Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima blocks a body shot from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Sharpe has Shima pressed against the cage.
Shima just leaning against Sharpe, taking a breather. #TD#
Sharpe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sharpe's guard. Nice work there by Shima.
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharpe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharpe is trying to keep Shima in close. #SUB#
Sharpe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shima is aware though and is defending well.#ES#
Sharpe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Sharpe decides to pull guard.
Shima is fighting to break Sharpe's control of his arms but Sharpe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Sharpe is looking for a triangle but Shima pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Shima avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Sharpe kicks Shima off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Sharpe avoids the body shot from Shima. #CL2#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima working hard to break the clinch.
Sharpe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharpe wants a takedown.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharpe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharpe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Sharpe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Shima takes the fight into the clinch.
Shima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Sharpe's takedown attempt.
Sharpe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sharpe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima throws a hook to the side of Sharpe's head but Sharpe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe dives in and grabs Shima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shima pushes down on Sharpe's head and hops out.
Shima looks to land a combination but Sharpe avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tetsuo Shima 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#
Sharpe misses with a body shot
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Shima does no damage. #CL2#
Shima pushes Sharpe up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sharpe has Shima pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sharpe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shima tumbling to the mat - Sharpe dives into Shima's guard.
Sharpe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shima wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sharpe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sharpe, into his guard. #REVB#
Sharpe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Shima stands up from Sharpe's guard - Shima perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Sharpe darts in looking for a takedown but Shima gets double underhooks and turns Sharpe into the cage.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Sharpe drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharpe is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sharpe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards. #T2#
Sharpe scores with a shot to the side of Shima's head.
Sharpe has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sharpe tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharpe is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharpe is working Shima over against the cage.
Shima wants to stall.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shima misses with some punches.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharpe looking for a takedown. #T3##TD#
Sharpe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Donovan Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharpe distracts Shima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Shima pulls Sharpe in close to his closed guard and prevents Sharpe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sharpe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shima looking to control.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe is stalling in the full guard.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shima controlling Sharpe's posture.
Sharpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Shima is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sharpe throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely.
Shima pulls Sharpe in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shima lands with a straight right. Sharpe didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shima sprawls well. Shima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet.
Shima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Sharpe.#T1#
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Shima clinches up with Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shima rushes Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima. #ROC2#Sharpe is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Oh Sharpe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Sharpe blocking some punches.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Sharpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sharpe blocks an uppercut.
Donovan Sharpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharpe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharpe.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharpe.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Sharpe out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tetsuo Shima!
In his post fight interview, Tetsuo Shima gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Kanaani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kanaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sharpe working aggressively here.
Kanaani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sharpe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sharpe connects with a jab.
Sharpe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kanaani finds it's way round the side to connect with Sharpe's head. #CL#
Sharpe moves into the clinch successfully.
Sharpe misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kanaani lands a body shot.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kanaani. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharpe.
Sharpe slows down the pace here.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kanaani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Kanaani fails to land.
Sharpe struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanaani controls his hands. #TD#
Sharpe tightens his grip and picks Kanaani up, before dumping him to the ground. Kanaani manages to land in guard.

Kanaani scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kanaani throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharpe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Kanaani. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Kanaani looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sharpe!
Sharpe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Kanaani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe pushes Kanaani off looking to stand but Kanaani dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Sharpe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kanaani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharpe is fending him off so far but Kanaani persists. Nope, Sharpe circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharpe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanaani.
Some bone on bone action there as Sharpe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharpe misses its target.#TD#
Sharpe shoots in and bounces Kanaani off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sharpe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kanaani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kanaani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sharpe controlling from the top position.
Sharpe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kanaani's guard.
Sharpe drops an elbow to the side of Kanaani's head.
Kanaani wants to get back to his feet.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sharpe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharpe working over Kanaani with some ground and pound. Kanaani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Sharpe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kanaani sees it coming and defends easily.
Sharpe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kanaani is trying to stand. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharpe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sharpe 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.
Sharpe throwing shots but Kanaani is blocking nicely.
Well, if Sharpe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kanaani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sharpe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kanaani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharpe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kanaani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sharpe.
Sharpe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kanaani controlling the position well.
Kanaani is trying to maintain the position but Sharpe is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Sharpe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Sharpe drives through and clinches with Kanaani against the cage.
Sharpe prevents a body shot from Kanaani. #BC#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kanaani looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Sharpe pushes Kanaani off and gets back to his feet.
Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanaani can do to turn this around?
Sharpe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Sharpe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kanaani kicks Sharpe off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Sharpe feints and as Kanaani raises his hands in defense, Sharpe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sharpe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharpe lands a couple of digs.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanaani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe is working Kanaani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Kanaani wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Sharpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sharpe throwing strikes from guard but Kanaani blocks nicely.
Kanaani is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Sharpe 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.
Kanaani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharpe won't allow Kanaani to sweep him here.
Sharpe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kanaani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharpe.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Kanaani keeps moving.
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!
Sharpe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses.
Kanaani is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sharpe moves into the clinch.#TD#
Sharpe pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanaani throws a big elbow that misses.
Kanaani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sharpe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kanaani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Sharpe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Sharpe pushes a forearm under Kanaani's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kanaani is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donovan Sharpe!
Donovan Sharpe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 49: Tonioli vs Sharpe
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Sharpe fails with the takedown
and Tonioli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharpe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonioli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharpe cracks Tonioli with a good jab.
Sharpe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tonioli counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Sharpe falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vinicius Tonioli!
Vinicius Tonioli retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vinicius Tonioli made sure he mentioned 30th Century Beer Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: NYF 45: Adebisi vs Tonioli
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sharpe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibbersnout wants a takedown.
Sharpe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sharpe prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Sharpe lands a takedown into guard.
Gibbersnout wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharpe scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sharpe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sharpe cracks Gibbersnout with a solid left hand.
Sharpe scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbersnout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gibbersnout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sharpe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sharpe lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Gibbersnout looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Gibbersnout looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gibbersnout has momentary wrist control but Sharpe slips an elbow through the middle.
Sharpe with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Gibbersnout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharpe defends it easily.
Sharpe postures up and lands a big shot to Gibbersnout's brow.
Sharpe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sharpe cracks Gibbersnout with a solid left hand.
Sharpe distracts Gibbersnout with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sharpe is working Gibbersnout over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sharpe trying to control but Gibbersnout is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Sharpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sharpe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Sharpe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gibbersnout covers up, he's hurt! Sharpe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sharpe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sharpe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!
Our winner, Donovan Sharpe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF 41: Babcock vs Kakuzo 2
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Sharpe shoots in but no luck this time.
Lauzier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharpe. #TD#
Sharpe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzier pushes Sharpe off looking to stand but Sharpe dives back in and keeps control.
Lauzier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Sharpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharpe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sharpe looking to pass the guard.
Lauzier keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lauzier can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharpe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Lauzier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sharpe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lauzier's head.
Sharpe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lauzier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharpe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lauzier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharpe.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Lauzier keeps moving.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing.
Sharpe with a nice head shot there.
Sharpe stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzier.
Sharpe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lauzier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Lauzier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Lauzier!#REVB#
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lauzier being controlled here momentarily.
Sharpe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sharpe seems keen to control Lauzier's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lauzier working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Sharpe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lauzier manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses.
Sharpe postures up in Lauzier's guard and throws a big left but Lauzier blocks it.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing.
Lauzier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sharpe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharpe throwing strikes from guard but Lauzier blocks nicely.
Lauzier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lauzier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Lauzier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Lauzier!#REVB#
Sharpe pulls Lauzier in close to prevent any damage.
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Sharpe pushes Lauzier off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Sharpe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Sharpe's head but Sharpe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier throws a hook but Sharpe avoids it easily.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Sharpe throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Sharpe ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Sharpe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Sharpe misses the jab.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lauzier as he avoids it easily.
Lauzier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lauzier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharpe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Sharpe's shoulder, as Sharpe tries to avoid the shot.
Lauzier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharpe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sharpe under the eye.
Sharpe has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lauzier to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sharpe gets a double leg takedown into Lauzier's guard.
Sharpe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzier is looking to stand back up but Sharpe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lauzier.
Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzier can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sharpe wants to take a breather but Lauzier is having none of it.
Sharpe trying to control the pace.
Lauzier is trying to stand back up but Sharpe is controlling him
Lauzier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
Lauzier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lauzier is looking to control Sharpe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lauzier avoid being mounted?
Sharpe prevents Lauzier from improving his position.
Sharpe misses with a head shot. Lauzier uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lauzier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lauzier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe 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.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Lauzier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Lauzier!#REVB#
Lauzier is fighting to break Sharpe's control of his arms but Sharpe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lauzier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Sharpe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sharpe prevents Lauzier from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Sharpe is looking for a takedown.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sharpe has Lauzier pressed against the cage, preventing Lauzier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sharpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lauzier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sharpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sharpe slows down the pace here.
Lauzier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lauzier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lauzier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Sharpe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lauzier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lauzier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lauzier is trying to force a seperation but Sharpe has the dominant position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sharpe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lauzier prevents it.
Lauzier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lauzier is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Sharpe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lauzier is trying to keep an underhook but Sharpe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sharpe working over Lauzier with some ground and pound. Lauzier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lauzier wants to control but Sharpe is keeping busy.
Lauzier tries to kick Sharpe off but Sharpe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lauzier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzier is trying to stand up here but Sharpe is controlling him well.
Sharpe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sharpe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Donovan Sharpe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sharpe is looking to clinch.
Sharpe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lauzier circles away.
Lauzier lands with a hook. Sharpe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lauzier misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Sharpe moves into the clinch.
Sharpe wants a takedown but no success here.
Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lauzier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Lauzier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lauzier is trying to force a seperation but Sharpe has the dominant position.
Sharpe scores with a hook to the body.
Sharpe is trying to drag Lauzier to the mat but Lauzier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lauzier is defending well.
Sharpe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lauzier is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Sharpe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sharpe wants a takedown.
Sharpe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharpe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lauzier is defending well.
Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lauzier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sharpe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lauzier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lauzier has had enough of the clinch but Sharpe keeps him there for the moment.
Lauzier tries to break the clinch but Sharpe is controlling the position.
Lauzier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sharpe tries a body shot but Lauzier blocks it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sharpe misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzier stops a takedown attempt from Sharpe. #BC2#
Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lauzier throws a jab when Sharpe was well out of range.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Sharpe moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sharpe misses the target.
Lauzier 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.
Lauzier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharpe on the side of the head.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Sharpe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharpe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Lauzier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharpe.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sharpe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lauzier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharpe.
Sharpe misses with a takedown
and Lauzier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharpe on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Donk. Lauzier catches Sharpe right on the button with a cross.
Lauzier throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharpe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharpe.
Lauzier misses with a straight left.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Sharpe defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
Sharpe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharpe.
Sharpe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Lauzier gets caught flat footed, as Sharpe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sharpe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sharpe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Lauzier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Lauzier!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe wants to get back to his feet but Lauzier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gabriel Lauzier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sharpe holds on and takes a little breather.
Lauzier wants to control from the top but Sharpe keeps moving.
Donovan Sharpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lauzier manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Lauzier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sharpe 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donovan Sharpe!
A very excited looking Donovan Sharpe 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: NYF 36: Anudo vs Simons
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Jones scores with a body shot.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sharpe tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws a right and a left that Sharpe avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sharpe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharpe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Sharpe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharpe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Sharpe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Sharpe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sharpe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sharpe wants a takedown.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Sharpe avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Sharpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sharpe rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Sharpe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown.
Jones tries to work over Sharpe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Sharpe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!

Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Sharpe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Sharpe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Samuel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharpe doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away. #TD#
Sharpe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sharpe is in Jones's guard.
Jones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sharpe, up you get! #CL#
Sharpe moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharpe is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Sharpe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharpe tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sharpe letting Jones take a breather here.
Sharpe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Sharpe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Sharpe isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing.
Jones pulls Sharpe in to control the position.
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jones wants to control from the top but Sharpe keeps moving.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Jones is fighting to break Sharpe's control of his arms but Sharpe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sharpe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharpe keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up.
Sharpe wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jones dominated that round.
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##TD#
Sharpe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharpe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sharpe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sharpe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sharpe 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.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharpe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Sharpe looking to control but instead Jones has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T1#
Sharpe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sharpe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Sharpe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sharpe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharpe looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
Sharpe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sharpe, up you get! #T2#
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sharpe on the side of the head.
Samuel Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharpe.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sharpe ducks down to avoid it.
BOOM! Jones lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sharpe. Sharpe tries to recover but Jones is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sharpe lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Jones!
Samuel Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NYF 33: Mendez vs Simons 2
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Adamovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sharpe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Adamovic.#TD#
Sharpe gets a takedown into half guard.
Adamovic is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Adamovic has his hands clasped together around Sharpe's back. He's all about the action.
Sharpe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic wants to get back to full guard.
Adamovic wants to get back to his feet.
Adamovic is looking to get back to full guard here but Sharpe has managed to pass to side control instead.
Adamovic can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Adamovic looking for a sweep but Sharpe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sharpe misses with a head shot.
Adamovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sharpe trying to control but Adamovic is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Sharpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Adamovic tries to hold on but Sharpe postures up.
Adamovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sharpe with a couple of short strikes.
Adamovic blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Adamovic is looking to improve his position but Sharpe isn't that keen on the idea.
Adamovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sharpe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharpe throwing shots but Adamovic is blocking nicely.
Sharpe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adamovic is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharpe working Adamovic over with strikes.
Adamovic is looking to escape.
Adamovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Sharpe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Ground and pound from Sharpe.
Adamovic trying to hold on to Sharpe's head to control him but Sharpe postures up. #T3#
Sharpe working over Adamovic with some ground and pound. Adamovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Sharpe.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Adamovic dodges it nicely.
Adamovic trying to control but Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe is trying to control. Adamovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Adamovic dodges it nicely.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamovic's head.
Sharpe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adamovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adamovic.
Sharpe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adamovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharpe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sharpe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharpe looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharpe, not yet.
Adamovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adamovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sharpe's guard.
Sharpe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Sharpe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharpe.
Sharpe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Adamovic rushes Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sharpe wants a takedown but no success here.
Sharpe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharpe blocking some punches.
Adamovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sharpe can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharpe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adamovic after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharpe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic has Sharpe pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Adamovic.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamovic can do to turn this around?
Sharpe blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Sharpe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adamovic can't fight it off and eventually Sharpe manages to take the fight to the floor. Adamovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Sharpe landing with the ground and pound.
Sharpe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adamovic is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adamovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
Adamovic is concentrating on defense, preventing Sharpe from advancing position.
Sharpe throwing shots but Adamovic is blocking nicely.
Adamovic wants to get back to full guard.
Adamovic manages to get to full guard.
Adamovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Adamovic controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adamovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Adamovic, not yet.
Sharpe cracks Adamovic with a solid left hand.
Sharpe lands a couple of digs.
Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe is working Adamovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sharpe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamovic looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adamovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adamovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adamovic is pulling down on Sharpe's head to control his posture.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing.
Adamovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sharpe distracts Adamovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adamovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Sharpe distracts Adamovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adamovic has momentary wrist control but Sharpe slips an elbow through the middle.
Adamovic is controlling Sharpe's posture.
Adamovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adamovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adamovic controlling the position.
Sharpe wants to pass the guard but Adamovic is keeping the position.
Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adamovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adamovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adamovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sharpe's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Sharpe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sharpe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamovic.
Adamovic lunges at Sharpe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sharpe's hand.
Sharpe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adamovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sharpe scrambles back to his feet.
Sharpe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adamovic throws out the jab.
Adamovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Sharpe gets a takedown into half guard.
Adamovic is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Adamovic dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Sharpe there.
Adamovic wants to improve his position but Sharpe is controlling well.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamovic's head.
Well, if Sharpe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adamovic is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sharpe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sharpe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adamovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sharpe is thwarting Adamovic's attempts to control the position.
Adamovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sharpe prevents Adamovic from improving his position.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valentin Adamovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adamovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharpe is working away from the top position though.
Sharpe is nestled in close to Adamovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adamovic gets full guard.
Adamovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adamovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Donovan Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adamovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sharpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adamovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sharpe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adamovic is pulling down on Sharpe's head. It's preventing any offense from Sharpe, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sharpe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamovic.
Sharpe lands with a good body shot.
Adamovic throws a hook but Sharpe blocks it.
Adamovic throws a shot to the body.
Adamovic throws a hook to the side of Sharpe's head but Sharpe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donovan Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Sharpe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adamovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Adamovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Sharpe working some strikes from top position.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharpe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adamovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sharpe with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Sharpe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adamovic striking off his back but it's not causing Sharpe any problems.
Sharpe works over Adamovic with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamovic is trying to keep Sharpe in close.
Sharpe scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adamovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sharpe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adamovic's head.
Donovan Sharpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharpe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adamovic keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sharpe, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AVKT 23: Destroying Hell
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown but Sharpe shows good takedown defense.
Pfanne shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharpe tries to sprawl out of it but Pfanne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharpe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharpe but Sharpe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donovan Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Pfanne.#CL#
Sharpe clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Sharpe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pfanne is trying is best to control the position here.
Sharpe lands strikes from half guard.
Sharpe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe trying to control the action but Pfanne is working from the bottom.
Sharpe prevents Pfanne from improving his position.
Sharpe throwing shots but Pfanne is blocking nicely. #T1#
Sharpe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Sharpe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe wants to pass to mount but Pfanne is defending the position.
Sharpe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pfanne's head.
Pfanne trying to control from the bottom.
Sharpe 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.
Pfanne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sharpe.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sharpe connects with a nice short shot to Pfanne's temple.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sharpe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pfanne defending well though.
Sharpe wants to take a breather but Pfanne is having none of it.
Sharpe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Pfanne is holding on to half guard well.
Pfanne tries to roll over but Sharpe keeps him under control.
Sharpe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sharpe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pfanne is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Sharpe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe throwing shots but Pfanne is blocking nicely.
Sharpe trying to control from half guard but Pfanne is working away.
Sharpe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pfanne defending well though. #T3#
Sharpe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pfanne to regain full guard.
Pfanne controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pfanne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sharpe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pfanne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to control but Pfanne is working from the bottom.
Sharpe postures up in Pfanne's guard and throws a big left but Pfanne blocks it.
Sharpe trying to control but Pfanne is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Sharpe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pfanne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharpe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pfanne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pfanne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharpe postures up in Pfanne's guard and throws a big left but Pfanne blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Sharpe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Pfanne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Sharpe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pfanne presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
I was talking to Sharpe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sharpe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pfanne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Sharpe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sharpe manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe working away.
Sharpe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pfanne is avoiding damage well.
Sharpe laying and praying for a moment but Pfanne takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sharpe is pressing down on Pfanne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pfanne is holding on for now.
Pfanne manages to get to full guard.
Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pfanne can do to turn this around?
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Pfanne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharpe.
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Pfanne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pfanne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pfanne postures up and lands a big shot to Sharpe's brow.
Sharpe 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#
Sharpe trying to control from half guard but Pfanne is working away.
Sharpe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Pfanne dodges it nicely. #T2#
Sharpe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pfanne has his hands clasped together around Sharpe's back. He's all about the action.
Sharpe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sharpe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sharpe misses with a head shot. Pfanne uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Pfanne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Pfanne!#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sharpe holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Pfanne throws a big elbow that misses.
Pfanne throwing strikes from guard but Sharpe blocks nicely.
Pfanne won't allow Sharpe to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pfanne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharpe 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#
Sharpe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe looks to land a strike but Pfanne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pfanne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pfanne keeping full guard, as Sharpe tries to pass.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pfanne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Pfanne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pfanne working some strikes from top position.
Pfanne is working Sharpe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharpe pulls Pfanne in close to prevent any damage.
Sharpe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pfanne holds on and takes a little breather.
Donovan Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pfanne trying to keep a closed guard but Sharpe is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Sharpe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD#
Sharpe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sharpe wants to pass to mount but Pfanne is defending the position.
Pfanne wants to get back to full guard.
Pfanne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sharpe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sharpe looks to land a strike but Pfanne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfanne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pfanne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pfanne looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sharpe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sharpe lands a couple of digs.
Pfanne wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
Sharpe with a nice head shot there.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pfanne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pfanne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sharpe has his hands clasped together around Pfanne's back. He's all about the action.
Pfanne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sharpe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pfanne is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Sharpe gets back to full guard.
Pfanne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sharpe's head.
Pfanne won't allow Sharpe to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pfanne working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sharpe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pfanne chips away with some ground and pound.
Pfanne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pfanne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pfanne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sharpe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharpe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pfanne's guard. #REVR#
Sharpe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Sharpe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sharpe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sharpe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pfanne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pfanne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sharpe is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pfanne is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharpe has a good base and remains in mount.
Sharpe working the ground and pound effectively.
Sharpe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pfanne looks a forlorn figure.
Sharpe with shots to the head and body - Pfanne looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Pfanne is rocked!
Sharpe looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Pfanne covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!
Donovan Sharpe retains his middleweight title!
Donovan Sharpe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AVKT 21: Colossal Impact
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Sharpe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lasso on his heels. He'll look to pass Lasso's guard now, I'm sure.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharpe is in close to Lasso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasso looking to control.
Sharpe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharpe is working Lasso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharpe landing with the ground and pound.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lasso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe postures up in Lasso's guard and throws a big left but Lasso blocks it.
Lasso trying to keep a closed guard but Sharpe is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharpe scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to control but Lasso is working from the bottom.
Lasso controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself.
Lasso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharpe. #T1#
Sharpe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lasso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lasso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sharpe scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharpe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sharpe is in close to Lasso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lasso is trying to control the position but Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Lasso controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself.
Sharpe works over Lasso with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Sharpe working some strikes from top position.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe won't allow Lasso to sweep him here.
Sharpe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sharpe is working Lasso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharpe distracts Lasso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Lasso is rocked!
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharpe postures up and lands a big shot to Lasso's brow.
Oh Lasso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharpe lands a couple of digs.
Sharpe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lasso covers up, he's hurt! Sharpe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sharpe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sharpe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!
Donovan Sharpe is the new middleweight champion!
Donovan Sharpe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AVKT 15: Bigger and Badder
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharpe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Sharpe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Jason Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.#TD2#
Sharpe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Sharpe is now in Johnson's guard.
Sharpe lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Sharpe isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Sharpe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Sharpe is having none of it.
Sharpe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sharpe misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Sharpe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sharpe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sharpe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sharpe. #T2#
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sharpe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sharpe connects with a decent elbow.
Sharpe prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Sharpe.
Johnson is pushing Sharpe's head away, looking to escape. Sharpe manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson's coaches at Mythic Co. have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharpe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sharpe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Sharpe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sharpe tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Sharpe.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sharpe working his ground and pound in the gym.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ES#
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3##TD2#
Sharpe gets the takedown into side control.
Sharpe working the ground and pound.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sharpe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sharpe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sharpe is chipping away with strikes.
Sharpe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sharpe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sharpe is controlling him well.
Sharpe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sharpe is controlling him well.#T4#
Sharpe working the head with strikes. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Check out the look on Sharpe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee asks Sharpe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sharpe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sharpe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sharpe lands an elbow.
Sharpe cracks Johnson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sharpe immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johnson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sharpe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!
Donovan Sharpe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Jason Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose, but i’m always here to give you a show. '.

Event: HFC 70 - De Rossi vs Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Sharpe throws a jab when Burgess was well out of range.
Sharpe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Sharpe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burgess throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Sharpe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burgess is pressed up against the cage. Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burgess down to the mat. Burgess avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big left from Burgess misses. #CL2#
Sharpe closes the distance and pushes Burgess back into the cage.
Sharpe jumps guard but Burgess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sharpe blocking some punches.
Sharpe tries to score a body lock takedown but Burgess shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Axton Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Burgess forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burgess lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharpe backwards. #TD2#
Sharpe jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgess won't allow Sharpe to sweep him here.
Sharpe being controlled here, momentarily.
Sharpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burgess is controlling him. #T1#
Burgess slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Sharpe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sharpe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Burgess is staying active.
Burgess controlling the position from side mount.
Sharpe tries to buck Burgess off but Burgess is having none of it.
Sharpe is trying to control Burgess's posture but Burgess avoids it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burgess is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sharpe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sharpe is looking to regain half guard here but Burgess keeps moving and retains side control.
Sharpe can't do much from the bottom here.
Burgess tries to move to mount but Sharpe blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Sharpe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sharpe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burgess wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
What's Sharpe going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sharpe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgess swivels and escapes.
Donovan Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Burgess misses its intended target.
Sharpe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burgess counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Burgess clinches up with Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe wants a takedown but no success here.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burgess gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burgess pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Burgess throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharpe.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sharpe backwards.
Burgess lands a body punch.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Sharpe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T4#
Sharpe postures up in Burgess's guard and throws a big left but Burgess blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sharpe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharpe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgess wants to sweep but no luck.
Burgess has his hands on Sharpe's head, controlling the position.
Sharpe throws a strike but Burgess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Burgess trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
Sharpe controls Burgess momentarily but Burgess frees himself.
Burgess throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axton Burgess dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
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#
A big right from Burgess misses.
Burgess scores with a punch to the head.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sharpe.
Sharpe is trying to ground and pound but Burgess uses the momentary lack of control by Sharpe to regain half guard.
Burgess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharpe can do to turn this around?
Burgess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess has his hands clasped together around Sharpe's back. He's all about the action.
Sharpe with the ground and pound but Burgess uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe distracts Burgess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Burgess wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
Sharpe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Burgess uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Burgess!#REVR##ES2#
Sharpe wriggles free and stands up.
Burgess tries to move into range but Sharpe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sharpe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess. #TD2#
Sharpe gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
The strikes coming from Sharpe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sharpe trying to control the action but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Burgess makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burgess.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgess works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe throwing strikes from guard but Burgess blocks nicely.
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burgess has control of Sharpe's left arm, preventing Sharpe from doing any damage.
Sharpe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Sharpe postures up in Burgess's guard and throws a big left but Burgess blocks it.
Burgess pulls Sharpe in close to prevent any damage.
Sharpe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Burgess has his foot on Sharpe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharpe works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Burgess gets tackled into the cage by Sharpe. Sharpe maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sharpe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burgess creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Sharpe tries to score a body lock takedown but Burgess shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Burgess.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burgess gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharpe.
Axton Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.#T4#
Burgess lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Sharpe is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
Sharpe is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?
Burgess lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sharpe to his knees! Burgess keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axton Burgess!
Axton Burgess thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 60: Sudden Death
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Sharpe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davito's head.
Donovan Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sharpe moves into the clinch.
Sharpe has Davito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davito prevents the takedown attempt.
Davito tries to throw a body punch but Sharpe avoids it by throwing Davito back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Davito.
Sharpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sharpe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pelosi Davito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharpe.
Sharpe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davito gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito throws a head punch that misses.
Davito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Davito throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharpe.
Sharpe is trying to drag Davito to the mat but Davito just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sharpe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davito tries to work over Sharpe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davito tries to work over Sharpe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davito has a couple of punches blocked by Sharpe.
Sharpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sharpe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sharpe wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Sharpe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Davito slams his shin into Sharpe's torso.
Sharpe looks winded!
Sharpe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davito can pounce on him.
Sharpe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davito counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Davito as Sharpe shoots in.
Davito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharpe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Davito lands a big uppercut and Sharpe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sharpe looks OK. Davito waves Sharpe back to his feet!#ROC#Sharpe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davito grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Sharpe takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Davito cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 53: Harris vs Colson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sharpe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Babula!
Sharpe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Babula sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babula wants to get back to his feet.
Sharpe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Babula sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
What's Babula going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Babula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sharpe in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Babula some visible discomfort.
Sharpe scoring with punches from side control.
Babula takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sharpe cracks Babula with a big elbow. #T1#
Babula is trying to control Sharpe's posture but Sharpe avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Sharpe.
Sharpe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sharpe lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Sharpe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sharpe trying to control the position but Babula is working away.
Sharpe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Babula some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe working the ground and pound but Babula is defending the strikes.
Babula is trying to buck Sharpe off.
Sharpe throws a strike aimed at the side of Babula's head but Babula avoids it well.#T2#
Babula is trying to buck Sharpe off.
Babula takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Sharpe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babula knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharpe swings around for an armbar but Babula sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sharpe's guard.#ES2#
Sharpe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Babula presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Babula can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Sharpe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Babula regains guard immediately.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sharpe working his ground and pound in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Babula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Babula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sharpe controlling the position.
Babula won't allow Sharpe to get back to his feet.
Sharpe is pulling down on Babula's head to control his posture.
Babula sitting in guard here, content to control.
Babula has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sharpe is proving hard to escape from.
Babula postures up.
Babula stopping the sweep attempt from Sharpe.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharpe is looking to stand up but Babula isn't so interested in that idea.
Sharpe has his hands on Babula's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Babula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Babula misses the target.
A left and a right from Babula both land. Nice combination.
Donovan Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babula throws a jab when Sharpe was well out of range.
Sharpe moves out of range as Babula strikes.
Sharpe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Babula counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharpe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Babula to score with a decent uppercut.
Sharpe shoots for a double leg takedown but Babula sprawls well. He's pushed Sharpe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gerwazy Babula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.
Babula throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sharpe counters with a series of strikes. Babula will be more careful next time no doubt.
Babula throws an overhand right that drops Sharpe like a sack of potatoes! Babula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerwazy Babula!

Event: HFC 47: Justice vs Lambart
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1##TD#
Sharpe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sharpe prevents Masamba from standing back up.
Sharpe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Masamba dodges it nicely.
Masamba wants to get back to his feet.
Sharpe lands with a punch from half guard.
Masamba tries to kick Sharpe off but Sharpe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've been hearing that Sharpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sharpe trying to control from half guard but Masamba is working away.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masamba's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sharpe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe slips a nice elbow through Masamba's hands, connecting with Masamba's forehead.
Sharpe misses with a head shot. Masamba uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sharpe is working Masamba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Masamba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Masamba keeps moving.
Masamba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to control but Masamba is working from the bottom.
Masamba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharpe trying to control but Masamba is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masamba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Masamba keeps moving.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Masamba 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.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Masamba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Masamba!#REVB#
Masamba content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Sharpe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sharpe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sharpe tries to get out of the position.
Sharpe wants to hit a sweep here but Masamba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sharpe there!
Sharpe tries to control Masamba's body but Masamba pushes him off. Sharpe squirms to his side and now Masamba has his back!
Sharpe wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Masamba controlling the position well here. Sharpe rolled but Masamba kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sharpe is trying to get back to his feet but Masamba has full control of the position and if anything, Sharpe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sharpe wants to escape the position.
Sharpe trying to control the hands but Masamba won't let him.
Sharpe tries to roll but Masamba sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masamba trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sharpe doesn't escape.
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 Donovan Sharpe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Masamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharpe fails with a takedown attempt.
Masamba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masamba throws out a loose jab but Sharpe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharpe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe postures up in Masamba's guard and throws a big left but Masamba blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharpe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masamba's head.
Masamba wants to get back to his feet but Sharpe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masamba is trying to control the position but Sharpe postures up. #T1#
Sharpe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharpe postures up and lands a big shot to Masamba's brow.
Masamba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharpe 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.
Sharpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Masamba has wrist control.
Masamba wants to stand and escape but Sharpe is having none of it.
Sharpe trying to control but Masamba is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sharpe distracts Masamba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Masamba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sharpe trying to control the position. #T2#
Masamba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sharpe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharpe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masamba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sharpe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masamba's head.
Masamba wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling the position.
Sharpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Masamba has wrist control.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masamba wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing.
Masamba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masamba looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Masamba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Masamba!#REVB#
Sharpe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Masamba dives into side control.
Sharpe is not content to let Masamba control the position.
Sharpe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Masamba's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe wants to get back to full guard.
Sharpe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Masamba is thwarting Sharpe's attempts to control the position.
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 Donovan Sharpe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Masamba with a hook.
Masamba throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharpe counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Sharpe misses with a wild body shot.
Masamba throws an off balance right hand
and Masamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masamba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Sharpe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sharpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masamba keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
Sharpe stops Masamba from standing up.
Sharpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Masamba is retaining full guard.
Sharpe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Sharpe is standing up over Masamba. Masamba looks to escape but Sharpe dives into side control.
Sharpe is putting a hurting on Masamba here, landing some big shots from side control.
Masamba on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Masamba tries to escape but Sharpe is in control.
The strikes coming from Sharpe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sharpe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Masamba looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sharpe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!
Donovan Sharpe gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HFC 38: Ounnagn vs Pashkevich
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Druff.
A right-left combo lands from Druff.
Sharpe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharpe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Druff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Sharpe rushes Druff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sharpe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Druff is trying to keep an underhook but Sharpe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sharpe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Druff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sharpe scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharpe 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.
Druff is trying to stand back up but Sharpe is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sharpe lands a nice short elbow.
Druff is trying to stand.
Sharpe 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.
Sharpe wants to pass the guard but Druff is defending well.
Druff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sharpe.
We've been hearing that Sharpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Druff looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sharpe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Druff wants to get back to full guard.
Druff taking some punishment here, with Sharpe in his half guard.
Sharpe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Druff keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sharpe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Sharpe slows the pace down in half guard.
Sharpe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Druff is rocked!
Sharpe is controlling the pace.
Druff is still in real trouble! Can Sharpe finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe slips a nice elbow through Druff's hands, connecting with Druff's forehead.
Sharpe is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sharpe lands a nice short elbow.
Sharpe lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Druff! More strikes land and this one is all over! Sharpe jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!

Event: HFC 31: Ounnagn vs Collins
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Sharpe throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruczek doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharpe circles away.
Sharpe stuffs the takedown.
Kruczek wants to clinch up but Sharpe keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharpe misses its target.
Kruczek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Sharpe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kruczek, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kruczek manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sharpe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kruczek has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sharpe is looking to defend but Kruczek has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sharpe! Kruczek pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sharpe taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dionizy Kruczek!

Event: HFC 22: Mamed vs Tintley 2
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Sharpe there.
No luck for Bull with that takedown attempt.
Bull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharpe's waist but Sharpe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bull off to one side.
Sharpe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donovan Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pit Bull.
Bull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sharpe misses with the combination.
And Bull tries to counter it with a takedown but Sharpe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe feints a jab promting Bull to slip. Sharpe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bull slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bull misses with a takedown
and Sharpe counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Sharpe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bull misses with a takedown
and Sharpe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sharpe scores with a counter punch that sends Bull to the canvas! Sharpe smells blood - he's punishing Bull with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bull has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!

Event: HFC 16: Colson vs Ramsay
Date: Jul 14, 2022

#R1#
Sharpe throws a series of punches but Chansen avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Sharpe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chansen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sharpe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Sharpe stands up and waves to Chansen to follow him. #CL#
Sharpe moves into range and clinches up with Chansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chansen misses with a punch to the body.
Sharpe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sharpe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chansen is defending well for now.
Sharpe wants to get back to striking at distance but Chansen won't allow it.
Chansen keeps control of Sharpe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sharpe.
Sharpe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharpe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sharpe tries to land knees in the clinch but Chansen avoids the damage to the body.
Sharpe is trying to break free.
Sharpe misses with an elbow over the top.
Chansen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sharpe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sharpe. #BC2#
Chansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sharpe takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharpe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chansen avoiding damage as Sharpe throws knees to the body.
Chansen dodges an elbow strike from Sharpe. #T2#
Chansen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharpe to keep the fight standing.
Chansen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chansen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharpe to keep the fight standing.
Donovan Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macker Chansen.#BC2#
Chansen manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sharpe.
Sharpe shoots in looking for a takedown. Chansen tries to sprawl out of it but Sharpe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chansen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chansen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharpe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chansen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sharpe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharpe throws a combination. Chansen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Sharpe clinches with his opponent.
Sharpe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Sharpe manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Sharpe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Sharpe misses with a knee to the head.
Chansen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sharpe is defending well.#BC#
Sharpe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharpe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharpe fails to land with a series of punches.
And Chansen tries to counter it with a takedown but Sharpe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sharpe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sharpe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Sharpe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donovan Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chansen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Chansen is rocked!
BAM! Sharpe delivers a spinning backfist that drops Chansen like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Donovan Sharpe!

Event: HFC 7: Smith vs Justice
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1##CL#
Sharpe gets a clinch. #BC2#
Nguyen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe swinging wildly here.
Nguyen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharpe misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Nguyen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Sharpe, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sharpe misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sharpe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nguyen looks to land a left hand but Sharpe moved out of range nicely.
Sharpe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nguyen.
A combination from Sharpe does no damage.
Nguyen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Sharpe scores with a body shot. #CL#
Sharpe moves into the clinch.
Nguyen avoiding damage as Sharpe throws knees to the body. #BC#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sharpe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nguyen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sharpe thinking. #CL#
Sharpe rushes Nguyen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sharpe breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sharpe closes the distance and pushes Nguyen back into the cage.
Sharpe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nguyen blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Sharpe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Sharpe throws a lazy uppercut
and Nguyen counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe throws a right and a left that Nguyen avoids nicely.
Sharpe scores with a nice right hand.
Nguyen avoids the body shot from Sharpe.
Nguyen unleashes a big counter combination but Sharpe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sharpe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nguyen! But no joy.
Sharpe misses with a hook
and Nguyen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharpe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nguyen circles away.#CL#
Sharpe rushes Nguyen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nguyen tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharpe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sharpe breaks from the clinch.
Nguyen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharpe swivels and escapes.
Sharpe throwing a counter right hand but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Sharpe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nguyen counters with a nice body shot. #T3##CL#
Sharpe clinches up against the cage.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Sharpe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharpe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nguyen throws out a counter right but Sharpe avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Sharpe. #CL#
Sharpe pushes Nguyen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sharpe manages to break the clinch.
Sharpe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Sharpe drives through and clinches with Nguyen against the cage. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharpe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Nguyen breaks from the clinch.
Sharpe tries to bum rush Nguyen with a series of wild strikes but Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sharpe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nguyen lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Sharpe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nguyen, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe lands a right hand.
Sharpe working hard to break the clinch.
Sharpe lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Sharpe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sharpe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nguyen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharpe.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Sharpe closes the distance and pushes Nguyen back into the cage.
Sharpe trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Nguyen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Sharpe moves into the clinch successfully.
Nguyen avoids the elbow strike from Sharpe, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe missing with knees to the body.
Sharpe is trying to break free.
Sharpe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards. #T1#
Nguyen is trying to drag Sharpe to the mat but Sharpe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sharpe darts in and clinches Nguyen up against the cage.
Sharpe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nguyen.
Sharpe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nguyen. #BC2#
Nguyen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe throws a nice looking combination but Nguyen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nguyen! But no joy.#CL#
Sharpe moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sharpe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nguyen's brow. #BC#
Sharpe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharpe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donovan Sharpe is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Nguyen misses the target.
Sharpe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nguyen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sharpe looks to land a left hand but Nguyen moved out of range nicely.
Nguyen throws a right hand that Sharpe ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharpe also avoids with ease.
Sharpe misses with a double jab. #CL#
Sharpe moves into range and clinches up with Nguyen.
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!
Nguyen keeps control of Sharpe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sharpe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Sharpe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nguyen is defending well for now.
Sharpe tries a body shot but Nguyen blocks it.
Sharpe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nguyen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nguyen avoiding damage as Sharpe throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Nguyen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sharpe closes the distance and pushes Nguyen back into the cage.#BC2#
Nguyen manages to break the clinch.
Sharpe throws a series of punches but Nguyen avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Nguyen gets tackled into the cage by Sharpe. Sharpe maintains the clinch.
Sharpe tries to land knees in the clinch but Nguyen avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Sharpe misses with an elbow over the top.
Sharpe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Nguyen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Sharpe misses.
Nguyen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sharpe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nguyen doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Sharpe pushes Nguyen up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharpe misses with a punch to the body.
Sharpe tries to throw a body punch but Nguyen avoids it by throwing Sharpe back against the cage. #BC#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharpe misses with a straight left.
Nguyen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sharpe with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Sharpe dominated that second round.
That's time! Sharpe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sharpe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sharpe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nguyen has him pressed against the cage.
Nguyen prevents Sharpe from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe throws a series of punches but Nguyen moves out of range.
Sharpe misses with a double jab.
Nguyen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nguyen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Nguyen tries to keep at a distance but Sharpe has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sharpe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Sharpe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sharpe scores with a shot to the side of Nguyen's head. #BC#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharpe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nguyen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharpe fails to land with a series of punches.
Nguyen scores with a decent looking hook.
Nguyen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the body from Sharpe misses
and Nguyen counters with a straight right hand.
Sharpe misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nguyen! But no joy.
Sharpe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nguyen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Sharpe.
Nguyen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharpe momentarily.
Nguyen dodges the punch combination from Sharpe.
A little jabbing left from Nguyen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharpe scores with a punch to the head.
Sharpe misses with the combination. #CL#
Sharpe forces Nguyen back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC#
Sharpe breaks from the clinch.
Sharpe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nguyen takes one on the button.
A left lands for Sharpe.
Sharpe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nguyen throws out a counter right but Sharpe avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Sharpe forces Nguyen back against the cage and clinches.
Sharpe wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Nguyen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharpe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nguyen counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Sharpe closes the distance and clinches.
Nguyen tries for a takedown but Sharpe manages to get underhooks.
Dragon Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##BC#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donovan Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nguyen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharpe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharpe moves away.
Nguyen swinging wildly here.
Sharpe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a hook but Sharpe avoids it easily.
Sharpe throws a combination that misses
and Nguyen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sharpe thinking.
Donovan Sharpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharpe misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sharpe 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Sharpe!

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