Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Ubereem throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Ubereem counters with a left to the body.
Adams looks to land a combination but Ubereem avoids it well.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Ubereem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubereem blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Ubereem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Adams throws a right hand that Ubereem ducks under and follows up with a left that Ubereem also avoids with ease.
Ubereem tries to counter by clinching up but Adams breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Adams throws a right hand that Ubereem ducks under and follows up with a left that Ubereem also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Ubereem misses its target.
Adams tries to work over Ubereem's front leg with a kick but Ubereem checks it.
Adams throws a body punch but Ubereem moves out of range.
It looked like Ubereem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Ubereem throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ubereem defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Adams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Adams misses with a head kick.
It looked like Ubereem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams.
Good work by Ubereem as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ubereem misses the target.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Ubereem is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adams misses with a body kick.
Ubereem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ubereem misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ubereem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Ubereem slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ubereem misses the target.
Adams throws a low kick but Ubereem avoids it.#CL#
Ubereem pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ubereem blocking some punches.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A hook to the body from Ubereem. #BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch.
Callum Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams swings for the body but Ubereem moves out of range.
Adams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Adams misses with a body kick.
Ubereem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Ubereem moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Ubereem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ubereem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Ubereem's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Ubereem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
An attempted straight right counter from Ubereem misses the target.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Ubereem counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.#KD2#
Adams drops Ubereem with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ubereem looks back up at him and smiles so Adams waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A lazy body kick from Adams
and Ubereem counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Ubereem counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Ubereem.
Ubereem throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ubereem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams throws out a counter right but Ubereem avoids it with no problem.
Adams connects with a single shot there.
Adams misses with a combination
and Ubereem counters with a left to the body.
Adams misses with the combination.
Ubereem is looking to counter the offense by Adams and move into the clinch.#T2#
Adams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ubereem staying out of range there.
We've been told by Ubereem's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Ubereem slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Ubereem is looking to counter punch.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ubereem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adams manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Ubereem moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Ubereem appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Decent striking displayed by Adams there.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ubereem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ubereem throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Callum Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams works Ubereem's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Ubereem does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Ubereem blocks a head kick by Adams.
It looked like Ubereem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams.
Adams throws a lazy body kick
and Ubereem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Ubereem slips the punch.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Ubereem counters with a straight right hand.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ubereem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Ubereem slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Callum Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Adams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and Ubereem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ubereem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adams.
Adams misses with a body punch
and Ubereem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ubereem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Ubereem is looking to counter punch.
Ubereem misses with a hook
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Adams takes a swing at Ubereem's ribcage but misses.
Ubereem slips a straight right by Adams.
Ubereem throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Ubereem misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Adams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adams lands a head shot.#T2#
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams misses with a straight left.
It looked like Ubereem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adams throws a push kick but Ubereem slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Ubereem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ubereem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ubereem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Ubereem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Adams throws out a leg kick but Ubereem moves out of range and Adams only half commits.
Adams throws a jab when Ubereem was well out of range.
Adams throws a body kick that misses.
Ubereem blocks a jab.
It looked like Ubereem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Callum Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ubereem misses the target.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Ubereem slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
An attempted straight right counter from Ubereem misses the target.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Adams.
Adams looks to land a combination but Ubereem avoids it well.
Ubereem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
It looked like Ubereem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams scores with a spinning back kick!
Alistair Ubereem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Crazyhorse throws a looping overhand right but DKasada ducks down to avoid it.
Crazyhorse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DKasada throws a hook but Crazyhorse blocks it.
Crazyhorse throwing a counter right hand but DKasada manages to avoid it.
DKasada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crazyhorse. DKasada shrugs it off though.
Jab, jab by Crazyhorse - just one landing.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazyhorse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DKasada to score with a decent uppercut.
DKasada swings widly with a right hand
enabling Crazyhorse to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Crazyhorse's head coaches at Point Blanc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good leg kick by Crazyhorse.
DKasada misses with a body shot.
DKasada throws a hook to the side of Crazyhorse's head but Crazyhorse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DKasada lands a jab to the head.
Crazyhorse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada missing with a left hand there. Crazyhorse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Crazyhorse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DKasada scores with a jab to the body.
DKasada throws the left hand but Crazyhorse avoids the punch easily.
Crazyhorse looks for the body kick but DKasada saw that one coming.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but DKasada is just out of range.
DKasada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crazyhorse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DKasada.
Crazyhorse lands a nice looking kick to the body. DKasada takes a step back to recover.
DKasada's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DKasada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
DKasada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crazyhorse.
DKasada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crazyhorse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse lands with a cross.
A jab from DKasada finds it's way through Crazyhorse's defenses.
Crazyhorse throws a hook but DKasada blocks it.
A head kick by Crazyhorse misses
letting DKasada counter with a right hand.
Crazyhorse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DKasada misses with a straight right.
Crazyhorse appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crazyhorse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DKasada doesn't seem bothered though.
Crazyhorse swings widly with a right hand
and DKasada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crazyhorse thinking.
Crazyhorse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DKasada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crazyhorse's head backwards.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazyhorse takes a swing at DKasada's ribcage but misses.
Crazyhorse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DKasada counters with a nice body shot.
Crazyhorse throws a wild body kick that DKasada sees coming a mile off.
DKasada throws out a counter right but Crazyhorse avoids it with no problem.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but DKasada is just out of range.
Crazyhorse throws a looping overhand right but DKasada ducks down to avoid it.
DKasada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DKasada scores with a one two! Crazyhorse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but DKasada is just out of range.
It seemed like DKasada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crazyhorse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DKasada is out of range. #T3#
DKasada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body kick from Crazyhorse.
DKasada misses with a body shot.
DKasada misses with a left hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crazyhorse misses with a series of wild punches.
DKasada avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DKasada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
DKasada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crazyhorse.
DKasada misses with a straight right.
DKasada checks a leg kick. #T4#
DKasada lands a jab to the head.
DKasada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crazyhorse had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Crazyhorse looks to land a right hand but DKasada moved out of range.
DKasada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crazyhorse counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
DKasada lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from DKasada.
DKasada throws a body shot but no joy.
Crazyhorse moves away from the strike by DKasada.
DKasada just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse throws a combination. DKasada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DKasada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crazyhorse lands a head kick. DKasada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crazyhorse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DKasada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crazyhorse in his tracks.
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 James Crazyhorse 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#
Nice shot lands for Crazyhorse.
DKasada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crazyhorse to score with a decent uppercut.
Crazyhorse misses with a shot to the body
and DKasada counters with a stiff right hand.
Crazyhorse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DKasada lands a jab.
Crazyhorse swinging wildly here.
Crazyhorse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DKasada throws out a counter right but Crazyhorse avoids it with no problem.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from DKasada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DKasada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crazyhorse moves out of range of the strikes.
Crazyhorse throwing a counter right hand but DKasada manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse staying out of range there.
DKasada throws out a loose jab but Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Crazyhorse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Crazyhorse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
DKasada rushes Crazyhorse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crazyhorse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DKasada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crazyhorses head.
DKasada lands a nice uppercut.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Crazyhorse.
Good body shot from DKasada.
DKasada scores with a shot to the side of Crazyhorse's head.
DKasada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DKasada working aggressively here.
DKasada tries to work over Crazyhorse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crazyhorse pushes DKasada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Crazyhorse pulls guard. #SU2#
DKasada stands up and waves to Crazyhorse to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada cracks Crazyhorse with an open hand slap.#T2#
Crazyhorse misses with a straight left.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick but DKasada moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from DKasada.
It looked like Crazyhorse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DKasada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crazyhorse at a distance.
DKasada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crazyhorse's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazyhorse. DKasada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crazyhorse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crazyhorse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crazyhorse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot
and DKasada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crazyhorse lands a nice looking body shot.
Crazyhorse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DKasada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DKasada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.#T3#
DKasada misses with a body shot.
Crazyhorse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DKasada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crazyhorse thinking.
DKasada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DKasada avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
DKasada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DKasada tries to clinch but Crazyhorse is having none of it.
Crazyhorse throws a leg kick
and Crazyhorse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DKasada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DKasada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crazyhorse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from DKasada misses.
Crazyhorse lands an overhand right.
Crazyhorse blocks a jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crazyhorse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but DKasada is just out of range.
DKasada misses with a hook.
DKasada staying out of range there.
Crazyhorse defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand.
Crazyhorse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DKasada walks into a straight right hand from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse misses with a body punch
letting DKasada counter with a right hand. #CL2#
DKasada closes the distance and clinches.
Crazyhorse misses with some punches.
Crazyhorse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DKasada walks away with a smile on his face. Crazyhorse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crazyhorse misses with a body punch
and DKasada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crazyhorse misses with a wild body shot.
Crazyhorse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DKasada connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Crazyhorse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by DKasada as he connects with a hook.
A big left from DKasada misses.
Crazyhorse moves away from the strike by DKasada.
A jab from Crazyhorse does it's job there.
DKasada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crazyhorse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crazyhorse swinging wildly here.
DKasada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crazyhorse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crazyhorse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DKasada! But no joy.
Crazyhorse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Crazyhorse misses with an uppercut
and DKasada counters with a nice body shot.
DKasada avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse. #T1#
Crazyhorse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the body from DKasada misses
and Crazyhorse counters with a series of strikes. DKasada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crazyhorse swings for the body but DKasada moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on DKasada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
DKasada misses with a hook.
DKasada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crazyhorse misses the body punch
and DKasada counters with a two punch combo.
Crazyhorse defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for DKasada.
DKasada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from DKasada.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook.
Crazyhorse throws a lazy head kick
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
DKasada slips a straight right by Crazyhorse.
DKasada throws the left hand but Crazyhorse avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
DKasada slips under a jab.
Crazyhorse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DKasada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crazyhorse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crazyhorse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crazyhorse misses with a leg kick.
DKasada throws a nice looking combination but Crazyhorse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - DKasada throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
DKasada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crazyhorse was well out of range. Poor timing from DKasada.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazyhorse. DKasada does a little dance to reset his feet.
DKasada checks a low kick from Crazyhorse.
DKasada lands a jab to Crazyhorse's midsection.
Crazyhorse throws a big shot that misses.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DKasada.
DKasada misses with a hook.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DKasada lands a nice looking body shot.
Crazyhorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DKasada manages to avoid it.
Crazyhorse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Crazyhorse. #T4#
DKasada throws a hook to the side of Crazyhorse's head but Crazyhorse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by DKasada.
Crazyhorse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crazyhorse misses with the body kick
and DKasada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Crazyhorse loads up on a big right hand but DKasada slips the punch.
Crazyhorse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DKasada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DKasada is looking to clinch.
DKasada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from DKasada.
DKasada looks to score with a jab to the body but Crazyhorse is just out of range.
Crazyhorse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DKasada misses with a wild body shot.
Crazyhorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DKasada moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Komedor DKasada.
I think DKasada 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Komedor DKasada!
A relieved looking Komedor DKasada 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: RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Koli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cartier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Cartier feints and as Koli raises his hands in defense, Cartier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koli wants to stand but Cartier is controlling the position.
Cartier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartier winds up and cracks Koli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Cartier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cartier seems to be working for a kimura but Koli defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cartier is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Cartier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartier. #T1#
Cartier trying to control the pace.
Cartier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koli keeps working.
Koli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koli tries to get out of the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koli is trying to stand back up but Cartier is controlling him
Koli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartier on the ground.
Koli has hold of Cartier's hands but Cartier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cartier stops Koli from getting back to his feet.
Cartier stalling away here and it's allowed Koli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cartier stops Koli from standing up.
Cartier is looking to work some ground and pound but Koli has wrist control.
Koli keeping moving, preventing Cartier from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Koli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB2#
Cartier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cartier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartier misses with the ground and pound.
Cartier throwing strikes but Koli manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cartier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartier wants to get back to full guard.
Cartier gets full guard.#T4#
Cartier wants to stand up but Koli is controlling him. #SUB2#
Cartier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koli tries to stand but Cartier is controlling from the bottom.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Cartier has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Cartier working for submissions but it's allowed Koli to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartier is trying to control but Koli passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Cartier 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#
Koli lunges at Cartier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartier's hand.
Cartier dives in for a single leg takedown but Koli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cartier misses with a takedown attempt
and Koli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartier shoots in but no luck this time.
Sepi Koli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Cartier.
Koli scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Cartier with that takedown attempt.
Cartier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Cartier takes one to the chin there.
Ray Cartier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
A head kick lands from Koli that sends Cartier to the canvas. Cartier tries to scramble back to his feet but Koli brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Cartier is rocked!
Cartier is trying to improve his position.
Cartier is still in real trouble! Can Koli finish him?
Cartier struggling a bit here.
Cartier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Koli decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cartier to his feet.
Koli drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cartier right on the button. Cartier goes down! Koli follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Koli gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Koli!
Sepi Koli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oneil.
Oneil feints the counter takedown.
Adams misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Adams is looking to stand back up but Oneil counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Adams. #REVR#
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Oneil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adams taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oneil wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Oneil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Oneil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneil.
Adams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneil.
Adams is not content to let Oneil control the position.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oneil throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Adams to regain full guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Adams pulls Oneil in to control the position.
Oneil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
Oneil wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Oneil passes into half guard.
Oneil working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oneil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Oneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oneil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Oneil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneil.
Adams trying to hold on to Oneil's head to control him but Oneil postures up.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil thows a huge punch but Adams dodges it nicely. #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.
Oneil is looking to advance position but Adams won't allow it.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil lands strikes from half guard.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Oneil is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams won't allow Oneil to pass to mount.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Oneil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams is controlling Oneil's trapped leg to prevent Oneil from advancing to side control.
Oneil throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Oneil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oneil.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
Oneil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oneil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Adams's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Oneil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Oneil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adams to the mat! Adams manages to get full guard.
Oneil stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Adams keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil lands a couple of digs.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Oneil looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adams passes into half guard.
Oneil wants to get back to full guard.
David Oneil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams not doing much here.
Oneil manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Oneil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oneil is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Adams wants to stand but Oneil has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Oneil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oneil looking to control. #SU#
Adams stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Oneil defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Oneil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oneil takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Oneil moves out of range easily.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Oneil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Oneil won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Adams is trying to control the position but Oneil postures up. #T4#
Oneil prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
Oneil is pushing down on Adams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oneil is controlling the pace.
Oneil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oneil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oneil is working away from the top position though.
Adams tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Oneil is working for a submission of some sort.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Oneil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
Adams is looking to land body kicks.
Oneil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Callum Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oneil.
Oneil has a takedown stuffed.
Oneil has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adams is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oneil trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Ground and pound from Oneil. #T1##SUB2#
Oneil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oneil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oneil. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oneil tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Oneil moves nicely into side control.
Oneil in side control lands a decent elbow.
Callum Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adams is not content to let Oneil control the position.
Adams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oneil.
Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adams to see if he's OK.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oneil off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Oneil right now.
Adams controlling from the back.
Oneil is in bad spot here.
Adams has good solid back control here.
Adams lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Oneil. #T3#
Oneil is really stuck here.
Adams is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oneil. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oneil is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Oneil trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Adams is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Oneil up.
Adams keeps control of the position easily here as Oneil tries to buck him off.
Oneil rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Oneil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adams's back!
Oneil biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Adams is in a bad position with Oneil working for a choke. Adams manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Adams trying to control but Oneil is working from the bottom.
Adams postures up.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Oneil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneil is pulling down on Adams's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Oneil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Oneil.
I've got Oneil 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Oneil!
A very excited looking David Oneil 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: HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Ekbomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekbomb slips under a jab from Mesquita.
Ekbomb misses with a hook.
Vitor Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mesquita misses with a right hand
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita slips a jab from Ekbomb.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ekbomb misses.
Ekbomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita cracks a nice hook into Ekbomb's ribs.#T1#
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita throws a shot to the body.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mesquita cracks Ekbomb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekbomb throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Mesquita. Beautiful body shot.
Ekbomb lands with a cross.
Evan Ekbomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Mesquita finds it's target.#T2#
Ekbomb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekbomb takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekbomb did well to prevent Mesquita getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Ekbomb is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekbomb's head.
Well, if Mesquita is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekbomb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekbomb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mesquita is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ekbomb keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita trying to control but Ekbomb is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ekbomb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ekbomb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ekbomb! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ekbomb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekbomb throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ekbomb has his feet on Mesquita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Mesquita drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekbomb sprawls and moves away.
Mesquita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekbomb's head.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Vitor Mesquita is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekbomb scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Vitor Mesquita has been cut.
Mesquita throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
Ekbomb is looking for the big counter here.
Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Ekbomb sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Ekbomb swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
A left lands for Ekbomb.
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekbomb misses with a looping right.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Ekbomb is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Mesquita misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekbomb! But no joy.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Mesquita takes a swing at Ekbomb's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekbomb, as that shot connected.
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Ekbomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mesquita moves away from the strike by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb with the inside leg kick.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ekbomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekbomb misses with a straight left.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range. #T4#
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Ekbomb looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Ekbomb misses with a low kick.
Mesquita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekbomb misses with a straight right.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Ekbomb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Mesquita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ekbomb misses.
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Ekbomb's defenses.
Ekbomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with a straight right.
Ekbomb misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Mesquita with a jab.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
Mesquita is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ekbomb.
Mesquita with a nice cross.
Mesquita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Ekbomb takes one to the side of the head.
Ekbomb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Ekbomb slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekbomb swivels and escapes.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekbomb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Ekbomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Ekbomb fights it but they end up in guard.

Ekbomb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mesquita has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Mesquita gets control of Ekbomb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesquita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Ekbomb decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mesquita scores with a jab.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekbomb as he jumps to the side.
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
letting Ekbomb counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita. #T4#
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekbomb sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ekbomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekbomb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekbomb throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita digs a good hook to Ekbomb's body.
Ekbomb throws a nice looking combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekbomb.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Ekbomb!

Event: HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Howie Dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Dewitt misses the body punch
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Dewitt misses the body punch
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dewitt throws the kick towards the body but Adams avoids it.
Adams tried to counter with a leg kick but Dewitt avoided it.
Adams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.
Dewitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Dewitt manages to avoid it.
Adams throws a quick head kick that knocks Dewitt silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Adams is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Callum Adams!
Our winner, Callum Adams, 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.
The defeated Howie Dewitt had this to say: 'That is NOT how you do it. I need time to think about my future.'.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Brown 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.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as DKasada tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from DKasada.
DKasada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by DKasada.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but DKasada uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DKasada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada lands an uppercut.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown. #T1#
DKasada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by DKasada.
DKasada blocking some punches.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
DKasada blocks a body shot from Brown.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada prevents a body shot from Brown.
DKasada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from DKasada fails to land.
A right hand to the body from DKasada.
DKasada lands with a left to the head.
Brown works on DKasada's body with a couple of short punches.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown gets through DKasada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of DKasada's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from DKasada fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by DKasada. #T2#
DKasada digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DKasada or not.
DKasada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DKasada lands with a left to the head.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries a body shot but DKasada blocks it.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but DKasada avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
DKasada working aggressively here.
DKasada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DKasada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown looking to stall.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
DKasada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown misses with the head strike. #T3#
DKasada lands a right hand.
DKasada throws a head punch that misses.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
DKasada prevents a body shot from Brown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DKasada or not.
DKasada misses with some punches.
DKasada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown tries a body shot but DKasada blocks it.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from DKasada.
Brown misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4##BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
DKasada misses with a looping left.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from DKasada.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Komedor DKasada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
DKasada misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
As DKasada backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but DKasada manages to avoid it all.
DKasada throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown wants to clinch up but DKasada keeps it at a distance.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown wants to clinch but DKasada slips to the side
and DKasada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DKasada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
DKasada throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DKasada lands a nice looking body shot.
DKasada throws a right hand that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown slips a straight right by DKasada.
Brown throws a lazy body kick
and DKasada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and DKasada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
DKasada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DKasada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
DKasada pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
DKasada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Komedor DKasada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown misses with the head strike. #T1#
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but DKasada avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DKasada or not.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
DKasada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DKasada working aggressively here.
DKasada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown misses with a body punch.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown works on DKasada's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2##BC2#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - DKasada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a jab when DKasada 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!
DKasada looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
DKasada misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but DKasada ducks down to avoid it.
DKasada looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from DKasada misses.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DKasada manages to avoid it.
It looked like DKasada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DKasada was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
DKasada cracks Brown with an open hand slap.#T3#
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DKasada. That did some damage!
DKasada misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but DKasada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with DKasada.
DKasada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for DKasada.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
DKasada throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
DKasada misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from DKasada fails to land.
DKasada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown tries to work over DKasada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as DKasada tries to tie him up.
DKasada avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for DKasada.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
DKasada cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
DKasada pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
DKasada lands a shoulder strike.
DKasada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DKasada.
DKasada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DKasada swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
DKasada misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Komedor DKasada will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
DKasada misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
DKasada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown wants to slow DKasada down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by DKasada.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DKasada to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by DKasada. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Brown
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown misses with the body kick
and DKasada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DKasada tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. #CL2#
Brown drives through and clinches with DKasada against the cage. #T1#
DKasada lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown presses DKasada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DKasada backwards.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DKasada.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown letting DKasada take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Brown.
DKasada misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from DKasada fails to land.
Brown tries a body shot but DKasada blocks it.
DKasada has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as DKasada controls the action.
DKasada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DKasada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DKasada blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
DKasada throws a head punch that misses.
Brown prevents a body shot from DKasada.
AJ Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as DKasada controls the action.
A shot in the inside from DKasada.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown gets through DKasada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DKasada is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns DKasada into the cage.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
DKasada swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
DKasada has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands. #T3#
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but DKasada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DKasada's elbow.
DKasada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from DKasada as the two fighters clinch.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by DKasada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
DKasada lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown tries a body shot but DKasada blocks it.
DKasada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from DKasada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from DKasada.
DKasada lands a left hand.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DKasada lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DKasada.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DKasada.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, DKasada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with the head strike.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from DKasada.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DKasada misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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 Komedor DKasada.
Well DKasada 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RSE 56: Living To Die
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Maximilian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koli with a jab.
Koli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maximilian.
Koli 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.
Maximilian shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sepi Koli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Nice combo by Koli! Oh, that's hurt him - Maximilian falls to the canvas and Koli follows him into side control. #ROC#Maximilian is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koli wants to stand but Maximilian has his arm trapped.
Maximilian is still in real trouble! Can Koli finish him?
Koli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Maximilian seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximilian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Maximilian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Koli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Koli throws a good cross that connects.
Koli feints and then cracks Maximilian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maximilian down.
Koli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maximilian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maximilian looks winded!
Koli punishes Maximilian's body with a nice straight punch.
Koli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A lazy left from Koli finds it's target.
Koli connects with a leg kick.
Maximilian takes one on the button.
Maximilian loses concentration momentarily and Koli pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Maximilian crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Koli finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sepi Koli!
Our winner, Sepi Koli, 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: HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cozad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita 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##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Cozad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cozad is looking to improve his position.
Cozad is controlling Mesquita's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Cozad is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Cozad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cozad trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Cozad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Cozad defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita is trying to control. Cozad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cozad won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mesquita trying to work for an americana but Cozad has managed to regain full guard.
Cozad looking to control.
Mesquita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cozad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cozad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but Cozad postures up. #T3#
Cozad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Cozad defends it easily. #SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Cozad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cozad works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita looking to control. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Mesquita pulls Cozad in close to prevent any damage.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita looking to control.
Cozad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cozad is stalling in the full guard.
Cozad wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vitor Mesquita 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##TD#
Cozad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pope Cozad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Cozad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Mesquita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cozad defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mesquita working for submissions but it's allowed Cozad to get to half guard. #SUB#
Cozad is looking for a kimura here.
Mesquita trying to control here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita is controlling Cozad's trapped leg to prevent Cozad from advancing to side control.
Mesquita is looking to control Cozad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Cozad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita won't allow Cozad to pass to mount. #T3#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Cozad is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cozad to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mesquita has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cozad escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cozad!#SUB#
Cozad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cozad is trying to get an arm triangle but Mesquita is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Cozad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mesquita connects with a right hand. Cozad shakes it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Cozad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mesquita wants to control but Cozad postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Cozad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mesquita!
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Cozad is controlling well.
Mesquita is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad is taking a breather. Mesquita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Cozad is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cozad to get the leverage. #T1#
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cozad defends it easily.
Cozad postures up. #SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cozad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mesquita is trying to keep Cozad in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Mesquita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cozad 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 Mesquita.#T3#
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Cozad seems to be working for a kimura but Mesquita defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cozad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cozad's back!
Cozad is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Mesquita has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cozad has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cozad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cozad for a finish. #T4#
Cozad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Cozad to control.
Cozad is trying to escape the mount.
Cozad wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Mesquita with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Cozad is squirming around nicely.
Cozad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.#SUB2#
Mesquita with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mesquita 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vitor Mesquita!

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as DKasada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmond doesn't seem phased though.
DKasada throws a poor cross that misses
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DKasada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edmond moves in looking to clinch but DKasada pushes him off.
A jab from DKasada misses.
Edmond throws a big counter combination but DKasada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DKasada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
DKasada has Edmond up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
DKasada swings wildly with an uppercut but Edmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edmond prevents a body shot from DKasada.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Edmond lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
DKasada's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DKasada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DKasada being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edmond for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Edmond looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Edmond fails in his attempt to clinch.
DKasada stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DKasada connects with a nice looking jab.
DKasada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
Edmond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DKasada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edmond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheers as DKasada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmond doesn't seem phased though.
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
DKasada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
DKasada lands a head shot.#CL#
Edmond darts in and clinches DKasada up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from DKasada.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DKasada misses with some punches.
Edmond stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Edmond.
Edmond tries to stall but DKasada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edmond is pushing DKasada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edmond is trying to stall. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
DKasada scores with a jab. Edmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DKasada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DKasada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DKasada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
DKasada's corner calls for a 1-2. DKasada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DKasada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DKasada swats away the attempt to clinch by Edmond.
DKasada misses with a wild body shot.
Edmond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edmond.
DKasada misses with a few strikes there.
Edmond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond tries to clinch but DKasada moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
DKasada is working Edmond over against the cage.
DKasada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DKasada as Edmond tries to tie him up.
DKasada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's time! Edmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
DKasada works Edmond's body with a nice hook.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DKasada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
Edmond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from DKasada misses.
DKasada throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from DKasada finds it's target.
DKasada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edmond's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond wants to clinch up but DKasada keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like DKasada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmond doesn't manage to clinch there - DKasada circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DKasada! But no joy.
Komedor DKasada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
DKasada throws a sloppy body shot
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DKasada lands with a hook. Edmond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DKasada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Komedor DKasada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DKasada misses with a hook.
Edmond throws a big counter combination but DKasada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
Edmond doesn't manage to clinch there - DKasada circles away.
DKasada throws an off balance right hand
and Edmond counters with a two punch combo.
DKasada scores with a decent looking hook.
Edmond avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
DKasada misses with a straight right.
Edmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edmond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DKasada throws a big shot that misses.
DKasada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmond at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DKasada jabs at Edmond's body.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DKasada throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmond.
Edmond is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Edmond has taken the fight to the clinch.
DKasada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmonds head.
Edmond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond trying to stall but DKasada improves his position. #T3#
Come on Edmond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DKasada taking a breather.
DKasada misses with a body punch.
DKasada misses with the head strike.
Edmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Edmond misses with a hook from the clinch.
DKasada gets through Edmond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DKasada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond taking a breather.
DKasada stalling in the clinch but Edmond improves position.
DKasada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from DKasada.
DKasada lands with a light punch inside.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond is pushing DKasada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edmond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DKasada backwards. #T4#
DKasada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DKasada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DKasada as Edmond tries to tie him up.
DKasada misses with some punches.
Edmond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DKasada has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edmond.
Edmond tries to stall but DKasada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Edmond to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edmond is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Jab from DKasada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
DKasada looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
DKasada throws an off balance right hand
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
DKasada throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edmond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DKasada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmond tries to clinch up but DKasada circles away and keeps his distance.
DKasada looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
Edmond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DKasada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada scores with a hook.
DKasada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Edmond defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. DKasada catches Edmond right on the button with a cross.
DKasada misses with a left hand
and Edmond counters with a thumping low kick.
DKasada throws a poor cross that misses
and Edmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edmond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by DKasada there.
A lazy left from DKasada finds it's target.
Edmond wants to clinch.#T2#
DKasada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edmond takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DKasada misses with a looping right.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
DKasada throws a counter combo.
Edmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and Edmond counters with a straight right hand.
DKasada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
It looked like Edmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DKasada cracks Edmond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
DKasada throws out a counter right but Edmond avoids it with no problem.
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DKasada lands a jab to Edmond's midsection.
Edmond tries to clinch but DKasada is having none of it.
Edmond misses with a body shot
and DKasada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmond staying out of range there.#T4#
DKasada connects with a jab.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DKasada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from DKasada.
DKasada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and DKasada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DKasada just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmond wants to clinch but DKasada slips to the side
letting DKasada counter with a right hand.
DKasada stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Edmond misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RSE 41: Burial
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Caramacho.
Caramacho misses with the combination.
We've been told by Koli's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Caramacho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caramacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koli connects with an inside leg kick.
Koli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koli throws a body shot but no joy.
Koli lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caramacho.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Caramacho 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caramacho wants to clinch but Koli slips to the side
and Koli counters with a nice body shot.
Koli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koli lunges at Caramacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caramacho's hand.
Koli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koli swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Koli stalks Caramacho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caramacho's face. Caramacho staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Koli misses.
Koli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caramacho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koli scoring well with a low kick there.
Koli throws a one two combo.
Caramacho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caramacho tries to clinch up.
Caramacho wants to clinch.
Koli throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caramacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caramacho unleashes a big counter combination but Koli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koli dips to his left and cracks Caramacho with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Caramacho.
Koli avoids the body shot from Caramacho. #T2#
Caramacho cracks Koli with an open hand slap.
Koli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caramacho.
Koli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koli jabs at Caramacho's body.
Caramacho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caramacho takes a swing at Koli's ribcage but misses.
Koli throws a front kick that sends Caramacho stumbling back into the cage.
Caramacho throws a right hand that Koli ducks under and follows up with a left that Koli also avoids with ease.
Caramacho ducks right into an uppercut from Koli.
Koli lands with a cross.
Caramacho throws a hook but Koli blocks it.
Caramacho tries to clinch there but Koli circles away.
Caramacho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Koli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koli lands a glancing blow to the side of Caramacho's head.
Koli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Caramacho is rocked!
Koli and Caramacho are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Koli throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Caramacho into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Koli knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sepi Koli!
A victorious Sepi Koli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Alfonzo Caramacho had this to say: 'Ill be back, baby! Cant wait to do It again! '.

Event: CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.#KD#
Adams lands a big head kick that sends Thibodeaux tumbling to the mat! Adams takes a step backwards and waves Thibodeaux back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Adams manages to duck under it in time.
Adams lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux unleashes a big counter combination but Adams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Adams's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thibodeaux eats them both and turns towards Adams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses #KD#
and Adams counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Adams finish him?!#KD#
Adams sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Adams is motioning to the referee to let Thibodeaux up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams steps in with a hook that catches Thibodeaux right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Adams follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Thibodeaux looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Adams!
An out of breath Callum Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Bainbridge defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Bainbridge darts in and clinches DKasada up against the cage.
DKasada gets underhooks to prevent Bainbridge's takedown attempt.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge is looking for a takedown.
DKasada blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by DKasada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DKasada.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from DKasada.
Bainbridge lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
DKasada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DKasada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Komedor DKasada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge shoots in for a takedown but DKasada shows good takedown defense.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge doesn't manage to clinch there - DKasada circles away.
DKasada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bainbridge's hands.
DKasada throws a body shot but no joy.
DKasada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
DKasada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Komedor DKasada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DKasada throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
DKasada throws out a powerful jab.
DKasada scores with the left hand. Bainbridge knows he should have avoided that one.
DKasada looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DKasada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bainbridge counters with a straight right hand.
DKasada lands a jab-cross combination.
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge flicks out a counter leg kick but DKasada steps away.
DKasada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DKasada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bainbridge moves out of range as DKasada strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge tries to clinch up.
Bainbridge throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Bainbridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DKasada throws out the jab.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Bainbridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DKasada takes a swing at Bainbridge's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bainbridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DKasada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DKasada looks to throw the jab but Bainbridge is out of range.
Bainbridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bainbridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
DKasada throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge shoots in but DKasada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from DKasada misses its intended target.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Nice defenses there by Bainbridge.
Sloppy strikes from Bainbridge. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Bainbridge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DKasada clobbers Bainbridge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DKasada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bainbridge on the side of the head.
Bainbridge tries to clinch there but DKasada circles away.
Bainbridge misses with a kick to the body
and DKasada counters with a stiff right hand.
Bainbridge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge staying out of range there.
Bainbridge swings for the body but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada scores with a nice head shot.
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge connects with a body shot that sends DKasada's belly button to the back.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses.
Bainbridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Bainbridge defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
DKasada misses with an uppercut.
DKasada staying out of range there.
Bainbridge misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for DKasada.
DKasada swings for the body but Bainbridge moves out of range.
DKasada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DKasada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from DKasada misses.
Bainbridge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DKasada drops his hands momentarily and Bainbridge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bainbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Bainbridge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DKasada with a body shot.
DKasada throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
DKasada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bainbridge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
DKasada tests Bainbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DKasada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bainbridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Bainbridge with a nice calf kick.
Bainbridge takes a swing at DKasada's ribcage but misses.
DKasada digs a good hook to Bainbridge's body.
Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DKasada manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and DKasada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DKasada throws an off balance right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Komedor DKasada is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Bainbridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DKasada throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
DKasada misses with a looping left.#T1#
DKasada scores with a jab to the body.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.#CL2#
Bainbridge clinches.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but DKasada is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from DKasada.
DKasada tries to break the clinch but Bainbridge is controlling the position.
DKasada is trying to break the clinch but Bainbridge is controlling him.
Bainbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DKasada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from DKasada.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but DKasada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
DKasada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DKasada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bainbridge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DKasada misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donk. DKasada catches Bainbridge right on the button with a cross.
Bainbridge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DKasada rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from DKasada. Bainbridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
DKasada throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Bainbridge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DKasada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DKasada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bainbridge.
DKasada throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
DKasada misses with a body shot.
DKasada moves away from the strike by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by DKasada there.
A big right from DKasada misses.
Bainbridge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bainbridge misses the shot to the body. #T3#
DKasada keeps the fight on the outside.
Bainbridge drops his hands momentarily and DKasada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DKasada misses with a straight right.
Bainbridge slips a jab from DKasada.
A little jabbing left from Bainbridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bainbridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DKasada checks the leg kick.
DKasada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Bainbridge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DKasada prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
DKasada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge can't get the takedown.
Bainbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bainbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
DKasada lands a hook that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards. #T4#
DKasada tries to break free but Bainbridge pushes him back against the cage.
Bainbridge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DKasadas head.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands. #BC#
DKasada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bainbridge looks for a takedown but DKasada sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses DKasada's sensitive parts.
Bainbridge misses with a straight right.
DKasada looks to land a right hand but Bainbridge moved out of range.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from DKasada lands.
DKasada throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that second round.
That's time! DKasada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
DKasada throws a right hand that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. DKasada is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DKasada cracks Bainbridge with a good jab.
DKasada misses with a wild body shot.
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
A big left from DKasada misses.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bainbridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bainbridge slips a jab from DKasada.
DKasada works Bainbridge's body with a nice hook.
DKasada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bainbridge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DKasada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bainbridge tries to clinch up but DKasada circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DKasada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
DKasada ducks under a wild hook from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DKasada scores with a jab.
Bainbridge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Bainbridge moves into range and clinches up with DKasada.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge keeps control of DKasada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DKasada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as DKasada controls the action.
DKasada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bainbridge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DKasada prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Bainbridge. #BC#
DKasada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DKasada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bainbridge walks into a jab.#T2#
Bainbridge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bainbridge throws a body kick that misses
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from DKasada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
DKasada moves away from the strike by Bainbridge.
DKasada throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
Bainbridge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DKasada missing with a left hand there. Bainbridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bainbridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bainbridge scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from DKasada misses the target.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Nice cross by Bainbridge.
DKasada cracks a nice hook into Bainbridge's ribs.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
DKasada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DKasada throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
DKasada throws a series of punches but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but DKasada circles away.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DKasada thows a left - swing and a miss!
DKasada swings for the body but Bainbridge moves out of range.
DKasada misses with a lunging right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a leg kick.
Bainbridge throws a shot from downtown. DKasada moves away and avoids it.
DKasada misses the jab.
Bainbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
DKasada throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand. #T4#
DKasada throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Bainbridge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DKasada throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses.
DKasada throwing a counter right hand but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
DKasada misses with a hook
and Bainbridge counters with a left and a right that stings DKasada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada lands with a right hand.
DKasada misses with a looping right.
Bainbridge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DKasada.
Bainbridge goes for a double leg but DKasada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DKasada continues to drive forward.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DKasada loads up on a big right hand but Bainbridge slips the punch.
Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
DKasada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
DKasada looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.
Bainbridge tries a quick counter leg kick but DKasada 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 Komedor DKasada.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DKasada, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HZN 2 Covington vs Marek
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Bollomard circles away easily
and Bollomard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bollomard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesquita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bollomard. #TD2#
Bollomard tries to sprawl but Mesquita drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bollomard's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bollomard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bollomard trying to control here. #T1#
Mesquita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mesquita is just content to waste time from the top position. Bollomard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Bollomard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bollomard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mesquita is pushing down on Bollomard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bollomard is fighting to maintain full guard but Mesquita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Bollomard is having none of it.
Bollomard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mesquita jumps into side control!
Bollomard tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Bollomard can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bollomard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Bollomard is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bollomard is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bollomard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mesquita trying to hold on to Bollomard's head to control him but Bollomard postures up.
Bollomard wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita is trying to control but can't.
Bollomard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mesquita's head.
Bollomard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bollomard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Mesquita tries to hold on but Bollomard postures up.
Bollomard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but Bollomard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.
Bollomard punching from mount but Mesquita doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mesquita tries to hold on but Bollomard pushes him away.
Mesquita wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bollomard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Mesquita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bollomard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bollomard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Bollomard keeps moving. #SUB#
Bollomard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bollomard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Bollomard's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Bollomard keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Bollomard keeps moving. #SUB#
Bollomard has his feet on Mesquita's thighs here. He's pushed Mesquita off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mesquita screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Bollomard!
An out of breath Jacques Bollomard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 32: Skeletal Remains
Date: Dec 20, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koli, as that shot connected.
Koli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Koli.
Glover is looking to land body kicks.
Glover closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Glover on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Glover takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Koli.
Koli throws a one two combo. #ROC2#Glover is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koli plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Glover to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Glover just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sepi Koli!
A relieved looking Sepi Koli 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Mesquita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
World Citizen manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Mesquita is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in World Citizen's half guard.
World Citizen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mesquita controlling the action here.#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Mesquita controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1##SUB#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mesquita slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mesquita is nestled in close to World Citizen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mesquita not doing much here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mesquita with the ground and pound from mount.
Mesquita controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mesquita looking to isolate an arm here. World Citizen doesn't see it coming and as Mesquita extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mesquita!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Mesquita!

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs DKasada
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DKasada.
It looked like DKasada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bispen.
Bispen misses with a straight left.
DKasada throwing a counter right hand but Bispen manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bispen misses the target.
A jab from Bispen finds it's way through DKasada's defenses.
Bispen with a hook.
DKasada throws a shot from downtown. Bispen moves away and avoids it.
Bispen lands a nice hook to DKasada's body. DKasada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bispen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as DKasada is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bispen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Bispen misses its intended target.
DKasada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen lands with an uppercut that bounces DKasada off the cage and back into range.
DKasada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bispen scores with a hook to the body. DKasada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bispen punishes DKasada's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DKasada gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Bispen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
DKasada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bispen moves into range and connects with a jab.
DKasada moves out of range of the strikes.
DKasada misses with a straight right.
Bispen misses with a lunging right hand
letting DKasada counter with a right hand.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispen looks to score with a jab to the body but DKasada is just out of range.
DKasada scores with a nice right hand.
Bispen connects with a body shot that sends DKasada's belly button to the back.
Bispen misses with a wild body shot.
DKasada is looking to counter punch.
DKasada looks to land a right hand but Bispen moved out of range.
DKasada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen. #T2#
DKasada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DKasada connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bispen throws a looping overhand right but DKasada ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from DKasada misses the target.
DKasada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DKasada moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Bispen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
and DKasada counters with a nice uppercut.
Bispen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! DKasada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bispen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bispen with a hook.
DKasada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
A swing and a miss from DKasada.
DKasada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bispen just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from DKasada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bispen throws a left and a right that both miss
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.
Bispen moves away from the strike by DKasada.
DKasada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DKasada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bispen takes one to the chin there.
DKasada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bispen lands a right hook to the body.
Bispen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bispen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Bispen jabs DKasada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
A quick step to the side and DKasada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DKasada slips a straight right by Bispen.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DKasada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bispen lands a jab to DKasada's midsection.
Bispen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bispen misses with an uppercut
and DKasada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bispen just misses with a punch to the body.
DKasada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bispen misses with a straight right.
DKasada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bispen throws a hook but DKasada blocks it.
Bispen throws a hook but DKasada avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from DKasada misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bispen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bispen lands a really nice looking cross but DKasada seems unphased.
Jab, jab by DKasada - just one landing.
Bispen blocks a jab.
Bispen misses with a body punch
and DKasada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DKasada misses with an uppercut.
Bispen slips a jab from DKasada.
Bispen fails to land with a series of punches.
DKasada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Bispen finds it's target.
Bispen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from DKasada.
Bispen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bispen misses with a double jab
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Bispen just misses with a punch to the body.
DKasada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivan Bispen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DKasada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like DKasada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bispen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DKasada's head.
DKasada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like DKasada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DKasada avoids the body shot from Bispen.
It looked like DKasada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bispen throws a series of punches but DKasada avoids them all with ease.
DKasada loads up on a big right hand but Bispen slips the punch.
Bispen scores with a jab to the body.
Bispen misses with a straight right.
DKasada is looking to counter punch.
DKasada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bispen. #T2#
Bispen slips under a jab.
Bispen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - DKasada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Bispen.
Bispen throws a poor cross that misses
and DKasada counters with a nice 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!
Bispen takes a swing at DKasada's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and DKasada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bispen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DKasada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bispen.
A little feinted left hand from DKasada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bispen throws a body punch but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada staying out of range there.#T3#
DKasada moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
A quick step to the side and DKasada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bispen throws a hook but DKasada avoids it easily.
DKasada staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from DKasada misses the target.
Bispen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DKasada.
It looked like DKasada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bispen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DKasada misses with a looping left.
Bispen digs a good hook to DKasada's body.
Bispen throws a looping overhand right but DKasada ducks down to avoid it.
DKasada is looking to counter punch.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DKasada.
It looked like DKasada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bispen throws a lazy right hand but DKasada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
DKasada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bispen was well out of range. Poor timing from DKasada.
Bispen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bispen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DKasada tests Bispen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
Bispen throws a right and a left that DKasada avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bispen swinging wildly here.
Bispen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DKasada slips under a jab from Bispen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bispen 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bispen jabs at DKasada's body.
Bispen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DKasada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DKasada throws a right hand that Bispen ducks under and follows up with a left that Bispen also avoids with ease.
Bispen misses with a combination
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Komedor DKasada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DKasada.
Bispen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bispen throws the left hand but DKasada avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bispen lands a nice hook to DKasada's body. DKasada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bispen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bispen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DKasada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DKasada blocks a jab.
Bispen looks to score with a jab to the body but DKasada is just out of range.
Bispen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bispen misses with a hook
and DKasada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Bispen.
DKasada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bispen.
DKasada is looking for a counter combo.
Bispen cracks DKasada with a good jab.#T2#
Bispen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Bispen misses.
Bispen connects with a good right hand that stumbles DKasada. DKasada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bispen scores with a hook.
Bispen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada avoids the body shot from Bispen.
DKasada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Bispen there.
Bispen looks to throw the jab but DKasada is out of range.
Bispen lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Bispen fails to land with a series of punches.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but DKasada moved out of range.
Ivan Bispen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DKasada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
Bispen slips a jab from DKasada.
DKasada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bispen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DKasadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DKasada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bispen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bispen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bispen throws a hook but DKasada blocks it.
Bispen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bispen throws a series of punches but DKasada moves out of range. #T4#
Bispen defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand.
Bispen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Bispen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DKasada swings for the body but Bispen moves out of range.
Bispen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bispen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DKasada's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Bispen misses.
DKasada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DKasada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
DKasada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bispen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bispen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DKasada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Bispen!
Our winner, Ivan Bispen, 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: APEX 11
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Adams. Beautiful body shot.
Guts looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Guts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Guts is looking to land body kicks.
Guts moves away from the strike by Adams.
Adams lands with a hook. Guts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Miura Guts has been cut.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams leaves Guts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adams thuds a left hand into Guts's body.
Adams connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guts tries to land a leg kick but Adams saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Guts misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Guts. That snapped Adams's head back. #T1#
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adams lands with a straight right. Guts didn't see that one coming.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miura Guts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guts.
Guts wants to stay close but Adams steps back to make room for something. Guts seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Adams and Guts drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Callum Adams!
Callum Adams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023

Johnny Slater really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Vitor Mesquita was cancelled.

Event: RSE 22: Bonegrinder
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Soriano throws a jab when Koli was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Koli misses the target.
Soriano scores with a hook.
Soriano misses with a looping left.
Soriano lunges at Koli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koli's hand.
Koli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soriano misses with an uppercut. Koli saw that one coming.
Soriano misses with a wild body shot.
Koli misses with a body shot.
Koli scores with a body shot.
Soriano shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soriano to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Koli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soriano doesn't seem phased though.
Soriano tries to clinch but Koli is having none of it.
Koli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Soriano goes for a double leg but Koli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koli continues to drive forward.
It appears Koli was looking to counter with a kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soriano! But no joy.
Koli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Koli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soriano was well out of range. Poor timing from Koli.
Koli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soriano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koli tries a low kick but Soriano avoids it.
Koli throws a leg kick but Soriano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koli blocks a jab.
Soriano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soriano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soriano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koli throws a hook but Soriano blocks it.#TD2#
Soriano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koli wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Koli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soriano on the ground.
Koli dodges the ground and pound from Soriano.#SUB2#
Soriano tries for a kimura but Koli is defending well. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soriano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soriano works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Soriano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Soriano has hold of Koli's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Koli seems comfortable defending it but Soriano has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Koli is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Koli is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Soriano couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Puna Soriano!
A relieved looking Puna Soriano 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: SMASH: Storm vs Tosen 2
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Torsten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torsten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Torsten walks into a left hand.
Torsten avoids a punch combination nicely.
DKasada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DKasada connects with a jab.
Torsten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DKasada.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Torsten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torsten throws a sloppy body shot
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada swings for the body but Torsten moves out of range.
Komedor DKasada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by DKasada - just one landing.
DKasada swings widly with a right hand
and Torsten counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DKasada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DKasada misses the shot to the body. #T1#
DKasada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DKasada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torsten. Torsten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DKasada throws out a loose jab but Torsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten is looking to counter punch.
Torsten misses with a kick to the body.
DKasada missing with a left hand there. Torsten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for DKasada.
DKasada scores with a body shot.
DKasada takes a swing at Torsten's ribcage but misses.
DKasada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Torsten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
DKasada throws a sloppy head kick
and DKasada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torsten delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from DKasada misses the target.
DKasada staying out of range there.#T2#
DKasada swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torsten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DKasada.
DKasada throws an off balance right hand
and Torsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torsten blocks a jab.
DKasada throws a head kick but Torsten moves out of range.
Torsten doesn't manage to clinch there - DKasada circles away.
DKasada throws the left hand but Torsten avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Torsten coming out on top.
Torsten defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torsten.
Torsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
The crowd cheers as DKasada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torsten doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
DKasada cracks Torsten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DKasada throws an off balance right hand
and Torsten counters with a good low kick that DKasada was not able to check.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torsten moves away.
DKasada throws a big shot that misses.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torsten moves away.
It looked like Torsten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DKasada scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot by DKasada.
DKasada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torsten.
A slow jab from DKasada misses its intended target.
DKasada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torsten slips under a jab.
DKasada lands an overhand right.
DKasada throws a hook but Torsten blocks it.#T4#
Torsten avoids the body shot from DKasada.
Torsten takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Torsten misses with a straight right.
A big left from Torsten misses.
DKasada looks to land a right hand but Torsten moved out of range.
As DKasada backs away, Torsten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DKasada misses with a lunging right hand
and Torsten counters with a stiff right hand.
Torsten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As DKasada backs away, Torsten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DKasada throws a poor cross that misses
and Torsten counters with a thumping low kick.
DKasada loads up on a big right hand but Torsten slips the punch.
DKasada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Torsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Torsten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada 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#
Torsten thuds his shin into the meat of DKasada's side.
Torsten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torsten throws a body punch but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.
Torsten throws a hook to the side of DKasada's head but DKasada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from DKasada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torsten slips under a jab.
DKasada lands a glancing blow to the side of Torsten's head.
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Torsten misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - DKasada scores with a four punch combination!
DKasada scores with a sloppy right hand. Torsten should have avoided that one.
DKasada goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Torsten.
Torsten throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Torsten slips under a jab from DKasada.
Torsten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torsten misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
DKasada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torsten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torsten misses with a hook. DKasada ducked under it nicely.
DKasada moves out of range as Torsten throws a body kick.
DKasada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DKasada throws a shot from downtown. Torsten moves away and avoids it.
Torsten is looking to counter punch.
DKasada throws a body punch but Torsten moves out of range.
Nice jab there from DKasada.
Torsten slips under a jab.
DKasada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torsten sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
DKasada lands a slapping body shot.
DKasada throws a sloppy body shot
and Torsten counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from DKasada.
Torsten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torsten misses with an uppercut.
DKasada misses with an uppercut.
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DKasada was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torsten looks to score with a jab to the body but DKasada is just out of range.
DKasada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torsten momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by DKasada there.
Torsten catches DKasada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DKasada throws a sloppy head kick and Torsten moves out of range easily. #T3#
Nice shot lands for DKasada.
A jab from DKasada misses.
Torsten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torsten throws a jab but it's blocked by DKasada.
DKasada staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DKasada! But no joy.
DKasada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
As DKasada backs away, Torsten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Torsten might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
DKasada looks to score with a jab to the body but Torsten is just out of range.
Torsten misses with a left hand
and DKasada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
DKasada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DKasada throws a right hand that misses
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Torsten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DKasada swats away the attempt to clinch by Torsten.
DKasada digs a good body shot into Torsten's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada scores with a sloppy right hand. Torsten should have avoided that one.
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torsten manages to avoid it.
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and Torsten counters with a stiff right hand.
Torsten stuns DKasada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DKasada moves out of range of the leg kick from Torsten.
DKasada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DKasada misses with a left hand
and Torsten counters with an outside leg kick.
Torsten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Komedor DKasada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Torsten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DKasada.
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torsten is looking to counter with a body kick.
DKasada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.
Torsten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DKasada throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torsten.
The fighters circling - DKasada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torsten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Torsten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torsten.
A slow jab from DKasada misses its intended target.
Torsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torsten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A lazy left from DKasada finds it's target.
Torsten slips under a jab.
DKasada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torsten.
DKasada loads up on a big right hand but Torsten slips the punch.
Torsten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DKasada loads up on a big right hand but Torsten slips the punch.
Komedor DKasada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torsten throws a leg kick
and Torsten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torsten moves away from the strike by DKasada.
Torsten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DKasada throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it.
Torsten lands with an uppercut that bounces DKasada off the cage and back into range.
DKasada lands with a nice body punch.
Torsten swings for the body but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada throws a body punch but Torsten moves out of range. #T2#
Torsten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
Baldur Torsten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torsten lands a glancing blow to the side of DKasada's head.
No joy there for Torsten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DKasada was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DKasada misses with the combination.
Torsten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DKasada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Torsten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Torsten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DKasada lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
A jab lands there for DKasada.
Torsten cracks DKasada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torsten misses with a wild body shot.
Torsten connects with a leg kick.
DKasada loads up on a big right hand but Torsten slips the punch.
It looked like Torsten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DKasada.
DKasada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torsten counters with an outside leg kick.
DKasada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torsten throws a body kick that misses.
DKasada throws out a counter right but Torsten avoids it with no problem.
Torsten jabs DKasada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torsten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torsten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torsten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torsten fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Torsten lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten misses with a kick to the body.
DKasada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DKasada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DKasada misses with a looping left.
DKasada misses with a few strikes there.
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
DKasada misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Torsten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DKasada throws out the jab.
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
DKasada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torsten.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30

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

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