Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi stuns Rocksaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mukunzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rocksaw's sensitive parts.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Rocksaw slips the punch.
Rocksaw with a poor takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Mukunzi is looking to reverse the position.
Rocksaw in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rocksaw in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rocksaw lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mukunzi is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi sneaks back into half guard.
Rocksaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mukunzi defending well though.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocksaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mukunzi's head. #T2#
Rocksaw trying to pass the guard but Mukunzi defending well.
Mukunzi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukunzi tries to kick Rocksaw off but Rocksaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mukunzi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Rocksaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mukunzi can pounce on him.
Rocksaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw thows a leg kick but Mukunzi checks it
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Mukunzi throws out a powerful jab.
Rocksaw throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocksaw misses the body punch
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Rocksaw looks to throw a body kick
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Rocksaw.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocksaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocksaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Mukunzi misses
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksaw thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mukunzi if he has to take too many more of those.
Mukunzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocksaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw avoids a kick to the body.
Rocksaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rocksaw swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Mukunzi with the inside leg kick.
Rocksaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Rocksaw flicks out a counter leg kick but Mukunzi steps away.
Rocksaw misses with a straight right.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocksaw throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Rocksaw misses. #T2#
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Rocksaw shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rocksaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mukunzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocksaw checks a low kick from Mukunzi.
A combination from Rocksaw does no damage.
Mukunzi lunges at Rocksaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocksaw's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Mukunzi there.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi. #T3#
Mukunzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rocksaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksaw looks to throw a body kick
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocksaw throws the left hand but Mukunzi avoids the punch easily.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rocksaw tries a low kick but Mukunzi avoids it.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mukunzi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Mukunzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Rocksaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocksaw throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Rocksaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Rocksaw's body. #TD2#
Rocksaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mukunzi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rocksaw is in Mukunzi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Mukunzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mukunzi tries to get out of the position.
Mukunzi pulls Rocksaw in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ramone Rocksaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Mukunzi finds it's target.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Rocksaw was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rocksaw moves forwards but Mukunzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rocksaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw tries a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi is wise to it.#T1#
A combination from Mukunzi does no damage.
Rocksaw throws a big counter head kick but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A counter left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses its target.
Rocksaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mukunzi but Mukunzi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi throws a front kick aimed at Rocksaw's knee but Rocksaw avoids it well.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocksaw. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocksaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Rocksaw takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksaw throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a thumping low kick.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocksaw can do to turn this around?
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocksaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocksaw moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rocksaw. #T3#
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocksaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocksaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocksaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Rocksaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksaw.#T4#
Mukunzi throws a nice looking combination but Rocksaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mukunzi with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Rocksaw blocks the low kick.
Rocksaw scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rocksaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mukunzi is fending him off so far but Rocksaw persists. Nope, Mukunzi circles away and we're back to standing.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Rocksaw manages to avoid it.
Rocksaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mukunzi looks to land a body kick but Rocksaw moved away.
Rocksaw steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocksaw looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mukunzi 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Salomon Mukunzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ramone Rocksaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'.

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa throws a shot from downtown. Vale Queiroz moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa moves in looking to clinch but Vale Queiroz pushes him off.#CL#
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Nakagawa breaks the clinch.
Vale Queiroz thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Vale Queiroz's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vale Queiroz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Vale Queiroz misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vale Queiroz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nakagawa manages to mount him!
Nakagawa misses with a head shot.
Vale Queiroz taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakagawa looking to control but Vale Queiroz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Nakagawa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vale Queiroz turns into him and now he's in Nakagawa's guard.
Vale Queiroz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Nakagawa trying to control the position.
Vale Queiroz tries to stand but Nakagawa is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vale Queiroz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nakagawa working for a triangle but Vale Queiroz defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Nakagawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vale Queiroz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vale Queiroz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vale Queiroz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakagawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that half lands.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown. Vale Queiroz fights it but they end up in guard.
Vale Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nakagawa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vale Queiroz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vale Queiroz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vale Queiroz! #REVR#
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 Erasmo Vale Queiroz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vale Queiroz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that Nakagawa avoids nicely.
Vale Queiroz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vale Queiroz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vale Queiroz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vale Queiroz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Vale Queiroz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Nakagawa is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that Nakagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakagawa also avoids with ease.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vale Queiroz 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 Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Nakagawa gets a takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz won't allow Nakagawa to pass to mount. #T1#
Nakagawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vale Queiroz has hold of Nakagawa's hands but Nakagawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakagawa prevents Vale Queiroz from standing back up.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vale Queiroz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vale Queiroz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakagawa is looking to advance position but Vale Queiroz won't allow it.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Vale Queiroz is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nakagawa is looking to pass Vale Queiroz's guard but actually Vale Queiroz recovers to full guard.
Nakagawa controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakagawa looks to land a left hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range nicely.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vale Queiroz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Nakagawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vale Queirozs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz misses with a straight left. #CL#
Vale Queiroz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakagawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakagawa is trying to break free.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is pressed up against the cage. Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vale Queiroz down to the mat. Vale Queiroz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vale Queiroz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nakagawa clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Nakagawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Nakagawa's ribcage. Nakagawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Nakagawa successfully pulls guard.
Vale Queiroz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakagawa's guard.#SU#
Vale Queiroz stands and steps away. Nakagawa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nakagawa throws a hook but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Vale Queiroz throws a front kick aimed at Nakagawa's knee but Nakagawa avoids it well.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakagawa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakagawa can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Nakagawa decides to pull guard.
Nakagawa is looking to sweep but instead, Vale Queiroz has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vale Queiroz pulls his head out easily.
Nakagawa manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vale Queiroz is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Nakagawa has an active guard here but Vale Queiroz has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Vale Queiroz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Vale Queiroz is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakagawa trying to control here.
Vale Queiroz prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
Vale Queiroz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Vale Queiroz has managed to clinch. #T3#
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vale Queiroz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Nakagawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Nakagawa tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz lands with a right to the head.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vale Queiroz after a bit of a struggle.
Nakagawa presses Vale Queiroz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vale Queiroz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shot to the side of Nakagawa's head. #T4#
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakagawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vale Queiroz stops a takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz gets through Nakagawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakagawa or not.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nakagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
A body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz clearly takes 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.#R4#
Vale Queiroz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of strikes that have Nakagawa backpedaling.
Nakagawa checks a leg kick.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakagawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vale Queiroz throws a good cross that connects.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vale Queiroz. That's going to slow Nakagawa down.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the side of Vale Queiroz's head but Vale Queiroz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Vale Queiroz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakagawa doesn't seem phased though.#T1##CL#
Vale Queiroz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakagawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards. #TD2#
Nakagawa has Vale Queiroz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nakagawa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vale Queiroz tumbling to the mat - Nakagawa dives into Vale Queiroz's guard.
Nakagawa stops Vale Queiroz from standing up.
Vale Queiroz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nakagawa dives into side control. #T2#
Nakagawa trying to control the position but Vale Queiroz is working away.
Nakagawa with the ground and pound but Vale Queiroz regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nakagawa stops Vale Queiroz from getting back to his feet.
Nakagawa wants to pass to mount but Vale Queiroz is defending the position.
Nakagawa is stalling here. Vale Queiroz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nakagawa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vale Queiroz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Nakagawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakagawa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Vale Queiroz easily slips into full mount!
Nakagawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakagawa wants to control but Vale Queiroz is having none of it.
Nakagawa is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Vale Queiroz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Nakagawa gets tackled into the cage by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz maintains the clinch.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz had his way with Shinnosuke Nakagawa in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Vale Queiroz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakagawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Vale Queiroz scores with a four punch combination!
Vale Queiroz clobbers Nakagawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakagawa misses with a hook.
Vale Queiroz is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Vale Queiroz strikes.
Nakagawa scores with a nice head shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with a few strikes there.
Vale Queiroz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vale Queiroz with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Vale Queiroz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range.
Vale Queiroz missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Vale Queiroz clinches up with Nakagawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakagawa tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakagawa jumps guard but Vale Queiroz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nakagawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakagawa looking for a takedown.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz is pressed up against the cage. Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vale Queiroz down to the mat. Vale Queiroz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakagawa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.
Nakagawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakagawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Nakagawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakagawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vale Queiroz works the jab nicely.
Vale Queiroz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakagawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vale Queiroz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Vale Queiroz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakagawas head. #T3#
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz lands with a right to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz presses Nakagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vale Queiroz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Vale Queiroz cracks Nakagawa with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike.
Vale Queiroz gets through Nakagawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Nakagawa is rocked!
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakagawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Vale Queiroz finish him?
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz has Nakagawa pressed against the cage, preventing Nakagawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakagawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vale Queiroz, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Six Nine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Six Nine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Jackson misses. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Six Nine is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Six Nine wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Six Nine is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him #T1#
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Six Nine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Six Nine desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Six Nine tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Six Nine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Six Nine controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Six Nine tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Six Nine 's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Six Nine is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson throws a strike but Six Nine avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Six Nine pulls Jackson in to control the position. #T3#
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Six Nine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Six Nine sprawls well.
Six Nine quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Six Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson cracks Six Nine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Six Nine punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Six Nine as he jumps to the side.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
Six Nine slips a jab from Jackson.
Six Nine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Six Nine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Six Nine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Jackson feints and as Six Nine raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Six Nine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Six Nine manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six Nine lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Six Nine . #CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Six Nine tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Six Nine lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson'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#
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Six Nine 's leg but Six Nine calmly moves out of range.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Six Nine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson shoots and misses
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Six Nine counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Six Nine ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson looks to clinch
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Six Nine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson digs a good hook to Six Nine 's body.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Six Nine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Six Nine avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Donk. Six Nine catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Six Nine moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A quick step to the side and Six Nine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Six Nine avoids it easily.
Six Nine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Six Nine counters with a head kick.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
Six Nine throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Jackson throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine is looking to counter punch.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Six Nine saw it coming and moves away.
Six Nine throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Six Nine checks a leg kick.
Six Nine cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Six Nine counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Six Nine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson distracts Six Nine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Six Nine keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Six Nine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Six Nine working a defensive guard here.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Six Nine is controlling Jackson's posture.#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.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Six Nine walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Six Nine checks it.
Six Nine misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Six Nine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tekashi Six Nine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Six Nine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Six Nine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Six Nine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Six Nine continues to drive forward.
Six Nine scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Six Nine .
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Six Nine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Six Nine circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Six Nine .
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson with a nice calf kick.
Six Nine lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Six Nine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Six Nine slips a jab from Jackson.
Six Nine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Six Nine misses the target.
Six Nine blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Six Nine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. #CL#
Six Nine forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Six Nine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Six Nine blocking some punches.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
A short left from Six Nine . #T2#
Six Nine tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Six Nine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Six Nine breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Six Nine moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but Six Nine moves away
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Six Nine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Six Nine as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Six Nine lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Six Nine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tekashi Six Nine has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Six Nine tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Six Nine 's ribcage. Six Nine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Six Nine prevents it.
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Six Nine lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson has Six Nine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Six Nine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Six Nine digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Six Nine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Six Nine , against the cage.
Six Nine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Six Nine is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #T4#
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Jackson tries to work over Six Nine 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Six Nine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Six Nine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Six Nine . #BC#
Six Nine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Six Nine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Six Nine pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tekashi Six Nine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Six Nine 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
A very excited looking Tekashi Six Nine 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: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rozhkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rozhkov!
Rozhkov tests Sampson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Rozhkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Sampson moves out of range as Rozhkov strikes.
Douglas Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sampson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sampson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rozhkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sampson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rozhkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rozhkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sampson defends well and Rozhkov ends up having to push Sampson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov looking for a takedown.
Rozhkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sampson's elbow.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rozhkov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Rozhkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sampson is defending well.
Rozhkov blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sampson.
A short right from Sampson. #T2#
Rozhkov has had enough of the clinch but Sampson keeps him there for the moment.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson dodges an elbow strike from Rozhkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sampson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rozhkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Rozhkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rozhkov is in Sampson's guard.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov won't allow Sampson to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sampson is retaining full guard.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov throws an elbow that misses. Sampson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rozhkov's guard. Nice move by Sampson!#REVB##T3#
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rozhkov looking to control but Sampson passes into half guard.
Rozhkov trying to control but Sampson postures up.
Sampson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sampson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Rozhkov can't escape the position.
Sampson trying to control but Rozhkov is having none of it.
Sampson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rozhkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Douglas Sampson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rozhkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rozhkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.
Rozhkov fails with the takedown
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov checks a low kick from Sampson.
Sampson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sampson avoids it really well and circles away.
Rozhkov misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Rozhkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sampson counters with a huge right that knocks Rozhkov out cold! Sampson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
A shot to the body from Fabinho misses
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabinho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fabinho misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fabinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Nti stalling. #SUB#
Fabinho actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti is thwarting Fabinho's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Fabinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nti's back!#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for the choke from the back position but Nti is controlling his hands well.
Fabinho is striking from the back but Nti escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Fabinho is trying to control. Nti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho wants to advance to full mount but Nti doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Nti keeps moving. #T2#
Nti seems keen to control Fabinho's posture.
Nti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nti keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Fabinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Fabinho pushes down on Nti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Nti is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nti wants to sweep here but Fabinho controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nti connects with a jab.
Fabinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Nti moves out of range of the body kick from Fabinho.
Fabinho throws a sloppy body shot
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Nti counters by moving into the clinch.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Fabinho has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Fabinho prevents the takedown attempt.
Fabinho misses with a punch on the inside.
Fabinho digs a right hand into Nti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nti's gas tank. #BC#
Fabinho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Nti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fabinho quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabinho wants to control but Nti is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Nti gets a takedown into half guard.
Fabinho wants to get back to full guard but Nti has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Fabinho's face as Nti controls the position. #T1#
Fabinho tries to improve position but can't.
Fabinho is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fabinho tries to roll over but Nti keeps him under control.#SUB#
Fabinho actively working from the bottom here.
Nti trying to control the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fabinho tries to get to full guard but Nti has control of the leg.
Fabinho trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nti not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roberto Fabinho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Fabinho moves away and avoids it.
Fabinho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Nti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fabinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabinho, not yet. #T3#
Fabinho trying to keep a closed guard but Nti is proving a slippery customer.
Fabinho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nti's guard. #REVR#
Nti keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nti keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fabinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fabinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Nti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabinho won't allow Nti to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Fabinho misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kwame Nti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nti moves out of range as Fabinho strikes.
Fabinho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fabinho lands with a straight right. Nti didn't see that one coming.
Nti scores with a shot to the body.
Fabinho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fabinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fabinho throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Fabinho clinches up with Nti and pushes him back against the cage.
Fabinho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Nti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fabinho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabinho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Fabinho is looking to get back to full guard here but Nti has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fabinho stops Nti from passing to mount.
Fabinho looks to move to half guard but instead Nti has passed into mount! Damn!
Fabinho is working to get back to half guard.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##T3#
Nti controlling the position easily from mount.
Fabinho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fabinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nti pulls his head out easily.
Fabinho wants to get back to full guard.
Fabinho moves into full guard.
Nti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fabinho's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fabinho actively working from the bottom here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
During a confident post fight interview, Kwame Nti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Roberto Fabinho was interviewed post fight and said 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: C292: Cheese vs Albatross II
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Vale Queiroz is having none of it.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vale Queiroz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakagawa.
A good leg kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that Nakagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakagawa also avoids with ease.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz avoids it well and moves away.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab to the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vale Queiroz connects with a right hand. Nakagawa shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz throws a body shot but no joy.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but Vale Queiroz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Vale Queiroz with the inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz with a nice cross.
Vale Queiroz misses with a two punch combination.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Vale Queiroz is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa looks to throw the jab but Vale Queiroz is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Nakagawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vale Queiroz doesn't seem phased though.
Nakagawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakagawa.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakagawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vale Queiroz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakagawa somewhat.
Vale Queiroz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Vale Queiroz connects with a single shot there.
Vale Queiroz throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Vale Queiroz rushes Nakagawa and presses him up against the cage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakagawa's efforts to push away.
Nakagawa lands with a left to the head.
Nakagawa can't find room to land a body shot as Vale Queiroz controls the action.
Nakagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz gets underhooks to prevent Nakagawa's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands. #TD#
Nakagawa has hold of one of Vale Queiroz's legs. Vale Queiroz is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakagawa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Vale Queiroz manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T3#
Nakagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakagawa darts in looking for a takedown but Vale Queiroz gets double underhooks and turns Nakagawa into the cage.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Nakagawa gets control of Vale Queiroz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nakagawa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vale Queiroz wanted to stand there but Nakagawa had control of the position. #SU2#
Vale Queiroz gets to his feet. Nakagawa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vale Queiroz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakagawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vale Queiroz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakagawa throws an elbow that misses. Vale Queiroz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakagawa's guard. Nice move by Vale Queiroz!#REVB##SUB#
Nakagawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vale Queiroz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakagawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz tries to stand but Nakagawa is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Nakagawa is avoiding it.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a combination. Nakagawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vale Queiroz misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Vale Queiroz is quick to defend against it.
Vale Queiroz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vale Queiroz misses the body punch #TD#
so Nakagawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Vale Queiroz keeps moving.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vale Queiroz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakagawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakagawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vale Queiroz is looking to stand up but Nakagawa isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vale Queiroz won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Nakagawa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nakagawa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vale Queiroz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz regains half guard, as Nakagawa was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vale Queiroz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakagawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##ES2#
Vale Queiroz kicks off Nakagawa and gets to his feet.
Vale Queiroz connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Nakagawa blocks the low kick.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz sprawls and moves away.
Nakagawa shoots in but Vale Queiroz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vale Queiroz throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Nakagawa.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vale Queiroz defends well and Nakagawa ends up having to push Vale Queiroz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Vale Queiroz has double underhooks.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Nakagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz. #BC#
Nakagawa breaks from the clinch.
Nakagawa slips a jab and a cross from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a single leg into guard. Vale Queiroz didn't expect that.
Nakagawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Vale Queiroz is keeping the position.
Vale Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vale Queiroz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Vale Queiroz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Vale Queiroz.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vale Queiroz sprawls and moves away.
Vale Queiroz misses with the combination.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hook to the body.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vale Queiroz.#CL2#
Vale Queiroz takes the fight into the clinch.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakagawa digs a right hand underneath Vale Queiroz's ribcage. Vale Queiroz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakagawa or not.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Nakagawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch there but Nakagawa circles away.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakagawa.#T1##CL2#
Vale Queiroz has closed the distance and engaged Nakagawa in a clinch.
Nakagawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Nakagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakagawa's gas tank.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vale Queiroz works on Nakagawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vale Queiroz after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz. #T2#
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz presses Nakagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakagawas head.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Nakagawa is rocked!
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Nakagawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Nakagawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch. #T3#
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is leaning against Nakagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Nakagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakagawa's gas tank.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Vale Queiroz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD2#
Vale Queiroz drops Nakagawa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nakagawa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz throws a big uppercut that drops Nakagawa! More strikes from Vale Queiroz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nakagawa lies dazed against the cage as Vale Queiroz celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 305 Temidare vs Okongwu 2
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Okongwu tries to move into range but Temidare moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Temidare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temidare misses with a hook. Okongwu ducked under it nicely.
Okongwu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Temidare with a body shot.
Temidare thows a leg kick but Okongwu checks it
and Okongwu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Temidare.
Temidare scores with a nice head shot.
Okongwu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Temidare at a distance.
Temidare swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Temidare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Temidare lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
Okongwu blocks a jab.
Okongwu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Okongwu as he checks the leg kick.
Okongwu misses with a left hand
and Temidare counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Temidare looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
And Okongwu responds with a good body kick, but Temidare manages to step out the way in time.
Okongwu throws a wild body kick that Temidare sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temidare. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Temidare lands a big uppercut and Okongwu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okongwu looks OK. Temidare waves Okongwu back to his feet!#ROC#Okongwu is rocked!
Temidare throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Temidare cracks Okongwu with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Okongwu tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Temidare pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Okongwu is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adeboye Temidare!
Adeboye Temidare retains his heavyweight title!
Adeboye Temidare 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: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho tries to clinch up but Potku circles away and keeps his distance.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Potku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fabinho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fabinho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku won't allow Fabinho to sweep him here. #T1#
Potku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Potku trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Potku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Potku moves out of range of the body kick from Fabinho.
Donk. Potku catches Fabinho right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Potku fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fabinho to the ground. Potku is now in Fabinho's guard.
Potku trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom. #T2#
Potku looking to sit in guard and control but Fabinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Potku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Potku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fabinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Potku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fabinho defends it easily.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Potku controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself.
Fabinho is working Potku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fabinho distracts Potku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Potku working for a triangle but Fabinho defends it easily.
Potku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Fabinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Potku is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Fabinho forces his way into half guard.
Fabinho wants to control but Potku is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Potku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Potku trying to control the position.
Potku can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fabinho controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potku tries to get to full guard but Fabinho has control of the leg.
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 Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Potku slips under a jab.
Potku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potku tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Fabinho.
Potku avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Fabinho fakes the leg kick and cracks Potku in the body.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
It looked like Potku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fabinho.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fabinho enables Potku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fabinho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Potku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Potku is sitting in close to Fabinho's body. Fabinho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Potku is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Potku is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fabinho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Fabinho!
An out of breath Roberto Fabinho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakagawa defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.#T1##TD2#
Nakagawa shoots in and bounces Gunnarsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakagawa postures up.
Gunnarsson keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass.
Gunnarsson 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.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Nakagawa defends easily. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Gunnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Nakagawa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Gunnarsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakagawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gunnarsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gunnarsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nakagawa.
Nakagawa scoring with punches from side control.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gunnarsson down.
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Nakagawa are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Nakagawa working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson is looking to reverse the position.
Nakagawa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gunnarsson is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunnarsson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nakagawa swings around for an armbar but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nakagawa's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa wants to hit a sweep here but Gunnarsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakagawa there!
Gunnarsson wants to control the action but instead Nakagawa gets a body lock and reverses into Gunnarsson's guard! Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakagawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnarsson. That snapped Nakagawa's head back.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Nakagawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
Gunnarsson regains half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Nakagawa uses his free foot to push down on Gunnarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa lands a heavy elbow.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nakagawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gunnarsson is now in Nakagawa's guard. A big mistake from Nakagawa there, giving up the dominant position!
Nakagawa trying to control the position. #T2#
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Nakagawa is trying to hold Gunnarsson in close to prevent damage but Gunnarsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakagawa gets full guard.#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.
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Gunnarsson cracks Nakagawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Nakagawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gunnarsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Gunnarsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nakagawa trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakagawa passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunnarsson sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
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. Nakagawa connects with a nice short shot to Gunnarsson's temple. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Gunnarsson dodges it nicely.
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunnarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gunnarsson is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Nakagawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakagawa is thwarting Gunnarsson's attempts to control the position.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson scores with a head kick.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Nakagawa forces Gunnarsson back against the cage and clinches.#T4##TD2#
Nakagawa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Nakagawa just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is in a bad position with Nakagawa working for a choke. Gunnarsson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Our spies down at at Xtreme Black House inform us that Nakagawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa wants to control the position but Gunnarsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nakagawa moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunnarsson won't be happy with that.
Gunnarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakagawa wants to control for a moment but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Nakagawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakagawa trying to control but Gunnarsson is having none of it. #T1#
Nakagawa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gunnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakagawa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gunnarsson looks a forlorn figure.
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakagawa has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Nakagawa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gunnarsson's face.
Nakagawa landing punches.
Gunnarsson can't escape the position.
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Gunnarsson to control.
Nakagawa landing shots from mount.
Nakagawa scoring with strikes but Gunnarsson is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Gunnarsson to control.#T3#
Nakagawa content just to control the position here.
Gunnarsson is looking to get to half guard.
Nakagawa breaks from Gunnarsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nakagawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Nakagawa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakagawa looking to finish Gunnarsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gunnarsson!#T4#
Nakagawa with shots to the head and body - Gunnarsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nakagawa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gunnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nakagawa raining down shots from the mount!
Gunnarsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nakagawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Nakagawa blocks it.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Nakagawa's head back.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakagawa has time to react.#CL2#
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Nakagawa feints the counter takedown.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Gunnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakagawa in his tracks.
Nakagawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Nakagawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Nakagawa's body.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gunnarsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gunnarsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson taking shots to the head.
Nakagawa with shots to the head and body - Gunnarsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nakagawa dominating with strikes here.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa is landing with some decent strikes but Gunnarsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Nakagawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gunnarsson has worked his arm free - good work by Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakagawa is controlling the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new light heavyweight champion!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Drake throws a lazy head kick
and Mukunzi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Drake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mukunzi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mukunzi tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.
Mukunzi is working hard here to advance position.
Mukunzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Drake misses with the ground and pound.
Mukunzi is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mukunzi is looking to escape.
Mukunzi is not content to let Drake control the position.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Mukunzi gets full guard.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Mukunzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukunzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mukunzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Mukunzi blocks nicely.
Mukunzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mukunzi tries to get out of the position.
Drake passes Mukunzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mukunzi taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drake working Mukunzi over with strikes.
Mukunzi is looking to improve his position.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mukunzi trying to control here.
Drake is stalling here. Mukunzi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Drake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mukunzi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Mukunzi happy to just control the position for now.
Mukunzi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Drake is looking to regain half guard here but Mukunzi keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Drake is looking for a sweep.
Drake sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Mukunzi sits in half guard.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mukunzi trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drake digs a good hook to Mukunzi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Mukunzi moves away from the strike by Drake.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi takes one to the chin there.
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown. Mukunzi tries to sprawl out of it but Drake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mukunzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake staying out of range there.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake misses with a straight left. #T1##TD2#
Drake looking to score a takedown here. Mukunzi is defending well but Drake drives through and ends up in Mukunzi's guard.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Mukunzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mukunzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Mukunzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Mukunzi is trying to keep Drake in close.
Drake trying to control but Mukunzi is working from the bottom.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake looking to sit in guard and control but Mukunzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mukunzi won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Drake seems keen to control Mukunzi's posture.
Drake 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##T3#
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mukunzi defending well though.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drake looks to land a strike but Mukunzi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mukunzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drake won't allow Mukunzi to get back to his feet.
Drake scoring with some ground and pound.
Mukunzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mukunzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there. #T4#
Drake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drake won't allow Mukunzi to sweep him here.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukunzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Mukunzi.
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving. #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.

Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
Drake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Drake.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi.
Drake tries to move into range but Mukunzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Mukunzi. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Drake misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mukunzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Drake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mukunzi back to the cage. Drake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Drake throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake misses with a combination
and Mukunzi counters with a leg kick.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Drake checks a low kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
Drake throws a series of punches but Mukunzi avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Salomon Mukunzi.
I think Drake has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

Event: SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama is looking to clinch but Sampson is avoiding it.
Sampson keeps the fight on the outside.
Obama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick lands for Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson looks to land a body kick but Obama moved away.
Obama darts in trying to clinch
and Sampson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Sampson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sampson throws a big shot that misses.
Obama throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sampson avoids it.
Obama walks into a straight right hand from Sampson.#CL2#
Sampson gets a clinch. #T2#
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sampson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sampson.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Obama.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sampson cracks Obama with a nice body shot.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Sampson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sampson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Obama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sampson.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sampson gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Good body shot from Sampson.
Sampson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sampson can turn it around.
Sampson scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Obama lands a left hand.
Sampson lands a body punch.
Obama prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama tries a body shot but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Sampson fails to land.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Sampson. #T4#
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama tries a body shot but Sampson blocks it.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Sampson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Obama is rocked!#KD2#
Sampson drops Obama onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Obama is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Obama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Obama! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sampson is unloading with more strikes now! Obama drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
An out of breath Douglas Sampson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Thoupos blocks a jab.
Thoupos counters with a body kick.
Wick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thoupos tries a head kick but it misses.
As Thoupos tries to get set, Wick tries to push him back and clinch up but Thoupos manages to avoid the attempt.
Thoupos scores with a punch to the head.
Wick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Thoupos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wick thuds a left hand into Thoupos's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wick. Thoupos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick throws an overhand right that lands on Thoupos's shoulder, as Thoupos tries to avoid the shot.
Thoupos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wick lands a nice shot to the body.
Thoupos lands a nice looking body shot.
Wick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Wick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thoupos misses with a low kick.
Wick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wick connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick by Wick misses
enabling Thoupos to counter with a crisp jab.
Wick thows a leg kick but Thoupos checks it
and Thoupos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Thoupos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thoupos checks a leg kick nicely.
Thoupos looks for the body kick but Wick saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wick.
Thoupos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoupos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Wick lands a jab to the head.
Wick throws a combination that misses
and Thoupos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Wick is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick ducks into an uppercut from Thoupos and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Thoupos!
A relieved looking Kane Thoupos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Strand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chenevert.
Strand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Chenevert closes the distance and clinches.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strand prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
Strand tries to circle away but Chenevert has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Chenevert fails to land.
Chenevert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chenevert lands a left hand.
Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Chenevert.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strand blocks it with crossed arms.
Strand is leaning against Chenevert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strand blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Strand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chenevert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Strand avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chenevert.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chenevert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strand throws out the jab.
Strand misses with a leg kick.
Strand misses with a hook.#CL#
Chenevert rushes Strand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strand has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chenevert seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Strand can turn it around.
Chenevert tries to work over Strand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert. #T2#
Chenevert prevents Strand from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Strand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chenevert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Chenevert moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strand throws a wild body kick that Chenevert sees coming a mile off.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chenevert pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strand is out of range and Chenevert settles back down.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strand lands a glancing blow to the side of Chenevert's head.
Strand misses with a combination
and Chenevert counters with a left to the body.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Strand gets tackled into the ropes by Chenevert. Chenevert maintains the clinch. #T3#
Strand blocks an uppercut.
Strand is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Strand blocks it. #BC2#
Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Strand is looking to land body kicks.
Chenevert appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chenevert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strand misses with a straight left.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strand misses with a double jab
and Chenevert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strand wants to slow Chenevert down by chopping away at his legs.
Chenevert throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chenevert is looking to wear down Strand with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chenevert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chenevert wants to clinch.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Strand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strand misses with a jab to the body
and Chenevert counters with a left and a right that stings Strand.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Strand's head but Strand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chenevert is looking to clinch but Strand is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strand cracks Chenevert with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
Strand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strand misses with a straight right.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strand throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily.
Chenevert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy body kick from Chenevert
and Strand counters with a straight right hand.
Strand misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strand scores with a three punch combo! #T5#
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert throws a leg kick which misses Strand's front leg but catches the back leg as Strand tries to avoid it.
Strand throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Strand sees coming a mile off.
Strand was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Strand is just out of range.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch but Strand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strand cracks Chenevert with a good jab.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strand takes one on the button.
Strand looks to land a body kick but Chenevert moved away.
Chenevert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chenevert explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chenevert appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chenevert with a nice cross.
Strand missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Chenevert as he checks the leg kick.
Chenevert is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chenevert connects with a body shot.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Strand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Strand.
Strand misses the jab.
Strand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chenevert.
Strand misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with an outside leg kick.
Chenevert misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Strand.
Strand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Chenevert misses.
Good work by Chenevert as he checks the leg kick.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chenevert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a body kick that misses.
Chenevert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T7#
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strand with a nice calf kick.
Strand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chenevert.
Chenevert thumps Strand with a low kick.
Chenevert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses
and Strand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Strand misses.
Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick.
Chenevert swings for the body but Strand moves out of range.
Strand misses with a hook.
Strand throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chenevert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strand's hands.#T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert slips a jab from Strand.
Chenevert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strand's hands.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strand fakes the leg kick and cracks Chenevert in the body. #CL#
Chenevert moves into the clinch.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strand's elbow.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Chenevert scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Strand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strand moves away.
Strand lands an overhand right.
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
Strand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T9#
Some bone on bone action there as Chenevert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strand moves away.
Chenevert misses with a low kick.
Chenevert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strand checks a leg kick nicely.
Strand throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert swings for the body but Strand moves out of range.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Chenevert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chenevert connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Chenevert coming out on top.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strand can do to turn this around?
Strand looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Strand down.
Strand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chenevert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chenevert throws a poor cross that misses
and Strand counters with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chenevert on the side of the head.
A big left from Strand misses.
Strand misses with a kick to the body
and Chenevert counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strand misses with a hook. Chenevert ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Strand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strand.
Chenevert scores with a hook.#T1#
Chenevert cracks Strand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Strand looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strand throws out a loose jab but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strand tries to score with a low kick but Chenevert moves his leg out of the way.
Chenevert throws a quick counter head kick but Strand was just out of range.
Chenevert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strand at a distance.
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strand throws out a leg kick but Chenevert moves out of range and Strand only half commits.
Strand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strand scores with a head kick.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
Strand misses the jab.
Chenevert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strand finds it's way round the side to connect with Chenevert's head. #T2#
Strand throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Chenevert instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Chenevert fails to land.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chenevert swings wildly with an uppercut but Strand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chenevert swings wildly with an uppercut but Strand uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Strand finds it's target.
Good exchange - Chenevert coming out on top.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert connects with a single shot there.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Strand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chenevert.
Strand thows a leg kick but Chenevert checks it
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strand. That did some damage!
Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strand.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Chenevert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strand doesn't seem phased though.
Strand throws a lazy body kick
and Chenevert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strand misses with a body punch
and Strand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strand.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Strand.
Chenevert slips a jab from Strand.
Strand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Chenevert.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Strand wants to break free but Chenevert has control.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Strand is blocking nicely.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Strand controls his hands.
Nazaire Chenevert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strand is trying to break free.#BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chenevert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chenevert throws a head kick but Strand moves out of range.
Strand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T5#
Strand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chenevert is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Chenevert tenderised Strand's leg. Strand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strand throws a big shot that misses.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strand throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheneverts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Chenevert rushes Strand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chenevert misses with a body punch.
Strand can't break the clinch.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T6#
Chenevert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strand wants to break free but Chenevert has control.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Chenevert.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chenevert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chenevert throws an off balance right hand
and Strand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chenevert walks into a straight right hand from Strand.
Strand misses with a body kick.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
Strand takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chenevert.#T7#
Chenevert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strand.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strand connects with a nice looking jab.
Strand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chenevert moves away.
Strand on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Strand.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strand swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strand swats away the attempt to clinch by Chenevert.
Victor Strand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strand looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range. #T8#
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strand scores with a shot to the body.
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chenevert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strand swings widly with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Strand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chenevert scores with a body shot.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chenevert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chenevert misses with a hook
and Strand counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Strand is predictable there
and Chenevert counters with a left to the body.
Strand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Strand's head.
Chenevert tries a low kick but Strand avoids it.#T9#
Strand lunges at Chenevert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chenevert's hand.
Chenevert lands with a nice body punch.
Strand swings widly with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Strand.
Chenevert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chenevert throws a good cross that connects.
Strand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chenevert was well out of range. Poor timing from Strand.
Strand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chenevert is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strand throws out a loose jab but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chenevert scores with a spinning back kick!
Chenevert throws an overhand right that lands on Strand's shoulder, as Strand tries to avoid the shot.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strand moves away.
Nice cross by Chenevert.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strand throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strand looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
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 Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Chenevert lunges at Strand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strand's hand.
Strand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chenevert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chenevert.
Strand looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Strand cracks Chenevert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Strand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chenevert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strand scores with a hook.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strand thows a leg kick but Chenevert checks it
and Chenevert counters with a leg kick.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strand misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Strand misses with a head kick.
Chenevert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strand in his tracks.
Strand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strand sizes up Chenevert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand misses with an uppercut.
Chenevert slips a jab from Strand.
Chenevert lands a nice looking body shot.
Chenevert feints a jab promting Strand to slip. Chenevert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chenevert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert scores with a three punch combo!
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Strand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strand works the jab nicely.#T2#
Chenevert throws a leg kick
and Strand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
Strand throws a front kick aimed at Chenevert's knee but Chenevert avoids it well.
Strand slips a straight right by Chenevert.
Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chenevert avoids the head kick by Strand.
Strand throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert thinks about countering with a body kick.
Strand avoids a kick to the body.
Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chenevert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
Strand with a hook.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert swings widly with a right hand
and Strand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strand ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Chenevert avoids the head kick by Strand. #T3#
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strand was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Strand throws a series of punches but Chenevert avoids them all with ease.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strand throws out the jab.
Strand sizes up Chenevert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strand misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Chenevert clinches up with Strand and pushes him back against the ropes.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Chenevert won't allow it.
Chenevert lands a body punch.
Strand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Strand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Strand avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the ropes.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strand misses with a straight right.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert throws a body kick that misses.
Strand throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem.
Chenevert lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Strand off balance momentarily.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert lands a high kick!
Chenevert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strand throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
Strand swats away the attempt to clinch by Chenevert.#T5#
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
Chenevert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strand takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chenevert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert is looking for a counter combo.
Chenevert needs to keep his hands up - Strand had a free shot at his head there.
Chenevert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strand.
Chenevert takes a swing at Strand's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Strand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strand has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert.
Chenevert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
Strand throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T6#
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Strand misses with a hook
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strand.
A good leg kick by Strand.
Strand shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chenevert eats them both and turns towards Strand to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
A telegraphed right hand from Strand misses the target.
Chenevert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenevert throws a low kick but Strand avoids it.
Strand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strand misses with a hook.
Strand throws a leg kick but Chenevert checks it.
Chenevert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T7#
Chenevert lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strand throws an overhand right that lands on Chenevert's shoulder, as Chenevert tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chenevert misses the target.#CL#
Chenevert clinches.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert.
Strand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strand has had enough of the clinch but Chenevert keeps him there for the moment.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strand's elbow.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Strand breaks the clinch.
Strand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Strand moves out of range.
Strand avoids a punch combination nicely. #T8#
Chenevert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strand.
Strand throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Chenevert tries to clinch there but Strand circles away.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a nice kick to the body.
Strand misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Chenevert.
Strand throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it.
Strand drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strand.
A big right from Strand misses.
Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T9#
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Strand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strand lands a nice shot to the body.
Chenevert throws an overhand right that lands on Strand's shoulder, as Strand tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Strand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chenevert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Strand misses.
Chenevert tries to clinch up.
Chenevert moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chenevert blocks a jab.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
Chenevert ducks right into an uppercut from Strand.
Strand lands a lovely overhand right.
Strand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strand misses with an uppercut
and Strand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nazaire Chenevert did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strand throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert moves out of range of the leg kick from Strand.
Strand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chenevert fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strand just manages to avoid it.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses.
Chenevert checks a leg kick.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Strand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Chenevert misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chenevert counters with a nice body shot.
Strand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chenevert tries to clinch up.
Strand only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Strand throws a big shot that misses.
Strand misses with a low kick.
As Strand looks to move away, Chenevert throws a big counter combo but Strand just gets out of the way.#T1#
A big left from Strand misses.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Strand manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Strand.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chenevert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strand.
A head kick by Strand misses
and Chenevert counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strand.
Strand connects with a nice looking jab.
Strand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strand scores with a hook.
Chenevert misses with a hook
and Strand counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strand's sensitive parts.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Strand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert checks a leg kick.
Strand misses with an uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a body kick that stops Strand in his tracks momentarily.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Strand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Chenevert forces Strand back against the ropes and clinches.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strand.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Strand controls his hands.
Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Chenevert has double underhooks.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.#BC2#
Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Strand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strand walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chenevert.
Strand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chenevert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Strand misses the target.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strand.
Strand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Strand didn't see that one coming.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenevert with the inside leg kick.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Strand misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chenevert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Strand connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Strand.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Strand.
Strand throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Chenevert works Strand's body with a nice hook.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Strand moves away
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert slips under a jab.
As Strand backs away, Chenevert returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.#T5#
Chenevert throws a front kick that sends Strand stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chenevert wants to slow Strand down by chopping away at his legs.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert looks to land a right hand but Strand moved out of range.
Strand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Strand finds it's target.
Strand looks to land a right hand but Chenevert moved out of range.
Chenevert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strand. That did some damage!
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Strand didn't see that one coming.#T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chenevert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chenevert lands a jab to the nose.
Strand misses with a looping left.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Strand misses with a looping left.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strand loads up on a big right hand but Chenevert slips the punch.
Strand slips under a jab.
Strand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Strand does it's job there.
Strand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T7#
Chenevert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chenevert.
Strand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Chenevert takes the fight into the clinch.
Strand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Strand is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Strand can't break the clinch.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Strand is blocking nicely.
Chenevert misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chenevert fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T8#
Chenevert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strand misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Strand misses the target.
Strand slips under a jab.
Strand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strand misses the jab.
Strand misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with a nice body kick.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strand misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch.
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!
Strand lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Chenevert.
Strand sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chenevert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strand finds it's way round the side to connect with Chenevert's head. #T9#
Strand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chenevert in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chenevert has time to react.
Strand misses with an uppercut.
Strand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Strand down.
A lazy left from Chenevert finds it's target.
Chenevert scores with a body shot.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Strand back into the ropes.
Chenevert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the side of Strand's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
Strand connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Chenevert misses.
Strand loads up on a big right hand but Chenevert slips the punch.
Strand scores with a nice strike.
Chenevert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Chenevert is rocked!
A left lands for Chenevert.
Oh Chenevert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Chenevert seems to have got his legs back now.
Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Strand.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
Strand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Chenevert with a hook.
Strand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chenevert misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strand. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Good exchange - Strand coming out on top.
Strand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Strand throws a big shot that misses.
Chenevert scores with a nice strike.
Chenevert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strand.
Chenevert scores with a hook to the body. Strand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chenevert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Chenevert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chenevert connects with a looping right hand.
Strand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chenevert checks a low kick from Strand.
Chenevert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strand if he has to take too many more of those.
Strand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strand wants to slow Chenevert down by chopping away at his legs.
Strand walks into a jab.
Strand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Strand misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strand lands with a nice body punch.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strand.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chenevert clobbers Strand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Strand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chenevert throws a head kick but Strand moves out of range.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Strand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chenevert is looking to clinch but Strand is avoiding it.
Strand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
A big right from Strand misses.
Strand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Chenevert as he connects with a hook.
Chenevert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chenevert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chenevert blocks a jab.
Chenevert chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chenevert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strand tries to move into range but Chenevert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strand misses the jab.
Strand ducks right into an uppercut from Chenevert.
Strand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
Strand takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Chenevert instigates a clinch.
Strand is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Strand controls his hands.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.
Chenevert is working Strand over against the ropes.
Strand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strand wants to break the clinch but can't. #T5#
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chenevert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chenevert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strand tries to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling the position.
Chenevert has Strand pressed against the ropes, preventing Strand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Chenevert.
Strand is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Strand is trying to break free.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Chenevert won't allow it.
Strand prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert prevents Strand from breaking the clinch.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Chenevert.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Chenevert has double underhooks.
Chenevert digs a right hand underneath Strand's ribcage. Strand let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T6#
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Strand avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Strand breaks from the clinch.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert digs a good body shot into Strand's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Chenevert there.
Strand ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Chenevert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strand needs to keep his hands up - Chenevert had a free shot at his head there.
Victor Strand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strand.#CL#
Chenevert moves into range and clinches up with Strand.
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strand is defending well for now.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Strand blocks it.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Strand blocks it.
Chenevert connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Victor Strand has been cut.
Chenevert utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Strand breaks from the clinch.
Strand looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
Strand is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Strand looks to land a combination but Chenevert avoids it well.
Chenevert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strand can pounce on him.
Chenevert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chenevert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T8#
Strand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strand throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
A big right from Strand misses.
Strand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chenevert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strand on the side of the head.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strand moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strand.
Chenevert connects with a body shot.
Strand throws out a leg kick but Chenevert moves out of range and Strand only half commits.
Strand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chenevert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Strand back into the ropes.
Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Chenevert has double underhooks. #T9#
Strand working hard to break the clinch.
Chenevert has Strand pressed against the ropes, preventing Strand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Strand breaks from the clinch.
Strand missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Strand.
Strand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strand on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert takes a swing at Strand's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert looks to throw the jab but Strand is out of range.
Strand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chenevert staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazaire Chenevert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chenevert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!

Nazaire Chenevert wins by unanimous decision!
Nazaire Chenevert retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Nazaire Chenevert 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: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Cheese throws a poor cross that misses
and Six Nine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Six Nine throws a series of punches but Cheese avoids them all with ease.
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheese.
Six Nine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cheese tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Six Nine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cheese throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cheese lands a nice leg kick that just misses Six Nine 's sensitive parts.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Six Nine .
Cheese throws a jab when Six Nine was well out of range.
Six Nine counters with a body kick.
Cheese throws a leg kick but Six Nine checks it.
Cheese is looking to chop away at Six Nine 's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese throws a low kick, looking for Six Nine 's leg but Six Nine calmly moves out of range.
Cheese works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cheese scores with a jab to the head.
Cheese moves out of range as Six Nine throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Six Nine misses the target. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cheese. That's going to slow Six Nine down.
Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Charles Eric Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese moves in looking to clinch but Six Nine pushes him off.
Six Nine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cheese with a body shot.
Donk. Cheese catches Six Nine right on the button with a cross.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Six Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Six Nine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Six Nine misses with a straight right.
Six Nine is looking to land body kicks.
Six Nine moves in looking to clinch but Cheese pushes him off.
Cheese thows a leg kick but Six Nine checks it
and Six Nine counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese throws a low kick but Six Nine moves out of range easily.
Cheese explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cheese lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cheese throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Cheese misses
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Cheese tries to land a body kick
and Six Nine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese throws a right hand that Six Nine ducks under and follows up with a left that Six Nine also avoids with ease.
Six Nine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheese sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese scores with a sloppy right hand. Six Nine should have avoided that one.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming.
Cheese throws a right and a left that Six Nine avoids nicely.
Six Nine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cheese.
Nice defenses there by Six Nine .#T3#
Six Nine misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cheese counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Six Nine .
Six Nine slips under a jab from Cheese.
Six Nine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Cheese is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cheese throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Six Nine counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese scores with a sloppy right hand. Six Nine should have avoided that one.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Six Nine .
Six Nine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cheese throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Six Nine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cheese throws an off balance right hand
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine counters with a series of strikes. Cheese will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine cracks a nice hook into Cheese's ribs.
Cheese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Six Nine was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheese.#T4#
Cheese lands a nice looking kick to the body. Six Nine takes a step back to recover.
Cheese misses with an uppercut.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses.
And Six Nine responds with a good body kick, but Cheese manages to step out the way in time.
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Six Nine counters with a straight right hand.
Cheese misses with a body kick.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese connects with a single shot there.
Six Nine staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Six Nine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Six Nine - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese misses with a shot to the body
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cheese tries to land a front kick but Six Nine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Six Nine throws a wild body kick that Cheese sees coming a mile off.
Cheese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Six Nine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cheese. That did some damage!
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Six Nine ducks down to avoid it.
Six Nine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cheese throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six Nine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese throws a hook but Six Nine blocks it.
Six Nine throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Cheese lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cheese throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Six Nine throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese misses with a left hand
and Six Nine counters with a nice uppercut.
Six Nine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Six Nine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Cheese wants to land a leg kick but Six Nine is out of range.
Six Nine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheese jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Charles Eric Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Six Nine slips under a jab.
Six Nine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Six Nine is out of range.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Six Nine moves away.
Cheese throws a right and a left that Six Nine avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six Nine . Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Cheese misses the target.
Cheese throws a right and a left that Six Nine avoids nicely.
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Six Nine is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Cheese.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheese.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Cheese lands a jab.
Cheese misses with a head kick.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Six Nine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cheese takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Six Nine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine lands with a kick to the temple. Cheese shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cheese scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Cheese. That snapped Six Nine 's head back.
Six Nine defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese misses with a jab to the body
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheese fails with an attempt to clinch.
Six Nine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Cheese swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Six Nine counters with a right hand to the body.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six Nine defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Cheese throws a head kick that Six Nine semi-blocks.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Six Nine counters with a head kick.
Six Nine staying out of range there.
Cheese misses with a left hand
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Cheese is predictable there
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Cheese as he checks the leg kick.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .
Six Nine cracks Cheese with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cheese tried to score with a low kick but Six Nine checks it.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Six Nine ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Cheese moves into the clinch successfully.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese pushes Six Nine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Cheese.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Cheese working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Six Nine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cheese's defenses.
Cheese dodges an elbow strike from Six Nine .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Six Nine has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
A short right from Cheese on the inside.
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Six Nine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Six Nine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheese's elbow.
Cheese scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Eric Cheese dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cheese connects with a single shot there.
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
and Six Nine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cheese checks a leg kick.
Six Nine scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Cheese misses
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Cheese.
Six Nine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cheese fails in his attempt to clinch.
Six Nine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cheese can pounce on him. #CL#
Cheese drives through and clinches with Six Nine against the cage.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine presses Cheese against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cheese lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Six Nine .
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheese.
Cheese working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Six Nine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheese.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese is struggling to control the position.
Six Nine misses with an elbow over the top.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Cheese working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Six Nine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheese's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Six Nine .
Cheese lands with a short shot to the head.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Six Nine lands a damaging elbow.
Six Nine scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Six Nine misses with some punches.
Cheese lands with a right to the head.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Six Nine .
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheese.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Six Nine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Six Nine misses with the head strike.
Charles Eric Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Six Nine throws a head punch that misses.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Six Nine lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Six Nine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Six Nine .
Six Nine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cheese throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Six Nine moves away.
Six Nine looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cheese swings away with a body shot that misses
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Six Nine counters with a straight right hand.
Six Nine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cheese digs a good hook to Six Nine 's body.
Six Nine jabs Cheese to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cheese throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Cheese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cheese misses with a left hand
and Six Nine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Six Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheese backing away here, and Six Nine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cheese throws a chopping leg kick but Six Nine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Six Nine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese missing with a left hand there. Six Nine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Six Nine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cheese thows a leg kick but Six Nine checks it
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese moves out of range as Six Nine throws a body kick.
Six Nine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cheese. That one must have hurt.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine slips a straight right by Cheese.
Cheese tries to work over Six Nine 's front leg with a kick but Six Nine checks it.
Six Nine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Six Nine slips a straight right by Cheese.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .
Six Nine looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
Cheese gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine tries a quick counter leg kick but Cheese is wise to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Eric Cheese.
Well Cheese has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Blikstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fabinho has momentary wrist control but Blikstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Blikstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blikstein defends well.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Fabinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Fabinho postures up in Blikstein's guard and throws a big left but Blikstein blocks it.
Blikstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Blikstein looking to control but Fabinho passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabinho lands a nice short elbow.
Blikstein looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabinho.
Fabinho slips a nice elbow through Blikstein's hands, connecting with Blikstein's forehead.
Fabinho thows a huge punch but Blikstein dodges it nicely.
Fabinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fabinho 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.
Blikstein is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura but Blikstein is defending well. #SUB#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blikstein has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Blikstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabinho.
Fabinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Fabinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Blikstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fabinho passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Blikstein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fabinho looking to finish with strikes here!
Fabinho landing strikes from the mount and Blikstein is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein tries to lock up and control but Fabinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fabinho landing strikes from the mount and Blikstein is in trouble!
Fabinho avoids the attempt from Blikstein to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho 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#
Fabinho throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
Blikstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Blikstein. Those never looked like landing.
Fabinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blikstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blikstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blikstein pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fabinho back to the cage. Blikstein follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Fabinho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blikstein sprawls well initially but Fabinho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blikstein is looking to improve his position.
Blikstein is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blikstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Blikstein is controlling Fabinho's trapped leg to prevent Fabinho from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Fabinho seems to be looking for submissions.
Blikstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fabinho scores with a couple of nice shots.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fabinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fabinho working Blikstein over with strikes.
Blikstein is pressing down on Fabinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blikstein trying to keep a closed guard but Fabinho is proving a slippery customer.
Blikstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Fabinho stands and throws Blikstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fabinho wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blikstein is trying to improve his position.
Fabinho throws an elbow but Blikstein slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Blikstein struggling a bit here.
Fabinho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fabinho scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blikstein to see if he's OK.
Blikstein is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho working the ground and pound but Blikstein is defending the strikes.
Blikstein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fabinho wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
Fabinho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blikstein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Blikstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fabinho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blikstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabinho is working away from the top position though.
Blikstein is doing well to control the position and prevent Fabinho from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Fabinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Blikstein is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Blikstein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blikstein trying to control the position here.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is really struggling to control Blikstein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blikstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Blikstein has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Fabinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Fabinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Fabinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blikstein is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Blikstein sneaks back into half guard.
Blikstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fabinho passes to full mount!
Fabinho trying to control but Blikstein is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fabinho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blikstein is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Fabinho looking to control but Blikstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fabinho, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Okongwu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kersikov eats them both and turns towards Okongwu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Okongwu scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Okongwu moves away and avoids it.
Okongwu throws a big counter head kick but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Okongwu misses with a kick to the body.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Kersikov throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okongwu throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Okongwu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okongwu looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Okongwu blocks it.#CL2#
Okongwu instigates a clinch. #T3#
Kersikov lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Okongwu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action. #T4#
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kersikov lands a knee to the head.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Kersikov. #BC#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Okongwu gets a clinch.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
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#
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Okongwu checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Okongwu misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Okongwu.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Okongwu tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Okongwu tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Okongwu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Okongwu lands with a right hand.
Okongwu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okongwu thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okongwu is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Okongwu throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu misses with a body kick.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
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#
Okongwu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okongwu.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Okongwu.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Okongwu avoids it.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okongwu drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okongwu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#The cut above Mauro Okongwu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okongwu just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okongwu misses with a hook.
Kersikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Okongwu!
Our winner, Mauro Okongwu, 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: BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sadaval 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.
Chenevert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Chenevert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Chenevert.
Sadaval fails with the takedown
and Chenevert counters with a low kick, right behind Sadaval 's knee.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Chenevert gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a hook but Sadaval blocks it.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chenevert throws a shot to the body.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Chenevert throws the kick towards the body but Sadaval avoids it.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Chenevert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.#T1#
Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Sadaval takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chenevert swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Chenevert looks to land a body kick but Sadaval moved away.
A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target.
Chenevert throws a right hand that Sadaval ducks under and follows up with a left that Sadaval also avoids with ease.
Chenevert jabs at Sadaval's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chenevert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sadaval takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chenevert paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenevert takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chenevert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chenevert scores with a head kick. Sadaval tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nazaire Chenevert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Chenevert swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Sadaval moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval. #T4#
Sadaval takes one to the chin there.
Chenevert with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chenevert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in and bounces Chenevert off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Chenevert keeps moving.
Chenevert wants to stand and escape but Sadaval is having none of it.
Chenevert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chenevert pulls Sadaval in close to prevent any damage.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Chenevert keeps moving.
Chenevert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadaval is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert tries to score with a low kick but Sadaval moves his leg out of the way.
Sadaval shoots for a double leg takedown but Chenevert sprawls well. He's pushed Sadaval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chenevert looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sadaval blocks a leg kick.
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chenevert tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chenevert to the ground. Chenevert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chenevert throws a low kick but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt - Chenevert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chenevert to the mat! Chenevert manages to get full guard.
Sadaval is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chenevert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chenevert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chenevert being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Chenevert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chenevert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadaval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sadaval throwing strikes from guard but Chenevert blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chenevert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Chenevert.
No luck for Sadaval with that takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Chenevert. #T8#
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Chenevert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Chenevert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chenevert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Chenevert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadaval being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Sadaval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chenevert keeping moving, preventing Sadaval from controlling successfully.
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chenevert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadaval is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Chenevert is having none of it.
Chenevert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sadaval's head.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chenevert swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sadaval blocks the low kick.
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Nice jab there from Chenevert. #T1#
Chenevert tries to move into range but Sadaval moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chenevert takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chenevert tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chenevert to the ground. Chenevert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Sadaval moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadaval walks into a left hand.
Chenevert misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenevert.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Sadaval takes one on the button.#T2#
Chenevert scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chenevert jabs Sadaval right on the nose. Sadaval blinks but takes it well.
Nice cross by Chenevert.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the body.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Chenevert leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Chenevert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadaval is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
Sadaval is trying to maintain a safe position but Chenevert gets an underhook and turns Sadaval into the ropes.
Sadaval tries to pull guard but Chenevert won't allow it.
Sadaval misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Chenevert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sadaval has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Sadaval's head. #TD2#
Sadaval looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chenevert wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy. #T4#
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Chenevert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadaval is working away from the top position though.
Chenevert is looking for a sweep. Sadaval is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chenevert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sadaval.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chenevert tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg. #T5#
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chenevert keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sadaval fails to land the takedown.
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Sadaval didn't see that one coming.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks.#T6#
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chenevert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sadaval moves out of range as Chenevert strikes.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T7#
Chenevert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sadaval's sensitive parts.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert throws a hook but Sadaval avoids it easily.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chenevert. Sadaval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chenevert moves forwards but Sadaval connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sadaval on the side of the head.#T8#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Chenevert, which made it look bad.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chenevert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval wants to control but Chenevert is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chenevert struggling a bit here.
Chenevert dodges the ground and pound from Sadaval.#T9#
Sadaval tries to score with some ground and pound. Chenevert controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chenevert is trying to get back to half guard.
Sadaval cracks Chenevert with a big elbow.
Chenevert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadaval wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chenevert keeps working.
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Sadaval crashes against the mat.
Chenevert is trying to improve his position.
Sadaval trying to control the position but Chenevert is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Chenevert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval tries for a takedown but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chenevert is trying to defend but Sadaval finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert is trying to stand up here but Sadaval is controlling him well.
Chenevert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadaval.
Sadaval not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Chenevert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sadaval not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sadaval throwing shots but Chenevert is blocking nicely.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Chenevert taking some punishment here, with Sadaval in his half guard.
Chenevert wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Chenevert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nazaire Chenevert is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadaval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chenevert circles away.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Sadaval tries to move into range but Chenevert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chenevert.
Sadaval has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Sadaval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadaval doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Chenevert throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Sadaval avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chenevert connects with a right hand. Sadaval shakes it off.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.#T4#
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chenevert is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Chenevert circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert with a nice cross.
Chenevert lands a head kick!
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Chenevert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time. #T5#
Chenevert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert lands with a nice body kick.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.
Sadaval fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chenevert lands a really nice looking cross but Sadaval seems unphased.
Sadaval drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
Chenevert blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Chenevert.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Sadaval takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sadaval has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Chenevert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Chenevert.#T6#
Chenevert throws a low kick but Sadaval moves out of range easily.
Sadaval with the counter takedown but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Sadaval chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chenevert can pounce on him.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sadaval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chenevert connects with a body shot that sends Sadaval's belly button to the back.
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Sadaval off balance momentarily.#T7#
A head kick from Chenevert lands but Sadaval takes it in his stride.
Sadaval with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Chenevert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chenevert wants it to stay on the feet.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadaval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadaval there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Sadaval sees coming a mile off.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Chenevert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert throws a leg kick which misses Sadaval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sadaval tries to avoid it.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
Chenevert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sadaval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chenevert circles away.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chenevert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chenevert as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Chenevert as he connects with a hook.#T9#
Chenevert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chenevert lands with an uppercut that bounces Sadaval off the ropes and back into range.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval shoots in but Chenevert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sadaval avoids a kick to the body.
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sadaval on the side of the head.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sadaval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert lands with a kick to the ribs. #TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sadaval lands in his opponent's guard.

Chenevert is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Sadaval presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Sadaval decides to pull guard.
Chenevert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chenevert wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving. #T1#
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadaval is looking to stand back up but Chenevert counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sadaval.
Chenevert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chenevert wants to take a breather but Sadaval is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sadaval pushes Chenevert off looking to stand but Chenevert dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Chenevert is avoiding it.
Sadaval moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Sadaval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chenevert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Chenevert tries to sprawl but Sadaval drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sadaval is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chenevert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chenevert.
Chenevert wants to stand up but Sadaval is controlling him. #T3#
Chenevert controls Sadaval momentarily but Sadaval frees himself.
Chenevert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chenevert wants to stand and escape but Sadaval is having none of it.
Sadaval postures up in Chenevert's guard and throws a big left but Chenevert blocks it.
Sadaval trying to control but Chenevert is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert slaps away a takedown attempt from Sadaval, before circling back to the center of the mat.#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.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chenevert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chenevert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chenevert connects with a jab.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadaval on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Sadaval shoots for a takedown but Chenevert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Sadaval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T5#
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chenevert is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Chenevert circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval moves in looking to clinch but Chenevert pushes him off.
Sadaval takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sadaval fails with the takedown.
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches.
Chenevert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Chenevert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chenevert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
Sadaval tries to pull guard but Chenevert holds him up against the ropes and eventually Sadaval drops back down to his feet.
Sadaval goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chenevert prevents it. #T6#
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chenevert gets underhooks to prevent Sadaval's takedown attempt.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadaval controls his hands.
Chenevert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Chenevert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chenevert lands with a right to the head.
Sadaval jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chenevert walks away with a smile on his face. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chenevert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T7#
Chenevert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Chenevert half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sadaval fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown. Chenevert tries to sprawl out of it but Sadaval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chenevert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sadaval walks into a jab.
Sadaval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T8#
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sadaval's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown. Chenevert tries to sprawl out of it but Sadaval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chenevert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Chenevert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sadaval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chenevert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chenevert half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Sadaval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chenevert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sadaval's hands.
Chenevert looks to land a combination but Sadaval avoids it well.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sadaval takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chenevert defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Chenevert into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T9#
Sadaval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chenevert defends it nicely.
Chenevert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sadaval fails to land the takedown.
Chenevert lands with a hook. Sadaval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sadaval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chenevert throws a solid leg kick but Sadaval takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chenevert.
Good exchange - Chenevert coming out on top.
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chenevert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
It looked like Chenevert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert had his way with Horacio Sadaval in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Chenevert lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Chenevert throws a chopping leg kick but Sadaval manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sadaval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Chenevert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sadaval takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Sadaval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chenevert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sadaval thinking.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the body.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chenevert will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chenevert sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert jabs at Sadaval's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Sadaval closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Chenevert is avoiding it.
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chenevert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sadaval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chenevert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadaval manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chenevert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Chenevert stops Sadaval from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chenevert looks to land a combination but Sadaval avoids it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chenevert defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Chenevert into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chenevert lands a jab-cross combination.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Some bone on bone action there as Sadaval checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T5#
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chenevert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
Sadaval has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chenevert.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenevert.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Chenevert, which made it look bad.
Sadaval has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a lovely overhand right.#T6#
Chenevert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sadaval has his takedown stuffed
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert lands a two punch combo.
Chenevert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sadaval dives in for a single leg takedown but Chenevert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chenevert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chenevert is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sadaval is controlling him well.
Chenevert can't do much from the bottom here.
Chenevert takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T7#
Sadaval throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
The strikes coming from Sadaval are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chenevert wants to get back to his feet.
Sadaval is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Chenevert is looking to reverse the position.
Sadaval working away.
Chenevert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chenevert tries to kick Sadaval off but Sadaval keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chenevert tries to roll over but Sadaval keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sadaval shoots in but Chenevert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chenevert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sadaval walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Chenevert was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Chenevert feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T9#
The fighters circling - Chenevert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sadaval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Chenevert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chenevert is looking to stand up but Sadaval isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval won't allow Chenevert to sweep him here.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chenevert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazaire Chenevert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chenevert, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!

Nazaire Chenevert wins by unanimous decision!
Nazaire Chenevert is the new middleweight champion!
Nazaire Chenevert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Outback throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Nakagawa there.
Outback with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outback.
Nakagawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Outback's waist but Outback gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakagawa off to one side.
Outback throws out a counter right but Nakagawa avoids it with no problem.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Outback attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Outback.
Outback throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Nakagawa checks the leg kick.
Nakagawa is looking to counter the offense by Outback and move into the clinch.
Nakagawa scores with a hook.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range and Outback settles back down.
As Outback tries to get set, Nakagawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Outback manages to avoid the attempt.
Outback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakagawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakagawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Nakagawa counters by clinching up.
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Nakagawa moved out of range nicely.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Outback cracks Nakagawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is thwarting Outback's attempts to control the position.
Nakagawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakagawa cracks Outback with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Nakagawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Outback is looking to improve his position but Nakagawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Outback in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nakagawa tries to control but Outback wriggling away.
Outback tries to improve his position but instead Nakagawa has taken his back!
Outback avoids the strikes from Nakagawa. #T4#
Outback manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakagawa's guard. Nice work there by Outback.
Outback sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakagawa is trying to keep Outback in close. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Outback controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Nakagawa tries to counter by clinching up but Outback breaks away and moves out of range.
Outback jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Outback misses the jab.
Outback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Outback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Nakagawa drives through and clinches with Outback against the cage.
Outback tries to throw a body punch but Nakagawa avoids it by throwing Outback back against the cage. #T1#
Outback prevents a body shot from Nakagawa.
A short right from Outback on the inside.
Outback is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakagawa has double underhooks.
Nakagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Outback. #BC#
Nakagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Nakagawa looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Nakagawa.
It seemed like Outback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakagawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Outback - the referee stops the clock and Nakagawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Outback. Nakagawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nakagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
Nakagawa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakagawa throws a shot to the body.
Outback misses with a leg kick.
Nakagawa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Outback.
Outback misses with a left hand #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a single leg into guard. Outback didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakagawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Outback felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Nakagawa controlling the action here.
Outback trying to get back to full guard but Nakagawa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The referee warns Outback that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Outback tries to improve his position but Nakagawa has taken his back! Nakagawa has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Outback tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nakagawa pushes Outback away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Shinnosuke Nakagawa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Hall wants to land a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Hall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Mukunzi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Mukunzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mukunzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Mukunzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mukunzi.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mukunzi - that will leave a mark!
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mukunzi throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Mukunzi throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Hall.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi. #T2#
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall misses with a hook
and Mukunzi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Mukunzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mukunzi counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mukunzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mukunzi throws a lazy body kick
and Hall counters with a left and a right that stings Mukunzi.
Mukunzi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hall if he has to take too many more of those.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Mukunzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Mukunzi takes one to the chin there.
Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Hall pushes Mukunzi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mukunzi.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall tries to work over Mukunzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mukunzi breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Mukunzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mukunzi rather than just go for the knockout.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mukunzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Mukunzi off balance momentarily.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Mukunzi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Hall misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Hall.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Mukunzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hall is out of range and Mukunzi settles back down.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick.
Hall unleashes a big counter combination but Mukunzi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mukunzi momentarily.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Mukunzi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hall looks to clinch
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
Hall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mukunzi is able to avoid easily.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.#T3#
Mukunzi throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mukunzi throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi lands a shot to the body.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mukunzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Mukunzi pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mukunzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salomon Mukunzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mukunzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a left hand.
Mukunzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mukunzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Mukunzi is working Hall over against the cage.
Mukunzi lands a right hand.
A short right from Mukunzi on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Mukunzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mukunzi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mukunzi works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall looks to clinch
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mukunzi drops Hall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hall looks back up at him and smiles so Mukunzi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hall is rocked!
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall throws a chopping leg kick but Mukunzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Mukunzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mukunzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukunzi looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hall cracks Mukunzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Hall misses.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
A low kick lands for Hall.
Hall throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hall.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mukunzi cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mukunzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body kick there by Mukunzi.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Hall 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.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mukunzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Mukunzi finish him?#T4#
Mukunzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Mukunzi counters with a head kick that drops Hall to the mat! Hall scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi thows a leg kick but Hall checks it
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Mukunzi circles away.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mukunzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mukunzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mukunzi 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson looks for the body kick but Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Nakagawa throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Nakagawa cracks Gunnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Nakagawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gunnarsson's guard.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is sitting in close to Gunnarsson's body. Gunnarsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nakagawa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nakagawa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gunnarsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C282: Marley vs Haggar
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Corassa throws a jab when Six Nine was well out of range.
Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Corassa's head but Corassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Six Nine with a nice calf kick.
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Six Nine slips the punch.
Six Nine tried to counter with a leg kick but Corassa avoided it.
Six Nine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Corassa throws a looping overhand right but Six Nine ducks down to avoid it.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Six Nine is just out of range.
Six Nine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Corassa misses. #T1#
Corassa avoids the body shot from Six Nine .
Corassa stuns Six Nine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corassa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Six Nine .
Nice uppercut lands for Corassa. That snapped Six Nine 's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Six Nine tries to clinch up.
Corassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Corassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corassa looks to land a left hand but Six Nine moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Corassa misses with a hook to the body
and Six Nine counters with a big head kick but Corassa shrugs it off.
Six Nine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corassa.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Six Nine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Six Nine is out of range.
Corassa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Corassa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Six Nine just misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3##CL#
Six Nine moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Corassa manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Corassa finds it's way through Six Nine 's defenses.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Corassa is avoiding it.
Corassa tries to land a body kick
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corassa misses with a hook.
Corassa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Corassa sizes up Six Nine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Six Nine tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Six Nine .
A little jabbing left from Corassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six Nine looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa throws out a counter right but Six Nine avoids it with no problem.
Six Nine works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corassa.
Six Nine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Corassa avoids it.
Corassa throws a chopping leg kick but Six Nine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Six Nine lands a body shot.
Corassa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Six Nine pushes Corassa up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Six Nine tries to clinch
and Corassa counters with a thumping low kick.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Six Nine .
Corassa lands a right hook to the body.
Corassa misses with a hook. Six Nine ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa misses with a leg kick
and Six Nine counters with an outside leg kick.
Six Nine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corassa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Six Nine just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Six Nine .
Six Nine cracks Corassa with a good jab.
Six Nine lands with a nice body punch.
Six Nine scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Six Nine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Six Nine misses the body punch
and Corassa counters with an inside leg kick.
Six Nine tried to score with a low kick but Corassa checks it.#T2#
Corassa tries a low kick but Six Nine avoids it.
Six Nine connects with an inside leg kick.
Corassa thows a leg kick but Six Nine checks it
and Six Nine counters with a nice leg kick.
Corassa swinging wildly here.
It looked like Six Nine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corassa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corassa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Six Nine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Six Nine slips under a jab from Corassa.
A quick step to the side and Six Nine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa misses with an uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Corassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Six Nine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Six Nine defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Six Nine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Corassa avoids it.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Six Nine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Six Nine pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Six Nine throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa lands a slapping body shot.
Six Nine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Six Nine misses the target.
Six Nine misses with the body kick
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick from Six Nine .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa misses with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Corassa connects with a leg kick.
Corassa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corassa throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Six Nine moved away.
Corassa drops his hands momentarily and Six Nine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Six Nine moves into the clinch.
Corassa gets through Six Nine 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Corassa pushes Six Nine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Corassa manages to break the clinch. #T1#
A low kick from Corassa misses
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corassa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Six Nine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Six Nine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Six Nine scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Six Nine , right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa throws a sloppy head kick and Six Nine moves out of range easily. #T2#
Corassa misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Six Nine misses its target.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
Corassa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Six Nine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corassa.
Corassa throws a push kick but Six Nine slaps the foot to one side.
Six Nine lands a body shot.
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!
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Corassa misses with an uppercut. Six Nine saw that one coming.#T3#
Six Nine takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Six Nine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Six Nine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Corassa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Six Nine . That one must have hurt.
Corassa throws a leg kick
and Six Nine counters with a straight right hand.
Six Nine moves to clinch but Corassa breaks away
and Corassa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Six Nine 's knee momentarily.
Corassa throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Six Nine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Six Nine throws a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Six Nine .
Corassa misses with a straight right.
Six Nine scores with a sloppy right hand. Corassa should have avoided that one.
Six Nine misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corassa! But no joy.
Six Nine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corassa has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tekashi Six Nine .
Well Six Nine 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
Our winner, Tekashi Six Nine , 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.

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