Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Ghiotto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Ghiotto is blocking nicely.
Ghiotto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith stops Ghiotto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghiotto's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghiotto's head. #T1#
Smith throwing shots but Ghiotto is blocking nicely.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Ghiotto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriele Ghiotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghiotto dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right from Ghiotto on the inside.
Ghiotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith stops Ghiotto from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith throws a strike but Ghiotto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghiotto is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith pulls Ghiotto in to control the position.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Ghiotto is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Ghiotto wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghiotto shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ghiotto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ghiotto to the ground. Smith is now in Ghiotto's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith stops Ghiotto from standing up.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghiotto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Smith won't allow Ghiotto to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghiotto.#TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Ghiotto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
Smith throwing strikes but Ghiotto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smith gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghiotto tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dylan Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Dylan Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ghiotto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith prevents Ghiotto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Ghiotto blocks nicely.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ghiotto shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Ghiotto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1##TD#
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ghiotto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghiotto working away.
Smith tries to bench press Ghiotto off him but Ghiotto keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith wants to control but Ghiotto postures up.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is holding Ghiotto down, trying to stall.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SU#
Ghiotto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ghiotto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ghiotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ghiotto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Ghiotto's head but Ghiotto avoids it well.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghiotto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghiotto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ghiotto defending against the ground and pound.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ghiotto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Ghiotto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghiotto to regain full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghiotto's head.
Smith won't allow Ghiotto to get back to his feet.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghiotto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Ghiotto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ghiotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gabriele Ghiotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith with the ground and pound but Ghiotto regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ghiotto is looking to escape.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghiotto to regain full guard.
Ghiotto keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Ghiotto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Ghiotto!#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto preventing the sweep.
Smith wants to control but Ghiotto passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Ghiotto has mounted him!
Smith tries to hold on but Ghiotto postures up.
Ghiotto lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith tries to control the position but Ghiotto now has his back.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith tries to improve his position but instead Ghiotto has taken his back!
Smith tries to escape the position.
Good control from Ghiotto.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ghiotto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Ghiotto has managed to slip his arm under Smith's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Ghiotto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriele Ghiotto!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriele Ghiotto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Edmonds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson misses the jab.
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmonds tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
We've been told by Edmonds's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edmonds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmonds doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.

Johnson pushes Edmonds off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds fails to land the takedown.
Johnson clobbers Edmonds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Edmonds checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edmonds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily. #T2#
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves forwards but Edmonds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Johnson.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Edmonds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edmonds had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Edmonds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edmonds throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson with a hook.#T3#
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Johnson kicks off Edmonds and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Edmonds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Edmonds is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edmonds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson lands with a hook. Edmonds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edmonds misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edmonds is defended easily by Johnson.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edmonds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Edmonds misses with a double jab.
Edmonds defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson jabs at Edmonds's body.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson scores with a jab. Edmonds acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson motions for Edmonds to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Edmonds slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmonds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Edmonds.
Edmonds drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edmonds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Edmonds misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Edmonds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edmonds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Edmonds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Edmonds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Edmonds takes one on the button.
Edmonds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Edmonds takes one to the chin there.
Edmonds misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.#T1#
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edmonds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edmonds scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Edmonds checks it.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edmonds slips a jab from Johnson.
Edmonds misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Edmonds swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Edmonds's head back.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edmonds gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmonds on the side of the head.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Edmonds.#T3#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edmonds on the side of the head.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Edmonds defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Edmonds.
Edmonds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edmonds has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edmonds and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmonds's knee momentarily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Edmonds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson clobbers Edmonds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A relieved looking Manny Johnson 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: NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Frieberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frieberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatum tries to sprawl out of it but Frieberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Frieberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Frieberg from controlling successfully.
Tatum wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg passes into half guard.
Tatum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frieberg on the ground.
Frieberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Tatum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Frieberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tatum wants to control but Frieberg is keeping busy. #T1#
Frieberg thows a huge punch but Tatum dodges it nicely.
Tatum is trying to maintain the position but Frieberg is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Frieberg is working for a kimura but Tatum is defending it quite comfortably.
Frieberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tatum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frieberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frieberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frieberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frieberg passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Frieberg has hold of Tatum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tatum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Frieberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tatum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Frieberg.
Frieberg landing punches. #SUB2#
Frieberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Tatum frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frieberg lands a couple of good shots and Tatum has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Frieberg scores with strikes from the back.
Frieberg lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Frieberg scores with punches and elbows.
Frieberg misses with a punch to the head.
Frieberg missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Frieberg working for a choke but Tatum is defending well. #T3#
Frieberg misses with a punch to the head.
Frieberg gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Frieberg throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Frieberg doesn't have the hooks in and Tatum manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Frieberg looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tatum is defending well. Frieberg quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tatum has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Frieberg celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Frieberg!
After winning the bout, Gregor Frieberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
O Rally moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
O Rally misses with a straight right.
O Rally fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
No luck for O Rally with that takedown attempt.
O Rally stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong with a hook.
O Rally steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to O Rally's body. O Rally takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Rally.
O Rally cracks Phuthong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Rally looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Phuthong slips a jab and a cross from O Rally.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rally is just out of range.
A big left from O Rally misses.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. O Rally was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Rally moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
O Rally is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but O Rally moved out of range.#T1#
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from O Rally misses.
O Rally scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from O Rally. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Phuthong does it's job there.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Rally.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Rally.
O Rally throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but O Rally is out of range.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Rally's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Rally duly obliges.
O Rally on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Rally throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but O Rally moved out of range.
O Rally pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
O Rally wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Rally takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Rally uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
A jab from Phuthong misses. #T2#
Phuthong throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Phuthong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Rally cracks a nice hook into Phuthong's ribs.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab.
O Rally tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phuthong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Rally somewhat.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Rally connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phuthong. Phuthong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong lands with a straight right. O Rally didn't see that one coming.
Phuthong swings for the body but O Rally moves out of range.
O Rally chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Rally moves away.#CL2#
Phuthong has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Rally has Phuthong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phuthong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phuthong.
O Rally swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Phuthong lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Phuthong as the two fighters clinch.
O Rally blocks a body shot from Phuthong. #TD#
Phuthong is fighting off a takedown attempt but O Rally is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Phuthong to the mat. Phuthong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Phuthong throws his legs up looking for a submission but O Rally uses it to pass to side control.
Phuthong stops O Rally from passing to mount. #SUB#
O Rally tries for a kimura but Phuthong is defending well.
Phuthong is trying to control O Rally's posture but O Rally avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O Rally trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
O Rally thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Phuthong throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
O Rally looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rally.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Rally connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
O Rally shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phuthong defends it nicely.
Phuthong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
O Rally really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. O Rally was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Rally scores with a decent looking hook.
O Rally shoots in but Phuthong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Rally attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong moves out of range as O Rally strikes.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Rally slips a jab from Phuthong.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but O Rally moved out of range nicely.
O Rally is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong throws a jab when O Rally was well out of range.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
O Rally defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Rally misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but O Rally uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by O Rally.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rally.
Phuthong misses with a hook. O Rally ducked under it nicely.
O Rally jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Rally slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
O Rally listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. O Rally does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Phuthong backs away, O Rally returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
O Rally misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Phuthong misses with a hook. O Rally ducked under it nicely.
A jab from O Rally misses.
O Rally defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
O Rally throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong lands a jab to O Rally's midsection.
Some wild striking there from O Rally.
O Rally misses the jab.
O Rally uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
O Rally ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong jabs at O Rally's body.
Phuthong throws a jab when O Rally was well out of range.
O Rally misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
O Rally looks to land a combination. Phuthong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Rally was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
O Rally tries to counter with a takedown but Phuthong is quick to defend against it.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but O Rally slips the punch.#T3#
O Rally misses with a straight right.
O Rally walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
O Rally seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from O Rally misses.
A lazy left from O Rally finds it's target.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but O Rally keeps it at a distance.
O Rally misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but O Rally uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - O Rally throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Rally slips a straight right by Phuthong.
It looked like O Rally wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Rally was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
O Rally throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong slips under a jab from O Rally.
Phuthong takes one on the button.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Rally changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phuthong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Rally avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
O Rally throws a series of punches but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
O Rally throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phuthong.
O Rally throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Rally misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but O Rally moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and O Rally counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Rally throws a right and a left that Phuthong avoids nicely.
Phuthong tries to work over O Rally's front leg with a kick but O Rally checks it.
O Rally misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
O Rally steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
O Rally looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
O Rally keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Rally tries to counter with a takedown but Phuthong is quick to defend against it.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Rally was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but O Rally ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
O Rally closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
O Rally laying and praying for a moment but Phuthong takes advantage and regains half guard.
O Rally is just content to waste time from the top position. Phuthong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
O Rally has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Phuthong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rally is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Phuthong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rally is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Phuthong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing O Rally from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Phuthong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. O Rally 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 Phuthong.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Rally wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phuthong keeps working.
O Rally tries to move into full mount but can't pass Phuthong's legs.
O Rally wants to control for a moment but Phuthong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Rally wants to take a breather but Phuthong is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
O Rally is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Rally is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sean O Rally overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phuthong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
O Rally goes for an armbar but Phuthong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phuthong.
O Rally is trying to control the position but Phuthong postures up.
Sean O Rally has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
O Rally controlling Phuthong's posture.
Phuthong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Rally swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phuthong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Rally showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phuthong 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
A relieved looking Eh Phuthong 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: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Priest walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Priest.
Priest ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priest throws a jab when Picogram was well out of range.
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target.
Priest connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picogram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Priest.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Priest avoids it with no problem.
Priest misses with a body shot
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Priest lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Priest's head but Priest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Priest connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Picogram defending well as Priest loads up on a big left hand.
Priest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Picogram misses.
Priest throws a lazy uppercut
and Picogram counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Priest fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Picogram counters with a crisp one two that drops Priest! Picogram thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Priest to his feet! Priest is in big trouble!
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Picogram there.#ROC2#Priest is rocked!
Picogram is stalking Priest. Priest circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Picogram, and it's lights out! Priest really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Picogram!
A less than humble Jonny Picogram misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Northrop with the inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Northrop.
Bilesdon tries to land a front kick but Northrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Bilesdon manages to avoid it.
Northrop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bilesdon.
Bilesdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Northrop jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Northrop swings for the body but Bilesdon moves out of range.
Bilesdon tries to clinch there but Northrop circles away.
Bilesdon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Bilesdon manages to avoid it.
Bilesdon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Northrop.
Bilesdon avoids the head kick by Northrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilesdon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Northrop to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Northrop's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Northrop circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Bilesdon 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilesdon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Bilesdon from controlling successfully.
Bilesdon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bilesdon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bilesdon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Northrop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bilesdon.
Bilesdon throws a big right hand that misses.
Bilesdon tries to free his leg and advance position but Northrop is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Northrop throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Omnicron Bilesdon has been cut.
Northrop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Northrop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD#
Northrop lands a big head kick that sends Bilesdon tumbling to the mat! Northrop takes a step backwards and waves Bilesdon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bilesdon is rocked!#T3#
Bilesdon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Northrop. That one must have hurt.
Bilesdon is still on wobbly legs! Can Northrop finish him?
Bilesdon looks winded!
Northrop thumps Bilesdon with a low kick.
Are you kidding me?! Northrop ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bilesdon clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Northrop!
A relieved looking Russell Northrop 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: NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Jaxon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Jaxon shoots in and bounces Tatum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaxon throwing strikes from guard but Tatum blocks nicely.
Jaxon wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Jaxon controlling from the top position.
Tatum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaxon on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum has Jaxon pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Tatum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jaxon distracts Tatum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jaxon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaxon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaxon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jaxon stopping the sweep attempt from Tatum.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaxon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatum has Jaxon pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaxon shoots in and drives through. Tatum sprawls well.
Jaxon misses with a takedown attempt - Tatum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tatum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jaxon shoots in but Tatum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tatum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jayson Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Jaxon.#T3#
Tatum wants to clinch.
Jaxon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Frank Jaxon has been cut.
Tatum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaxon on the side of the head.
Jayson Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum tries to bum rush Jaxon with a series of wild strikes but Jaxon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaxon tries to counter with a clinch but Tatum shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Tatum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Tatum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatum scores with a hook to the body. Jaxon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tatum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaxon.
Tatum goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tatum goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Jaxon stumbles back but Tatum runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Jaxon to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Jaxon will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Cabral throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Cabral closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral.
Knuckles blocks an elbow strike.
Cabral lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Cabral tries to tie him up.
Cabral misses with an elbow strike.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabral wants to stall.
Knuckles pushes Cabral back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabral.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knuckles misses with the head strike. #T1#
Cabral throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabral.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cabral - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckles.
Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabral looking to stall.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabral misses with an elbow over the top.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral. #T2#
Knuckles avoids a wild elbow strike from Cabral.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cabral throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knuckles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Cabral lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles tries to work over Cabral's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
Cabral blocks an uppercut.
Cabral scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cabral looking to slow down the pace here.
Cabral blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles is working Cabral over against the ropes.
Cabral lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. #T3#
Knuckles avoids a wild elbow strike from Cabral.
Cabral looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Cabral misses with an elbow over the top.
Knuckles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabral just leaning against Knuckles, taking a breather.
Cabral lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cabral throws an elbow but misses.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cabral throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabral lands an elbow that stopped Knuckles in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cabral or not.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral.
Cabral stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles presses Cabral against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knuckles blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
Cabral pushes Knuckles back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T5#
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cabral lands an elbow that stopped Knuckles in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Cabral on the inside.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
Cabral looking to stall.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabral lands an elbow inside that Knuckles shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T6#
Knuckles lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Cabral tries to tie him up.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabral misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Cabral's head.
Cabral takes a shot to the head.
Knuckles blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T7#
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabrals head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cabral throws an elbow but misses.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Cabral lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles digs a right hand underneath Cabral's ribcage. Cabral let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cabral lands a nice uppercut.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabral controls his hands.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Cabral tries to tie him up.
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Knuckles.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body. #T8#
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles cracks Cabral with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabral is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knuckles is keeping busy.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral stalling in the clinch but Knuckles improves position.
Cabral is trying to maintain a safe position but Knuckles gets an underhook and turns Cabral into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral.
Cabral blocks an uppercut.
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabral working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabral lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Cabral lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cabral lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabral controls his hands.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Cabral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral.
Cabral is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabral.
Cabral looking to slow down the pace here.
Cabral prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Cabral lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Knuckles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Knuckles thumps Cabral with a low kick.
Knuckles throws a solid leg kick but Cabral takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knuckles.
Emberson Cabral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabral scores with a hook.
Cabral connects with a jab.
Cabral with a jab.
Cabral wants to clinch.
Knuckles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Knuckles throws a front kick aimed at Cabral's knee but Cabral avoids it well.
Cabral tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knuckles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cabral tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knuckles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabral.
Cabral fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knuckles defending well as Cabral loads up on a big left hand.
Cabral tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knuckles! But no joy.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabral moves away.
Cabral looks to land a body kick but Knuckles moved away.
Cabral takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Cabral connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Knuckles misses.
It looked like Cabral was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knuckles.
Knuckles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cabral looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabral is able to avoid easily.
Cabral lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cabral tests Knuckles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles throws a body kick that misses.
Knuckles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Cabral gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cabral takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knuckles blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cabral pushes off an throws an elbow but Knuckles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Cabral blocking some punches.
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
Cabral takes a shot to the head.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Cabral takes a shot to the head.
Knuckles avoids the elbow strike from Cabral, against the ropes.
Cabral blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabral is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knuckles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Cabral - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Cabral pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cabral is looking to control Knuckles's arms but Knuckles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cabral has his back to the ropes.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cabral.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knuckles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles tries a body shot but Cabral blocks it.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabral gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles takes an elbow to the temple.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short left from Cabral.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Cabral throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Cabral. #T5#
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cabral.
Cabral is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Knuckles.
Cabral pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cabral lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabral backwards.
Cabral prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Cabral's head.
Cabral lands a damaging elbow.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabral is trying to stall.
Cabral content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T6#
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Cabral.
Cabral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Cabral lands a damaging elbow.
Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knuckles avoids the elbow strike from Cabral, against the ropes.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabral prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Knuckles.
Cabral lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabral throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Cabral misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T7#
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Knuckles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cabral tries to stall but Knuckles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabral's elbow.
Cabral scores with a shoulder strike.
Cabral trying to control the position but instead, Knuckles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cabral into the ropes.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Cabral makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabral blocks an uppercut. #T8#
Still in the clinch, Cabral scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Cabral tries to tie him up.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabral's elbow.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the ropes.
Knuckles avoids a wild elbow strike from Cabral.
Cabral is trying to maintain a safe position but Knuckles gets an underhook and turns Cabral into the ropes.
Cabral pushes off an throws an elbow but Knuckles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cabral looking to stall.
Cabral is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Cabral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T9#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Cabral effectively controlling the action here.
Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Knuckles avoids the elbow strike from Cabral, against the ropes.
Knuckles dodges an elbow strike from Cabral.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles blocks an elbow strike.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Cabral prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Cabral looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emberson Cabral dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cabral throws a head kick but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabral ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Cabral lands a body shot.
Cabral tests Knuckles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabral lunges at Knuckles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knuckles's hand.
Cabral throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabral lands with an overhand left.
Cabral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Cabral stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Cabral lands a jab.
Cabral moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off.
Cabral throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cabral wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Cabral with a nice cross.
Emberson Cabral is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabral misses with a body kick.
Knuckles feints a counter leg kick.
Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Cabral clinches up against the ropes.
Cabral lands a damaging elbow.
Cabral just leaning against Knuckles, taking a breather.
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabrals head. #T2#
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabral pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Cabral tries to tie him up.
Cabral stalling in the clinch but Knuckles improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabral lands an elbow that stopped Knuckles in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles pushes Cabral back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cabral lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cabral just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knuckles's brow.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabral lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabral looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knuckles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knuckles is trying to break the clinch but Cabral is controlling him.
Cabral lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knuckles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabral's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Cabral blocks it.
Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Cabral pushes off an throws an elbow but Knuckles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabral throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Cabral is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cabral looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cabral throws an elbow but it misses.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cabral throws an elbow but misses.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral. #T5#
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cabral creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cabral throws an elbow but misses.
Cabral lands an elbow inside that Knuckles shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Bobby Knuckles's cut even more.
Cabral has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Cabral gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cabral.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T6#
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabral blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cabral trying to stall but Knuckles improves his position.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Cabral blocks it.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabral working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Cabral is trying to maintain a safe position but Knuckles gets an underhook and turns Cabral into the ropes.
Knuckles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cabral scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Knuckles is rocked!
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. #T7#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cabral.
Cabral blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Cabral trying to stall but Knuckles improves his position.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the ropes.
Cabral throws an elbow but it misses.
Knuckles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabral backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Cabral pushes off an throws an elbow but Knuckles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cabral is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabral finish him?#CUT#The cut above Bobby Knuckles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knuckles blocks an elbow strike.
Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses.
Cabral is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cabral blocks an uppercut. #T8#
Knuckles working hard to break the clinch.
Cabral is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knuckles is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Cabral.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cabral just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knuckles's brow.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Cabral throws an elbow but it misses.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabral leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bobby Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles scores with a shoulder strike.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles lands an uppercut.
Cabral tries to stall but Knuckles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cabral is pushing Knuckles up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles avoids the elbow strike from Cabral, against the ropes.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emberson Cabral showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabral 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Emberson Cabral!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Emberson Cabral!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Emberson Cabral!

Emberson Cabral wins by unanimous decision!

Event: OFK 386 - Drop Vs Mad Onion
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Adams clinches.
Edmonds jumps guard but Adams stands there with Edmonds around his waist. Edmonds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams throws an elbow but it misses.
Adams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Edmonds managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edmonds blocks the elbow strike.
Edmonds struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
Edmonds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edmonds is pushing Adams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Adams.
Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Adams throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Edmonds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adams lands with a right to the head.
Adams cracks Edmonds with a nice body shot.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Edmonds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range. #KD#
Adams lands a big head kick that sends Edmonds tumbling to the mat! Adams takes a step backwards and waves Edmonds back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like John Edmonds has been cut.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Adams lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Adams.
A shot to the liver by Adams. Beautiful body shot.
Adams misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edmonds checks a leg kick. #CL#
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmonds avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Edmonds misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Adams tries a knee to the head but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmonds.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edmonds scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Edmonds avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams.
Edmonds blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edmonds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Edmonds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Edmonds in his tracks for a moment.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams prevents the takedown attempt.
Edmonds swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Edmonds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Edmonds is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edmonds gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edmonds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Edmonds lands with a right to the head.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Edmonds is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edmonds is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
Edmonds looking to stall.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmonds dodges an elbow strike from Adams. #T4#
Edmonds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams lands an elbow just above Edmonds 's eye.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Edmonds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edmonds fails to pull guard. #BC#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adams quickly recovers to half guard.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edmonds on the ground.
Adams looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams is trying to stand back up but Edmonds is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smash Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Edmonds's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
Adams throws a nice head kick!
Edmonds dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Edmonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams cracks Edmonds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Adams moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Edmonds gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams is trying to stand up here but Edmonds is controlling him well. #T1#
Edmonds trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Edmonds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Edmonds has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Adams defend it? Edmonds steps over the head and cranks it - Adams is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Edmonds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, 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: CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Acerbi jabs Ghiotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.#TD2#
Acerbi gets caught flat footed, as Ghiotto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Acerbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acerbi wants to sweep here but Ghiotto controlling him for the moment.
Acerbi has a closed guard, preventing Ghiotto from standing up. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into side control.
Acerbi is trying to work for a sweep but Ghiotto has mounted him!#T1#
Acerbi wants to control but Ghiotto is having none of it.
Acerbi tries to reverse the position but Ghiotto maintains control.
Acerbi tries to improve his position but instead Ghiotto has taken his back!
Acerbi tries to escape the position.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Ghiotto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Acerbi trying to control the hands but Ghiotto won't let him. #T2#
Acerbi rolls, trying to escape but Ghiotto keeps control of the position.
Acerbi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Acerbi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Acerbi.
Acerbi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghiotto is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Acerbi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ghiotto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriele Ghiotto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Acerbi misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Ghiotto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Acerbi did well to prevent Ghiotto getting side control.#SUB#
Acerbi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Acerbi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ghiotto pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is trying to escape the mount. #T1##SU2#
Ghiotto get's back to his feet.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acerbi sprawls well. Acerbi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghiotto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghiotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Acerbi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghiotto doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
Ghiotto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acerbi counters with a right hand to the body.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghiotto is breathing heavily.
Ghiotto takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Acerbi.
Acerbi with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Acerbi gets caught napping as Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown. Acerbi manages to retain guard.#T2##SUB#
Acerbi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ghiotto has picked Acerbi up and slammed him! Acerbi can't keep hold of the triangle and Ghiotto manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi is looking for a sweep.
Ghiotto working away.
Acerbi tries to bench press Ghiotto off him but Ghiotto keeps the position.
Acerbi manages to get back to half guard.
Acerbi wants to get back to full guard but Ghiotto has mounted him!
Acerbi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ghiotto has a good base and remains in mount.
Acerbi wants to hold on but Ghiotto pushes him away.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Acerbi tries to hold on but Ghiotto postures up.#T3#
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Ghiotto avoids the attempt from Acerbi to control.
Ghiotto is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Acerbi working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acerbi is working hard here to advance position.
Acerbi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto prevents Acerbi from improving his position.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriele Ghiotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Acerbi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ghiotto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acerbi pinned against the cage. Acerbi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriele Ghiotto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Acerbi lands a nice hook to Ghiotto's body. Ghiotto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Acerbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghiotto.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghiotto.
Acerbi tests Ghiotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acerbi scores with a hook to the body. Ghiotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Acerbi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghiotto.
Acerbi leaves Ghiotto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Acerbi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Ghiotto moves out of range.
Ghiotto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghiotto moves out of range as Acerbi strikes.
Ghiotto misses with a takedown
and Acerbi counters with a series of strikes. Ghiotto will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##TD2#
Ghiotto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Acerbi on his heels. He'll look to pass Acerbi's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Acerbi working for a triangle but Ghiotto defends it easily.
Acerbi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghiotto wants to get up but he can't break Acerbi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Acerbi is looking for a triangle here but Ghiotto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Acerbi tries to buck Ghiotto off but Ghiotto is having none of it.#T2#
Acerbi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ghiotto's best efforts.
Acerbi has a hand on Ghiotto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ghiotto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Acerbi is looking to improve his position but Ghiotto isn't that keen on the idea.
Acerbi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Acerbi trying to hold on to Ghiotto's head to control him but Ghiotto postures up.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up.
Acerbi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghiotto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Acerbi.
Acerbi manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Acerbi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ghiotto stacks Acerbi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ghiotto!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ghiotto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Panfilo Acerbi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghiotto 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 Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Bilkington dives in for a single leg takedown but Fujimoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Fujimoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bilkington has Fujimoto pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujimoto throws a push kick but Bilkington slaps the foot to one side.
Bilkington slips a straight right by Fujimoto.
Bilkington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujimoto.
Sloppy strikes from Bilkington. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Bilkington drives through and clinches with Fujimoto against the cage.
Fujimoto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Bilkington looks to land a right hand but Fujimoto moved out of range.
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fujimoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fujimoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujimoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Fujimoto misses with an uppercut.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Bilkington moves out of range easily. #CL#
Bilkington darts in and clinches Fujimoto up against the cage.#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Fujimoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bilkington.
Bilkington looks for a takedown but Fujimoto sprawls well.
Fujimoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilkington fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujimoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fujimoto as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujimoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bilkington darts in and clinches Fujimoto up against the cage.#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bilkington moves into the clinch.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bilkington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fujimoto's head backwards.
Bilkington blocks a jab.#CL#
Bilkington gets a 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!#BC2#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch. #T3##TD#
Bilkington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bilkington lands in his opponent's guard.
Bilkington prevents Fujimoto from getting back to his feet.
Bilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujimoto wants to stand and escape but Bilkington is having none of it. #SU#
Bilkington stands up from Fujimoto's guard - Bilkington perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Bilkington moves into the clinch successfully. #T4##TD#
Bilkington drags the fight down to the ground.
Bilkington throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Bilkington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujimoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bilkington trying to control the position. #SUB#
Fujimoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilkington has a closed guard, preventing Fujimoto from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Bilkington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bilkington has a takedown stuffed.
Bilkington closes the distance and clinches up with Fujimoto, looking for a takedown. Bilkington pushes Fujimoto against the cage but Fujimoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fujimoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bilkington.
A quick step to the side and Bilkington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujimoto scores with a nice strike.
Fujimoto throws a series of punches but Bilkington avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Bilkington moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Fujimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bilkington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bilkington showed some decent athleticism there.
Fujimoto scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bilkington manages to mount him! #T1#
Bilkington won't let Fujimoto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bilkington looking to control but Fujimoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bilkington looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Bilkington.
Fujimoto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fujimoto blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Bilkington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bilkington throws some wild stikes that Fujimoto manages to avoid easily.
Bilkington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bilkington wants to control the pace but Fujimoto is squirming around nicely. #ES2#
Fujimoto bucks Bilkington off and manages to get back to his feet!
Bilkington fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bilkington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bilkington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Buster Bilkington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Bilkington. Bilkington gets slowly back to his feet.
Bilkington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujimoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujimoto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bilkington misses with a body kick.
Fujimoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Gyukosho Fujimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown but Fujimoto shows good takedown defense.
Fujimoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Bilkington shoots and misses
and Fujimoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bilkington tries to clinch up
and Bilkington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bilkington tries to clinch up but Fujimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Bilkington shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujimoto sprawls well. He's pushed Bilkington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bilkington moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilkington misses with a two punch combination.
Fujimoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fujimoto throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Bilkington moves into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fujimoto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bilkington jumps guard but Fujimoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gyukosho Fujimoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fujimoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bilkington's head backwards.
Bilkington misses with a combination
and Fujimoto counters with a two punch combo.
Bilkington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fujimoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Bilkington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fujimoto misses with a wild combination.
Buster Bilkington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilkington tries to clinch but Fujimoto moves away
and Fujimoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Bilkington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujimoto manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Fujimoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Bilkington shoots in but Fujimoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilkington closes the distance and clinches up with Fujimoto, looking for a takedown. Bilkington pushes Fujimoto against the cage but Fujimoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bilkington moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFujimoto.#CL#
Bilkington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilkington has him pressed against the cage.
Bilkington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fujimoto's efforts to push away.
Fujimoto is trying to break free.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilkington keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Bilkington jumps guard.
Fujimoto wants to stand and escape but instead Bilkington has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Fujimoto wants to stand but Bilkington is controlling the position. #ES2#
Fujimoto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bilkington presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fujimoto prevents a body shot from Bilkington.
Fujimoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Bilkington has double underhooks.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilkington has him pressed against the cage.
Bilkington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fujimoto prevents it. #BC2#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujimoto but Fujimoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bilkington dives in for a single leg takedown but Fujimoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bilkington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujimoto avoids it.
Fujimoto can't break the clinch.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fujimoto is trying to force a seperation but Bilkington has the dominant position.
Fujimoto wants to break free but Bilkington has control. #BC2#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilkington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown but Fujimoto shows good takedown defense.
Fujimoto throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Fujimoto. No joy for Bilkington on that attempt.
Fujimoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bilkington tries to clinch but Fujimoto is having none of it.
Fujimoto walks into a jab.
Fujimoto 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.
Bilkington tests Fujimoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujimoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bilkington.
Gyukosho Fujimoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bilkington checks a leg kick.
Bilkington shoots in for a double leg but Fujimoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Fujimoto misses its intended target.
Fujimoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujimoto! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gyukosho Fujimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fujimoto 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Strand lands with a right hand.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick.
Victor Strand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strand misses with the combination.
Strand ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Strand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strand lands with a straight right. Knuckles didn't see that one coming.
Strand scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles throws an off balance right hand
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Knuckles's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Strand.
Strand throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Strand.
Knuckles misses with a low kick. #T1#
A lazy left from Strand finds it's target.
Strand lands the left hand.
Strand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knuckles throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Strand counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knuckles! Strand lets Knuckles back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Knuckles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strand lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Knuckles falls backwards - clearly groggy! Strand dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

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

Event: OFK 382 - Sparr Vs Wahwah
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Maki defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Maki gets caught flat footed, as Edmonds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maki tries to get out of the position.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maki is trying to get back to his feet.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maki keeps working. #SUB2#
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Edmonds is controlling him well.#T1##SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maki is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edmonds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maki sees it coming and defends easily.
Edmonds is trying to control. Maki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edmonds tries to pass to full mount but Maki defends it.
Edmonds is stalling here. Maki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edmonds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Edmonds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edmonds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Edmonds is holding on to half guard well.
Maki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Edmonds gets full guard.
Edmonds is pulling down on Maki's head to control his posture.
Maki wants to get up but he can't break Edmonds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maki is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edmonds is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maki pulls Edmonds in close to his closed guard and prevents Edmonds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edmonds prevents Maki from getting back to his feet.
Edmonds trying to control but Maki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds moves forwards but Maki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Maki.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
A big right from Maki misses.
Edmonds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maki throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maki misses with a low kick.
Edmonds misses with a double jab
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maki.
Edmonds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maki misses with a few strikes there.
Seppo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maki misses with a wild body shot.
Maki missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Maki misses.
Maki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edmonds throws a sloppy body shot
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Edmonds misses the jab.
Edmonds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maki swivels and escapes.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki. #T2#
Edmonds misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki cracks Edmonds with a good jab.
Edmonds swings widly with a right hand
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki catches Edmonds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seppo Maki is winning the standup battle so far.
Maki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maki lands with a nice body punch.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Maki moves out of range.
Maki scoring well with a low kick there.
Maki ducks right into an uppercut from Edmonds.
Maki with a nice calf kick.
Edmonds blocks the body kick.
Maki takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Edmonds misses with a hook to the body
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Maki connects with the punch.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki with a nice cross.
Maki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Maki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki cracks Edmonds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Edmonds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Edmonds throws a combination that misses
and Maki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Maki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maki's hands.
Edmonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Maki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edmonds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Maki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
Maki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmonds can do to turn this around?
Maki tests Edmonds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that second round.
That's time! Maki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Maki blocks a jab.
Edmonds shoots for a takedown but Maki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maki scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Maki.
Maki looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
Maki looks to land a combination but Edmonds avoids it well.
Edmonds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edmonds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maki with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maki enables Edmonds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Maki has his feet on Edmonds's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Edmonds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Nice cross by Edmonds.
Maki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tried to counter with a leg kick but Edmonds avoided it.
Maki throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
Maki sizes up Edmonds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maki throws a solid leg kick but Edmonds takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maki.
Edmonds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maki's sensitive parts.
Maki feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
Maki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds goes for a double leg but Maki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maki continues to drive forward.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.#T2#
Edmonds throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Maki slips the punch.
Maki walks into a jab.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds blocks a jab.
Maki connects with a looping right hand.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Maki.
Edmonds lands a nice looking body shot.
Edmonds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maki throws a chopping leg kick but Edmonds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edmonds seems to have recovered his senses.
Edmonds shoots in and drives through. Maki sprawls well.
Maki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edmonds just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maki. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maki misses with a looping right.
Edmonds moves out of range of the body kick from Maki.
Edmonds misses with a jab to the body
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmonds misses with a right hand
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Edmonds defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand.
Maki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edmonds crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maki - the referee stops the clock and Edmonds gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maki. Edmonds manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Maki's shoulder, as Maki tries to avoid the shot.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Maki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maki!
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds moves out of range as Maki strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Maki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bilesdon clinches with his opponent.
Bilesdon tries to pull guard but Fujimoto won't allow it.
Bilesdon is trying to pull guard but Fujimoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilesdon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Fujimoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Gyukosho Fujimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omnicron Bilesdon.
A punch combination from Fujimoto misses.
Fujimoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circling - Fujimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujimoto throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bilesdon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fujimoto won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Bilesdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fujimoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Fujimoto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bilesdon. #CL2#
Bilesdon darts in and clinches Fujimoto up against the cage.#BC#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilesdon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujimoto loads up on a big right hand but Bilesdon slips the punch.#CL2#
Bilesdon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Bilesdon is controlling him.#BC#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Bilesdon shoots in for a takedown but Fujimoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Fujimoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bilesdon shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujimoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bilesdon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fujimoto tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Bilesdon has Fujimoto up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Bilesdon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimoto tries to kick Bilesdon off but Bilesdon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bilesdon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bilesdon controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Bilesdon misses with a head shot.
Bilesdon scoring with strikes but Fujimoto is staying in there.
Bilesdon content just to control the position here.
Bilesdon throws some wild stikes that Fujimoto manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Bilesdon thowing shots but they're missing.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon working Fujimoto over with strikes here.
Bilesdon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omnicron Bilesdon 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##TD2#
Bilesdon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fujimoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Fujimoto's guard now, I'm sure.

Fujimoto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bilesdon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bilesdon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bilesdon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Bilesdon clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bilesdon.
Fujimoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Omnicron Bilesdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Fujimoto coming out on top.
Fujimoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bilesdon counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bilesdon in side control, throwing shots but Fujimoto defends.
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.
Omnicron Bilesdon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bilesdon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bilesdon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fujimoto is pushing Bilesdon's head away, looking to escape. Bilesdon manages to hold on to the position though.
Bilesdon moves into full mount!
Bilesdon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fujimoto because Bilesdon loaded up on that one.
Bilesdon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilesdon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Bilesdon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fujimoto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omnicron Bilesdon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bilesdon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fujimoto.#KD2#
Bilesdon lands a left and a right that send Fujimoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Bilesdon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Gyukosho Fujimoto has been cut.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
Bilesdon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fujimoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Bilesdon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fujimoto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bilesdon dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR##SU2#
Bilesdon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fujimoto to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bilesdon shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujimoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bilesdon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Bilesdon closes the distance and clinches.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.
Bilesdon keeps control of Fujimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bilesdon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bilesdon has Fujimoto pressed against the cage, preventing Fujimoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Bilesdon is controlling him.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilesdon has him pressed against the cage.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Bilesdon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fujimoto uses from the top position.
Bilesdon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujimoto's guard. #REVB##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bilesdon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bilesdon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Bilesdon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Bilesdon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Bilesdon throws a head kick that Fujimoto semi-blocks. #CL2#
Bilesdon rushes Fujimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Bilesdon manages to pull guard.
Fujimoto is fighting to break Bilesdon's control of his arms but Bilesdon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bilesdon is on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Bilesdon stands and steps away. Fujimoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bilesdon.
Gyukosho Fujimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bilesdon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fujimoto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omnicron Bilesdon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bilesdon 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omnicron Bilesdon!
A relieved looking Omnicron Bilesdon 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: STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Picogram throws the left hand but Valerio avoids the punch easily.
Valerio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picogram connects with a crisp jab.
Valerio misses with a straight left.
Crunch! Picogram slams his shin into Valerio's torso.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Picogram.
Picogram connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Valerio finds it's target.
Valerio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valerio avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram wants to clinch.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picogram lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Valerio.
Valerio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valerio! But no joy.
Valerio avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picogram was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Picogram fails to land with a series of punches.
Valerio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valerio moves away.
Valerio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picogram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valerio on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio misses with a looping left.#T2#
Picogram moves out of range as Valerio strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picogram misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio throws a hook but Picogram avoids it easily.
Valerio connects with a body shot that sends Picogram's belly button to the back.
Picogram is looking to wear down Valerio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Picogram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Valerio.
Picogram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valerio throws out a counter right but Picogram avoids it with no problem.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram throws a chopping leg kick but Valerio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Picogram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valerio swings widly with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picogram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Valerio misses.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio cracks Picogram with a good jab.#ROC2#Picogram is rocked!
Valerio takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
As Valerio looks to move away, Picogram throws a big counter combo but Valerio just gets out of the way.
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Valerio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Picogram is just out of range.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Valerio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Picogram stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valerio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valerio scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Valerio.
Picogram seems to have got his legs back now.
Valerio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Picogram misses
and Valerio counters with a straight right hand.
Valerio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Picogram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Picogram is breathing heavily.
Valerio connects with a body shot.
Valerio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Valerio lands a big right hand that sends Picogram crashing to the mat! Valerio stays standing though and waves Picogram back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Picogram bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Valerio comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Picogram falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Picogram was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Dupree Holton tries for a takedown but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tatum misses with a hook. Dupree Holton ducked under it nicely.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dupree Holton.
Tatum misses with a looping left.
Dupree Holton attempts a counter takedown but Tatum avoids it well and moves away.
Tatum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dupree Holton.
Tatum swings for the body but Dupree Holton moves out of range. #TD#
Dupree Holton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tatum sprawls well initially but Dupree Holton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Tatum manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tatum lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tatum as he avoids it easily.
Tatum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatum circles away.
Tatum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Dupree Holton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatum wants to control but Dupree Holton postures up.
Dupree Holton controlling the position from side mount.
Tatum is looking to reverse the position.
Tatum is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Tatum struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dupree Holton slows the pace down.
Dupree Holton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dupree Holton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatum is looking to regain half guard here but Dupree Holton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dupree Holton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3##SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tatum is trying to improve his position.
Tatum wants to control but Dupree Holton postures up.
Tatum tries to buck Dupree Holton off but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Dupree Holton controlling the position from side mount.
Tatum is looking to regain half guard here but Dupree Holton keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Tatum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupree Holton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tatum is being controlled here.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Tatum is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum is letting Dupree Holton control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dupree Holton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tatum avoids it really well and circles away.
Tatum throws a hook to the side of Dupree Holton's head but Dupree Holton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dupree Holton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tatum sprawls and moves away.
Dupree Holton closes the distance and clinches up with Tatum, looking for a takedown. Dupree Holton pushes Tatum against the cage but Tatum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Dupree Holton dives in and scores a takedown into Tatum's guard.
Tatum controlling Dupree Holton's posture.
Dupree Holton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum is trying to control the position but Dupree Holton postures up.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.#T1#
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.
Tatum working a defensive guard here.
Dupree Holton slips nicely into half guard.
Tatum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dupree Holton won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
Dupree Holton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dupree Holton advances position into side control!#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working. #T2#
Dupree Holton working away.
Dupree Holton controls the position from side control.
Tatum manages to get back to half guard.
Tatum looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Dupree Holton seems content to control.
Tatum wants to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton tries to pass to full mount but Tatum defends it.
Dupree Holton uses his free foot to push down on Tatum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tatum.
Tatum is looking to improve his position but Dupree Holton isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Tatum wants to control but Dupree Holton is having none of it.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tatum has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatum is looking to escape.
Tatum gets back to half guard.
Tatum won't allow Dupree Holton to pass to mount.
Dupree Holton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #ES2#
Tatum kicks off Dupree Holton and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dupree Holton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupree Holton moves away.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatum defends it nicely.
Tatum swings for the body but Dupree Holton moves out of range.
Tatum stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Tatum tries to sprawl but Dupree Holton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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 DeShaun Dupree Holton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dupree Holton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dupree Holton takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tatum is trying to defend but Dupree Holton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tatum won't allow Dupree Holton to pass to mount.
Tatum is staying active underneath Dupree Holton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dupree Holton prevents Tatum from improving his position.
Tatum moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dupree Holton passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dupree Holton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tatum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tatum is trying to control Dupree Holton's posture but Dupree Holton avoids it.
Tatum tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton just content to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Dupree Holton stalls from top position.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatum has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Tatum is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Dupree Holton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dupree Holton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working.
Tatum is trying to control Dupree Holton's posture but Dupree Holton avoids it. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tatum is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dupree Holton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Dupree Holton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dupree Holton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Yelnats lands with a nice body punch.
Yelnats circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nukem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yelnats jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yelnats rushes Nukem with punches - Nukem moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Nukem goes down! Yelnats follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Yelnats!

Event: OFK 378 - Bol Vs Boytsov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard with a poor takedown
and Edmonds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hedegaard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hedegaard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Hedegaard is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds gets to mount! Hedegaard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Edmonds goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hedegaard turns into him and now he's in Edmonds's guard.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Hedegaard trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Hedegaard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedegaard throws a big right hand that misses.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Edmonds being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Edmonds isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hedegaard stacks Edmonds on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hedegaard!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Edmonds tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to get an arm triangle but Edmonds is defending well.
Edmonds regains half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Edmonds is defending it quite comfortably.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Edmonds is staying active underneath Hedegaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hedegaard 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. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Edmonds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Edmonds actively working from the bottom here.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Edmonds is a slippery customer.
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 Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hedegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
A jab lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds misses the jab.#TD#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edmonds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hedegaard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Edmonds will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Edmonds struggling a bit here.
Edmonds tries to bench press Hedegaard off him but Hedegaard keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds regains half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Edmonds keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edmonds wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edmonds won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard postures up. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Edmonds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Edmonds is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Edmonds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
Edmonds is concentrating on defense, preventing Hedegaard from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Edmonds connects with the punch.
Hedegaard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that Hedegaard avoids nicely.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edmonds as he jumps to the side.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedegaard shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedegaard blocks a jab.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4##TD2#
Edmonds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hedegaard is trying to defend but Edmonds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!#SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but Hedegaard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hedegaard has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard misses with a hook
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Edmonds scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Edmonds catches Hedegaard right on the button with a cross.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmonds's waist but Edmonds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Edmonds works the jab nicely.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
Edmonds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedegaard's head.#TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working. #SUB#
Hedegaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edmonds has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hedegaard but great work by Edmonds.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedegaard prevents Edmonds from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Hedegaard's face as Edmonds controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hedegaard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edmonds tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Edmonds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hedegaard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edmonds off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB#
Hedegaard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Edmonds covering up well under a series of strikes from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard doesn't have the hooks in and Edmonds manages to turn into his guard.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving. #SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmonds is aware though and is defending well.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Edmonds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edmonds has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmonds is aware though and is defending well.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edmonds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edmonds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Edmonds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edmonds 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Jansen connects with a right hand. Tatum shakes it off.
Jansen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tatum on the side of the head.
Jansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tatum has knocked Jansen down with a huge combo! Tatum steps away and waves a wobbly Jansen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Marco Jansen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jansen misses with a body shot.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jansen misses with a hook to the body
and Tatum counters with a big right hand! Oh Jansen is in trouble here! Tatum follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Filerup uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.#TD2#
Filerup shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Filerup slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Filerup forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filerup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filerup.
Filerup performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Filerup gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1##CL2#
Filerup clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King tries to work over Filerup's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filerup jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filerup.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Filerup goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Filerup down. #CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Filerup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filerup wants a takedown but no success here.
Dwayne King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #T2#
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filerup backwards.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with the head strike.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Filerup controls the action.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Filerup controls his hands.
Filerup is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Filerup blocking some punches.
Filerup tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to throw a body punch but Filerup avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filerup backwards.
Filerup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King scores with a shot to the side of Filerup's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filerup backwards.
Filerup stalls. #T3#
Filerup taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Filerup blocking some punches.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filerup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filerup's elbow.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a right hand.
A short left from King. #ROC#Filerup is rocked!
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filerup is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King pushes Filerup against the cage. King is working some dirty boxing. King pushes off with a quick right hook! Filerup goes down! Filerup tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! King moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne King!
Dwayne King thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 219: Jiang v Assndrop
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
O Rally shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savage as he avoids it easily.
Savage lands a nice hook to O Rally's body. O Rally takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Rally is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Rally lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage throws a series of punches but O Rally moves out of range.
As Savage backs off O Rally throws a huge counter combo but Savage manages to avoid it all.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rally fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savage on the side of the head.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rally.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from O Rally misses.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Savage. Those never looked like landing.
Savage misses with a double jab
and O Rally counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Rally defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Rally moves away.#T1#
Savage throws a looping overhand right but O Rally ducks down to avoid it.
O Rally fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savage on the side of the head.
O Rally getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Rally to score with a decent uppercut.
O Rally shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Rally gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
O Rally shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than O Rally was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
O Rally looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
O Rally goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savage has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for O Rally but great work by Savage.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Rally on the ground.#T2#
O Rally is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savage off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
O Rally looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Savage is controlling O Rally 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Rally bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savage's guard. #REVB#
Savage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Rally is controlling him.
O Rally wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T3#
O Rally looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
O Rally pulls Savage in to control the position.
Savage wants to pass the guard but O Rally is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O Rally working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage landing with the ground and pound.
Savage throws a strike but O Rally rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
O Rally content to stall in guard here.
O Rally wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T4#
O Rally's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O Rally pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
O Rally slips nicely into half guard.
O Rally passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Rally dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Savage.
O Rally moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Savage throws a hook to the side of O Rally's head but O Rally sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Rally is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Rally counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from O Rally both land. Nice combination.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Rally has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Rally counters with a straight right hand.
O Rally moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Rally has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rally looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by O Rally as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from O Rally.
Savage takes a swing at O Rally's ribcage but misses.
O Rally feints the counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Rally.
Sean O Rally seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Royal Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage takes a swing at O Rally's ribcage but misses.
The Royal Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Rally tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Savage misses the target.
O Rally scores with a nice head shot.
O Rally lands with a straight right. Savage didn't see that one coming.
O Rally fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for O Rally. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Savage throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
O Rally darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and O Rally counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Savage is rocked!
O Rally looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Rally scores with a body shot.
Savage seems to have got his legs back now.
O Rally ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
O Rally scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but O Rally slips the punch.#T2#
Savage missing with a left hand there. O Rally was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage ducks right into an uppercut from O Rally.
O Rally scores with a one two! Savage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rally.
O Rally swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Rally scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Rally, as that shot connected.
O Rally lands a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by O Rally.
O Rally in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
O Rally wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savage, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
O Rally tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O Rally has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
O Rally wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savage, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
O Rally is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savage has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
O Rally is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
O Rally is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Rally showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
O Rally lands a glancing blow to the side of Savage's head.
O Rally dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rally connects with a nice looking jab.
O Rally feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Rally lands a jab to Savage's midsection.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and O Rally counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage misses with a shot to the body
and O Rally counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Rally fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savage throws a series of punches but O Rally moves out of range.
Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Rally throws out a powerful jab.
Savage looks to throw the jab but O Rally is out of range.
Savage misses with the combination.
O Rally with the counter takedown but Savage avoids it easily.#T1#
Savage misses with the combination.
Savage misses with a hook
and O Rally counters with a nice uppercut.
O Rally ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and O Rally counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. O Rally darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Rally scores with a hook.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Rally uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.
O Rally scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savage swinging wildly here.
O Rally connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Savage misses with a right hand
enabling O Rally to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
O Rally works Savage's body with a nice hook.
O Rally thumps Savage with a low kick.
O Rally lands with an uppercut that bounces Savage off the cage and back into range.
Savage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Rally.
Savage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Savage misses with a combination
and O Rally counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Rally finds it's way round the side to connect with Savage's head.
O Rally lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for O Rally.
O Rally throws a series of punches but Savage moves out of range.
O Rally throws a shot to the body.
O Rally smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Rally jabs Savage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Rally darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Rally counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Rally ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Nice shot by O Rally.
O Rally with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for O Rally.
The Royal Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Rally misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Rally steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but O Rally slips the punch.
Savage misses with a hook.
O Rally now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Rally dodges the punch combination from Savage.
O Rally uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
O Rally lands a lovely overhand right.
Savage throws a poor cross that misses
letting O Rally counter with a right hand.
O Rally connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Rally counters with a nice uppercut.
O Rally ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Sean O Rally is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
O Rally uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.
Savage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Rally shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Rally.
O Rally misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
O Rally scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
O Rally is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Savage tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Rally comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Rally 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Rally!

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