.
Ace is looking to counter the offense by Zoro and move into the clinch.
Zoro is looking to clinch but Ace is avoiding it.
As Zoro tries to get set, Ace tries to push him back and clinch up but Zoro manages to avoid the attempt.
Zoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ace circles away.
Ace seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Zoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Zoro forces Ace back against the ropes and clinches.
Zoro wants to take the fight to the mat but Ace manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ace leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zoro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Ace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zoro.
Ace controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Ace to work.
Ace wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Portgas D Ace.
Zoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ace circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Zoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zoro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Zoro!

Event: Da Great Reset
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Ace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ace tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zoro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ace tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zoro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zoro shoots in looking for a takedown. Ace tries to sprawl out of it but Zoro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ace wants to counter the offense by Zoro and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ace checks a leg kick.#TD#
Zoro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ace working a defensive guard here.
Portgas D Ace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Zoro postures up and lands a big shot to Ace's brow. #SUB2#
Ace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zoro is aware though and is defending well.
Zoro wants to control from the top but Ace keeps moving.
Zoro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ace is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Ace looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zoro has picked Ace up and slammed him! Ace can't keep hold of the triangle and Zoro manages to pass to side control!
Zoro trying to control the position but Ace is working away.
Ace is trying to control Zoro's posture but Zoro avoids it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zoro just content to control the position.
Ace is looking for a sweep.
Ace is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ace wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Zoro has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ace's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ace is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Zoro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roronoa Zoro!

Event: The Great Reset
Date: May 25, 2021

190 cm
17 yrs
220 lbs

170 cm
17 yrs
145 lbs

Lazarus

Zoro

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kirk Lazarus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roronoa Zoro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lazarus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lazarus (2) vs (0) Zoro#SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zoro trying to keep a closed guard but Lazarus is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zoro is adopting a defensive guard.
Lazarus looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zoro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazarus preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zoro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazarus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazarus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lazarus drops back looking for a leg! Zoro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zoro manages to kick Lazarus off! Lazarus jumps back into Zoro's guard.
Zoro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Lazarus trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Lazarus tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoro is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lazarus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lazarus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lazarus trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Zoro trying to keep a closed guard but Lazarus is proving a slippery customer.
Lazarus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lazarus (5) vs (0) Zoro#T4##SUB#
Lazarus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zoro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lazarus tries to advance to mount but Zoro denies him.
Zoro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lazarus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lazarus tries to advance to mount but Zoro denies him.
Zoro is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lazarus tries for a kimura but Zoro is defending well. #T5##SUB#
Lazarus tries for a kimura but Zoro is defending well.
Lazarus is looking to take a break and control but Zoro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoro is looking for a sweep.
Zoro is letting Lazarus control him for a moment.
Lazarus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoro keeps working. #T6#
Zoro struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lazarus is working to tighten his grip on Zoro's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Zoro has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lazarus is really squeezing tight and eventually Zoro passes out! Lazarus breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kirk Lazarus!

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