Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Golov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cheese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Golov catches Cheese right on the button with a cross.
Golov tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Golov as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Cheese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Golov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cheese has control of Golov's left arm, preventing Golov from doing any damage.
Golov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Golov wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Golov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Cheese has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Golov manages to get his head free but now Cheese has transitioned to an armbar! Golov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Cheese! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Cheese!
A very excited looking Richard Cheese 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: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Cheese on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lutang misses with a right hand
and Cheese makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lutang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lutang cracks Cheese with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cheese counters with a nice body shot.
Lutang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheeses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cheese throws a body kick that misses.
Lutang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheese throws the kick towards the body but Lutang avoids it.
Lutang misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Cheese. #CL#
Cheese closes the distance and pushes Lutang back into the cage.
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutang.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutang. #BC#
Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Lutang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Cheese is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lutang swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cheese tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese stuns Lutang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lutang motions for Cheese to come forward. Lutang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Cheese connects with a body shot that sends Lutang's belly button to the back.
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lutang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Cheese has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Lutang.
Cheese looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lutang 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.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lutang.
Nice uppercut there from Lutang.
Lutang avoids a kick to the body.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cheese tries to clinch but Lutang is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Lutang misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Lutang thows a leg kick but Cheese checks it
and Cheese counters with a good, hard body kick but Lutang shrugs it off.
Lutang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a left to the body.
Lutang walks into a straight right hand from Cheese.#T3#
Lutang motions for Cheese to come forward. Lutang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Lutang takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Lutang.
Lutang tries a low kick but Cheese avoids it.
Cheese misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheese.
Lutang feints and then cracks Cheese's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cheese down.
A low kick from Lutang is predictable there
and Cheese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lutang misses with a looping left.#T4#
Lutang throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Cheese blocks the low kick.#CL#
Cheese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese tries a body shot but Lutang blocks it.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutang tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Cheese.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Lutang wants to slow Cheese down by chopping away at his legs.
Lutang misses with a low kick as Cheese jumps back.
Lutang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lutang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lutang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cheese lands a nice shot to the body.
Lutang slips a jab from Cheese.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Cheese.
Cheese scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
Lutang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cheese checks a leg kick.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lutang.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Lutang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lutang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cheese darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lutang scores with a nice strike.
Cheese is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lutang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Cheese moves into range and clinches up with Lutang.
Lutang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cheese is defending well for now.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Lutang lands a body punch.
Lutang takes a shot to the head.
Lutang swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutangs head.
Lutang lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Lutang.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
Cheese tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Lutang as the two fighters clinch.
Cheese blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
A short right from Cheese on the inside.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
Lutang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Richard Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Cheese. #T3#
Lutang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Cheese.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a nice uppercut.
Cheese works on Lutang's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cheese.
Cheese digs a right hand into Lutang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutang's gas tank.
A short right from Cheese.
A body shot lands from Cheese.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
Lutang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheese.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
Lutang prevents Cheese from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lutang tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Lutang tries to break the clinch but Cheese is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Cheese.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheese's elbow.
Lutang blocks an uppercut.
Lutang tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Lutang blocks a body shot from Cheese.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike.
Lutang swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Lutang presses Cheese against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
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 Richard Cheese will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lutang tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheese is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lutang.
Lutang thuds his shin into the meat of Cheese's side.
Cheese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lutang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cheese has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cheese and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Lutang drives through and clinches with Cheese against the cage.
Lutang tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lutang.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutangs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Cheese.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheese.
Cheese is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands. #T1#
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutang scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese tries a body shot but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Lutang breaks from the clinch.
Lutang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
It looks like Cheese has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Cheese was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lutang.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
Lutang throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
Cheese feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lutang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lutang counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
Cheese tries to counter with a takedown but Lutang is quick to defend against it.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cheese goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese lands a body shot.
Lutang digs a good body shot into Cheese's ribs.
Lutang misses with a looping right.
Cheese tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Cheese moves into the clinch.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Lutang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A short right from Cheese.
Lutang lands with a light punch inside.
Lutang lands a right hand.
A short right from Lutang on the inside. #BC2#
Lutang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lutang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cheese counters with a straight right hand.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cheese throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lutang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Lutang.
Cheese avoids a kick to the body.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Cheese connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
letting Cheese counter with a right hand. #CL#
Cheese moves into range and clinches up with Lutang.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Lutang avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheese's elbow.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Lutang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese digs a right hand into Lutang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutang's gas tank.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese digs a right hand underneath Lutang's ribcage. Lutang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese digs a right hand into Lutang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutang's gas tank.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Lutang avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard Cheese.
I think Cheese 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richard Cheese!
A relieved looking Richard Cheese thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 218: Matikainen v Cheese
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Cheese was looking to counter with a kick there.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheese connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corona. Corona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Cheese lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Corona throws a lazy head kick
and Cheese counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corona is looking to land body kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Cheese as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese connects with the punch.
Cheese lands a nice hook to Corona's body. Corona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Corona.
Corona throws a head kick but Cheese moves out of range. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cheese, as that shot connected.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Corona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Cheese misses the target.
Corona takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Cheese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corona prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cheese - that landed with a thud.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corona lands with a right to the head.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands. #T2#
Corona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Corona blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese presses Corona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cheese will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Corona up against the cage.
Cheese trying to land knees to the body.
Corona being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corona.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Corona backwards. #T3#
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Corona.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Corona.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Corona tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow. #T4#
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Cheese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Cheese stalling against the cage.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese lands with a short shot to the head.
Cheese tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Corona.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Cheese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cheese closes the distance and clinches.
Cheese lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Corona lands with a left to the head.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Corona throws a leg kick which misses Cheese's front leg but catches the back leg as Cheese tries to avoid it.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corona can do to turn this around?
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Cheese tries to clinch up
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Corona has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cheese.
Cheese lands with a kick to the ribs.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese slips a straight right by Corona.
Cheese feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Cheese throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Cheese fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corona looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corona.
Cheese clobbers Corona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corona on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corona throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cheese counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corona trying to control from the bottom.
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corona wants to sweep here but Cheese controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Corona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cheese's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Corona wants to control but Cheese passes easily into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cheese jumps into side control!
Cheese trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom.
Cheese tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Corona wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Corona is looking for a sweep.
Corona manages to get back to half guard.
Corona won't allow Cheese to pass to mount.
Corona gets full guard.#SUB2#
Corona working for submissions but it's allowed Cheese to get to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Corona defends it.
Cheese content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Corona trying to control but Cheese postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Corona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cheese takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Cheese has Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
Corona working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Corona.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona throws a head punch that misses.
Richard Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corona trying to land knees to the body.
Corona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Corona scores with a hook to the body.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Corona misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Corona blocks a body shot from Cheese.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Corona lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corona.
Corona digs a right hand into Cheese's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cheese's gas tank.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Corona.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Corona.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corona.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Corona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corona avoiding damage as Cheese throws knees to the body.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cheese wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corona has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Corona fails to land.
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona is working Cheese over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
Cheese tries to stall but Corona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Corona blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corona as Cheese tries to tie him up.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Cheese. #T3#
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corona prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Corona blocking some punches.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese'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.
Corona has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Corona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheese digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
Corona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corona throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Corona.
Cheese scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Corona tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corona pushes Cheese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richard Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Corona.
Corona throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Corona tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese cracks Corona with a nice body shot.
Cheese cracks Corona with a nice body shot.#BC#
Cheese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richard Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corona doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Corona.
I think Cheese 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 209: Anderson v Hightower
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Cheese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Azevedo Souza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese throws a low kick but Azevedo Souza avoids it.#T1#
Azevedo Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo Souza throws a right hand that Cheese ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheese also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheese wants to clinch.
Cheese slips a jab and a cross from Azevedo Souza.
It looked like Cheese wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azevedo Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheese. Cheese obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Cheese clinches up with Azevedo Souza and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Azevedo Souza lands a left hand.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azevedo Souza's elbow.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
Cheese tries to work over Azevedo Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Azevedo Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to the nose.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3##TD2#
Azevedo Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza trying to advance position but Cheese counters by regaining guard.
Cheese not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cheese manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cheese has passed into half guard!
Azevedo Souza wants to sweep but Cheese has passed to side control!
Azevedo Souza is looking to reverse the position.
Cheese working away.#SUB#
Cheese thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azevedo Souza struggling a bit here.
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 Richard Cheese will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Cheese lands a lovely overhand right.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cheese defends it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cheese.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
Cheese is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance but Cheese moves to the side
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese moves in looking to clinch but Azevedo Souza pushes him off.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Cheese.
Nice cross by Cheese.
Cheese is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cheese uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azevedo Souza has time to react.
Cheese thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azevedo Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cheese.#T2#
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza.
Cheese lands a jab-cross combination.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo Souza can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Azevedo Souza circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheese is trying to control but can't.
Cheese is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cheese tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.
Azevedo Souza is stalling here. Cheese is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Azevedo Souza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cheese has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Cheese is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azevedo Souza!
Azevedo Souza 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.
Cheese trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza moves into full guard.
Cheese sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheese passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that second 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. 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#
Azevedo Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Cheese sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheese tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azevedo Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cheese counters with a right hand to the body.
Azevedo Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Cheese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Cheese has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azevedo Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Azevedo Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Azevedo Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Cheese.
Azevedo Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cheese can't do much from the bottom here.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Cheese regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Azevedo Souza trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away.
Cheese is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azevedo Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azevedo Souza's back!
Cheese is hanging on to Azevedo Souza's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Cheese manages to sink in the hooks.
Azevedo Souza rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
Azevedo Souza is keeping busy.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the hands but Cheese won't let him.
Richard Cheese overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azevedo Souza is trying to break free. #T4##SUB#
Cheese tightening his grip on Azevedo Souza, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cheese's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Richard Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese gets his hands free as Azevedo Souza looks to control.
Azevedo Souza rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

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

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

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

Event: WVT 202: Haggar v Anderson
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Hollow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Cheese forces Hollow back against the cage and clinches.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese tries to work over Hollow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Hollow.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheese blocks the elbow strike.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Cheese slows down the pace here.
I was talking to Hollow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cheese scores with a hook to the body.
Hollow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Hollow backwards. #BC2#
Cheese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheese works Hollow's body with a nice hook.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollow. #T1#
Hollow throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheese looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cheese tries to clinch up but Hollow circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollow misses with a looping left.
Cheese changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Cheese blocks the low kick.
Cheese throws out a counter right but Hollow avoids it with no problem.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hollow!
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Hollow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cheese.
Cheese takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick.
Hollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollow manages to avoid it.
Hollow throwing a counter right hand but Cheese manages to avoid it.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Hollow.
Hollow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cheese's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Hollow loads up on a big right hand but Cheese slips the punch.
Cheese throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hollow tried to score with a low kick but Cheese checks it.
Nice jab there from Cheese.
Hollow swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Hollow missing with a left hand there. Cheese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hollow wants to slow Cheese down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Hollow moves into range and clinches up with Cheese.
Hollow scores with a shoulder strike.
Hollow blocks an uppercut.
Hollow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheese.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hollow backwards.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollow.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hollow throws a head punch that misses.
Hollow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Hollow lands a left hand.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
Hollow misses with a punch to the body.
Hollow tries to land a knee to the head but Cheese blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Cheese pushes Hollow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Hollow.
Cheese is looking to control Hollow's arms but Hollow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cheese has his back to the cage.
Hollow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hollow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Hollow misses with a knee strike.
Cheese avoiding damage as Hollow throws knees to the body.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Cheese avoiding damage as Hollow throws knees to the body.
Hollow misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hollow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheese's brow.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Hollow.
Cheese lands a left hand.
Cheese tries a body shot but Hollow blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cheese.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Hollow.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollow.
Hollow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Hollow.
Cheese is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Hollow lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hollow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hollow.
Hollow misses with the head strike.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
Cheese scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 Hawk Hollow 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#
Cheese delivers a nice body kick.
Cheese lands with a good body shot.
Cheese throws a push kick but Hollow slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Cheese gets a clinch.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Hollow.
Hollow tries to land a knee to the head but Cheese blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Hollow.
Hollow struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheese controls his hands.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Richard Cheese seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollow misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollow.
Cheese's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese'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.#T1#
Hollow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hollow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cheese is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hollow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Hollow backwards.
Hollow working aggressively here.
Cheese blocks an elbow strike from Hollow.
Hollow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Richard Cheese has been cut.#BC2#
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hollow.
Cheese checks a low kick from Hollow.#T2#
Hollow misses with an uppercut.
Cheese swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollow.
Hollow misses with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollow moves in looking to clinch but Cheese pushes him off.
Hollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Hollow does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
Hollow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cheese is out of range and Hollow settles back down.
Cheese lands a slapping body shot.
Cheese tries to clinch but Hollow is having none of it.
Cheese is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hollow misses with a low kick.
Cheese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hollow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Hollow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollow throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
Hollow misses with the combination.
Cheese throws out a powerful jab.
Cheese blocks a head kick by Hollow.
Cheese lands a jab to Hollow's midsection.
Hollow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheese.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Hollow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollow throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
Hollow darts in trying to clinch
and Cheese counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Cheese throws a sloppy head kick and Hollow moves out of range easily.
Hollow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheese paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollow.
Cheese is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hollow rather than just go for the knockout.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Cheese checks a leg kick nicely.
Hollow throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheese! But no joy.
Hollow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk Hollow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollow connects with the punch.
Hollow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
Cheese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hollow throws a leg kick that misses.
Cheese lands a head kick!
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Hollow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Cheese will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Cheese's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cheese cracks Hollow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Hollow moves into the clinch.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollow controls his hands.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cheese takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cheese dodges an elbow strike from Hollow.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
Cheese trying to control the position but instead, Hollow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheese into the cage.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollow lands a body punch.
Hollow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Hollow.
Hollow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Hollow controls the action. #T1#
Hollow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Hollow.
A short uppercut from Cheese.
A left hand lands to the body for Cheese.
Cheese lands with a right to the head.
Hollow working aggressively here.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Hollow.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Hollow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hollow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheese.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Hollow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hollow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollow controls his hands.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Hollow controls the action.
Hollow misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hollow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollow prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hollow can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Hollow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Hollow.
Cheese blocks the elbow strike.
Hollow blocks an uppercut.
Hollow throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Hollow blocking some punches.
Cheese wants to break free but Hollow has control.
Hollow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollow.
Hollow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hollow prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Hollow avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Hollow misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Hollow can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Hollow misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cheese.
Cheese creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hollow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Cheese - that landed with a thud.
Hollow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheese tries to stall but Hollow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cheese working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Hollow scores with a hook to the body.
Hollow blocking some punches.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollow.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Hollow controls the action.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Hollow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese is looking to control Hollow's arms but Hollow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cheese has his back to the cage.
Hollow misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Cheese digs a right hand into Hollow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hollow's gas tank.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hollow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Hollow.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollow missing with knees to the body.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Hollow struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheese controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Cheese.
I think Cheese 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 196: Seanoa v Oliva
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Cheese smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Camacho gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Camacho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cheese gets back to full guard.
Cheese trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camacho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Camacho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Camacho pushing down on Cheese's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cheese is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese moves into full guard.
Cheese has his hands on Camacho's head, controlling the position.
Camacho pushes down on Cheese's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura but Cheese is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camacho to get the leverage. #SUB#
Camacho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cheese is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Camacho seems to be working for a kimura but Cheese defends the submission attempt.
Cheese is pressing down on Camacho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Camacho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cheese is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cheese has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3##SUB#
Camacho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Camacho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cheese stacks Camacho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cheese!#SUB2#
Cheese tries for a kimura but Camacho is defending well.
The strikes coming from Cheese are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Camacho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camacho wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Camacho tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Camacho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cheese thows a huge punch but Camacho dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese uses his free foot to push down on Camacho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Camacho. #SUB2#
Cheese is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Camacho is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Cheese!
Our winner, Richard Cheese, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 188: Mahogany v Johnson
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
Dudayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Cheese has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese tries to work over Dudayev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudayev's elbow.
Dudayev blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudayev. #BC#
Dudayev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dudayev connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev misses with a hook.
Dudayev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese misses with a two punch combination.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudayev throws out the jab. #T1#
Cheese checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cheese throws a wild body kick that Dudayev sees coming a mile off.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudayev.
Cheese doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudayev.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Dudayev.
Dudayev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dudayev misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheese! But no joy.
Dudayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Dudayev finds it's target.
Good work by Cheese as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Cheese forces Dudayev back against the cage and clinches.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudayevs head.
Cheese lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cheese is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudayev is defending well for now.#BC#
Dudayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Dudayev scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev misses with a straight right.
Cheese slips under a jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev with a hook.
Dudayev looks to throw the jab but Cheese is out of range.
Dudayev throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.
Cheese slips under a jab from Dudayev.
Cheese staying out of range there.
Cheese looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cheese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudayev throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Cheese checks a leg kick.
Cheese lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dudayev wants to slow Cheese down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Dudayev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dudayev slips under a jab.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudayev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dudayev walks into a straight right hand from Cheese.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Dudayev moved out of range nicely.
Cheese defending well as Dudayev loads up on a big left hand.
Dudayev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dudayev misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheese! But no joy.
Dudayev keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Dudayev.
Cheese checks a leg kick.
Dudayev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming.#T4#
Dudayev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cheese throws a big counter head kick but Dudayev avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Cheese rushes Dudayev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Dudayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudayev lands a head kick. Cheese smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Cheese misses.
Dudayev moves forwards but Cheese connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cheese tests Dudayev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dudayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudayev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dudayev misses with a body shot.
Dudayev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Akhmed Dudayev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cheese jabs Dudayev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dudayev throws a low kick, looking for Cheese's leg but Cheese calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Cheese.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Dudayev.
Cheese connects with a crisp jab.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudayev is just out of range.
Cheese tries to clinch up.
Dudayev loads up on a big right hand but Cheese slips the punch.
Cheese slips under a jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Dudayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Dudayev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Dudayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudayev misses with a wild combination.
And Cheese responds with a good body kick, but Dudayev manages to step out the way in time.
Cheese has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Cheese looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Dudayev gets tackled into the cage by Cheese. Cheese maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Dudayev pushes Cheese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dudayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheese lands a nice hook to Dudayev's body. Dudayev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudayev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Dudayev.
Dudayev misses with a straight right.
A big left from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev throws a low kick, looking for Cheese's leg but Cheese calmly moves out of range.
Dudayev tries to bum rush Cheese with a series of wild strikes but Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Dudayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudayev slips a straight right by Cheese.
Cheese stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dudayev.
Dudayev misses with a right hand
and Cheese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Cheese.
Dudayev scores with a jab. Cheese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Dudayev misses
and Cheese counters with a body kick that stops Dudayev in his tracks momentarily.
Dudayev walks into a stiff left hand from Cheese.
Dudayev sizes up Cheese with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dudayev is looking to score with low kicks.
Cheese connects with a single shot there.
Dudayev throws a low kick, looking for Cheese's leg but Cheese calmly moves out of range.
Akhmed Dudayev is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Cheese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheese scores with a shot to the body.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses.
Dudayev throws a right hand that Cheese ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheese also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheese! But no joy.
Dudayev throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Dudayev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cheese.
Dudayev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dudayev moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCheese.
Cheese tries to clinch up but Dudayev circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudayev avoids a kick to the body.
Dudayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Cheese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheese slips a straight right by Dudayev.#T4#
Dudayev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudayev misses with a straight right.
Cheese drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dudayev defends it well.
Cheese keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dudayev lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudayev throws a right hand that Cheese ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheese also avoids with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dudayev. That's going to slow Cheese down.
Dudayev tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cheese keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cheese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudayev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dudayev.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dudayev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a right hand that misses
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese checks a low kick from Dudayev.
Dudayev ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Some bone on bone action there as Cheese checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dudayev misses with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudayev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudayev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudayev throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Cheese releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dudayev scores with a shot to the body.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Dudayev ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudayev manages to avoid it.
Dudayev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dudayev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cheese misses with a body kick.
Dudayev throws a right hand that misses
and Cheese counters with a nice body shot.
Cheese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudayev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Cheese 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a series of strikes. Dudayev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dudayev misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudayev chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese scores with a body shot.
Cheese on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dudayev. Dudayev obviously looking to wear him down.
Dudayev misses with a double jab.
And Cheese tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudayev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dudayev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
Dudayev throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Cheese on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheese moves away.
Cheese smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cheese stuns Dudayev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cheese.
Dudayev scores with a hook to the body. Cheese takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cheese lands a slapping body shot.
Dudayev throws a hook but Cheese blocks it.
Cheese lands with a kick to the temple. Dudayev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Dudayev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dudayev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cheese checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dudayev lands a nice shot to the body.
Dudayev misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Cheese was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudayev takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Dudayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhmed Dudayev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a front kick aimed at Cheese's knee but Cheese avoids it well.
Richard Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dudayev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Cheese.
Dudayev thuds his right hand into Cheese's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dudayev misses with a low kick. #T4#
Dudayev misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Dudayev.
Cheese scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese blocks a jab.
Cheese looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudayev takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Dudayev wants to slow Cheese down by chopping away at his legs.
Dudayev throws an off balance right hand
letting Cheese counter with a right hand.
Dudayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheese moves away.
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Dudayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudayev lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akhmed Dudayev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dudayev, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akhmed Dudayev!
After the big win, Akhmed Dudayev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AVALON and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 180: Haltsi v Vitali
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Cheese scores with a nice strike.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richard Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cheese dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
And Cheese responds with a good body kick, but Sitsongrit manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cheese checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Cheese tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Cheese lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cheese scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Cheese, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheese takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Cheese.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Cheese instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheese.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cheese sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheese! But no joy.
Sitsongrit has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cheese.
Cheese lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Cheese thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Cheese swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
As Cheese backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cheese cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Cheese. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Nice body kick from Cheese.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Cheese takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheese circles away.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Cheese moves out of range. #CL2#
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Cheese. Cheese maintains the clinch.
Cheese tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Cheese.
Cheese gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cheese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheese scores with a jab.#CL2#
Cheese closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Cheese holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
Sitsongrit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Cheese is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but Cheese blocks it.
Sitsongrit is working Cheese over against the cage.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Cheese working aggressively here. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cheese - that landed with a thud.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheese's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cheese misses with a body punch. #T3#
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit. #BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Cheese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheese has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cheese is trying to maintain the position but Sitsongrit is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cheese actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Sitsongrit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cheese taking some punishment here, with Sitsongrit in his half guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sitsongrit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cheese 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.
Cheese is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Cheese will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Cheese. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheese circles away.
Cheese misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Cheese misses with a body kick.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Cheese's head.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cheese. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cheese fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Cheese misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Cheese counters with an inside leg kick.
Cheese scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magomed Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese lands a jab-cross combination.
Cheese throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Cheese misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up with Cheese, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes Cheese against the cage but Cheese circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cheese follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cheese thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's 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!#TD#
Sitsongrit looking to score a takedown here. Cheese is defending well but Sitsongrit drives through and ends up in Cheese's guard.#T3#
Cheese keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Cheese tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cheese can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
Cheese working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richard Cheese is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cheese. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheese looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Cheese moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cheese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cheese 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 173: Halsti v Mahogany
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Cheese shoots in but Marsden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cheese scores with a jab.
Cheese is looking to clinch.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marsden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marsden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marsden wants to land a leg kick but Cheese is out of range.
Cheese tries to counter with a clinch but Marsden shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese tries to clinch up.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cheese sprawls well. Cheese wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Marsden moves in looking to clinch but Cheese pushes him off.
As Marsden backs off Cheese throws a huge counter combo but Marsden manages to avoid it all.
Marsden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese looks for the body kick but Marsden saw that one coming.
Marsden throws out a leg kick but Cheese moves out of range and Marsden only half commits.
Cheese steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marsden.
Marsden is looking to land body kicks.
Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Marsden tries to keep at a distance but Cheese has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden has had enough of the clinch but Cheese keeps him there for the moment.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese pushes Marsden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cheese lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marsden or not. #T2#
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden has had enough of the clinch but Cheese keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Marsden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marsden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marsden tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marsden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsden looks to throw the jab but Cheese is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheese! But no joy.#CL2#
Cheese instigates a clinch.
Cheese lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marsdens head.
Cheese lands a shot to the body.
Cheese keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marsden's efforts to push away.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Marsden avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Marsden throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheese.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Marsden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marsden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Cheese releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marsden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cheese has time to react.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Cheese moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Marsden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marsden.
Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Cheese wants to counter the offense by Marsden and move into the clinch position.
A punch lands to the side of Marsden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marsden takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsden.
Marsden throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden throws an off balance right hand
and Cheese counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marsden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cheese keeps the fight on the outside.
Marsden throws a nice looking combination but Cheese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Cheese forces Marsden back against the cage and clinches.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden controls the action.
Marsden can't break the clinch.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cheese is working Marsden over against the cage.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marsden scores with a nice head shot.
Marsden scores with a head kick. Cheese tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marsden moves forwards but Cheese connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marsden lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Marsden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cheese!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese struggling a bit here.
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cheese prevents Marsden from moving into mount.
Cheese regains half guard.#T1#
Cheese is staying active underneath Marsden, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Cheese looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marsden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cheese does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Cheese looking for submissions off his back.
Cheese manages to get to full guard.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cheese lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cheese wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Cheese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Cheese stands and throws Marsden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cheese working away.
Marsden tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cheese presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Marsden bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Cheese wants to sweep here but Marsden controlling him for the moment.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese is pulling down on Marsden's head. It's preventing any offense from Marsden, at least for the moment.
Cheese 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#
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 Brooke Marsden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Marsden or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheese, which made it look bad.
Brooke Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marsden.
A good leg kick by Marsden.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Cheese stuns Marsden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marsden throws a right hand that misses
and Cheese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheese punishes Marsden's body with a nice straight punch.
Marsden misses with a hook
and Cheese counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
Marsden throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Marsden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marsden connects with a crisp jab.
Marsden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Marsden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cheese is trying to defend but Marsden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cheese gets back to full guard.
Cheese wants to sweep here but Marsden controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cheese is looking for a triangle but Marsden pushes his legs off easily.
Marsden prevents Cheese from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Cheese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richard Cheese has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cheese is adopting a defensive guard.
Cheese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cheese has his foot on Marsden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marsden works his way back into a safe position though.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully.
Marsden looking to pass the guard.
Marsden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Cheese has his feet on Marsden's thighs here. He's pushed Marsden off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Marsden screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Cheese!
Richard Cheese seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Good shot there by Charles Eric Cheese.
Charles Eric Cheese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles Eric Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Richard Cheese counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Charles Eric Cheese sends Richard Cheese crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Charles Eric Cheese is motioning to the referee to let Richard Cheese up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Richard Cheese is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles Eric Cheese fakes the body blow, causing Richard Cheese to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Richard Cheese goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 162: Anderson v Ihantala
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Kangas misses.
Cheese fakes the leg kick and cracks Kangas in the body.
Kangas takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Cheese has managed to clinch.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Kangas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cheese lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Cheese.
Kangas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Cheese on the inside.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kangas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kangas tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it. #T1#
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Cheese is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kangas is defending well for now.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Kangas.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike.
Kangas lands with a light punch inside.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
Kangas has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
A short uppercut from Kangas.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cheese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cheese is working Kangas over against the cage.#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!#BC#
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Cheese with a hook.
Cheese comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cheese looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kangas swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangas.
Cheese slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cheese fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheese takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kangas swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with an outside leg kick.
Cheese throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Kangas throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Kangas lands an overhand right.
Kangas misses with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a thumping low kick.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Kangas throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese lands a jab to Kangas's midsection.
Cheese takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Cheese ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kangas swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese connects with a body shot that sends Kangas's belly button to the back.
Cheese tries to clinch there but Kangas circles away.
Kangas misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese connects with a body shot that sends Kangas's belly button to the back.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Cheese misses
and Kangas counters with a right hand to the body.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Cheese was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangas throws a poor cross that misses
and Cheese counters with a nice leg kick.
Cheese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Kangas.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Cheese.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese cracks Kangas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kangas throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangas connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that round.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kangas throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Kangas walks into a left hand.
Richard Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Cheese closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richard Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese lands a shot to the body.
Kangas misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike.
Cheese lands a body punch.
Cheese lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kangas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas digs a right hand into Cheese's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cheese's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese digs a right hand underneath Kangas's ribcage. Kangas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cheese lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Kangas prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Cheese has Kangas pushed against the cage.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kangas.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kangas to work.
Cheese stalling the fight.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Cheese taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese. #T2#
Cheese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas is working Cheese over against the cage.
Cheese lands an uppercut.
Kangas tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese pushes Kangas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Kangas lands a left hand.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese pushes Kangas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cheese.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Cheese scores with a hook to the body.
Cheese lands a body punch.
Cheese lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kangas blocks the elbow strike.
Kangas blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheese controls his hands.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Kangas blocks an elbow strike from Cheese.
Cheese stalling in the clinch but Kangas improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Cheese.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land. #BC#
Cheese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kangas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Kangas tries to get set, Cheese tries to push him back and clinch up but Kangas manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas misses with a straight right. #CL#
Cheese has closed the distance and engaged Kangas in a clinch.
Cheese is leaning against Kangas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas lands a right hand.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Kangas.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheese gets through Kangas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Cheese breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kangas throws an off balance right hand
and Cheese counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kangas thinking.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kangas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Cheese is rocked!
Kangas moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
Kangas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kangas throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cheese tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kangas as he connects with a hook.
Cheese shoots in but Kangas avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Cheese.#CL#
Cheese clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow. #BC#
Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese counters with a thumping low kick.
Kangas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kangas lands with a straight right. Cheese didn't see that one coming.
Cheese is looking to wear down Kangas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kangas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cheese checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2##CL#
Cheese moves into the clinch successfully.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Cheese.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Kangas avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Kangas lands a shot to the body.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Kangas.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands.
Cheese lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kangas or not.
Cheese lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Cheese lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
Cheese is trying to maintain a safe position but Kangas gets an underhook and turns Cheese into the cage.
Kangas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese lands an uppercut.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese lands a left hand.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Cheese blocking some punches.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richard Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Cheese lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Kangas avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kangas is working Cheese over against the cage.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 155: Ihantala v Biscuit
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Hashima throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Hashima connects with a nice looking jab.
Cheese with a nice calf kick.
Hashima keeps Cheese at a distance using the push kick.
Hashima has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Hashima misses with the combination.
Cheese is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hashima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese avoids the head kick by Hashima.
Cheese throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Cheese backs away, Hashima returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Hashima.
Hashima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cheese's head backwards.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Hashima does it's job there.
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheese sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese missing with a left hand there. Hashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hashima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Hashima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Cheese punishes Hashima's body with a nice straight punch.
Cheese misses with a body kick.
Hashima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheese doesn't seem bothered though.
Rounin Hashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashima blocks a head kick by Cheese.
Hashima throws a head kick that misses.
Cheese takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hashima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hashima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Hashima.
Hashima throws a body kick that misses
and Cheese counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashima throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Cheese.
Cheese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hashima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hashima.
Hashima misses with a right hand
letting Cheese counter with a right hand.
Hashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hashima scoring well with a low kick there.
Cheese takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cheese is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cheese throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hashima with a hook.
Hashima throws an off balance right hand
letting Cheese counter with a right hand.
Cheese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hashima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheese thuds a left hand into Hashima's body.
Hashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashima connects with a high kick.
Hashima lands with a cross.
Cheese blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Hashima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hashima blocks the body kick.
Hashima misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming.
Cheese throws a hook but Hashima avoids it easily.
Cheese takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hashima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cheese lands a slapping body shot.
Hashima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hashima tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cheese lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hashima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hashima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cheese throws a front kick aimed at Hashima's knee but Hashima avoids it well.
Hashima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hashima connects with a solid leg kick.
Hashima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hashima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cheese.
Cheese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hashima scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hashima throws a low kick but Cheese moves out of range easily.
Hashima misses with a looping right.
Cheese lands with an uppercut that bounces Hashima off the cage and back into range.
Hashima thumps Cheese with a low kick.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Hashima is just out of range.
Hashima throws a chopping leg kick but Cheese manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cheese throws a body punch but Hashima moves out of range.
Cheese is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hashima rather than just go for the knockout.
Hashima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hashima throws a nice looking combination but Cheese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hashima scores with a three punch combo!
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hashima.
Hashima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cheese's hands.
Hashima misses with a low kick as Cheese jumps back.
Hashima lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cheese takes a step back to recover.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hashima throws out the jab.
Cheese steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hashima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rounin Hashima dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hashima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cheese takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Cheese has Hashima up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheese scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cheese digs a right hand into Hashima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hashima's gas tank.
Hashima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
Hashima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cheese or not.
Hashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Hashima avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Cheese lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hashima throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Hashima tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hashima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheese can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hashima as Cheese tries to tie him up.
Hashima lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Hashima lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Cheese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cheese takes a shot to the head.
Cheese lands with a light punch inside.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hashima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Hashima.
Cheese lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Hashima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hashima misses with the head strike.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rounin Hashima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hashima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hashima misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese. #T2#
Good body shot from Hashima.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Hashima lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Cheese is rocked!
Hashima tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese is still on wobbly legs! Can Hashima finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hashima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hashima scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head.
Hashima misses with the head strike.
Cheese is looking to control Hashima's arms but Hashima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cheese has his back to the cage.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hashima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Cheese tries to work over Hashima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hashima tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Hashima back against the cage.
Cheese blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Hashima throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashima working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Hashima.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Hashima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheese manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Hashima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick lands for Hashima.
Hashima throws a head kick that half lands.
Hashima lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Hashima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hashima scores with a push kick.
Hashima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hashima moves out of range as Cheese throws a body kick.
Hashima throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cheese avoids it.
Hashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hashima's corner calls for a 1-2. Hashima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hashima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cheese replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hashima blocks it well.
Hashima dodges the punch combination from Cheese.
Hashima clobbers Cheese with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hashima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hashima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cheese takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheese takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hashima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cheese's sensitive parts.
Rounin Hashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese misses with an uppercut. Hashima saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hashima lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cheese has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cheese and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hashima blocks a head kick by Cheese.
Hashima connects with a body shot.
Hashima throws a sloppy head kick and Cheese moves out of range easily.
Hashima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Cheese throws a low kick but Hashima avoids it.#T4#
Hashima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hashima plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cheese misses with a low kick.
Hashima blocks a head kick by Cheese.
Hashima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hashima moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheese loads up on a big right hand but Hashima slips the punch.
Cheese walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashima.
Hashima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cheese counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Hashima.
Hashima jabs Cheese right on the nose. Cheese blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Hashima blocks the leg kick.
Hashima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cheese's hands.
Hashima connects with a crisp jab.
Cheese takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hashima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by Cheese.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hashima lands a slapping body shot.
Hashima moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cheese tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Hashima misses the target.
Hashima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Hashima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rounin Hashima dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Hashima.
Whack! Hashima lands a heavy head kick that drops Cheese. The ref tackles Hashima to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Cheese was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rounin Hashima!
Rounin Hashima spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WVT 145: Fedentenko v Railio
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Verus shoots in and drives through. Cheese sprawls well.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Verus shoots in but no luck this time.
Cheese misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Verus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Verus is trying to control. Cheese wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Verus controlling the pace.
Cheese is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Verus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cheese is just riding it out for now. Verus eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus moves into full mount! Cheese won't be happy about that! #T1#
Verus unloads with some shots from mount but Cheese bucks and avoids them well.
Cheese is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Hidden, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cheese working to try and regain half guard.
Verus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cheese can't escape the position.
Verus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cheese is desperately trying to improve his position but Verus has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Verus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Verus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Verus looking to control but Cheese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Cheese is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cheese is working hard here to advance position.
Verus avoids the attempt from Cheese to control.
Cheese in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cheese is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Verus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cheese looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cheese tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Verus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cheese is surviving well by controlling Verus's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verus is stalling here but it's allowed Cheese to get half guard.
Cheese has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Verus is working away from the top position though.
Verus is trying to control. Cheese wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Verus slips a nice elbow through Cheese's hands, connecting with Cheese's forehead.
Cheese moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cheese looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cheese has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Verus has passed into side control.
Cheese is not content to let Verus control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verus wants to stand but Cheese has his arm trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cicero Verus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cheese cracks Verus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Verus feints and as Cheese raises his hands in defense, Verus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cheese 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.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Cheese has an active guard here but Verus has managed to pass into half guard.
Cheese wants to improve his position but Verus is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese trying to hold on to Verus's head to control him but Verus postures up.
Cheese gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Verus drops back looking for a leg! Cheese is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cheese manages to kick Verus off! Verus jumps back into Cheese's guard. #SUB#
Cheese is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verus defends well.
Verus trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Verus has passed into side control. #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.
Cheese is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Verus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cheese really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verus lands a nice shot to the head.
Verus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Verus prevents Cheese from getting the reversal.
Verus wants to control the pace but Cheese is squirming around nicely.
Cheese tries to improve his position but instead Verus has taken his back! #T3#
Cheese tries to escape but Verus has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Verus is persistently looking for the submission but Cheese is defending it well. #SUB2#
Cheese tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Verus has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Cheese is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cicero Verus!

Event: WVT 135: Machado v Mahogany
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Cheese counters with a thumping low kick.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a hook
and Cheese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Cheese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cheese throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cheese throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Cheese slips the punch.
Cheese takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Cheese lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut there from Cheese.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Jones misses with a low kick.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Cheese counters with a nice body kick.
Cheese bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Cheese counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
Cheese comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones misses with a hook
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones misses the shot to the body. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Cheese breaks from the clinch.
Cheese lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
It looks like Cheese has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cheese shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Cheese lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cheese lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Jones. #T3#
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Cheese connects with a single shot there.
Jones checks a low kick from Cheese.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cheese defends it well.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheese moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cheese shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Cheese.
Cheese works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Cheese. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cheese.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cheese lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jones. Cheese pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Cheese!
Our winner, Richard Cheese, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 126: Thibodeaux v Mahogany
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
Cervenka looks to land a combination but Cheese avoids it well.
Cervenka cracks Cheese with an open hand slap.
Cheese swings widly with a right hand
and Cervenka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Cheese is rocked!
A punch combination from Cervenka misses.
Oh Cheese is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cheese gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cervenka gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cheese is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Cervenka!

Event: WVT 117: Surianglek v Assndrop
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Estili circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Estili sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Estili moves away and avoids it.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Estili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Estili throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheese misses with a hook. Estili ducked under it nicely.
Estili with the counter takedown but Cheese avoids it easily.#TD2#
Estili dives in and scores a takedown into Cheese's guard.
Estili trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estili throws a strike but Cheese rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cheese has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estili is on top in guard. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Estili drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cheese dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Cheese wants to pass the guard but Estili is keeping the position.
Estili looking for a sweep. Not yet Estili, not yet.
Estili is pulling down on Cheese's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cheese avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Estili is pulling down on Cheese's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheese, at least for the moment.
Estili wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Estili has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cheese has passed into side control.
Cheese is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Estili will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Estili controls the position for a moment.
Estili can't do much from the bottom here.
Estili is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Estili is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Estili is letting Cheese control him for a moment.
Estili tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
Estili stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Estili tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Estili is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Estili is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Estili manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Estili throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Estili is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Estili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Estili looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cheese controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estili is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Estili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard. #REVB#
Estili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gholam Estili will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Estili shoots in for a double leg but Cheese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cheese lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cheese connects with a jab.
Estili throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
And Estili tries to counter it with a takedown but Cheese pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Estili decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Estili is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cheese sees it coming and defends easily.
Estili not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Estili looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Krav Maga MMA Academy inform me that Estili has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Estili prevents Cheese from improving his position.
Cheese gets full guard.
Gholam Estili has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Cheese utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cheese working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Estili.
Estili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Estili chips away with some ground and pound.
Estili wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Estili is looking to work some ground and pound but Cheese has wrist control.
Estili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Estili throwing strikes but missing.
Estili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Estili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Estili throws an elbow that misses. Cheese uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Estili's guard. Nice move by Cheese!#REVR##SUB2#
Cheese avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Estili looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cheese puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estili keeps working.
Cheese controlling the action here.
Estili gets back to full guard. #T3#
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Estili.
Estili wants to hit a sweep here but Cheese passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Estili there!
Cheese prevents Estili from getting the reversal.
Estili is squirming around, avoiding Cheese's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estili is in all sorts of trouble here.
Estili tries to lock up and control but Cheese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Estili is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Estili wants to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
Estili tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.
Estili tries to lock up and control but Cheese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cheese prevents Estili from getting the reversal.
Cheese controlling the pace for now.
Estili is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cheese takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Estili takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Estili works Cheese's body with a nice hook.
Cheese scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Estili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cheese looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Estili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Estili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Estili scores with a nice strike.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Estili counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cheese!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estili sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cheese is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Estili tries to score with some ground and pound. Cheese controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cheese prevents Estili from improving position.
Estili scoring with punches from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Estili tries for a kimura but Cheese is defending well.
Estili postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Estili trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Estili tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cheese is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Estili wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Estili controlling the position from side mount. #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.
Cheese is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
An elbow from Estili crashes against the mat.
Estili misses with the ground and pound.
Cheese taking a bit of punishment here - Estili scoring with strikes.
Estili looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cheese is avoiding damage well.
Estili looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cheese is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estili is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Estili is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cheese has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Estili is trying to ground and pound but Cheese uses the momentary lack of control by Estili to regain half guard.
Estili missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Estili scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cheese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Estili.
Estili takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Estili is trying to control. Cheese wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Estili looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheese is refusing to be controlled, as Estili sits in half guard. #T4#
Cheese tries to roll over but Estili keeps him under control.
Estili thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Estili sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheese defending well though.
Estili throwing shots but Cheese is blocking nicely.
Estili working Cheese over with strikes.
Estili not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estili.
Estili throwing shots but Cheese is blocking nicely.
Estili is nestled in close to Cheese, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gholam Estili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Estili 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gholam Estili!
Gholam Estili thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Chugman defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Cheese misses with a looping right.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Cheese #TD#
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control.
Chugman working the ground and pound but Cheese is defending the strikes.
Cheese defending against the ground and pound.
Chugman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman is working Cheese over with some ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Chugman stalls from top position.
Chugman trying to control the position but Cheese is working away. #T1#
Chugman taking a breather here.
Chugman wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chugman tries for a kimura but Cheese is defending well.
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.#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.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Chugman wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Chugman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cheese struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Chugman tries for a kimura but Cheese is defending well. #T3#
Cheese tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chugman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cheese, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Chugman.
Cheese is not content to let Chugman control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cheese is looking to slow Chugman down with leg kicks.
Chugman blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Chugman misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Cheese finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chugman.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Chugman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cheese on his heels. He'll look to pass Cheese's guard now, I'm sure.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chugman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chugman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese wants to sweep here but Chugman controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chugman 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.

Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
That's time! Chugman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chugman throws a series of punches but Cheese avoids them all with ease.
Cheese is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chugman with a body shot.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Chugman moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Chugman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheese, pushing him back against the cage.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chugman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheese can do to turn this around?
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese lands a shot to the body.
Chugman can't get the takedown.
Chugman trying to control the position but instead, Cheese has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chugman into the cage.
Cheese tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Cheese.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheese.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Chugman.
Chugman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Chugman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Cheese misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
Cheese throws a jab when Chugman was well out of range.
Cheese misses with the combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chugman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cheese - the referee stops the clock and Chugman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cheese. Chugman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cheese goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cheese takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chugman tries to clinch up.
Chugman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chugman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chugman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cheese misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cheese is concentrating on defense, preventing Chugman from advancing position. #T2#
Chugman works his way into side control.
Cheese is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Chugman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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!
Chugman trying to control the position but Cheese is working away. #T3##SUB#
Chugman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chugman slows the pace down.
Chugman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cheese is looking for a sweep.
Cheese wants to control but Chugman postures up.
Cheese is not content to let Chugman control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I wouldn't like to be where Cheese is right now.
Chugman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chugman trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Chugman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cheese sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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 Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cheese misses the jab.
Chugman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cheese finds it's way round the side to connect with Chugman's head. #TD#
Chugman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cheese is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chugman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cheese!
Chugman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Chugman landing punches.
Chugman unloads with some shots from mount but Cheese bucks and avoids them well.
Chugman tries to control but Cheese wriggling away.
Cheese wants to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
Chugman looking to finish with strikes here!
Chugman lands with some strikes.
Chugman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SUB#
Chugman working for a submission but Cheese is keeping him at bay.
Chugman prevents Cheese from getting the reversal.
Chugman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chugman controlling the pace for now.
Chugman looking to control but Cheese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chugman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Chugman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cheese is looking to improve his position but Chugman isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Chugman.
Chugman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cheese is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chugman controlling his opponent. #T4#
Cheese is working to get back to half guard.
Chugman looking to finish with strikes here!
Chugman looking to ground and pound but Cheese is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Chugman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman lands with some strikes.
Richard Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chugman controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chugman, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Klaus Chugman waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT 99: Simone v Halsti
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Cheese moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Richard Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Cheese.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cheese misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cheese lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheese throws a shot to the body.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Johnson lunges at Cheese with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cheese's hand. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Cheese.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cheese.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Cheese tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheese stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson slips under a jab from Cheese.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to bum rush Cheese with a series of wild strikes but Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Cheese connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheese scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cheese misses with a body shot. #T2#
Cheese misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese scores with a nice strike.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A solid body kick from Cheese.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cheese sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cheese is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Cheese wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cheese keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Cheese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheese defending well though.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cheese pushes Johnson away with a front kick.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cheese throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Cheese only half commits.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Cheese, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Cheese against the cage but Cheese circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Cheese turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Richard Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Cheese.
Cheese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheese.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheese as he avoids it easily.
Cheese defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Cheese.
Cheese lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cheese lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
A big left from Cheese misses.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cheese. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A low kick lands for Cheese.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cheese darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cheese's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson content to stall in guard here. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is fighting to break Cheese's control of his arms but Cheese is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Johnson 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.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Cheese.
Johnson wants to stand but Cheese has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Cheese had control of the position.
Johnson trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom. #T3#
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Cheese is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Cheese's shoulder, as Cheese tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cheese.
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Richard Cheese seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cheese tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Remi Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Cheese cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cheese throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese motions for Johnson to come forward. Cheese throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Johnson 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!
Cheese scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Cheese will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cheese throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
A low kick from Cheese is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Cheese throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cheese avoids it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
Cheese takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheese buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick lands for Cheese.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Johnson fails with the takedown.#T1#
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cheese lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cheese enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cheese manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson controlling from the top position. #T2#
Johnson trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Cheese was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target. #T3#
Cheese moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cheese throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Cheese misses with a head kick.
Cheese misses with a wild combination.
Cheese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Cheese fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson throws a hook but Cheese blocks it.
Cheese was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheese as he jumps to the side.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Cheese lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Cheese lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Crunch! Cheese slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Cheese lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheese throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Remi Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cheese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cheese 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cheese!
Richard Cheese seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura
Date: Mar 19, 2023

155 cm
18 yrs
130 lbs

175 cm
23 yrs
135 lbs