Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 397 - Orsic Vs Lee
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clark manages to circle out of the way.
Soares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soares throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Soares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Soares cracks Clark with a good jab.
Soares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.#CL#
Soares darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Clark.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Clark throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Soares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soares has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Soares. #TD2#
Clark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Soares working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soares working for a triangle but Clark defends it easily. #T2#
Soares controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Clark is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Soares has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Clark is looking to defend but Soares has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Clark! Soares pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Clark taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Soares!

Event: OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Alela shoots in for a takedown but Soares shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Soares is looking to counter the offense by Alela and move into the clinch.#CL#
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Alela in a clinch.
Alela lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Soares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Soares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alela controls the pace.
Soares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alela is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soares is looking for a triangle but Alela pushes his legs off easily.
Alela looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Alela pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alela is working for a kimura here but Soares manages to reverse the position and he's now in Alela's guard.
Soares is standing up over Alela. Alela looks to escape but Soares dives into side control. #SUB#
Soares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alela, who protects the arm well.
Alela is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Soares is controlling him well.#T2##ES2#
Alela explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alela walks into a stiff left hand from Soares.
Alela fails to land the takedown.
Alela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soares defends it nicely.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alela manages to circle out of the way.
Gabriel Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Alela throws a chopping leg kick but Soares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alela missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Soares moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela misses with some punches. #T3#
Alela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alela working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Soares pulls Alela into guard. #SUB#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alela is aware though and is defending well.
Alela wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares seems keen to control Alela's posture.
Alela must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Alela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alela has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Soares controls Alela momentarily but Alela frees himself. #T4#
Alela wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving. #SUB#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Soares has his foot on Alela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alela works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soares is trying to keep Alela in close.
Alela is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Soares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Soares blocks the leg kick.
Soares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alela.
Soares scores with a punch to the head.
Alela loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Alela.
Alela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alela scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alela misses with a leg kick.
Alela throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Soares holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alela has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Soares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alela uses from the top position.
Alela controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Alela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alela slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Alela content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Soares has locked up a guillotine! Soares's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Alela is holding on here and Soares must be using up a lot of energy. Alela has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Soares gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Soares!

Event: OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Chan throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Soares moves into the clinch.#TD#
Soares pulls guard effortlessly.
Chan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soares's guard.
Soares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soares is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Chan is posturing up here but Soares has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chan has to tap! Slick submission there by Soares!

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

Event: OFK 383 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Bomstaerk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Bomstaerk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Soares!
Bomstaerk lands some shots froms side control.
Bomstaerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soares keeps working.
Bomstaerk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Soares tries to improve position but can't.
Bomstaerk taking a breather here.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Soares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bomstaerk taking a break here but Soares is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bomstaerk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bomstaerk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Soares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soares tries to roll over but Bomstaerk keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bomstaerk lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bomstaerk is looking to advance position but Soares won't allow it. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bomstaerk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soares is trying to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bomstaerk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk trying to control from half guard but Soares is working away. #SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Soares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk looks to land a strike but Soares avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bomstaerk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Bomstaerk lands a couple of digs.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Bomstaerk scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Soares has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bomstaerk is looking to defend but Soares has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bomstaerk! Soares pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bomstaerk taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Soares!

Event: OFK 374 - Orsic Vs Clark
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Good shot there by Route.
Route misses with a body shot.
Soares connects with a right hand. Route shakes it off.
Route scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Route misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Soares misses its intended target.
Route pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Route shakes him off and moves away.
Route cracks Soares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Route takes a swing at Soares's ribcage but misses.
Route has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Soares avoids the body shot from Route.
Route is looking to wear down Soares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Route misses.
Route tries a head kick but it misses.
En Route seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Route throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
Route fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Soares is rocked!#T1#
Route slips a straight right by Soares.
Soares is still on wobbly legs! Can Route finish him?
Route throws a body shot but no joy.
Soares seems to have recovered his senses.
Route throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Route and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Soares moves into the clinch successfully.
Route scores with a shoulder strike.
Route working aggressively here.
Soares pushes Route back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Route lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soares backwards. #TD2#
Soares jumps into guard, dragging Route to the mat. #SUB2#
Soares looking for a triangle here. Route is fighting it but it looks tight! Soares pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Route is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gabriel Soares!

Event: OFK 368 - Drop Vs Mad Onion
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Alela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Alela pushes him away.
Alela moves out of range as Soares strikes.
Soares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alela.
Alela tries to score with a low kick but Soares moves his leg out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Alela 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alela throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Alela has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alela misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Soares moves into the clinch.
A short right from Alela on the inside.
Soares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alela working aggressively here.
Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alela smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela tries for a takedown but Soares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Alela.
Soares defending well as Alela loads up on a big left hand.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soares.
Alela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alela somewhat.#T1#
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soares wants it to stay on the feet.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Alela pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sao Alela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A leg kick checked by Soares.
Alela sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Alela avoids it this time.
Alela throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Alela 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soares lands with a shot to the body.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Alela.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Alela and move into the clinch position.
Some bone on bone action there as Soares checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Soares lands a head shot.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
Alela thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Soares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Soares rushes Alela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Soares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alela uses from the top position.
Alela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soares trying to keep a closed guard but Alela is proving a slippery customer.
Alela controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soares can't keep his opponent in guard - Alela advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alela lands a nice short elbow.
Alela tries to pass to full mount but Soares defends it.
Alela is trying to control. Soares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soares is looking for a sweep. Alela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alela trying to control the action but Soares is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Soares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alela pulls his head out easily.
Alela trying to mount his opponent but Soares defends it.
Alela moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Alela thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alela landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Soares 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#
Alela throws a push kick but Soares slaps the foot to one side.
Gabriel Soares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alela. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soares thuds a left hand into Alela's body.
Soares moves away from the strike by Alela.
Alela throws a chopping leg kick but Soares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alela sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Alela avoids it this time.
Alela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Alela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soares avoids the body shot from Alela.
Soares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soares tests Alela's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Alela shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Soares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alela defends well.#T1#
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
Alela wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Alela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alela wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alela throwing strikes from guard but Soares blocks nicely.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Alela from controlling successfully.
Soares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alela is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Soares has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Alela should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Soares has tightened it up now! Alela should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Soares!

Event: OFK 363 - Kim Vs Drozd
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tua Cara.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Tua Cara pushes him away.
Quebro Tua Cara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tua Cara has Soares up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Soares gets control of Tua Cara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Soares will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Soares has a closed guard, preventing Tua Cara from standing up. #SUB2#
Soares has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tua Cara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Soares.
Soares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tua Cara wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Soares uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Soares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tua Cara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Tua Cara stands up and waves to Soares to follow him.
Tua Cara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tua Cara misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
Tua Cara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Soares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tua Cara tries to clinch there but Soares circles away.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Soares stuns Tua Cara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Tua Cara rushes Soares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tua Cara smiles and moves away. #CL#
Tua Cara takes the fight into the clinch.
Soares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Soares gets control of Tua Cara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Soares will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua Cara wants to stand but Soares has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB2#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tua Cara tries to stand but Soares is controlling from the bottom.
Soares managing to control the position.
Soares wants to sweep here but Tua Cara controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tua Cara wanted to stand there but Soares had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Soares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soares scores with a nice strike.
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua Cara.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Tua Cara shakes him off and moves away.
Soares swats away the attempt to clinch by Tua Cara.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Tua Cara. Those never looked like landing.
Tua Cara throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Tua Cara and sends Soares crashing to the mat! Tua Cara follows him down to the mat - Soares regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Soares is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebro Tua Cara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tua Cara doesn't manage to clinch there - Soares circles away.
Tua Cara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Soares is having none of it.
Soares lands a nice hook to Tua Cara's body. Tua Cara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tua Cara tries to clinch there but Soares circles away.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up.
Tua Cara looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Soares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tua Cara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soares tries to clinch but Tua Cara is having none of it.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up but Soares circles away and keeps his distance.
Soares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tua Cara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soares circles away quickly and effectively.
Tua Cara ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Tua Cara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tua Cara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tua Cara throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily. #T1#
Tua Cara tries to clinch there but Soares circles away.
Tua Cara is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Soares's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tua Cara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tua Cara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
Sloppy strikes from Tua Cara. Those never looked like landing.
Tua Cara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Tua Cara and move into the clinch position.
Tua Cara misses with a straight right.
Soares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Soares counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Soares jumps guard and drags Tua Cara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Soares has a closed guard, preventing Tua Cara from standing up.
Soares pulls Tua Cara in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Tua Cara wants to get up but he can't break Soares's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Soares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Tua Cara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soares is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tua Cara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tua Cara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tua Cara defends it easily.
Tua Cara tries to stand but Soares is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Soares has an active guard here but Tua Cara has managed to pass into half guard.
Soares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tua Cara is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Soares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tua Cara is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tua Cara forces Soares back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Soares jumps guard and drags Tua Cara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Tua Cara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up but Soares circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Soares gets a clinch.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tua Cara to keep the fight standing.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Tua Cara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soares tries to pull guard but Tua Cara won't allow it.
Quebro Tua Cara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Tua Cara has him pressed against the cage.
Tua Cara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soares has him pressed against the cage.
Tua Cara tries to break the clinch but Soares is controlling the position.
Soares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tua Cara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Soares can turn it around.#T1##BC#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Soares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soares jumps guard but Tua Cara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Soares manages to pull guard.
Tua Cara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soares's guard.#SUB2#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Tua Cara gets to his feet. Soares looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Tua Cara misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
Soares scores with a jab to the body.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tua Cara throws a one two combo.
Tua Cara misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Tua Cara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Soares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soares.
Tua Cara is trying to push Soares away but Soares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soares.
Soares avoiding damage as Tua Cara throws knees to the body.
Soares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tua Cara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tua Cara to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Soares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soares has a closed guard, preventing Tua Cara from standing up. #SU#
Tua Cara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Tua Cara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Soares is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua Cara finish him?
Tua Cara misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Soares counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tua Cara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tua Cara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares tries to pull guard but Tua Cara holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tua Cara to keep the fight standing.
Tua Cara is stalling here.
Soares seems to have recovered his senses.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tua Cara to keep the fight standing.
Soares is struggling to control the position.
Tua Cara has had enough of the clinch but Soares keeps him there for the moment.

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 Quebro Tua Cara.
I think Tua Cara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quebro Tua Cara!

Event: OFK 358 - Johnson Vs Highwind
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Soares moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soares.
Dokov tries to land knees in the clinch but Soares avoids the damage to the body.
Dokov trying to control the position but instead, Soares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dokov into the cage.
Dokov holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Soares pulls Dokov into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dokov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Soares has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dokov manages to get his head free but now Soares has transitioned to an armbar! Dokov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Soares! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

Event: OFK 352 - Johnson Vs Gomez
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Chan shoots in and bounces Soares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Soares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chan looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Soares controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Soares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Chan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soares controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chan working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Soares'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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soares sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Soares looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soares postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soares, into his guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Chan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares can't keep his opponent in guard - Chan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Soares is holding on to half guard well.
Soares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soares keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chan looks to land a strike but Soares avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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 Gabriel Soares 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#
Soares avoids the head kick by Chan.
Chan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soares dips to his left and cracks Chan with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chan.
Chan tries to clinch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares jabs Chan right on the nose. Chan blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soares.
Chan tries for a takedown but Soares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan throws a solid leg kick but Soares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chan.
Soares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chan looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Soares holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?#T1#
Chan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gabriel Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Chan.
Chan wants to take the fight to the mat but Soares manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soares lands a right hand.
Chan wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Soares decides to pull guard.
Chan trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chan is posturing up here but Soares has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chan has to tap! Slick submission there by Soares!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

Event: OFK 339 - Cubbedge Vs Chambers
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Soares clinches.
Soares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soares avoiding damage as Drozd throws knees to the body.
Drozd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drozd misses with a punch to the body.
Drozd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Drozd.
Soares lands a left hand.
Drozd throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Drozd - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Soares gets control of Drozd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Soares will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd wants to stand but Soares is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Drozd gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Soares gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Drozd pushes Soares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but Soares blocks it.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soares avoids it.#TD2#
Soares pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drozd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Soares controls Drozd momentarily but Drozd frees himself. #SUB2#
Soares has his foot on Drozd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drozd works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Drozd stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Drozd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drozd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Drozd throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Drozd loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Drozd and move into the clinch position.
Soares jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Drozd connects with a single shot there.
Drozd throws a big shot that misses.
Drozd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soares at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Drozd stuns Soares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Drozd. That snapped Soares's head back.
Drozd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drozd slips a jab from Soares.
Drozd lands a jab.
Drozd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
Drozd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drozd throws a hook but Soares blocks it.
Drozd moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Soares misses with a hook.
Soares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Drozd.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Soares's shoulder, as Soares tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Soares takes the fight into the clinch.
Drozd trying to land knees to the body.
Drozd scores a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Soares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drozd uses from the top position. #SU#
Drozd stands up from Soares's guard - Drozd perhaps looking for a knockout.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Drozd throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
Drozd lands a body shot.
Soares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
It looked like Drozd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drozd throws a nice looking combination but Soares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drozd fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares misses with an uppercut. Drozd saw that one coming.
Soares needs to keep his hands up - Drozd had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Drozd slips under a jab.
Drozd misses with a wild body shot.
Soares slips a straight right by Drozd.
Soares avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Drozd misses with a hook.
Soares slips a jab from Drozd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Drozd misses with an uppercut.
Soares misses with a looping left.
Soares throws a lazy right hand but Drozd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soares throws an overhand right that lands on Drozd's shoulder, as Drozd tries to avoid the shot.
Drozd throwing a counter right hand but Soares manages to avoid it.
Soares lands a jab to the nose.
Drozd misses with a straight right.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Soares's shoulder, as Soares tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Drozd misses.
Drozd throws a hook to the side of Soares's head but Soares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Drozd throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Drozd.
Drozd fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Soares finds it's target.
Soares misses with a straight right.
Drozd throws a looping overhand right but Soares ducks down to avoid it.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Drozd.#T1#
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares slips under a jab from Drozd.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Drozd pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Drozd throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
A big right from Drozd misses.
Soares connects with a right hand. Drozd shakes it off.
Soares lands a glancing blow to the side of Drozd's head.
Drozd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drozd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Soares staying out of range there.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Drozd shakes him off and moves away.
A big left from Drozd misses.
Soares wants to clinch.#T2#
Drozd throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Drozd misses with a hook.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good shot there by Drozd.
Drozd misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Drozd tries to land a leg kick but Soares saw it coming and moves away.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Drozd pushes him away.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soares thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drozd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soares ducks right into an uppercut from Drozd.
Drozd throws a low kick but Soares avoids it.
Drozd looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Soares wants to clinch up but Drozd keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Drozd looks to land a left hand but Soares moved out of range nicely.
Drozd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soares eats them both and turns towards Drozd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fighters circling - Drozd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drozd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Soares swings widly with a right hand
and Drozd counters with a left and a right that stings Soares.
Soares slips a jab from Drozd.
Drozd scores with a sloppy right hand. Soares should have avoided that one.
Soares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Soares tries to clinch but Drozd is having none of it.
Drozd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drozd looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Soares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Soares looks to land a left hand but Drozd moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drozd misses with a looping left.
Drozd misses with a looping right.
Drozd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soares.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Drozd and move into the clinch position.
Drozd swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
Drozd throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Soares defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Drozd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Drozd and move into the clinch position.
Drozd moves away from the strike by Soares.
An attempted straight right counter from Drozd misses the target.
Soares lands with an overhand left.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Drozd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Drozd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Soares misses with a looping left.
It looked like Drozd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soares.
Soares misses with a straight right.
Drozd misses with the combination.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Soares misses.
Drozd lands the left hand.#CL2#
Soares moves into the clinch.
Drozd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soares.
Drozd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drozd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Soares jumps into guard, dragging Drozd to the mat. #SUB2#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drozd wanted to stand there but Soares had control of the position.
Drozd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Soares pushes a forearm under Drozd's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Drozd is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

Event: OFK 330 - Voronov Vs Late
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Soares throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Soares misses its intended target.
A left lands for Soares.
Soares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Clark looks for the body kick but Soares saw that one coming.
Clark shoots in but Soares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soares moves away from the strike by Clark.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Soares closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Soares avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action. #BC#
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.#T1#
Soares connects with a body shot.
Soares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clark.
Soares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clark has time to react.
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Jab from Soares.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch but Soares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Clark shakes him off and moves away.
Clark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soares misses with a straight right.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
Soares blocks a head kick by Clark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark misses with a straight right.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Clark shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Soares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Clark catches Soares right on the button with a cross.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark throws a low kick, looking for Soares's leg but Soares calmly moves out of range.
Soares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Soares blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clark smiles and moves away.
Gabriel Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Clark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Soares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Soares is staying active underneath Clark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark uses his free foot to push down on Soares's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soares.
Clark looking to ground and pound but Soares is blocking nicely.
Soares tries to hold on but Clark pushes him away.
Soares is desperately trying to improve his position but Clark has a good base and remains in mount.
Clark working Soares over with strikes here.
Soares tries to hold on but Clark pushes him away. #T4#
Soares is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Clark wants to control the pace but Soares is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Clark there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Soares is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Clark postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soares looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#Soares is rocked!
Soares tries to hold on but Clark pushes him away.
Soares is still in real trouble! Can Clark finish him?
Clark lands a big elbow - Soares is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Soares is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wesley Clark!
Wesley Clark managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 321 - Hiro Vs Jaroslav
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Tua Cara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
A big right from Soares misses.
Tua Cara misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Tua Cara's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Tua Cara drops Soares with a left and a right! Oh, Soares is hurt - Tua Cara dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#Soares is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soares wants to control but Tua Cara postures up.
Soares is still in real trouble! Can Tua Cara finish him?#SU#
Tua Cara stands up and beckons Soares to his feet.
Soares seems to have recovered his senses.
Tua Cara misses with a double jab. #CL#
Tua Cara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tua Cara misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares tries to pull guard but Tua Cara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soares stalling.
Soares lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Soares jumps guard. #T1##SUB2#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tua Cara is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Tua Cara gets to his feet. Soares looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Tua Cara misses.
Tua Cara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tua Cara is looking to clinch but Soares is avoiding it.
Soares seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tua Cara shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Soares is backing up but Tua Cara catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Soares covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tua Cara Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebro Tua Cara!

Event: OFK 316 - Do Urden Vs Jankovic
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Alela misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Alela shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soares throws a big shot that misses.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Soares's corner calls for a 1-2. Soares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Soares slips a straight right by Alela.
Alela throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Soares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Alela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Soares does it's job there.
Soares staying out of range there.
Alela will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Soares wants to clinch up but Alela keeps it at a distance.
Soares misses with a straight right. #T1#
Good work by Soares as he checks the leg kick.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Alela pushes him away.
Soares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alela can pounce on him.
Alela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Alela misses.
Gabriel Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Soares rushes Alela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alela tries for a takedown but Soares manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Alela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alela. That's going to slow Soares down.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Alela ducks right into an uppercut from Soares.
Some bone on bone action there as Soares checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Alela pushes him away.
Alela pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Alela is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Soares's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soares keeps working. #T2#
Soares is controlling Alela's trapped leg to prevent Alela from advancing to side control.
Alela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alela is trying to control the action in half guard but Soares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Alela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soares is in trouble now - Alela has advanced to mount! #T3#
Soares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alela working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alela tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soares can't escape the position.
Alela looking to control but Soares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soares is trying to escape the mount.
Alela trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alela is looking to work his way around to Soares's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Alela putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Soares manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alela wants to control but Soares is keeping him busy.
Soares tries to roll over but Alela keeps him under control.
Soares is in trouble now - Alela has advanced to mount!
Alela with good strikes from the mount here!
Soares is in a horrible position here. Alela smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alela tries to control but Soares wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela dominated that round.
That's time! Alela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Alela throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soares blocks a jab.
Alela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soares on the side of the head.
Soares throws a hook but Alela blocks it.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Alela.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Alela and move into the clinch position.
Soares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soares works Alela's body with a nice hook.
Alela throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Soares is rocked!
Alela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soares is still on wobbly legs! Can Alela finish him?
Soares defending well as Alela loads up on a big left hand.
Soares seems to have recovered his senses.
Soares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alela looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Alela 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alela throws a leg kick which misses Soares's front leg but catches the back leg as Soares tries to avoid it. #T1#
Alela misses the jab.
Alela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
Soares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alela throws a hook to the side of Soares's head but Soares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alela misses with a hook.
Alela misses with a low kick.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Alela and move into the clinch position.
Alela looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Alela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soares lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Alela misses.
Alela throws a hook to the side of Soares's head but Soares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Soares misses.
Soares lands with an overhand left.
Alela swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alela.#T2#
Alela throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
Soares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alela.
Alela was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alela throws a looping overhand right but Soares ducks down to avoid it.
Alela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soares takes a swing at Alela's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Soares.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Soares moves into the clinch.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alela tries for a takedown but Soares manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Alela has Soares pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alela pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Soares tumbling to the mat - Alela dives into Soares's guard.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Soares keeping moving, preventing Alela from controlling successfully.
Soares trying to keep a closed guard but Alela is proving a slippery customer.
Alela has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alela trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Alela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soares has control of Alela's left arm, preventing Alela from doing any damage. #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.
Alela looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Soares passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Soares tries for a kimura but Alela is defending well. #SUB2#
Soares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alela, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Soares checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sao Alela is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Alela.
Soares cracks Alela with a good jab.
Alela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alela tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alela.
Alela misses with a looping left.
Soares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alela.
A jab from Alela misses.
Alela lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela throws out a powerful jab.
Soares looks to throw the jab but Alela is out of range.
Soares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on Soares's shoulder, as Soares tries to avoid the shot.
Soares scores with a hook to the body. Alela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Alela throws a leg kick but Soares moved away.
Soares lands an overhand right.
Alela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soares doesn't seem bothered though.
Alela throws a jab when Soares was well out of range.
Alela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alela misses the jab.
Alela tries to land a leg kick but Soares saw it coming and moves away.
Soares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Soares checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soares in his tracks.
Soares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alela misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Alela misses the jab.
Soares stuffs the takedown.
Soares blocks a jab.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Alela shakes him off and moves away.
Alela looks to land a left hand but Soares moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soares avoids the head kick by Alela.
Alela throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela misses with a low kick.
Alela swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alela.
Soares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soares checks a leg kick nicely.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alela misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Alela.
As Soares backs away, Alela returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Soares defending well as Alela loads up on a big left hand.
Alela misses with a body shot.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alela.
Alela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soares misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Alela.
Soares slips a jab from Alela.
Soares with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soares.
Soares scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Alela drives through with a takedown into Soares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Soares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sao Alela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soares wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Soares is looking for a triangle but Alela pushes his legs off easily.
Alela seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alela looking to pass the guard.
Alela trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Gabriel Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alela, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!
Sao Alela managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 306 - Escalante Vs Kelly
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Supreme moves in looking to clinch but Soares pushes him off.
Supreme throws a wild body kick that Soares sees coming a mile off.
Soares is looking to counter the offense by Supreme and move into the clinch.
Supreme tries to clinch there but Soares circles away. #CL#
Soares gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soares being controlled against the cage.
Supreme wants to stall.
Soares fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares jumps guard but Supreme stands there with Soares around his waist. Soares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Soares letting Supreme take a breather here.
Supreme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Soares lands with a right to the head.
Supreme content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Supreme leaning against his opponent.
Soares jumps guard but Supreme stands there with Soares around his waist. Soares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soares blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Soares pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Supreme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Supreme wants to stand but Soares has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Supreme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Supreme trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Soares is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Supreme has his hands clasped together but Soares extends and breaks Supreme's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Soares.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

Event: OFK 302 - Marek Vs Jankovic
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Bomstaerk shakes him off and moves away.
Soares needs to keep his hands up - Bomstaerk had a free shot at his head there.
Bomstaerk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Soares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soares. #TD2#
Soares successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Soares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bomstaerk defends well.
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bomstaerk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving. #T1#
Bomstaerk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bomstaerk is working Soares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bomstaerk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bomstaerk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Bomstaerk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bomstaerk is working Soares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bomstaerk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Bomstaerk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Bomstaerk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bomstaerk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bomstaerk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bomstaerk throws a big right hand that misses.
Soares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bomstaerk scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bomstaerk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soares is controlling Bomstaerk's posture.
Bomstaerk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
Soares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soares trying to keep a closed guard but Bomstaerk is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bomstaerk shoots in but Soares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab by Soares.
A swing and a miss from Bomstaerk.
Soares works Bomstaerk's body with a nice hook.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk blocks a jab.
Bomstaerk loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Bomstaerk shakes him off and moves away.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares moves out of range of the body kick from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Soares takes a swing at Bomstaerk's ribcage but misses.
Soares slips a jab from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk misses the shot to the body.
Bomstaerk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Bomstaerk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soares slips under a jab.
Bomstaerk shoots for a double leg takedown but Soares sprawls well. He's pushed Bomstaerk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bomstaerk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomstaerk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Soares moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Bomstaerk has Soares pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bomstaerk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Soares tumbling to the mat - Bomstaerk dives into Soares's guard.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bomstaerk controls the pace.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Soares looking for a guillotine here but Bomstaerk defends easily.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Soares has his foot on Bomstaerk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bomstaerk works his way back into a safe position though.
Bomstaerk is in close to Soares's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bomstaerk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Bomstaerk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bomstaerk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Soares looking to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bomstaerk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soares's head.
Bomstaerk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soares's head.
Bomstaerk tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomstaerk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Soares is tightening it up a little... Bomstaerk has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bomstaerk reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bomstaerk taps out! Nice BJJ there by Soares!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gabriel Soares!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Broadaxe tries to clinch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Broadaxe and move into the clinch position.
Gabriel Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares throws a shot from downtown. Broadaxe moves away and avoids it.
Broadaxe shoots for a takedown but Soares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Broadaxe sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Broadaxe avoids it this time.
Soares throws a hook but Broadaxe avoids it easily.
Soares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Broadaxe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Broadaxe shoots in looking for a takedown but Soares manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Broadaxe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Broadaxe and move into the clinch position.
Soares misses with a hook #TD#
and Broadaxe counters with a shoot takedown. Soares fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadaxe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Broadaxe from controlling successfully.
Soares trying to keep a closed guard but Broadaxe is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Broadaxe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Broadaxe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soares has his hands on Broadaxe's head, controlling the position.
Broadaxe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soares on the ground.#SUB2#
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Broadaxe defends it easily.
Soares working a defensive guard here.
Soares seems keen to control Broadaxe's posture.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Broadaxe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Broadaxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soares is trying to control the position but Broadaxe postures up. #SUB2#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Broadaxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Broadaxe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Broadaxe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Broadaxe is working Soares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Broadaxe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadaxe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soares's head.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Broadaxe from controlling successfully.
Broadaxe is fighting to break Soares's control of his arms but Soares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Soares keeping full guard, as Broadaxe tries to pass.
Broadaxe forces his way into half guard.
Soares wants to improve his position but Broadaxe is controlling well. #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.
Broadaxe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Broadaxe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soares's head.
Broadaxe is just content to waste time from the top position. Soares takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Soares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Broadaxe trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Broadaxe passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soares is staying active underneath Broadaxe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwalin Broadaxe dominated that round.
That's time! Broadaxe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Soares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Soares closes the distance and pushes Broadaxe back into the cage.
Soares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soares prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Soares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Broadaxe uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Soares is looking for a triangle but Broadaxe pushes his legs off easily.
Broadaxe connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadaxe trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Broadaxe looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Broadaxe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soares escapes and throws Broadaxe's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Soares blocks the strikes from Broadaxe.
Broadaxe prevents Soares from improving position.
Broadaxe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Soares off and has taken his back!
Broadaxe has the hooks in. Soares is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Broadaxe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Soares has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Soares trying to control the position but Broadaxe manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Broadaxe seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Soares's chin but Soares turns very nicely into Broadaxe's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Soares.
Soares stands and throws Broadaxe's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Soares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Broadaxe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Soares advances nicely into full mount.
Soares wants to control the pace but Broadaxe is squirming around nicely.
Broadaxe tries to reverse the position but Soares maintains control.
Soares manages to capitalize on a mistake by Broadaxe to take his back!
Dwalin Broadaxe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Soares has the hooks in. Broadaxe is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Soares passes his arm under Broadaxe's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Broadaxe taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Soares!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
Morningstar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soares keeps the fight on the outside.
Morningstar misses with a double jab #CL#
and Soares counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soares tries to pull guard but Morningstar holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Soares jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morningstar wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Soares's closed guard. He's half up but Soares has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Soares pivots and extends the arm, Morningstar falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Soares! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

Event: RISE 151
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Saetang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saetang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Saetang.
Soares has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saetang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Saetang's head but Saetang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares misses with a straight right.
Saetang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soares moves away from the strike by Saetang.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saetang fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Soares to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Soares looks to clinch but Saetang throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Soares taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kittisak Saetang!
A very excited looking Kittisak Saetang 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: RISE 145
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Soares slips under a jab.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at Hilo Workout Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Soares clinches up with Rossi and pushes him back against the cage.
Rossi looking to stall.
Rossi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi slowing the pace effectively.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Soares manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Soares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soares blocking some punches. #T1##TD2#
Soares successfully pulls guard.
Rossi wants to stand and escape but instead Soares has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Soares wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rossi holds on and takes a little breather.
Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rossi controlling the position.
Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but Soares is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Soares drops back looking for a leg! Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rossi manages to kick Soares off! Soares jumps back into Rossi's guard.
Rossi trying to control the position here. #T2#
Rossi wants to stand up but Soares is controlling him.
Rossi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rossi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soares puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rossi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rossi.
Rossi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rossi, not yet.
Rossi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soares has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Soares is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rossi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rossi controls the position for a moment.
Rossi tries to improve position but can't.
Rossi is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Soares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rossi is looking to reverse the position.
Rossi is trying to control Soares's posture but Soares avoids it.
Rossi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soares on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
My spies in IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform me that Soares has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rossi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Soares has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rossi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rossi tries to buck Soares off but Soares is having none of it.#SUB2#
Soares tries for a kimura but Rossi is defending well. #SUB2#
Soares looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rossi tries to bench press Soares off him but Soares keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Soares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rossi throws a jab when Soares was well out of range.
Rossi moves in looking to clinch but Soares pushes him off.
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Soares circles away.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soares.
Rossi motions for Soares to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soares throws out the jab.
It appears Rossi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rossi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soares's hands.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi tried to counter with a leg kick but Soares avoided it.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
A counter left hand to the body from Rossi misses its target.
Soares misses with a hook
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soares.
Soares misses the jab.#T1#
Rossi connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Rossi in a clinch.
Rossi tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Soares jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Soares gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberto Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.#CL2#
Soares gets a clinch.
Soares has Rossi pushed against the cage.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi tries a body shot but Soares blocks it.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rossi gets through Soares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Soares tries to pull guard but Rossi holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Soares tries to pull guard but Rossi won't allow it. #TD2#
Soares pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Rossi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soares, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soares slips a straight right by Rossi.#T3#
Soares clobbers Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi misses with a leg kick.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossi.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soares connects with the punch.#CL2#
Soares rushes Rossi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soares tries to pull guard but Rossi holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Soares'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.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Roberto Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soares.
Soares is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Soares tries to pull guard but Rossi won't allow it.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Soares's head. #BC#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soares misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Rossi thumps Soares with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Soares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!
Rossi misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Rossi 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##CL#
Rossi clinches up with Soares and pushes him back against the cage.
Soares jumps guard but Rossi stands there with Soares around his waist. Soares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Soares leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rossi tries to break free but Soares pushes him back against the cage.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi looking to stall.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Soares's ribcage. Soares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soares blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soares. #T1#
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Rossi tries a body shot but Soares blocks it.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi gets through Soares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soares fails to pull guard.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Soares gets control of Rossi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Soares will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rossi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rossi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rossi trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rossi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rossi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Rossi stands up from Soares's guard - Rossi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rossi throws a low kick but Soares moves out of range easily.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch position.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soares.
Rossi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Rossi pushes him away.
Rossi tries to clinch but Soares is having none of it. #CL2#
Soares has Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi is trying to break free.
Soares tries to pull guard but Rossi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roberto Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi leaning against his opponent.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rossi to keep the fight standing.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Soares jumps guard but Rossi stands there with Soares around his waist. Soares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Soares blocking some punches.
Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Soares pulls guard.
Rossi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rossi wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rossi 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Rossi!

Event: WVT 69: Knox v Torvik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Sixteen gets a clinch.
Sixteen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sixteen lands a knee to the body.
Sixteen lands a nice knee to the body.
Soares avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
Soares fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Sixteen.
A bit of stalling here from Sixteen.
Soares jumps guard but Sixteen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sixteen to keep the fight standing.
Age Sixteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.
Soares jumps guard but Sixteen stands there with Soares around his waist. Soares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Sixteen to work.
Sixteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sixteen is pushing Soares up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Sixteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soares blocks it with crossed arms.
Sixteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sixteen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sixteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
Sixteen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sixteen tries a body shot but Soares blocks it. #TD#
Sixteen manages to pull guard.
Soares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixteen is keeping the position for now.
Sixteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixteen is trying to control the action in half guard but Soares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soares moves into full guard.
Sixteen wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
Soares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Sixteen looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sixteen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sixteen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
My spies in IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform me that Soares has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sixteen is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixteen is working Soares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Soares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sixteen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sixteen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Sixteen from controlling successfully.
Sixteen wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixteen is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Age Sixteen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sixteen sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Sixteen avoids it this time.
Sixteen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soares throws out the jab.
Soares avoids the body shot from Sixteen. #CL#
Sixteen forces Soares back against the cage and clinches.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sixteen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sixteen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Soares tries to pull guard but Sixteen holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Sixteen looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Soares manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Sixteen wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Sixteen passes into half guard.
Soares trying to hold on to Sixteen's head to control him but Sixteen postures up.
Soares wants to improve his position but Sixteen is controlling well.
Sixteen passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Sixteen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sixteen unloads with some shots from mount but Soares bucks and avoids them well.
Sixteen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sixteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
Soares is working to get back to half guard.
Sixteen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sixteen unloads with some shots from mount but Soares bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Soares regains half guard.
Sixteen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soares's head.
Sixteen wants to pass the guard but Soares is defending well. #SUB#
Sixteen seems to be looking for submissions.
Soares tries to roll over but Sixteen keeps him under control.
Sixteen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soares tries to roll over but Sixteen keeps him under control.
Sixteen wants to control but Soares is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sixteen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sixteen is trying to work for a kimura but Soares is defending well.
Soares is looking for a sweep. Sixteen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixteen throws a solid leg kick but Soares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sixteen.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Age Sixteen dominated that second round.
That's time! Sixteen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Sixteen.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch but Soares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Sixteen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soares doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Sixteen darts in and clinches Soares up against the cage.#TD2#
Soares manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Soares has his foot on Sixteen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sixteen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixteen is aware though and is defending well.
Sixteen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sixteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sixteen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soares is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Soares is looking for a triangle but Sixteen pushes his legs off easily.
Sixteen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sixteen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soares trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Soares has his foot on Sixteen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sixteen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sixteen looking to pass the guard.
Sixteen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sixteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.#TD#
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sixteen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Soares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sixteen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sixteen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soares trying to keep a closed guard but Sixteen is proving a slippery customer.
Sixteen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sixteen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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.
Sixteen wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving. #SUB#
Sixteen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sixteen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sixteen trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Age Sixteen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sixteen 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Age Sixteen!
A relieved looking Age Sixteen 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: RISE 134
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pyssy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pyssy throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Pyssy ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Pyssy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soares misses with an uppercut
and Pyssy counters with a straight right hand.
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pyssy.
Soares tries to clinch up.
Pyssy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pyssy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares looks to land a left hand but Pyssy moved out of range nicely.
Pyssy ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Soares scores with a nice right hand.
Soares looks to land a right hand but Pyssy moved out of range.#T1#
A big right from Pyssy misses.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Pyssy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Pyssy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pyssy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Soares has managed to clinch.
Soares fails to pull guard.
Soares tries to pull guard but Pyssy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pyssy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pyssy.
Pyssy is trying to break the clinch but Soares is controlling him.
Soares tries to pull guard but Pyssy holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Pultti Pyssy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.
Pyssy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pyssy to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pyssy.
Pyssy is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pyssy has his back to the cage.
Soares stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pyssy fails to land.
Soares fails to pull guard.
Soares is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pyssy avoiding damage.
Pyssy can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Soares successfully pulls guard. #T3#
Soares keeping moving, preventing Pyssy from controlling successfully.
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pyssy tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.
Pyssy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soares working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pyssy is aware though and is defending well.
Pyssy wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Pyssy from controlling successfully.
Pyssy pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pyssy is trying to control the action in half guard but Soares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pyssy is taking a breather. Soares says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Pyssy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soares defends it well.
Pyssy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares is trying to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pultti Pyssy dominated that round.
That's time! Pyssy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Soares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pyssy.
Pyssy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Pyssy misses.
Pyssy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Pyssy.
Soares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pyssy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Pyssy and move into the clinch position.
Soares lands with a shot to the body.
Soares missing with a left hand there. Pyssy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soares tries to clinch but Pyssy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pyssy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pyssy slips a jab from Soares.
Soares misses with a straight right. #T1#
Soares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pyssy looks for the body kick but Soares saw that one coming.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soares throws a shot from downtown. Pyssy moves away and avoids it.
Pyssy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Soares is out of range and Pyssy settles back down.
Pyssy lands a jab to the head.
Soares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pyssy was well out of range. Poor timing from Soares.
Pyssy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pyssy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Pyssy in a clinch.
Pyssy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Soares is rocked!#T2#
Soares is trying to pull guard but Pyssy has him pressed against the cage.
Soares is still on wobbly legs! Can Pyssy finish him?
Soares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pyssy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soares blocks a body shot from Pyssy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Soares tries to pull guard but Pyssy won't allow it.
Pultti Pyssy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.
Pyssy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pyssy digs a right hand into Soares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soares's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares jumps guard but Pyssy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pyssy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pyssy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soares up against the cage.
Pyssy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pyssy pushes Soares against the cage. Pyssy is working some dirty boxing. Pyssy pushes off with a quick right hook! Soares goes down! Soares tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pyssy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pultti Pyssy!
A less than humble Pultti Pyssy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Crash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soares.
A big left from Soares misses.
As Soares looks to move away, Crash throws a big counter combo but Soares just gets out of the way.
Crash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Soares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crash throws a body shot but no joy.
Crash sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Crash avoids it this time.
Crash slips under a jab.
Crash seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soares.
Crash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soares throws out the jab.
Crash appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares scores with a nice strike.
Crash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crash lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Soares throws a hook but Crash blocks it.
Crash misses with a straight right.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Crash pushes him away.
Soares throws a shot from downtown. Crash moves away and avoids it.
Crash lands a jab-cross combination.
Crash fails to land with a series of punches.
Crash tries to move into range but Soares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Crash misses.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Crash and move into the clinch position.
Soares avoids the body shot from Crash.
Soares throws a body punch but Crash moves out of range.
Crash lunges at Soares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soares's hand. #T2#
Soares throws a big shot that misses.
Crash walks into a straight right hand from Soares.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Crash's head but Crash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crash is looking to wear down Soares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crash throws a right hand that Soares ducks under and follows up with a left that Soares also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crash went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crash misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crash swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
Soares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crash closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Crash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soares misses with a body shot.
Soares throws the left hand but Crash avoids the punch easily.
Soares scores with a decent looking hook.
Crash misses with a body shot.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Crash pushes him away.
Soares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crashs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crash.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crash.
Soares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soares.
Crash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crash swinging wildly here. #T4#
Crash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crash looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
Crash misses with a double jab.
Soares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Soares moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Soares - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Soares tries to pull guard but Crash won't allow it.
Crash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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 Joey Crash 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#
Soares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crash fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soares avoids the body shot from Crash.
Crash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soares.
Soares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crash lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soares backs up against the cage.
Soares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soares tries to clinch but Crash is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
Crash scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Crash just misses with a punch to the body.
Crash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Soares.
Crash misses with a body shot.
Soares misses with an uppercut. Crash saw that one coming.
Crash appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crash swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Crash.
Soares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crash.
Crash takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soares avoids the body shot from Crash.
Crash misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Soares throws a shot from downtown. Crash moves away and avoids it.
Crash throws a body shot but no joy.
Soares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crash works over Soares's head and body with a nice combination.
Crash slips under a jab.
Crash swinging wildly here.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Crash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares throws a hook but Crash blocks it.
Crash appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Soares misses with a hook. Crash ducked under it nicely.
Soares takes a swing at Crash's ribcage but misses.
Crash seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Soares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crash on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crash walks into a stiff left hand from Soares.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crash. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crash.
Crash slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Soares misses the target.
As Soares looks to move away, Crash throws a big counter combo but Soares just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soares, as that shot connected. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Soares. Beautiful body shot.
Crash just misses with a punch to the body.
Joey Crash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soares was well out of range. Poor timing from Crash.
Crash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Crash shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crash. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crash sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Crash avoids it this time.
Crash misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Soares moves into the clinch.
Soares is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crash misses with a body punch.
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 Joey Crash 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Soares misses with a straight right.
Crash looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crash moves away from the strike by Soares.
Crash moves forwards but Soares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crash looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Crash lands with an overhand left.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Crash is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Soares works Crash's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crash.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crash.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Crash misses. #T1#
Crash misses with a two punch combination.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crash moves out of range as Soares strikes.
Crash swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Soares counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soares jumps guard but Crash turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
Crash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow. #TD2#
Soares manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crash is aware though and is defending well.
Crash seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Crash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crash has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crash defends it easily.#SUB2#
Soares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crash defends well.
Crash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Crash would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crash wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Crash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crash postures up.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Crash from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crash passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Soares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crash 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 104: Chomofsky v Mesquita
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Soares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mesquita sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Mesquita avoids it this time.#TD2#
Soares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Soares has wrist control.#SUB2#
Soares has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soares's head.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Soares is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita 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.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soares can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Mesquita there.
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mesquita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soares trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Soares is rocked!
Mesquita looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Soares is still in real trouble! Can Mesquita finish him?
Mesquita moves into full mount! Soares won't be happy about that!
Soares seems to have recovered his senses.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Soares tries to hold on but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Soares to control.
Mesquita cracks Soares with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Mesquita!

Event: RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Arnason walks into a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soares.
Soares lands with a cross.
Arnason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arnason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arnason somewhat.
Soares connects with a crisp jab.
Soares throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
Soares catches Arnason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arnason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Soares lands with a shot to the body.
Arnason missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
Arnason throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Arnason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
Soares lands a really nice looking cross but Arnason seems unphased.
Arnason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
Soares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arnason on the side of the head.
Arnason misses with the combination.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soares staying out of range there.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arnason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arnason ducks right into an uppercut from Soares.
Arnason is looking to chop away at Soares's legs.
Arnason dives in and grabs Soares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soares pushes down on Arnason's head and hops out.#T3#
Soares lands a really nice looking cross but Arnason seems unphased.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Soares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soares connects with the punch.
Arnason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arnason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Soares rushes Arnason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arnason pushes off an throws an elbow but Soares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Soares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soares is adopting a defensive guard.
Arnason 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.

Gabriel Soares dominated that round.
That's time! Arnason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arnason.
Soares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arnason.
Soares's corner calls for a 1-2. Soares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Soares has managed to clinch.
Arnason is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arnason has his back to the cage.
Arnason looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gabriel Soares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Soares drives through and clinches with Arnason against the cage. #T1#
Arnason jumps guard but Soares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Arnason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soares just leaning against Arnason, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arnason is trying to stall.
Soares has Arnason pressed against the cage.
Soares fails to pull guard.
Soares tries to pull guard but Arnason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arnason trying to control the position but instead, Soares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arnason into the cage.
Soares jumps guard but Arnason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Soares pulls guard effortlessly.
Arnason is fighting to break Soares's control of his arms but Soares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arnason tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.
Arnason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soares pulls Arnason in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully.
Soares is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Arnason stays in close to Soares's body and controls the position.
Arnason wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arnason looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
Soares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arnason. #T4#
Soares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arnason has time to react.
Soares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arnason under the eye.
Arnason misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Oskar Arnason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares blocks a jab.
Arnason misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Soares darts in and clinches Arnason up against the cage.
Arnason fails to pull guard.
Arnason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soares works the jab nicely.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arnason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arnason.
Arnason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arnason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arnason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arnason throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Soares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnason needs to keep his hands up - Soares had a free shot at his head there.#T1##CL2#
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Arnason in a clinch.
Soares blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Arnason gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnason trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Arnason throwing strikes but missing.
Soares being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Arnason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnason has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Arnason trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arnason passes into side control. #T3#
Arnason looking to control but instead Soares has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Arnason is working for a submission of some sort.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soares is staying active underneath Arnason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gabriel Soares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arnason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arnason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gabriel Soares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arnason looks to land a strike but Soares avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arnason wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Arnason throwing strikes from guard but Soares blocks nicely.
Arnason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Oskar Arnason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnason trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares stuffs the takedown.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Soares!

Event: RISE: Lee vs Beckwith
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Soares slips under a jab.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Kamara shakes him off and moves away.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamara misses with a few strikes there.
Soares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Kamara.
Kamara throws a hook but Soares blocks it.#CL2#
Soares rushes Kamara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soares tries to pull guard but Kamara won't allow it.
Kamara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soares tries to pull guard but Kamara holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Soares is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamara gets an underhook and turns Soares into the cage.#BC#
Kamara manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Soares drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kamara swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Soares's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
An out of breath Tagnarach Kamara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE X27
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
Soares gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dlask scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dlask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dlask in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dlask throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soares works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soares is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dlask frees his head nicely. Oh but Soares has switched to an armbar! Dlask is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

Event: RISE 56: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares tries to clinch up.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soares throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Soares drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage. #TD2#
Soares pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Soares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Alvarez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Soares misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Soares instigates a clinch.
Soares has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soares leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soares fails to pull guard.
Soares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.
Soares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch. #T2#
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alvarez.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Soares is looking to clinch.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Soares clinches with his opponent.
Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alvarez smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soares tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.#T3#
Alvarez moves out of range as Soares throws a body kick.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Soares clinches.
Soares tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it.
Come on Soares - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Soares trying to stall but Alvarez improves his position.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soares tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Soares is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Soares tries to tie him up.
Soares looking to slow down the pace here.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Soares to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Soares.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Alvarez shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Soares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 Jackson Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Soares misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soares slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soares wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.#CL2#
Soares clinches.
Soares is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Soares has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Soares stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Soares trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soares into the cage.
Soares has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Soares.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Soares tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Soares manages to avoid it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soares tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soares on the side of the head.
Jackson Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gabriel Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares misses with a body shot. #T3#
A head kick misses from Soares.
Soares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soares throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soares slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Soares dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.#CL2#
Soares rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Soares looking to stall. #T4#
Soares is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Soares is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Alvarez has denied him.
Soares tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Soares slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Soares tries to tie him up.
Soares'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.
Soares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alvarez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Soares can turn it around.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Soares.
Soares lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez 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.#R3#
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Soares shakes it off.
Soares wants to clinch.
Soares lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Soares moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Soares stalling.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soares has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Soares tries to tie him up.
Soares displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarez up against the cage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Soares - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Soares.#CL2#
Soares pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Soares jumps guard but Alvarez stands there with Soares around his waist. Soares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.
Soares tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Soares wants to stall. #TD2#
Soares manages to pull guard.
Alvarez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soares's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Alvarez stands and steps away. Soares gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Soares needs to keep his hands up - Alvarez had a free shot at his head there.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
Alvarez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Soares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soares tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Soares tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Soares tries to clinch up.#T4#
Soares moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Soares wants to land a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Soares clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Soares drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soares.
Soares is struggling to control the position.
Soares effectively controlling the action here.
Soares continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soares wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soares keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez tries to break free but Soares pushes him back against the cage.
Soares dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Soares dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Soares.
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soares darts in trying to clinch
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand. #T2#
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soares.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Alvarez shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soares circles away quickly and effectively.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Soares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez sets himself, and Soares steps forward looking for the clinch! Alvarez avoids it this time.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez. #T3#
Soares tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Soares throws a body kick that misses
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soares tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but Soares scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soares is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Soares forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez is trying to push Soares away but Soares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarez being controlled against the cage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soares leaning against his opponent.
Soares jumps guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Soares.#TD2#
Soares drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Alvarez gets to his feet - Soares follows without any prompting.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez had his way with Gabriel Soares in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Soares tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soares.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Alvarez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Soares is rocked!
Soares darts in trying to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a big right hand! Oh Soares is in trouble here! Alvarez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Alvarez!
Jackson Alvarez retains his lightweight title!
Jackson Alvarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 42: Newton v Kozlow
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Soares throws the kick towards the body but Kangas avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
A big right from Kangas misses.
Soares tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range.
Soares tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range.
Soares tries to clinch up.
Kangas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soares momentarily.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Soares moves into the clinch.
Soares is pushing Kangas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Soares is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Soares jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Kangas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Soares has his foot on Kangas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kangas works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Soares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kangas is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kangas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kangas defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Soares looking for a guillotine here but Kangas defends easily. #SUB2#
Soares is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kangas has his hands clasped together but Soares extends and breaks Kangas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Soares.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

Event: RISE 28: Brand v St Stone
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soares checks a leg kick.
Phoenix is looking to land body kicks.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soares tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phoenix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soares's waist but Soares gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phoenix off to one side.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix throws out a leg kick but Soares moves out of range and Phoenix only half commits.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Phoenix pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Soares jumps guard.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully. #T1#
Phoenix is really struggling to control Soares but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phoenix passes Soares's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phoenix is trying to control the action in half guard but Soares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Phoenix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Phoenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soares keeps working.
Phoenix throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Soares to regain full guard.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Phoenix lying in Soares's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Soares decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Phoenix taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

Event: RISE 23: West v Maestre
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Brown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.#ROC2#Soares is rocked!
Brown throws a series of punches but Soares moves out of range.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a leg kick but Soares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soares walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Oh Soares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Soares! Brown dives in looking to finish! Soares is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Brown!

Event: RISE 14: Veainu v Maestre
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Hammer has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Soares drags the fight down to the ground.
Hammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Soares working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Hammer stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Soares has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hammer manages to get his head free but now Soares has transitioned to an armbar! Hammer grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Soares! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

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